High School Basketball

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Bishop Gorman's Shabazz Muhammad.

Shabazz Muhammad fit for roles as star ballplayer, role model

May 26, 2012 (2:05 a.m.)

When Shabazz Muhammad walked off the court in February following his final game for the Bishop Gorman High basketball team, the 6-foot-6 wing was noticeably missing an important part of his uniform: his shoes. After Muhammad scored 36 points (30 in the first half) on 15-of-17 shooting to lead Gorman to the championship, the scene resembled most of his games the past year, with fans jockeying for pictures and autographs of the player expected to be next Kobe or LeBron.

Gorman’s Guzman finds home at NAIA basketball program

May 16, 2012

By Ray Brewer

When Bishop Gorman High’s Gio Guzman was verbally committed in late March to play college basketball at Division I Florida International, the 5-foot-10 point guard assumed the recruiting process was over. But, in the two weeks from when he committed to when he was scheduled to sign a letter of intent, Florida International coach Isaiah Thomas was unexpectedly fired — leaving Guzman without a team.
Coronado big man Louder finds spot at Jacksonville State University

May 14, 2012

By Ray Brewer

Most youth basketball players growing up in Southern Nevada dream of getting a chance to play at the Thomas & Mack Center. Coronado High senior Michael Louder will get that opportunity in November. Louder recently committed to Jacksonville State University of Alabama after visiting the school last week
Jack Murphy goes from team manager at Durango High to head coach at Northern Arizona

April 27, 2012

By Ray Brewer

Jack Murphy wasn’t a good enough basketball player to make the team at Durango High School in the mid-1990s. But he still was involved in the sport he was passionate about, serving as the team’s manager his final two years in starting a journey in basketball that continues to reach new heights.
Palo Verde’s Jordyn Martin will continue family legacy at Northern Arizona

April 26, 2012

By Ray Brewer

College basketball coaches from Drake, Idaho State and Montana State were recruiting Palo Verde High senior Jordyn Martin over the past months, telling the 6-foot-7, 210-pound forward how much potential they believed he had.
Shabazz Muhammad chooses UCLA

April 11, 2012

By Case Keefer

The most prolific high school basketball player in Las Vegas history won’t stray far from home for his college career. Bishop Gorman senior Shabazz Muhammad, the nation’s top high school senior according to Rivals.com, announced Wednesday that he would attend UCLA next year.
Kevin Gaines turning life around, getting one last chance in basketball journey

April 9, 2012

By Ray Brewer

Former basketball standout Kevin Gaines finally had enough. He hadn’t picked up a basketball in seven years, put on more than 50 pounds and was wearing 44-inch waist pants, and spent too much time drinking alcohol and going out to Houston-area nightclubs.
Findlay Prep wins third national title in four years with a thrilling 86-83 OT victory

March 31, 2012

By Taylor Bern

Nigel Williams-Goss hit a floater with just less than 20 seconds left, and Brandon Ashley finished with 31 points as Findlay Prep erased an 18-point deficit and defeated Montverde 86-83 in overtime for the ESPN National High School Invitational Championship. It’s the Pilots third title in four years (2009 and 10) at the tournament, which is played in Bethesda, Md.
Winston Shepard’s 17 points helps Findlay Prep to semifinal win at national event

March 30, 2012

By Ray Brewer

Findlay Prep senior Winston Shepard scored 17 points on 7-of-8 shooting Friday in the semifinals of the ESPN National High School Invitational Championship and the Pilots limited St. Benedict’s (N.J.) to four second-quarter points in a 68-55 victory. The win puts Findlay in the tournament’s title game, where the Henderson-based school will play Montrose Christian at 11 a.m. Saturday looking for their third title in four years at the Betheda, Md., event.
Anthony Bennett leads Findlay Prep to easy win at national championship tourney opener

March 29, 2012

By Ray Brewer

Anthony Bennett’s hectic travel schedule was a non-factor Thursday for the Findlay Prep basketball team, as he helped lead them to an easy 79-44 victory in the ESPN National High School Invitational Championship.
Shabazz Muhammad shines at McDonald’s game, trims UNLV off list of suitors

March 28, 2012

By Ray Brewer

UNLV is out of the race to sign hometown basketball star Shabazz Muhammad of Bishop Gorman. ESPN recruiting expert Dave Telep reported Wednesday during the telecast of the McDonald’s All-American game in Chicago that the 6-foot-6 Muhammad, the nation’s No. 1 overall recruiting prospect, has trimmed his list of schools to three — Duke, Kentucky and UCLA. Also, in Telep’s blog, which is part of the ESPN Insider package, Muhammad hints he is closer to a decision. “I’m considering five but there are three that [stand out],” Muhammad told Telep.
Findlay Prep out for redemption at ESPN national championship event

March 28, 2012

By Ray Brewer

The high school basketball playoffs recently concluded for most teams across the nation. But for Henderson-based Findlay Prep, they are just beginning. On Thursday, the Pilots (29-1) will play at 5 p.m. against Coolridge Senior High of the Washington D.C. area in the quarterfinals of the eight-team ESPN National High School Invitational Championship at Georgetown Prep Bethesda, Md. The tournament will be televised by the ESPN family of networks, with Thursday’s game on ESPNU — the 14th time Findlay has played on ESPN since April 2009.
Gorman’s Shabazz Muhammad wins dunk contest against best high schoolers in the nation

March 26, 2012

By Taylor Bern

Bishop Gorman High’s Shabazz Muhammad posted two perfect scores on his way to winning the slam dunk contest Monday at the Powerade Jam Fest in Chicago. The competition is a prelude to Wednesday’s McDonald’s All-American game.
Palo Verde big man commits to South Carolina Upstate

March 23, 2012

By Ray Brewer

Palo Verde High basketball player Michael Buchanan stands 6 feet, 10 inches — and he’s still growing. Buchanan earlier this week verbally committed to South Carolina Upstate and is expected to sign a national letter of intent April 11 during the first day of the spring signing period, Panthers’ coach Jermone Riley said.
Top recruits Bennett, Muhammad still seriously considering UNLV

March 22, 2012

By Ray Brewer

The UNLV basketball team is still in the mix to sign two of the nation’s most coveted recruits for the class of 2012 with its last open scholarship. Both players — Bishop Gorman High wing Shabazz Muhammad and Findlay Prep forward Anthony Bennett — said Wednesday at a ceremony to honor their selection to the McDonald’s All-American team that they are seriously considering hometown UNLV.