An Inside Look at the Inaugural Roster, Emerging Prospects, and College Recruiting Potential
As Central Ridge Prep embarks on its inaugural season, the Bandidos are establishing a foundation centered on player development, competitive basketball, and creating opportunities for student-athletes to advance to the collegiate level.
Led by Head Coach Chris Hurst and Assistant Coach Keith Henderson, Central Ridge Prep features a diverse roster of emerging prospects with varying skill sets, athletic profiles, and collegiate potential.
GC3 Hoops takes an in-depth look at nine prospects looking to elevate their recruitment and make their mark on the prep basketball landscape.
#0 Khrome Rameka | 6’4″ Wing
Recruiting Projection: JUCO / Small College
Arriving from New Zealand, Khrome Rameka brings a combination of physical toughness, competitiveness, and an exceptional work ethic to the Central Ridge Prep program.
The Māori standout has quickly distinguished himself as one of the hardest-working players on the roster, consistently demonstrating a commitment to improving his game. His willingness to embrace coaching, compete through adversity, and make daily adjustments speaks volumes about his long-term developmental potential.
Offensively, Rameka is a crafty downhill attacker who uses his physicality and body control to finish through contact around the basket. He possesses a developing perimeter shot that adds another dimension to his offensive repertoire.
Defensively, he embraces physical matchups, competes with intensity, and brings a relentless mentality to both ends of the floor. His toughness and competitive spirit reflect the pride he carries in his Māori heritage.
Rameka projects as an intriguing prospect for junior colleges and smaller four-year programs seeking a physically imposing wing with a high motor, strong character, and considerable room for growth.
GC3 Evaluation: A high-character, high-effort prospect whose physicality, coachability, and commitment to development make him a worthwhile recruiting target. His ceiling will continue to rise as his perimeter skills develop.
#1 Makai Frazier-Taylor | 6’2″ Combo Guard
Recruiting Projection: Low-Major Division I / Low-Major Plus Potential
Makai Frazier-Taylor is an explosive and versatile combo guard who impacts the game in multiple facets.
An athletic backcourt prospect, Frazier-Taylor possesses the ability to facilitate an offense, create scoring opportunities, rebound effectively from the guard position, and compete defensively.
His combination of athleticism, offensive versatility, and two-way potential makes him one of the more intriguing prospects on the Central Ridge Prep roster.
Frazier-Taylor has the tools to develop into a productive collegiate guard, particularly as he continues refining his decision-making, offensive consistency, and overall command of the game.
GC3 Evaluation: An athletic, multi-dimensional guard with the physical tools and skill set to generate low-major Division I interest, with the potential to attract programs at the upper end of that recruiting range as his game matures.
#2 Julian Crowley | 6’3″ Shooting Guard
Recruiting Projection: NAIA / Tribal Colleges / Small College
Julian Crowley is an emerging shooting guard whose combination of length, athleticism, and scoring versatility continues to elevate his recruiting profile.
Crowley has demonstrated the ability to identify and attack defensive gaps, create opportunities in the midrange, and finish effectively around the basket. His developing perimeter shooting allows him to stretch defenses and become a more complete offensive threat.
His physical tools are particularly intriguing, as his length and athletic ability provide a foundation that can translate well to the collegiate level.
Crowley continues to make noticeable strides in his overall development and has already generated recruiting attention from NAIA and Tribal College programs.
GC3 Evaluation: A steadily improving perimeter prospect with athletic upside and a developing three-level scoring package. Crowley’s recruiting stock is trending upward, and continued improvement could expand his collegiate opportunities.
#5 Zeshawn Gould | 6’1″ Shooting Guard
Recruiting Projection: JUCO / Small College
Zeshawn Gould is a tough, competitive shooting guard whose resilience and scoring ability make him an intriguing collegiate prospect.
Gould’s toughness was evident when he sustained a broken jaw during competition yet managed to finish the game. Unfortunately, the injury required surgery and is expected to sideline him for approximately six to eight weeks as he recovers.
On the court, Gould possesses good length for his position, athletic ability, and the offensive tools to score at all three levels. He can create scoring opportunities from the perimeter, operate in the midrange, and attack the basket.
While his offensive skill set is already promising, Gould is still scratching the surface of his potential. Continued development in his overall guard play and physical strength should only enhance his collegiate projection.
GC3 Evaluation: A resilient, scoring-minded guard with athletic upside and a competitive mentality. Once healthy, Gould has the potential to emerge as a valuable addition for a junior college or smaller four-year program.
#6 Jay-Juan Gould | 6’0″ Guard
Recruiting Projection: Small College / JUCO
Jay-Juan Gould is a hard-nosed, high-motor guard who consistently brings effort, physicality, and competitiveness to the floor.
Despite standing 6’0″, Gould is effective operating around the basket, displaying a solid interior scoring package and the ability to finish through contact.
His willingness to compete on the glass and defend against bigger opponents separates him from many guards of similar size. He embraces physical play, pursues rebounds aggressively, and consistently provides energy on both ends.
Offensively, Gould possesses a solid fundamental skill set and continues working to expand his overall perimeter game.
GC3 Evaluation: A physically competitive guard with a relentless motor, interior scoring instincts, and a team-first approach. Gould could provide valuable depth, toughness, and energy for a junior college or smaller collegiate program.
#11 Tory Gholston | 6’0″ Point Guard
Recruiting Projection: JUCO / Low-Major Division I Upside
Tory Gholston is a crafty, quick-footed point guard with impressive ball-handling ability and a natural feel for creating offensive opportunities.
Gholston possesses a tight handle, allowing him to navigate defensive pressure, change directions, and create separation from defenders. His creativity off the dribble enables him to penetrate the lane, finish around the basket, or generate scoring opportunities for teammates.
Defensively, his quick hands, active feet, and ability to anticipate offensive movements make him a disruptive presence against opposing backcourts.
Gholston’s combination of speed, creativity, and defensive activity provides an intriguing foundation for continued development at the collegiate level.
GC3 Evaluation: A dynamic lead guard with the ability to break down defenses, facilitate offensive production, and pressure opposing ball handlers. Gholston could make an immediate impact at the junior college level while possessing the developmental upside to attract low-major Division I attention.
#15 Danian Bernardo | 6’0″ Guard
Recruiting Projection: Small College / JUCO
Danian Bernardo is the type of versatile, dependable guard who brings tremendous value beyond the traditional box score.
A true glue player, Bernardo understands how to contribute within a team concept while making positive impacts on both ends of the floor.
Offensively, he possesses the ability to score at all three levels and plays with a solid understanding of spacing, shot selection, and offensive execution.
Defensively, Bernardo competes with consistency and embraces his responsibilities within the team’s defensive structure.
Perhaps equally important are his leadership qualities, coachability, and willingness to do the little things that contribute to winning basketball.
GC3 Evaluation: A fundamentally sound, team-oriented guard with a strong basketball mentality. Bernardo projects as a valuable addition to a smaller collegiate program seeking leadership, versatility, and a dependable locker-room presence. His willingness to develop and embrace his role gives him additional upside.
#23 Kiante Davis | 6’0″ Point Guard
Recruiting Projection: JUCO / Small College
Kiante Davis is a poised, composed floor general who demonstrates a mature approach to running an offense.
Davis possesses the ability to survey the floor, evaluate defensive coverage, and control the tempo of a game without becoming rushed or forcing unnecessary opportunities.
His calm demeanor and understanding of offensive rhythm allow him to facilitate effectively while keeping his teammates involved.
Offensively, Davis has a solid foundational skill set and can contribute as both a facilitator and scorer when opportunities present themselves.
Defensively, he competes with discipline and brings a dependable presence to the backcourt.
His leadership qualities, coachability, and ability to manage the game are among his strongest attributes.
GC3 Evaluation: A steady, composed point guard with leadership instincts and a team-first mentality. Davis projects as a quality junior college or small-college prospect for programs seeking a reliable floor general capable of organizing an offense and providing stability in the backcourt.
#32 Donnell Young | 6’6″ Forward
Recruiting Projection: JUCO / Small College
Donnell Young is an athletic, developing forward who brings size, interior presence, and significant upside to the Central Ridge Prep frontcourt.
At 6’6″, Young is an effective rim runner who can create scoring opportunities by sprinting the floor, establishing position around the basket, and finishing above the rim.
His athleticism allows him to contribute as a rebounder and interior defender, while his ability to protect the paint provides valuable defensive support.
Young’s combination of size, mobility, and finishing ability makes him an intriguing prospect, particularly for programs seeking frontcourt athleticism.
While his offensive skill set remains a work in progress, he continues to show the foundational tools necessary to develop into a productive collegiate forward.
GC3 Evaluation: An athletic frontcourt prospect with rim-running ability, rebounding instincts, and shot-blocking potential. Young is still in the early stages of realizing his ceiling and could become a valuable addition to a junior college or smaller four-year program looking to develop an athletic interior presence.
Building the Foundation in Pinal County
The inaugural Central Ridge Prep roster represents the foundation of a developing program committed to creating meaningful opportunities for student-athletes.
With prospects ranging from developing junior college targets to potential Division I recruits, the Bandidos offer college coaches a diverse collection of talent worth evaluating throughout the 2026–2027 season.
Under the direction of Head Coach Chris Hurst, Assistant Coach Keith Henderson, and Program Director George Courtney III, Central Ridge Prep will continue emphasizing individual development, competitive preparation, and collegiate placement.
For college coaches and recruiters, the message is simple: Keep an eye on the Bandidos. There are prospects on this roster whose best basketball is still ahead of them.
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