Hillcrest Prep continues to strengthen its future with the addition of 6-foot-4 Class of 2028 guard Davion Rhymes, who transfers into the Bruins program from Carl Hayden High School.
Rhymes is a talented young guard from Phoenix, Arizona, with the size, offensive versatility, and playmaking ability to become an important piece for Hillcrest Prep. His arrival gives the Bruins another high-upside prospect who can impact the game in multiple ways and create matchup problems from the perimeter.
What immediately stands out about Rhymes is his combination of guard skills and physical size. At 6-foot-4, he can see over smaller defenders, finish through contact, and use his frame to create advantages with the ball in his hands. He is a legitimate three-level scorer who can attack the basket, pull up in the mid-range, and knock down shots from beyond the arc.
Rhymes is especially dangerous when he gets downhill. He plays with confidence attacking gaps and has the body control to finish around defenders at the rim. When opponents back off, he has the scoring touch to make them pay from the perimeter. His ability to score in several different ways makes him difficult to contain with one defensive approach.
He is also more than just a scorer.
When defenses send multiple defenders or attempt to trap him, Rhymes has shown the ability to remain composed and find open teammates. His size allows him to recognize passing windows, deliver the ball out of pressure, and create quality opportunities for others. As his decision-making continues to develop, he has the potential to become an even more complete offensive weapon.
Rhymes also rebounds the basketball well from the guard position. His size and athleticism allow him to compete on the glass, secure the rebound, and immediately push the ball up the floor himself. That ability can help Hillcrest Prep play faster and create transition opportunities before the defense has a chance to get organized.
The move to Hillcrest Prep will place Rhymes in a competitive environment designed to challenge him daily. Practicing against talented players, competing on a national schedule, and receiving year-round development should help him improve his consistency, defensive presence, physical conditioning, and overall understanding of the game.
Rhymes is still early in his high school career, but the foundation is already in place. He possesses the size of a wing, the skill set of a guard, and the offensive versatility college programs look for in modern perimeter players.
With continued development, Davion Rhymes has an opportunity to establish himself as one of Arizona’s most intriguing prospects in the Class of 2028.
