One of the top unsigned prospects in Arizona’s 2019 senior class is AZ Compass Prep 6-foot-5 senior guard Carlos Ramsey. A native of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he attended Destiny High School, Ramsey moved to the state of Arizona this fall to attend AZ Compass for his senior season. Ultimately, the move was predicated on raising his overall college recruitment, and, even though his recruitment has yet to fully take off, Ramsey proved this week in his team’s loss to Hillcrest Prep that he is worthy of some serious recruiting attention. Currently, Ramsey has one scholarship offer to his credit from…
Author: Anthony Ray
Tuesday evening was a very exciting evening for basketball enthusiasts in the state of Arizona, and especially anyone involved with the Hillcrest Prep or AZ Compass Prep programs. These two powerhouse prep programs faced off with loads of division-I talent on the floor for spectators to marvel at. The atmosphere was intense as both programs looked to stake their claim with the big victory. Both claims for both programs were different in nature though. For the loaded Hillcrest Prep program, who has been the established top prep program in the state for some time now, and is looking to take their…
The Super Bowl Prep Showcase took place this weekend and was presented by Planet Athlete and Tournament Organizer Eric Bowman. Held on the campus of AZ Compass Prep, the event featured such local prep programs as Hillcrest Prep, AZ Compass Prep and Planet Athlete, and also featured some prep programs from abroad. Bowman put together a good event for the weekend, just before the Super Bowl took off on Sunday. The event was well organized and included some good solid talent to take a look at. I was able to catch some of the action on Saturday, and here are the…
The Hillcrest Prep basketball program has consistently climbed to new heights over the past (5) years, and is on another level these days in the state of Arizona – bringing loads of national attention and respect to the state of Arizona. Recently, the prep program took it to a completely next level, as they took a long international trip to China and faced off with top-rated talent around the country. Hillcrest was led by the terrific play of 6-foot-5, 205-pound junior guard Kyree Walker, who exploded on the tour – averaging more than 30+ points per/game and leading Hillcrest to a very…
Shadow Mountain High School is the class of the state of Arizona, and has been the state’s most dominant basketball program for many years now – almost unbeatable for any program in Arizona. Led by former NBA point guard and Arizona basketball legend Mike Bibby, the program continues to reach new heights each season. Recently, Shadow Mountain faced undefeated and top-ranked McEachern High School (GA) in an epic showdown at the Bass Pro Tournament of Champions. This game was one of it’s kind in terms of defensive effort and overall intensity. Here is a highlight video of this epic contest .…
Pinnacle High School’s superstar 6-foot-3 senior guard Nico Mannion (University of Arizona signee) is the best overall guard in the nation’s 2019 Class. Recently, Mannion was selected as a 2019 McDonald’s All-American. Mannion will compete on a loaded roster of players at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia on March 27th. Joining Mannion on the West Roster will be former Arizona high school basketball product Josh Green (University of Arizona signee). Green left the state of Arizona last season to play for a dominant IMG Academy in Florida – leaving Hillcrest Prep after they had just won a National Championship on the Grind Circuit. Green will have two teammates from IMG joining…
The University of Arizona has come back in a major way after a spring recruiting season (2018) where they saw several of their top-rated prospects de-commit from the program. Just a recruiting period later, the program returned to dominance – landing several of the top prospects in the country, each with Arizona ties. After signing superstar guard Nico Mannion of Pinnacle HS and Josh Green of IMG Academy (FL), a former Arizona product, the Wildcats also signed Bella Vista Prep’s gifted 2019 prospect, 6-foot-7, 175-pound senior wing Terry Armstrong. Armstrong is among the top prospects in the country’s 2019 class. He emerged at Bella Vista Prep last season, after relocating…
As if the legend could actually grow any bigger for Pinnacle High School’s ultra-gifted and talented 6-foot-3 senior guard and McDonald’s All-American Nico Mannion (University of Arizona signee). Over the winter break (2018), Mannion would explode for a game-high 45 points against one of the nation’s elite basketball programs, Mater Dei (CA). Join the Forum discussion on this post
As if the legend could actually grow any bigger fro Pinnacle High School’s ultra-gifted and talented 6-foot-3 senior guard and McDonald’s All-American Nico Mannion (University of Arizona signee). Well, on Friday evening, if actually did. Without the services of sharp-shooting senior teammates Trent Brown (ankle injury) and also Jordan Mains (knee injury), who has missed the entire season, Mannion would need to turn in another epic performance to help his team overcome a visiting and game Chaparral team. Chaparral (18-7) came into Friday evening’s match-up, looking to avenge their earlier season loss to Pinnacle at home (70-86). A win over…
Apollo High School has been an historic program in the state for the sport of basketball. The winning program has won many games and also won numerous state titles over the years. From the days of Holland Woods, Shayar Lee, Tristan Wilson and Damin Lopez, the program has also produced some of the state’s best talent over the the past 30 years. This high school season, Apollo (22-3) has also been terrific – winning (22) games on the season, and also winners of their last 7 0f 8 games coming into Friday’s night’s exciting contest. Apollo has also been a…