Sunnyslope High School is a favorite to win next year’s Open Division State Championship. The program is loaded with talent, and the future for the program is now, as the Vikings have one of elite programs in the state. Last season with a younger group, Head Coach Ray Portela and his experienced and long-time successful coaching staff led the program to another excellent season, as the program again finished as a runner-up for the Open Division State Championship. A big reason for the program’s amazing success now and in the future, has been the strong post play of 6-foot-11 rising junior post Darius Wabbington…
Author: Anthony Ray
Sunnyslope High School is a favorite to win next year’s Open Division State Championship. The program is loaded with talent, and the future for the program is now, as the Vikings have one of elite programs in the state. Last season with a younger group, Head Coach Ray Portela and his experienced and long-time successful coaching staff led the program to another excellent season, as the program again finished as a runner-up for the Open Division State Championship. A big reason for the program’s amazing success over the past several years, has been the strong overall play of 6-foot-6 rising senior guard…
In case you missed it, Millennium High School’s 5-foot-10 rising senior guard JT Amundsen has made his college decision – giving a big verbal commitment to Northern Arizona University and Head Coach Shane Burcar and his coaching staff. Amundsen’s announcement is a huge milestone in his basketball journey, as it marks his first NCAA Division-I offer and a major leap toward achieving his goals. A varsity starter the past several seasons, Amundsen has been a steady floor general for Millennium’s powerhouse program – one of the premier high school basketball programs in the state. Coached by his father, Ty Amundsen,…
The Pangos Terrific 24 West (an NCAA Certified Event) will be held Thursday through Sunday, July 17-20, 2025 @ Laguna Hills High School in California. This tourney has been held in the Midwest area the past 7 years, and has featured such top grassroots teams as Nike powerhouse All-Ohio Red and top independent teams such as Belmont Shore (CA), CIA Bounce (Canada), Indiana Elite/Team Indiana (IN), Young-n-Reckless (IL), BTI (CA), Northern Kings (Canada), Wisconsin United (WI), Texas Boys Basketball Club (TX), LA Rockfish (LA), Tru Game (OH), Team Melo (MD), George Hill All-Indy (IN), Factory (AZ), Beyond Ball (IA), Pocket…
The 2025 Pangos Summer Sweet Sixteen (an NCAA Certified Event) will be held Friday through Sunday, July 11-13 @ McBride High School and Cerritos College in California. 2025 BASIC EVENT INFOFriday-Sunday July 11-13, 2025 McBride HS/Long Beach CA & Cerritos College/CA Event Format: 17U Teams will be placed into tourney brackets: 16U/15U Teams will play their 4 games in a shootout format.17u Invite Division17u Platinum Division16u/15U Division Shootout FormatAll teams will play 4 games in a 1 game Friday/2 games Saturday/1 game Sunday format. Games will be STOP-TIME: two 16 minute halves ALL Games Live-Streamed by BallerTV.comTeam Fee: $650 (includes 4 game…
After a big announcement recently by former Desert Vista High School’s DJ Spencer to transfer recently to Millennium High School, now Millennium has received a huge transfer, as former Williams Field High School 6-foot-5, 180-pound rising sophomore superstar Adan Diggs has now announced his decision to transfer to Millennium – giving the West Valley-based program two tremendous transfers for next high school season. Millennium HS Head Coach Ty Amundsen and his very experienced coaching staff have been so close to winning an Open Division State Championship in the past, and should have won the elusive title two seasons ago. Now they are…
Arizona high school basketball is entering a bold new era, and 6-foot-5 rising junior forward DJ Spencer is helping lead the charge. Spencer announced his transfer from Desert Vista High School to powerhouse Millennium High School – creating a major stir on social media and positioning Millennium as a frontrunner for next year’s Open Division State Championship. The timing couldn’t be more significant with superstar Koa Peat (University of Arizona signee) graduating from Perry High School, after leading the program to four-consecutive state titles. The door is now wide open for a new program to rise to the top. Millennium…
St. Mary’s High School’s rising superstar, 6-foot-11 junior Cam Williams (2026 Class) has rapidly ascended into the national spotlight, as one of the top prospects in America’s 2026 class. A dominant presence on both ends of the floor, Williams helped guide St. Mary’s High School to the 4A State Championship this past season, showcasing his tremendous length, athleticism, and evolving skill-set. Williams has now taken his game to another level on the Adidas Gauntlet circuit with the heavily Adidas-sponsored Compton Magic (CA) club program, and is generating loads of national scouting and recruiting interest in the process. Williams averaged an…
Over the last four seasons, Perry High School has emerged as one of the true dynasties in Arizona high school basketball. With four-consecutive State Championships, including 3-consecutive Open Division State Titles, the Pumas have solidified themselves as the gold standard in the state. Led by generational talent Koa Peat and guided by the experienced leadership of former legendary Head Coach Sam Duane Jr., Perry developed into a nationally recognized powerhouse. Now, a new era begins. Following the graduation of Koa Peat, widely regarded as one of the very best players ever to grace the Arizona basketball hardwood, and the recent…
Basha High School’s basketball program in Chandler, Arizona, is surging with promise, and 6-foot stud freshman guard Kingston Montague emerged this past high school season as one of the key faces of its future. A standout in the 2028 class, Montague had a terrific freshman season, playing a major role in helping lead Basha to a 20-8 overall record in the state’s ultra-competitive 6A Division and into the Open Division State Playoffs. Montague was very impressive on a talented Basha team as a mere freshman – averaging 14.6 points, 2.9 assists, 2.4 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game, while shooting…