The wait is officially over for the nation’s top overall basketball prospect and his family, as superstar 6-foot-11 sophomore forward Marvin Bagley Jr. and his younger star brother, 8th grader Marcus Bagley, have decided to transfer out of the state of Arizona – deciding to transfer to top-rated West Coast program, Sierra Canyon High School (CA). Sierra Canyon is absolutely loaded already with talent and with the addition of Marvin Bagley, this team will look to rank as the #1 program in America. While it is still unclear, Bagley should have to sit out until next season before playing at…
Author: Anthony Ray
The 2015-2016 junior college basketball season in the Arizona Community College Athletic Conference (ACCAC) is now in full swing. Here are this week’s Players of the Week in men’s basketball in the conference . . . ACCAC D-I Player of the Week: Arell Hennings, Cochise Arell Hennings turned in a stellar performance this past holiday season leading the Apaches to a perfect 3-0 record – averaging 23.7 points and 6.7 assists per/game. For the week, Hennings shot 57% from the field, including a blistering 57% from the 3-point line and 90% from the free throw line. ACCAC D-II Player of the Week: Jordan…
The 2015-2016 junior college basketball season in the Arizona Community College Athletic Conference (ACCAC) is now in full swing. Here are this week’s Players of the Week in women’s basketball in the conference . . . ACCAC D-I Player of the Week: Sophia Elenga – Cochise Cochise went 2-1 led by Sophia Elenga who averaged 16.3 points per game, including 26 points against Parkland JC. She also grabbed 23 rebounds in the three contests, including 13 rebounds against Parkland JC. ACCAC D-II Player of the Week: Sharlise Fernander – Pima Pima JC went 4-0 over the holiday break behind the strong play of…
Chaparral High School’s talented and skilled guard prospect, 6-foot junior guard Colton Kresl is among the most talented performers in the state – regardless of class. A big-time scorer of the basketball, Kresl is coming off a strong showing this summer, and has continued his terrific play during his junior season. Kresl has been a major bright spot this high school season for a Chaparral team that has struggled this season in the win/loss column. Chaparral (5-8) has played tough this season against some strong competition, and as a result, their overall record on the season has taken a major…
One of the top girl’s prospects in the state’s 2016 class is Desert Vista High School’s 5-foot-5 senior guard Tatum Brimley. Brimley is one of the state’s top guards – regardless of class and has had a very successful career for Desert Vista. Recently, Brimly signed a national letter of intent with an NAIA program located in San Antonio, Texas – signing with Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU). Brimley is currently averaging 13.4 points, 3.5 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals per/game this season, and has led Desert Vista to a 5-3 overall record thus far this season…
While our Arizona Preps’ staff did not make the first day of events at this year’s 2015 McClintock Holiday Shootout, we more than made up for it on the second day of the event, as we took in every game on the day – (8) total games. The day was filled with some very good performances and, as always, some exciting games for the fans in attendance. The game of the day was turned in by Apollo High School, as they defeated a very well coached Boulder Creek team in amazing fashion – winning the game 64-42. The game was…
Another member of Arizona’s 2016 class is off the recruiting board, after Pinnacle High School’s skilled 6-foot-9 senior post Nick Mains gave verbal commitment recently to Air Force, a member of the Mountain West Conference. Mains had given the commitment more than a week ago, but decided to announce the decision this weekend. Mains will compete at the program’s Prep Academy for a year, before moving on to the University and competing for the mid-major plus division-I program. Mains chose Air Force over another scholarship offer from Arizona Christian University. Mains was also receiving interest from Seattle, Southern Utah, Idaho…
With Christmas and New Year’s upon us, our staff would like to wish all of our readers, subscribers and the entire basketball community in the state of Arizona a joyous holiday season! We wish everyone a wonderful time with your families and friends, and hope that you will all enjoy some much needed time off to reflect on all of the many blessings that we each possess and enjoy daily. Thank you to all of you that have supported our Arizona Preps website and that have supported myself and our staff, as we continue to improve the quality of basketball…
Greenway High School continues to be led by long-time terrific head coach Howard Mueller. Mueller is as dedicated a high school coach as there is in the country, and he has coached Greenway for more than 30+ years. This season, Greenway is off to a 6-3 start on the high school season, after a recent loss to Willow Canyon High School. The team’s top performer this high school season has been 6-foot-3, 165-pound junior combo-guard Scotty Shaver. Shaver has done it all thus far this season for the Demons, and is gaining some attention as a result. Shaver is the…
Casa Grande High School is off to a very good start on the season. Under the new leadership of successful head coach Gino Crump, the Cougars are off to a 7-2 start on the high school season. With several big wins and several strong performances against good opponents this season, Casa Grande is a program to watch this season. 6-foot-3, 200-pound senior guard Jose Olivarez is one of the better unknown prospects in the state’s senior class, and is soaring well below the recruiting radar this high school season. Olivarez is a tough, hard-nosed young man with a nice overall…