Former top-rated Division-I coach Andre LaFleur has been named as the new Head Coach of Gilbert High School’s basketball program. A coach with a decorated collegiate coaching career, LaFleur has been appointed as the new head coach of Gilbert High School – succeeding former longtime Head Coch Jay Caserio. LaFleur’s arrival is set to usher in a new era for the program. LaFleur brings a wealth of experience from his time in college basketball. He was an assistant coach at UCONN, where he helped the Huskies win two national championships, and compiled a 258-88 record. He then spent (5) years…
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Former NBA star and Arizona high school basketball legend Mike Bibby has been named as the new Head Coach of the Sacramento State men’s basketball program, marking a major moment for both Bibby and the Hornets’ program. Bibby brings a winning pedigree to Sacramento State, having carved out success at every level of the game. A superstar performer at Shadow Mountain High School, Bibby earned Mr. Basketball USA honors in 1996 and led his team to a state championship. He went on to star at the University of Arizona, where he helped the Wildcats win the 1997 NCAA National Championship…
The college basketball landscape is shifting dramatically, and at the center of that shift is the NCAA Transfer Portal. Once a background element in college sports, the portal has now become a major player in shaping rosters, redefining recruiting strategies and creating new challenges for high school athletes chasing their college dreams. In 2023 alone, over 31,000 student-athletes entered the NCAA Transfer Portal, according to RealResponse, with roughly 45% finding new homes at different schools. That means nearly half of all portal entrants successfully transferred – a staggering number that signals just how much college programs now value experienced players…
In an era dominated by high school transfers and constant program changes, Perry High School’s superstar 6-foot-8 senior Koa Peat has remained loyal to his roots, and in doing so, has carved out a legendary high school career that will be remembered for decades. Peat is not only the top unsigned senior in the country, but also a beacon of consistency, leadership and championship-level dominance. A consensus five-star recruit and Top 10 ranked player nationally by everyone, Peat has led Perry High School to four consecutive State Championships – winning (3) consecutive Open Division State Championships in the process -…
The 2024–25 season will be remembered as a banner year for the Pima College men’s basketball program. Under the direction and advanced leadership of Head Coach Brian Peabody, the Aztecs compiled a stunning 35-1 overall record this season – capturing a Conference Championship and finishing third in the NJCAA Division-II National Tournament, and solidifying their place among the elite programs in the country. From the start of the season, the Aztecs were on a mission – overwhelming opponents with their relentless pace, deep bench and championship mindset. Pima was the highest-scoring team in NJCAA Division-II, averaging a blistering 99.5 points…
Rebounding is one of the most critical and often overlooked aspects of the game of basketball. The ability to control the boards can change the outcome of a game — turning defensive stops into fast breaks and missed shots into second-chance points. This season, several Arizona High School standouts made their presence known in the paint. Whether it was through sheer size, relentless effort or impeccable timing, these players consistently crashed the glass and anchored their teams down low. According to MaxPreps.com, here are the top rebounders across the state for the 2024–2025 high school basketball season: Top 3 Rebounders…
The 2024-2025 Arizona High School boy’s basketball season delivered some of the most exciting and dominant individual performances in recent memory. Across the state, elite scorers have stepped up and carried their teams on their backs, delivering incredible offensive numbers while elevating the level of competition in every division. Headlining this season’s list of amazing scorers is 5-foot-10 junior point guard C.J. Williams of American Leadership Academy (Sierra Vista), who put together one of the most explosive scoring seasons in state history – averaging a jaw-dropping 43.2 points per game. His relentless scoring ability has not only made him a…
In the world of college basketball, few stories capture the imagination like that of Pima College 6-foot-7, 210-pound freshman prospect Mason Hunt. Hunt turned in an excellent freshman season and helped lead Pima College to a flawless 32-0 record and this year’s ACCAC Division-II Conference Championship – the best basketball season in the ACCAC or Pima College history. Hunt’s contributions were pivotal for Pima Head Coach Brian Peabody, who was selected as the ACCAC Division-II Coach of the Year. Hunt averaged 11.1 points and 4 rebounds per game, while shooting 45.6% from the field. Hunt’s consistent performance this season for…
Yavapai College’s sophomore guard Jason Parent’s path to prominence in Northern Arizona basketball is a testament to hard work and determination. Standing at 6-foot-4 and 185 pounds, the sophomore guard is coming off a big sophomore season for Yavapai College and Head Coach Kevon Davis – earning recognition as the ACCAC Defensive Player of the Year and a Second-Team All-Conference selection in the Arizona Community College Athletic Conference (ACCAC) this season. Parent’s basketball journey began at Prescott High School, where he averaged impressive numbers – 26.5 points, 8.6 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 3.3 steals per game during his senior year,…
The 2024-2025 junior college basketball season in the Arizona Community College Athletic Conference (ACCAC) has come to an end, with Eastern Arizona winning this year’s ACCAC Division-I Conference Championship and Pima College turning in the best ever ACCAC junior college season ever, going undefeated throughout the season and winning the ACCAC Division-II Conference Championship. As a result of the season, the ACCAC has made their selections for post-season honors for the conference, led by the Division-I Player of the Year, Edwin Suarez of Arizona Western and Cohenj Gonzales of Pima College. Here are the overall selections by the ACCAC for…