Arizona’s basketball recruiting scene is buzzing, but no announcement made a bigger splash last week than Brody Postorino’s big Division-I commitment and signing. The 6-foot senior point guard from St. Mary’s High School has officially signed with Cal Baptist University, a mid-major Division-I program fresh off an NCAA Tournament run. Brody’s commitment is monumental. This season, he averaged 16 points and 4.9 assists, while helping lead St. Mary’s to a stellar 23-7 overall record. The Knights finished as runner-up for the Open Division State Championship and earned a coveted spot among MaxPreps’ Top 25 programs nationally, by season’s end. As…
Author: Anthony Ray
The spring recruiting period continues to bring major developments across Arizona, and another talented prospect has secured his future at the Division-I level. Sandra Day O’Connor High School’s athletic and talented 6-foot-5 senior Melvin Stubbs Jr. has officially committed to Sacramento State University – giving Head Coach Mike Bibby and his staff a highly intriguing prospect with tremendous upside. Stubbs becomes one of the growing number of Arizona high school prospects to earn Division-I opportunities straight out of high school – an achievement that has become increasingly rare in today’s recruiting landscape, heavily impacted by the NCAA Transfer Portal. With…
Fresh off an Open Division State Championship, Sunnyslope High School is not just celebrating their tremendous success, they are now looking to build a potential dynasty. Under the leadership of terrific Head Coach Ray Portella, Sunnyslope has firmly established itself as one of the premier programs now in the country. Known for producing Division-I talent consistently and competing at the highest level year after year, the program has once again made a major statement this offseason. Recently, Sunnyslope announced the addition of two of the top young prospects in the state’s 2028 class – 6-foot-9, 215-pound sophomore post Donovan Palmer…
Arizona has quickly become one of the premier hotbeds for basketball talent in the country. With elite high school programs, nationally recognized prep schools, and a thriving junior college system, the level of competition and exposure has never been higher. But with that rise has come a new challenge. More talent. More competition. Fewer opportunities. In today’s recruiting landscape which is dominated by the NCAA Transfer Portal, high school student-athletes are finding it harder than ever to secure college opportunities. While thousands of players across the country are chasing the same goal, only a select few truly understand how to…
Pima Community College 6-foot-7 sophomore standout Mason Hunt had a big sophomore season for himself, as well as the Pima basketball program. Hunt became a very well desired prospect this spring, as numerous Division-I programs looked to land Hunt. While it was unclear as to which direction Hunt would ultimately land, Hunt decided that he had found his home under the leadership of Head Coach and Arizona basketball legend Mike Bibby and his coaching staff. Hunt recently gave a commitment to Bibby and his staff at Sacramento State, where he will now play his junior season and continue his playing career. Hunt…
With numerous unsigned prospects in Arizona’s 2026 Class now looking to make decisions on college programs for next season, and with the looming NCAA Transfer Portal making it very difficult for high school prospects to get any opportunity for recruitment, Sandra Day O’Connor High School’s 6-foot-7, 205-pound senior guard Colton Watson has also found a Division-I college home, and now has made his college decision. Watson announced on Friday, that he will be signing with LeHigh University and will play his college basketball in the Patriot League. Watson was among the very best available prospects in Arizona’s 2026 Class. While…
In a basketball landscape where talent, pedigree, and production all matter, JD Jones has proven he brings all three to the table. The 6-foot-5, 205-pound senior guard from Phoenix Country Day High School, one of the top academic private schools in the country, had an excellent senior season for himself. In the process, he became one of the state’s top overall unsigned prospects in the class. An amazing student as well, Jones gave himself some great options for college. This week he gave a huge announcement when he officially announced his commitment to Florida State University, where he will continue his basketball career at…
With numerous unsigned prospects in Arizona’s 2026 Class now looking to make decisions on college programs for next season, and with the looming NCAA Transfer Portal making it difficult for high school prospects to get any opportunity for recruitment, Dream City Christian Prep’s promising 6-foot-11 senior Atuka Bakhtadze has found a Division-I college home. Bakhtadze announced this week that he has decided to give a verbal commitment to University of Missouri Kansas City (UMKC) and new Head Coach Mark Turgeon and his staff. Bakhtadze was among the elite prospects available this spring in Arizona’s 2026 Class, making his commitment a significant…
There are moments in a lifetime when you can step back, look at everything you’ve poured your heart into, and finally say we did it. For me, that moment is now. For more than (30) years, since 1995, I have dedicated my life to scouting and covering basketball in the state of Arizona. I have traveled countless miles, sat in empty gyms, watched unknown prospects chase dreams, and worked tirelessly to help build something that, at the time, many believed was impossible – a basketball culture in Arizona that could stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the very best in the country. When…
In a season defined by national exposure, rising expectations and the continued emergence of Arizona as a true basketball hot-bed, no player or college prospect made a louder statement on the biggest stage than CIA Bella Vista Prep’s star 6-foot senior point guard Miles Sadler (West Virginia signee). Last weekend, Sadler put the finishing touches on a remarkable prep school career – leading CIA Bella Vista Prep to an amazing National Championship victory at the prestigious Chipotle Nationals, televised live on ESPN. In a thrilling championship matchup against nationally acclaimed Montverde Academy (FL), Sadler rose to the occasion – delivering…