After many, many years of watching the annual and very exciting NBA Draft, and marveling at the many college prospects that get drafted each year – some whom we know, but most we do not. This year’s NBA Draft though was much different, as (5) different Arizona prospects went in the first round of the draft. Three of the first rounders were naturally from the state of Arizona, and attended local high schools in the valley, while two more proved the strength of Arizona’s prep basketball programs. A sixth Arizona prospect would go in the second round – giving the…
Author: Anthony Ray
While the majority of the top prospects in Arizona’s 2022 Class have now decided on their college homes, the best available prospect currently still available in the state is 6-foot-5 unsigned senior wing Quincy Adams. While it is a major surprise that he is still available at this juncture, Adams is still mulling over his recruiting options for school next fall. Adams has received his share of college recruitment this spring, but he has yet to land the opportunity yet that he is looking for. Adams has received several Division-II offers for himself, and is considering them, but is still…
The Section 7 Event was as exciting as ever last weekend, as hundreds of college coaches ventured to the state to evaluate the competition from this year’s exciting event. With more than (200) different high school programs in participation from the West, there were many different prospects to take a hard look at. Many Arizona high school teams and prospects were in action, and, as a result, many of them faired well in their recruiting, as many different prospects receive college offers. While we may not have every offer that was extended throughout the weekend or adter it, there were…
In a major move this week, talented 6-foot-7, 180-pound rising junior wing prospect Jai Anthoni Bearden has changed locations – leaving Raymond Kellis High School, and now has landed at local basketball power Sunnyslope High School, where he will plan to spend his final two years of high school, while helping lead the Vikings back to the top of the basketball standings. Bearden is a very nice addition to Sunnyslope, but the basketball program at Sunnyslope will also be a nice addition for Bearden. Bearden spent his first two high school seasons at Raymond Kellis HS, where the program struggled…
Arizona 6-foot-7 rising sophomore prospect Caspian Jones is a promising talent with loads of potential for the future. After entering the high school ranks last season as a mere freshman and playing major minutes for Phase 1 Prep Academy, and playing major minutes against stiff competition and performing at a high level, Jones is now on the move to play at a true high school basketball program. This week, Jones enrolled at St. Mary’s High School, and will plan to attend St. Mary’s for his final (3) years of high school, in what is a major addition for the Knight’s…
The state of Arizona was very well represented in this year’s 20th Annual Pangos All-American Camp in Las Vegas, Nevada, as many of the nation’s top basketball prospects from multiple classes gathered to take place in this year’s exciting event/camp. With just about every NBA team represented at the event, as NBA scouts scoured the room alongside many other media and scouts, the atmosphere for this year’s event was electric. With such a great environment for top-rated high school players to make a name for themselves, the Arizona basketball products in attendance did not disappoint, as each of the Arizona prospects in…
The state of Arizona was very well represented in this year’s 20th Annual Pangos All-American Camp in Las Vegas, Nevada, as many of the nation’s top basketball prospects from multiple classes gathered to take place in this year’s exciting event/camp. With just about every NBA team represented at the event, as NBA scouts scoured the room alongside many other media and scouts, the atmosphere for this year’s event was electric. With such a great environment for top-rated high school players to make a name for themselves, the Arizona basketball products in attendance did not disappoint, as each of the Arizona…
Perry High School’s gifted and promising 6-foot-8 rising senior guard Cody Williams has been on a tear as of late, and has simply raised his overall level of play. After a recent All-Tournament performance on the EYBL circuit, and a host of Division-I offers for himself, Williams has carried that momentum over to this year’s 20th Annual Pangos All-American Camp. With the beginning of the camp taking place on Sunday evening in Las Vegas, Williams was one of the major bright spots on day one, as he poured in a game high 30 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists in…
The amazing 20th Annual Pangos All-American Camp will be held on Sunday-Tuesday June 5-7, 2022 @ Bishop Gorman HS (Las Vegas NV), and will again feature much of the nation’s premier talent. Tournament Organizer and Director Dinos Trigonis annually brings together the nation’s top players, scouts and media for this exciting event. The Arizona Preps’ staff will be in attendance, and bring you coverage of the event’s top performers daily. This national camp has served as a “coming out” party for many top past and current HS all-americans and well as a showcase for many more national “sleepers”. Past camp…
The Chaparral High School basketball program will look to rebuild next high school season, and the hopes of the Firebirds going forward will rely heavily on the overall play of 6-foot-4 rising senior guard Paul Oscislawski. After a good overall performance for himself as a junior, Oscislawski will now be relied on to take the next step in his leadership and play for his high school program, while also looking to gain recruiting interest for himself in his final high school season. Oscislawski is working very hard to raise his overall level of play and college recruitment. Oscislawski is fresh…