The exciting Hoop Hall West took place this past weekend at Chaparral High School in Scottsdale, Arizona, and there were many top individual performers in the event. While the Arizona Preps’ staff was in full force for this year’s event, here are some of the top performers that were seen and evaluated by Arizona Preps’ staff writer Derek “DJ” James over the weekend . . . Timmy Allen 6-5 Senior SF Red Mountain HS – 2018 Class (University of Utah signee) This is a special wing player. He’s about 6-foot-5 and plays with so much poise. He slashed through the…
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The 19th annual Arizona Preps Fall Showcase took place this past weekend on the campus of AZ Compass Prep and was filled with many talented prospects for this year’s event – of all ages (high school and middle school). The event was loaded with up-and-coming basketball talent for the state, and there were many top performers on the day. Here are some of the top performers that I watched on the day, and left very impressed with (In no particular order) . . . Ricardo Sarmiento 5-10 FR PG Cesar Chavez HS – 2021 Class A young, shifty guard with…
This Saturday I attended Anthony Ray’s 19th annual Arizona Preps Fall Showcase at AZ Compass Prep in Chandler (AZ). There was nearly 90 players who attended the annual event with players from 7th-12th grade. Here were some of the top performers of the day. 2018 6-foot-1 PG Jaden Lee (Mesquite) -Lee is a freak athlete with an easily 40 inch vertical leap. He has good length with his quick jump off the ground. As he has got older he is become a better decision maker with the ball, become a better passer and his 3pt shooting has improved. He does…
Arizona Preps’ staff member Derek “DJ” James covered the day’s events from this weekend’s West Coast Elite Showcase @ Rancho Solano Prep. Here are (4) more prospects that caught James’ attention with their play this weekend . . . Tyrek Chambers 6-4 JR PG Desert Vista HS – 2019 Class This kid is a beast. This guy can flat out score any way he wants. He can hit you with a jumper, floater, layup, dunk or maybe even a running hook shot, if he can get it off. He plays with so much energy and passion that any coach will…
Arizona Preps’ staff member Derek “DJ” James covered the day’s events from this weekend’s West Coast Elite Showcase @ Rancho Solano Prep. Here are (4) prospects that caught James’ attention with their play this weekend . . . Both Gach 6-6 SR PG/SG AZ Compass Prep – 2018 Class A very active guard who is all over the place. He is a dominate presence on both offense and defense. Both played very well at the Ryan Silver event showcasing his ability to be an elite scorer with the ability to hit his open jump shots. Also, being able to create…
The Area Codes Frosh/Soph Showcase took place this weekend on the campus of Mesa High School. Organized by tournament director Chad Groth, this event is always very good and loaded with the state’s top young talent. Here are some of the top performers from this weekend’s event, as evaluated by Derek James from our Arizona Preps’ staff (In no particular order) . . . Hunter Ruck 6-8 SOPH Rancho Solano Prep – 2020 Class Tall springy stretch-4 man that can run the floor very well. Very athletic and can hit his open shots from the perimeter. Pretty good footwork, was…
I had the pleasure of attending the Area Codes Scholar Athlete High Academic Showcase this weekend on the campus of Arizona Christian University. The event featured some of the state’s top prospects. While I didn’t have a roster with me at the event, I did miss some of the top performers. Here are the top performers that I saw this weekend . . . Rick Issanza 7-1 Junior Bella Vista Prep (2019 Class) The top overall prospects of the event was 7-foot-1 junior post Rick Issanza. He showed a good feel on protecting the paint defensively. He altered several shots,…
The SCHOLAR ATHLETE ACADEMIC SHOWCASE is presented by the AREA CODES BASKETBALL SCOUTING SERVICE. This is an exposure showcase that will provide all Prospects attending an opportunity to demonstrate their skills to College Coaches, scouts and media that are expected to attend. SATURDAY – AUGUST 26, 2017 11AM – 4PM (CHECK-IN 10:30AM) PLAYER FEE $125 Arizona Christian University 2625 East Cactus Road Phoenix, AZ 85032 Exposure Camp Features: * Get evaluated by some of the Top scouts in the country like: West Coast Hoops Report, Areacodesbasketball, Hoopsreport.com & Arizonapreps.com * All players will be included in a special Area Codes Basketball Scouting…
While watching this weekend’s Double Pump Summer Tip-Off event in California, I was also impressed with 6-foot-7 rising senior forward Mykale Williams, a 6-foot-7 post player from Redlands East Valley. This weekend he played with IEBP and I immediately felt his presence in the game. He had a college-ready body to compete now, and is a very strong kid with good balance who is also a strong finisher around the rim. The kid tried to dunk the ball every time he went up, which I absolutely loved. Him doing that showed me that he plays with aggression, which can be…
Fresno, California product, 6-foot-6 rising senior wing Dameane Dougles of Fresno Memorial High School caught my attention in this weekend’s Double Pump Summer Tip-Off. Dougles showed his presence every time he was on the court. Dameane has a lot potential to be a great college player over time. This weekend at the Double Pump tournament he showed outstanding versatility – being able to guard anyone from PG through PF. He has a college frame now, and is very long and athletic. He is also able to create his own shot and finish strong around the rim. He is also a…