Just 4 Hoopin will host the Summer Showdown on June 13 – 14th, 2015 at Skyline High School for boys and girls. Here is some more information on this event … Join the Forum discussion on this post
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World Basketball. I am often asked what is it like to coach in the world? How does the game of basketball differ in each continent? I have been fortunate to have used basketball as a tool to get an education, and as such it has provided me with opportunities from leading the country in scoring to having had that honor of playing professionally and now coaching. As a player back in the late 80s, the games were physical with an emphasis of body development and a use of screens and low-post play. I can remember having gone through screen after…
The annual and exciting Elite 8 In The Desert basketball tournament, organized and directed by Chad Groth of Area Codes, will be held this weekend, Saturday and Sunday at Thunderbird High School and Arizona Christian University. Here is this weekend’s game schedule for the event for each division . . . ELITE 8 – 17U Division-FINAL ELITE 8 – 16U Division FINAL Join the Forum discussion on this post
Arizona Hoop Review Scouting Report: Mason is a raw, athletic talent with loads of athleticism and potential for the future. Still very thin physically, Mason burst onto the recruiting scene after a strong performance in several Showcase events during the fall of 2014. Mason is a very intriguing prospect as a result of his unique bounce off the floor, which is almost surprising when you see him take off. Mason is an excellent finisher above the rim and is a highlight reel in the open floor. Mason is a very good mid-range performer that has a knack for scoring the…
Tucson, AZ – Pima Community College sophomores Matt O’Boyle (Sunrise Mountain HS) and Esteban Lopez (Cholla HS) signed their national letters of intent to four-year institutions on Tuesday at the West Campus. O’Boyle, a guard/forward, signed to play at Appalachian State University in Boone, NC. He played and started in 29 of the 31 games this season averaging 14.8 points and 4.2 rebounds per game. He was selected Third Team All-ACCAC and Second Team All-Region I, Division-II and was named ACCAC Division-II Player of the Week for the week of Feb. 9-15. Lopez, a center, signed to play at Hastings…
Tucson, AZ – The Pima Community College men’s basketball program introduced seven of its nine players at the West Campus gymnasium on Saturday. Five signed their letters of intent and two are walking-on to play for the Aztecs starting in the 2015-16 season. Head Coach Brian Peabody welcomed the honored guests, their family, and friends. He talked a little about each player and what they could bring to the team. The seven new players joined the coaches and current as well as past players for a team photo. The nine incoming players who will play for Pima in the 2015-16…
Dan Olson of ESPN will be hosting the Hoopgurlz Exposure Showcase on July 1 & 2, 2015 in Houston and Colleyville, Texas for 7th through 12th grade girls. Here is some more information on both of these two events, and also how to register . . . Dan Olson ESPNW Hoopgurlz Exposure Plus Showcase July 1st Dan Olson ESPNW Hoopgurlz Exposure Plus Showcase July 2nd Join the Forum discussion on this post
The 5th annual Southern California Spring Showcase will be held Saturday, May 9, 2015 at Marina High School in Huntington Beach from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm. It will be open to individual players in all high school grades (including seniors) and teams from high school and AAU programs. This exposure event is designed to provide all players an opportunity to demonstrate their talents/skills in highly competitive games for the college coaches, scouts, and media expected to attend. A report on the event will be done by the Hoop Review scouting service that will be sent to college coaches and…
The Arizona Magic 16U group is coming off a tournament championship in the Silver Division as last weekend’s Pangos Spring Spectacular in Las Vegas, Nevada. This week the team receives some nice recognition as they have been ranked as the #6 overall club team among 16U teams in the West by IndiHoops.com Here are the new updated 16U rankings for the West Region by Indi Hoops. You can also check the West Region rankings for the 17U and 15U levels as well . . . Indi Hoops Updated West Region Rankings Join the Forum discussion on this post
The exciting annual Southwest Showcase Main Event will be held this weekend, March 27 – March 29th at Inspire Courts and local high schools around the state. Organized by valley basketball aficionado Ron Coleman, this annual event has kicked off the club basketball season in the state for the past several years and has been very exciting each year. With close to 150 teams of boys from many different age groups, this event features a wealth of exciting basketball action. Arizona Preps will be on hand this weekend to cover the top teams and players from the 17U and 16U divisions – bringing you…