As another great summer evaluation period comes to a close, here are my top 10 performers that I personally saw compete and perform at the highest level, regardless of class: 2015 6’7 SF Dane Kuiper: Corona Del (Tempe) Sol High: AAU Team: Arizona Power U17 Black Since transferring from Wasilla (Alaska) High after his sophomore year, Kuiper has quickly asserted himself as one of the most dominant players in the state of Arizona. An early University of New Mexico commit, Kuiper is one, if not the best athlete, in the state in transition. He runs the floor great, fills the…
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The Arizona’s 2017 High School class has the potential to be one of the most elite classes that Arizona has had in many years. One of the most elite prospects of the 2017 class that I have had the chance to view this weekend is 6-fot-1, 170-pound rising sophomore point guard prospect Alex Barcello. Barcello, who plays with the Compton Magic’s Team Bayless (CA), was one of the best point guards that I watched all day. He displayed solid lift and a quick release on his jumper, which he can hit with regularity out to the college 3-point line – regardless if…
Over the years, Arizona has produced many elite level college basketball players who have had successful and long careers. Some have had the pleasure of going on to the NBA and others, the professional ranks. Lafayette “Fat” Lever from Pueblo High School in Tucson, Arizona in 1978 was one such player. He had a very productive career at Arizona State and went on to have a 12-year NBA career. Corona Del Sol High School’s elite point guard Casey Benson (2014), who led his team to back-to-back-to-back Arizona high school state championships, stands poised to have an enjoyable career at the University of…
This weekend, the 7th Annual Area Codes Easter Classic will take place at three different high school locations in Phoenix. Daily admission for the EASTER CLASSIC will be $10 (kids under 10 FREE). The admission will include watching games at all 3 sites. 26 games on Friday night and 56 games on Saturday. 82 games will be played in 24 hours in Phoenix, Arizona as several scouts, media and college coaches are expected to attend. Here is this weekend’s complete game schedule for the 17U, 16U & 15U Boys Division . . . 2014 AREA CODES EASTER CLASSIC Join…
On March 4-6 at the Avondale Sports Complex, Ron Coleman hosted his annual Southwest Showcase Main Event, which is one of the best kick-start events for the upcoming spring and summer AAU season. It is also kicks off the NCAA evaluation periods for both Arizona boys and girls club teams. After Coleman’s event, a majority of these teams will travel all around the country during the months of April, May, and July – fighting their way through pool play, in order to get to the top bracket and win a championship, as well as the bragging rights of who will represent the…
Phoenix, AZ – The Southwest Showcase Girl’s Discovery Camp was directed by Ron Coleman and was held on Saturday, March 8th at Phoenix College. A solid group of girls basketball players in the Class of 2017 & 2018 were in attendance. Players participated in drills, running an offense, a three point contest, free throw contest and played in two showcase games. Three Point Contest winner was 5-foot-4, 2018 prospect Shaylee Gonzales (Mesquite) and the Free Throw winner was a perfect 10-for-10, 5 foot 8 2018 prospect Maddie Frederick (Hamilton). “Some of the best girl’s in the state showed up today,…
Phoenix, AZ – The 3rd Annual ARIZONA SPRING EXPOSURE SHOWCASE was held on Sunday, March 2, 2014 at Arizona Christian University. 124 players participated in the exposure showcase and played in front of several scouts, media and (NAIA, JUCO & DivisionII) college coaches that attended. Thanks to those that covered such as Cochise College, Pima College, Scottsdale Community College, Central Arizona College, Arizona Western College, Chandler Gilbert College, South Mountain Community College, Tohono O’ Odham College, Arizona Christian University, Adams State University and Western New Mexico University. Also a special thanks to one of the top national college scouts in the…
Phoenix, AZ – The 3rd Annual ARIZONA SPRING EXPOSURE SHOWCASE was held on Sunday March 2, 2014 at Arizona Christian University. 124 players participated in the exposure showcase and played in front of several scouts, media and (NAIA, JUCO & DivisionII) college coaches that attended. Thanks to those that covered such as Cochise College, Pima College, Scottsdale Community College, Central Arizona College, Arizona Western College, Chandler Gilbert College, South Mountain Community College, Tohono O’ Odham College, Arizona Christian University, Adams State University and Western New Mexico University. Also a special thanks to one of the top national college scouts in…
Mountain View High School – Mesa, AZ – December 26-31, 2013 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 7th Annual VisitMesa.com Basketball Challenge Five out-of-state schools, top schools in Arizona participate over the holidays MESA, AZ – VisitMesa.com, Mesa Public Schools, and Monarch Sports are pleased to announce the 7th Annual VisitMesa.com Basketball Challenge scheduled December 26-31 at Mountain View High School in Mesa, AZ. Teams participating are: Dobson/Mesa, AZ; Clark/Las Vegas, NV; Houston Christian/Houston, TX; Pinnacle/Phoenix, AZ; Mountain View/Mesa, AZ; St. John Bosco/Bellflower, CA; Red Mountain/Mesa, AZ; Orem/Orem, UT; Desert Mountain/Scottsdale, AZ; Jefferson/Brooklyn, NY; Gilbert/Gilbert, AZ; Chaparral/Scottsdale, AZ; Salpointe Catholic/Tucson, AZ; Gilbert Christian/Gilbert, AZ; Pinnacle/Phoenix,…
Today is Thursday December 5, Game Day! This morning my day started with a two hour delay due to the roads being icey. For me this was great news; I definitely needed the extra sleep and time to get everything ready. I got to school around 9:55, and my first and only class was English. The little time I was there all we were doing was presentations about the career you wanted to have when you were older. Finally 11 o’clock hit and I was gone, headed to the bus to get ready for our long trip. I was happy…