Arizona All-State Teams: Independent 1st Team
While the AIA is the most notable league around the state of Arizona they aren’t the only one. There’s plenty of talent outside of Arizona’s main association. Here are the top five non-AIA performers of the 2015-16 season. -Player of…
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Continue ReadingWhile the AIA is the most notable league around the state of Arizona they aren’t the only one. There’s plenty of talent outside of Arizona’s main association. Here are the top five non-AIA performers of the 2015-16 season.
-Player of the Year-
DeAndre Ayton 7’1” 2017 Hillcrest Prep – Ayton was without question the most dominant player in the state of Arizona, possibly the nation. The #1 ranked junior in the country had multiple 40+ point games and equally as many 20+ rebound games. He altered and blocked shots at a high level, commanded a double team around the paint, and dominated in just about every other facet of the gamer on a national scale. DeAndre finished averaging 30.2 points, 17.3 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3.3 blocks per game.
-First Team-
Brock Gardner 6’7” 2016 Tri City – Gardner had a tremendous year as the leader of Tri-City. He helped them to a 20-1 record as the CAA Division-III runner up while averaging 25 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists, and 3 steals. Brock often played and defended every spot on the floor in clutch moments. He should made a tremendous addition to the Liberty Flames.
Nigel Shadd 6’9” 2017 Tri City – Shadd was the second most productive player for Tri-City, statistically (arguably most productive), but was just as important as his senior counterpart. The 6’9″ junior 21 points, 15 rebounds, and 1 steal for his team but his biggest attribute was his 4 blocks per game. He protected the paint and made team’s alter their offensive schemes.
Channel Banks 6’3” 2016 Hillcrest Prep – Banks was the top perimeter threat for the Bruins all season long. The 6’3” senior played both guard slots but was primarily in a scoring role. He can score from numerous levels on the floor and also defended well. Channel averaged 17 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals.
Amari Hudson 6’0” 2018 Skyline Prep – The sophomore guard again led his class in scoring for the state of Arizona while notching 31.8 points per game. More impressive is he improved from last season, shooting the 3 at a 43.8% clip for a team that ranked near the top of the CAA all year long. He also averaged better than 10 rebounds and just under four assists.