New Faces in 2023 rankings
Every year I update the rankings and new players emerge. Either they moved into the state or simply put, they just improved their game. These freshman are obviously players that I just haven’t seen yet since I don’t watch many…
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Continue ReadingEvery year I update the rankings and new players emerge. Either they moved into the state or simply put, they just improved their game.
These freshman are obviously players that I just haven’t seen yet since I don’t watch many middle school games.
Here are 8 new faces in the freshman class from the AIA that will be joining the upcoming rankings.
Oliver Hinder Oliver Hinder 6'8" | C Corona del Sol | 2023 State AZ PF 6’7 Corona del Sol
-A long and active defensive-minded player who moves fluidly in space. Mostly scores it inside but can step out with some success. Shot blocker with good timing. Big family lineage.
Royce Ramos Royce Ramos 6'5" | PF Rancho Solano Prep | 2023 State AZ PF 6’5 Pinnacle
-Highly skilled true power forward. Shoots 3’s, handles the ball and can create his own shot. Tough inside to rebound and plays physical and smart.
Julius Williams Julius Williams 6'5" | PF Ironwood | 2023 State AZ SF 6’3 Ironwood
-Uber athletic JV star. Probably the youngest listed in the new rankings and scores from all 3 levels. High upside.
Masaiah Binford Masaiah Binford 6'4" | SF Ascending Life Prep | 2023 State AZ SF 6’3 South Mountain
-A JV/freshman stud can score it from anywhere. Dunks it easy and can handle it.
Shane Williams Shane Williams 6'6" | PF South Mountain | 2023 State AZ PF 6’5 South Mountain
-HS teammate is no slouch. Rebounds, dunks, runs floor and plays hard. Great size and length.
Jordan Kuac Jordan Kuac 6'5" | PF Ironwood | 2023 State AZ PF 6’3 Ironwood
-An amazing motor to defend and rebound the ball. A tad undersized currently but the desire and will to get better are there. High upside player for the state champs.
Brayden Gant Brayden Gant 6'5" | SF Phhoenix Prep | 2024 State AZ SG 6’1 Desert Vista
-One of the longest guard/wings I saw all year. Played mainly freshman ball but his upside to score and defend are high.
Joven Allen Joven Allen 6'2" | SF Desert Edge | 2023 State AZ SF 6’2 Desert Edge
-A JV star will get some minutes on varsity next year on their older team. He is their future scoring it inside and out with tremendous physicality.