Top-140 most impactful in AIA: 125-132
The next in the ‘Top-140 most impactful in AIA’ countdown, we look at numbers 125-132. Remember, these are not player rankings but how much they impact their team along with the talent they go against during the season. …
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Continue ReadingThe next in the ‘Top-140 most impactful in AIA’ countdown, we look at numbers 125-132.
Remember, these are not player rankings but how much they impact their team along with the talent they go against during the season.
Here are the next eight:
Adajeion Williams Adajeion Williams 5'9" | CG Carl Hayden | 2023 AZ (Carl Hayden)
-With almost there entire team graduating, DJ will get his chance to contribute in a big way. He can score the ball with anyone in the 2023 class.
Dante White Dante White 6'1" | SG Higley | 2021 AZ (Higley)
-He missed all season with the AIA transfer rule but he should be their “go-to guy” next season. Look for the Knights to improve on their record with White leading the team in scoring.
Kaden Kennedy Kaden Kennedy 6'4" | SF Desert Ridge | 2021 State AZ (Desert Ridge)
-Averaged 6 ppg and almost 5 rebs per game on an almost all senior team last year. He did show signs in his last 3 games with points of 6, 14 and 15 plus averaged 7 rebounds per game in those outings.
Corey Perry Corey Perry 5'9" | PG Peoria | 2021 State AZ (Peoria)
-He avg 8 ppg on a stacked team that went to the 4A State Finals. He will get more shot attempts this season and be firing away from deep.
Dallin Cook Dallin Cook 6'0" | PG Mesa | 2020 AZ (Mesa)
-A perfect compliment to Cervantes in the back court will make waves for the Jackrabbits with his scoring and on-ball D.
Chris Ruiz Chris Ruiz 6'1" | SG Kellis | 2023 State AZ (Kellis)
-The new head coach De’Rahn Stinson will have a budding star with Ruiz. He shot the ball at 41% from the arc and could get close to 20 ppg next season after almost 14 ppg in his freshman season.
Jacob Enriquez Jacob Enriquez 6'4" | SF Phhoenix Prep | 2021 State AZ (Hamilton)
-A balanced roster from last year will most likely be the same this year. Enriquez will play the 2-4 for the Huskies and be one of the first scoring options.
Braden Wales Braden Wales 6'7" | C Scottsdale Christian Academy | 2022 State AZ (SCA)
-A 2A rising stud only averaged 5 points and 6 rebounds, but scored in double figures in 5 of his last 8 games with a few near double-doubles.