The next in the ’Top-140 most impactful in AIA’ countdown, we look at numbers 29-36.
Remember, these are not player rankings but how much they impact their team along with the talent they go against during the season.
A lot of these players in the end can be put in different rankings for the final-36, but now I am looking for players who are putting up stats while winning games. Not an easy task to do. Most will have one or the other.
Here are the next eight:
EnoShay Cain
EnoShayCain6'4" | SFDesert Edge | 2021StateAZ (Desert Edge) (Pictured)
-One of the most unique players in the state was one of my top defenders in 4A. He averaged 17 points 5 assists 11.2 rebounds 2.9 steals and 1.4 blocks. The Scorpions were the 9th seed and look to get a bye next year behind Cain.
Ahamed Mohamed
AhamedMohamed5'10" | PGApollo | 2022StateAZ (Apollo)
-A gifted guard will now be the man for the Hawks. He averaged 15.4 points 1.4 assists 3.9 rebounds and 1.6 steals per game. He is instant offense and he will score close to 20 a game next season. The were ranked 19th in 5A last year and look to improve on that
The next in the ’Top-140 most impactful in AIA’ countdown, we look at numbers 29-36.
Remember, these are not player rankings but how much they impact their team along with the talent they go against during the season.
A lot of these players in the end can be put in different rankings for the final-36, but now I am looking for players who are putting up stats while winning games. Not an easy task to do. Most will have one or the other.
Here are the next eight:
EnoShay Cain
EnoShayCain6'4" | SFDesert Edge | 2021StateAZ (Desert Edge) (Pictured)
-One of the most unique players in the state was one of my top defenders in 4A. He averaged 17 points 5 assists 11.2 rebounds 2.9 steals and 1.4 blocks. The Scorpions were the 9th seed and look to get a bye next year behind Cain.
Ahamed Mohamed
AhamedMohamed5'10" | PGApollo | 2022StateAZ (Apollo)
-A gifted guard will now be the man for the Hawks. He averaged 15.4 points 1.4 assists 3.9 rebounds and 1.6 steals per game. He is instant offense and he will score close to 20 a game next season. The were ranked 19th in 5A last year and look to improve on that next year.
Dylan Anderson
DylanAnderson7'0" | CPerry | 2022State#46NationAZ (Perry)
-One of the more sought out West Coast players didn’t have the year most of us though he would, including me. I still think he may just breakout and dominate sooner rather than later. He showed some glimpses once he had more opportunity and without big man
Duke BrennanDukeBrennan6'10" | CHillcrest Prep | 2022State#215NationAZ, it’s possible that chance has presented itself. The Pumas were the 12th seed last year.
Jamison Kay
JamisonKay6'5" | SFGila Ridge | 2021StateAZ (Gila Ridge)
-A bigger combo guard will soon be on many coaches radar with the Hawks moving up to 5A in a very tough region with Apollo, Sunrise Mountain, Centennial and Ironwood. He averaged 17.9 points 3.9 assists 5.9 rebounds 3.1 steals and 1 block per game. The versatile guard can shoot it and play on or off the ball.
Steven Cervantes Jr
StevenCervantes Jr5'11" | PGMesa | 2021StateAZ (Mesa)
-The cerebral scoring lead guard makes it look easy many games and he averaged 17.6 points 2.9 assists 3.3 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game. The Jackrabbits were 27th last year in 6A but I look for them to get into the playoffs next season behind Cervantes play.
Jason ParentJasonParent6'4" | SFPrescott | 2022StateAZ (Prescott)
-A skilled guard/wing should have Prescott in the mix of winning their region next season. He averaged 17.1 points 1.6 assists 4.5 rebounds and 1.5 steals per game. The Badgers were only 27th last year but I believe they'll get into the playoffs next season as many of the good teams in their region lost key seniors.
Jimari GraysonJimariGrayson6'1" | PGMesa | 2021StateAZ (Apache Junction)
-Region offensive POY this season was a problem. He averaged 22.5 points 3 assists 6.1 rebounds and 1.7 steals. They did struggle by ranking only 45th out of 47 teams but he did his part. Now if he can get them into the playoffs, he may be a 4A POY Candidate. The strong lead guard can score it from all 3 levels.
Croix SweeneyCroixSweeney6'3" | SFHorizon | 2022StateAZ (Horizon)
-Sweeney is now the face of the program with his impressive soph season. He averaged 12.4 points 2.1 assists 6.2 rebounds and 1.7 steals. Plus you throw in that
John FeaglesJohnFeagles6'2" | CGPhhoenix Prep Post Grad | 2021StateAZ graduates and takes his 19 points a game, Sweeney will have a huge season next year.