The next in the ’Top-140 most impactful in AIA’ countdown, we look at numbers 61-68.
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:
Royce Ramos
RoyceRamos6'5" | PFPinnacle | 2023StateAZ (Pinnacle) (Pictured)
-Like Shadow Mountain, the ’Pinnacle Dynasty’ of all top local players are gone with Tosh Baker and Marcus Libman graduating. Their is a new wave of players led by Ramos. He is a three level scorer with good strength and will be the new face of the program.
Tony ElliottTonyElliott6'1" | PGDesert Mountain | 2021StateAZ (Desert Mountain)
-The long and lean PG can score it plus make others better. He avg 12.3 points 4.9 rebounds 2.5 assists and 1.4 steals per game. And he'll look to get the Wolves back in the playoffs.
Raydon ThorsonRaydonThorson5'11" | PGQueen Creek | 2022StateAZ (Queen Creek)
-One of the better passers in the state will be leaned on more with the transfer of Preston ThompsonPrestonThompson6'4" | SFQueen Creek | 2020UT (reportedly moved to Utah). He avg 9 points 5 assists 2.7 rebounds and 1.8 steals per game. Look for him to improve on his scoring next season to go along with his
The next in the ’Top-140 most impactful in AIA’ countdown, we look at numbers 61-68.
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:
Royce RamosRoyceRamos6'5" | PFPinnacle | 2023StateAZ (Pinnacle) (Pictured)
-Like Shadow Mountain, the ’Pinnacle Dynasty’ of all top local players are gone with Tosh Baker and Marcus Libman graduating. Their is a new wave of players led by Ramos. He is a three level scorer with good strength and will be the new face of the program.
Tony ElliottTonyElliott6'1" | PGDesert Mountain | 2021StateAZ (Desert Mountain)
-The long and lean PG can score it plus make others better. He avg 12.3 points 4.9 rebounds 2.5 assists and 1.4 steals per game. And he'll look to get the Wolves back in the playoffs.
Raydon ThorsonRaydonThorson5'11" | PGQueen Creek | 2022StateAZ (Queen Creek)
-One of the better passers in the state will be leaned on more with the transfer of
Preston ThompsonPrestonThompson6'4" | SFQueen Creek | 2020UT (reportedly moved to Utah). He avg 9 points 5 assists 2.7 rebounds and 1.8 steals per game. Look for him to improve on his scoring next season to go along with his big assist line.
Jake LifgrenJakeLifgren6'0" | PGCentennial | 2022StateAZ (Centennial)
-A scoring lead guard will be very important next season playing alongside
Trenten LavenderTrentenLavender6'0" | CGCentennial | 2022StateAZ. He avg 13.6 points 1.9 assists 3.3 rebounds and 1.6 steals.
Timothy CochraneTimothyCochrane6'5" | SFPhhoenix Prep | 2021StateAZ (Williams Field)
-A rare point forward is one of the players that makes the Black Hawks go. He avg 11 points 8 rebounds and 3 assists. He should add to his totals next season.
Miles NashMilesNash6'0" | PGBrophy Prep | 2022StateAZ (Brophy Prep)
-The true PG for the Broncos will look to guide them deeper into the playoffs. I'm assuming he will keep growing his point total for next season as he improved this season.
Noah AmenhauserNoahAmenhauser6'9" | CEstrella Foothills | 2023StateAZ (Estrella Foothills)
-The true big man had a nice freshman campaign averaging 7.3 points and 4.8 rebounds. He will keep growing his game under Coach Gutwein. I think the coach will look to lean on him more and have a mini breakout season.
Isaac GarciaIsaacGarcia6'5" | SFCholla | 2022StateAZ (Cholla)
-A nice young player from Tucson is very productive with 14.5 points and 9.4 rebounds. With the Chargers moving down to 4A, he will be even tougher to cover next season.
RoyceRamos6'5" | PFPinnacle | 2023StateAZ (Pinnacle) (Pictured)