Top-140 most impactful in AIA: 77-84
The next in the ’Top-140 most impactful in AIA’ countdown, we look at numbers 77-84. Remember, these are not player rankings but how much they impact their team along with the talent they go against during the season. Here…
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Continue ReadingThe next in the ’Top-140 most impactful in AIA’ countdown, we look at numbers 77-84.
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:
Trent Moser Trent Moser 6'7" | PF Gilbert | 2022 AZ (Gilbert) (Pictured)
-A slowly blossoming forward will be one of the 5A breakout candidates with his size and skill. Was a star on JV and will be very impacftul on varsity next year.
Jason Fontenet Jr Jason Fontenet Jr 6'6" | CG Bella Vista Prep | 2023 State #255 Nation AZ (St. Mary’s)
-One of the more talented freshman in state made a lot of noise off the bench. He should start alongside KP Brown and has a chance to impact many games on a talented 4A team.
Thomas Hastings Thomas Hastings 6'1" | PG Basha | 2021 State AZ (Basha)
-The floor general should make a leap up with frosh stud Landon Schumaker Landon Schumaker 6'6" | PF AZ Compass Prep | 2023 AZ transferring. Hastings avg 8.8 ppg 3.7 assists and 4.6 rebounds. His skill and passing will shine through.
Aadem Isai Aadem Isai 6'1" | PG Valley Vista | 2023 State AZ (Valley Vista)
-The young guard was already one of the leaders of the team. He avg 10.6 points 2.4 rebounds 2.0 assists and 1.3 steals per game. He has volleyball line range and a high feel for the game.
Carson Ledbetter Carson Ledbetter 6'6" | PF Casteel | 2022 State AZ (Casteel)
-Another possible breakout candidate in 5A. He avg 5.7 points 4.9 rebounds and almost 1 block per game as their 6th man. New head coach Aaron Windler will most likely lean on him next season.
Jordan Stevens Jordan Stevens 6'2" | SF Gila Ridge | 2022 State AZ (Gila Ridge)
-A strong inside outside cover avg 12 points and 8 rebounds per game. He is not very well known, but they are moving up into a tough 5A region and he’ll get discovered quickly.
Nicolas Giliberto Nicolas Giliberto 6'5" | SF Paradise Valley | 2021 State AZ (PV)
-With his older brother graduating and taking 18 points and 11 rebounds with him, it opens up opportunity for Nic. He avg 8.8 points and 2.5 rebounds with some incredible shooting numbers and he may double his production next season.
Elijah Cole Elijah Cole 6'5" | SF Shadow Mountain | 2021 State AZ (Shadow Mountain)
-The last player from the ‘Shadow Dynasty’ over the last 4+ years is Cole. He is very versatile and can play and defend multiple positions. He will be playing with some youth next season and may need to carry them in many games.