Breakout candidates for 2023
As we head into the heart of the summer, I thought it would be fun to look into possible breakout candidates for the hopeful HS season in the fall. Either they will see their stock go up or finally get…
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Continue ReadingAs we head into the heart of the summer, I thought it would be fun to look into possible breakout candidates for the hopeful HS season in the fall. Either they will see their stock go up or finally get those much deserved offers for the first time.
I have 13 breakout sophomores to comment about. (7 currently ranked and 6 not ranked)
Here are the first eight potential breakout sophomores:
No. 10 Isaac Hymes Isaac Hymes 6'9" | PF Phhoenix Prep | 2023 State AZ (Hillcrest Prep)
-Hymes future sure looks bright. He has great height and length already and can shoot it from the 3pt line. He also is one of the best shot blockers in the class.
No. 25 Carter Gittens Carter Gittens 6'5" | SF Sunrise Mountain | 2023 State AZ (Sunrise Mountain)
-A super active glass cleaner is disruptive on both ends of the court. He is a capable perimeter shooter but is currently best inside. He can rip through and go to work downhill.
No. 44 Zach Anderson Zach Anderson 6'3" | SG Desert Mountain | 2023 State AZ (Desert Mountain)
-The rising soph caught my attention at the Future Elite summer league. He is a good shooter but also a natural scorer and can put the ball on the floor.
No. 49 Braden Totman Braden Totman 6'7" | PF Horizon | 2023 State AZ (Horizon)
-A long face-up forward can really stroke it from deep. He is improving his game with a shot fake and go, to not just be a standstill shooter. He is a little thin but rebounds well in area and moves fluidly.
No. 50 Ashton Reese Ashton Reese 6'5" | SG Pinnacle | 2023 State AZ (Pinnacle)
-A quickly growing forward (grew two inches) and has that Jordan Mains length and a nice jumper like he did. A high IQ player who moves smartly without the ball.
No. 65 Chris Ruiz Chris Ruiz 6'1" | SG Kellis | 2023 State AZ (Kellis)
-A sharp shooter who should have a monster season for the new head coach. He is a super efficient shooter from the arc and can take pressure off of their other scorers.
No. 72 Leonard Romayor Leonard Romayor 5'10" | PG Ironwood | 2023 State AZ (Brophy Prep)
-He grew 4 inches since last year and his confidence is soaring. He can handle it well plus point up points and make plays for others. He is turning into a real PG who can score.