Phoenix Phall Phace-Off: Soph/Freshman standouts
September 18-20 I attended Justin Vargas Phoenix Phall Phace-Off. The AAU event had 15U-17U divisions with 4-5 teams in each division. The teams that competed in the event that I viewed were: AZ Firestorm 2023, 2022 and 2021 AZ Legends…
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Continue ReadingSeptember 18-20 I attended Justin Vargas Phoenix Phall Phace-Off.
The AAU event had 15U-17U divisions with 4-5 teams in each division.
The teams that competed in the event that I viewed were:
AZ Firestorm 2023, 2022 and 2021
AZ Legends 2022
AZ Prime 2022 and 2021
AZ Select 2023 UAA
AZ Supreme 2023 EYB
AZ Tucson Select 2022
NM D1 2023 UAA
PAL Elite 2021
The Show 2022 and 2021
Tucson Prospects 2021
Here were some more of the soph standouts I viewed:
Vincent Delano Vincent Delano 6'1" | CG Bella Vista Prep | 2023 State #292 Nation AZ St. Mary’s (AZ Supreme 2023)
-A true sharp shooter who gets hot quickly. He can be a specialist from deep for college and he is getting a little more athletic. His pull-up is clean and although he takes many shots, he does put the ball in the hole for sure!
Isaac Kaps Isaac Kaps 6'0" | PG Highland | 2023 State AZ Highland (AZ Supreme 2023)
-A guard that can play on or off the ball. He seems best on the ball, as he is a natural play-maker. He is always looking up trying to make a play for a teammate. He is also quick and fast which makes him a tough defender. He uses his handle and speed to get into the lane and can use the floater. He is best shooting from mid-range but can get hot from the 3.
Adajeion Williams Adajeion Williams 5'9" | CG Carl Hayden | 2023 AZ Carl Hayden (AZ Select 2023 UAA) (Pictured)
”DJ” is a bucket. His mid-range J is a weapon and he comes with volleyball line 3pt range. He has a strong upper body to slither into the lane to score and the lefty goes though stretches where he can’t miss. He is a rare undersized guard that can carry a team on many nights.
Davion Butler Davion Butler 5'10" | PG AZ Compass Prep | 2023 State AZ McClintock (AZ Select 2023 UAA)
-The undersized scoring lead guard is very fast and is a quick on-ball defender. He uses his speed well in the open court and he can hit from mid to the 3pt line. He makes good decisions with the ball and the scoring lead guard seems to always make big plays in big moments.
Here were some of the incoming freshman standouts I viewed including two top players originally from New Mexico:
Malik Rasul Sierra Canyon (CA) (AZ Tucson Select 2022)
-A long and talented forward from Tucson looks to be heading to Sierra Canyon HS in CA. He rebounds and blocks shots in his area and can make perimeter shots as well. He is a fluid mover and can cover a lot of ground on defense.
Dylan Chavez Dylan Chavez 6'5" | SG La Cueva | 2024 State #268 Nation NM CG 6’2 Eduprize (New Mexico D1 2023 UAA)
-A young looking guard has a great feel for the game with real range on his 3pt shot. He has the runner and floater down plus he utilizes the pick and roll game to his advantage. His mind, skill, length and growth potential makes him an attractive player from New Mexico. A nice pick up for Coach Christian Polk and his staff.
Marcus Wilson PG 6’1 Cibola (NM) (Firestorm 2023 Gold)
-Another stud New Mexico player is very fast and is a natural athlete. He is a good defender on the ball defensively and he is an impressive driver. He makes 3pt shots and knows how to change speeds and hesitate. Wilson could possibly make the move to AZ next year when the virus is hopefully behind us.
Braeden Speed Braeden Speed 6'3" | CG Brophy Prep | 2024 State AZ Brophy Prep (New Mexico D1 2023 UAA)
-An athletic driver is a true two-way player. He uses his quickness and length to get into the lane and score it. He is a pest on the other end, collecting steals, getting deflections and just making it difficult for his opponent to score. You feel his presence all game long.