Grind Session Group 1: AZ Senior Standouts
November 2nd and 3rd I attended the first session of The Grind Session Group 1 #Bubble located at the Phhacility in Phx,AZ. There are 10 teams in this session and I viewed 5 local teams in AZ Compass Prep, Bella…
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Continue ReadingNovember 2nd and 3rd I attended the first session of The Grind Session Group 1 #Bubble located at the Phhacility in Phx,AZ.
There are 10 teams in this session and I viewed 5 local teams in AZ Compass Prep, Bella Vista Prep, Dream City Christian, Phhoenix Prep and Phhoenix Prep Blue.
There are 5 other teams in the Bubble with Veritas Prep (CA), Prolific Prep (CA), West Oaks (FL), US Basketball (OR) and one other local team I will see Nov 11th in Eduprize.
Here were some of the senior standouts I viewed:
Tyrone Washington Tyrone Washington 6'4" | PG AZ Compass Prep | 2021 State #33 Nation AZ AZ Compass Prep
-One of the biggest winners the state has seen since Nico Mannion and co. He is a true leader and talks all the time on defense. He scores it from all 3 levels and knows when to turn on his jets or use his pull-up off the dribble, which is almost unguardable. He changes speeds well and then can stroke it with NBA range. He also is one of the best passers in the state and is constantly making the defense pay by scoring or facilitating.
Arthur Kaluma Arthur Kaluma 6'7" | PF Dream City Christian | 2021 State #38 Nation AZ Dream City Christian
-A powerful forward can score it inside but versus bigger players he will take you outside and use his handle to wiggle by you or rise up and shoot it. He has an improving stroke from mid to the 3pt line. He loves using ball fakes and plays wherever he can succeed inside or out. He rebounds the ball and pushes it up the floor. A versatile stud for Dream City.
Alden Applewhite Alden Applewhite 6'7" | SF AZ Compass Prep | 2021 State #126 Nation AZ AZ Compass Prep
-Another versatile player plays 2-4 for them in a pinch. He is primarily their 2-3 and hits shots all over the court. He has the deep-3, he can drive it, post you up and get to the line in bunches. He always seems to make one or two slick passes a game showing his real ball skills for a wing.
Javon Ruffin Javon Ruffin 6'5" | CG Phhoenix Prep | 2021 State #239 Nation AZ Phhoenix Prep
-A powerful guard had one of his better all-around games. He hit four 3’s plus did his usual downhill scoring with a hesi, using the left or right and taking a bump and scoring through it. He handles the ball like a PG and makes plays. The Colorado commit is a physical defender and tough to defend.
Kiran Oliver Kiran Oliver 6'4" | SG Phhoenix Prep | 2021 State AZ Phhoenix Prep
-An athletic marvel showed off his shooting prowess. He started the game with two DEEP 3’s from almost half court. He still has his show stopping highlight reel dunks always on display plus he will defend every position on the floor.
Jamel King Jamel King 6'7" | SF Bella Vista Prep | 2021 State AZ Bella Vista Prep
-A bigger wing who can shoot it with range. When he is going good, not many are better then him. He has a pure stroke and he is a plus athlete who rebounds well in his area.