The AIA season will now start Monday January 18th with most of the first games on Tuesday Jan 19th.
So we take a look at some of the top players in every conference.
We now move over to the 4A bigs.
Here are some of the top ones that will impact their teams:
Zachariah Morgan
ZachariahMorgan6'9" | CPueblo | 2021StateAZ (Pueblo) (Pictured)
-An inside out threat is a load to handle. He is arguably the top player in Tucson from his class and just seems to keep ascending. He gobbles up all rebounds and blocks shots in his area.
Ruben Cazares
RubenCazares6'7" | PFCholla | 2021StateAZ (Cholla)
-A face-up 4-man who can shoot it from the 3pt line and has improved each year. He rebounds at a nice clip in his area and will run the floor.
Daryian Matthews
DaryianMatthews6'5" | PFDysart | 2021StateAZ (Dysart)
-One of the top rebounders on the West Coast. He is an animal on the glass and has a relentless pursuit to the ball. He may be a little undersized but it really doesn't matter with his strong hands, length and strength. He can score it around the hoop with efficiency.
Damaryea CoxDamaryeaCox6'6" | PFDesert Edge | 2021StateAZ (Desert Edge)
-A pogo-stick athlete is
The AIA season will now start Monday January 18th with most of the first games on Tuesday Jan 19th.
So we take a look at some of the top players in every conference.
We now move over to the 4A bigs.
Here are some of the top ones that will impact their teams:
Zachariah Morgan
ZachariahMorgan6'9" | CPueblo | 2021StateAZ (Pueblo) (Pictured)
-An inside out threat is a load to handle. He is arguably the top player in Tucson from his class and just seems to keep ascending. He gobbles up all rebounds and blocks shots in his area.
Ruben Cazares
RubenCazares6'7" | PFCholla | 2021StateAZ (Cholla)
-A face-up 4-man who can shoot it from the 3pt line and has improved each year. He rebounds at a nice clip in his area and will run the floor.
Daryian Matthews
DaryianMatthews6'5" | PFDysart | 2021StateAZ (Dysart)
-One of the top rebounders on the West Coast. He is an animal on the glass and has a relentless pursuit to the ball. He may be a little undersized but it really doesn't matter with his strong hands, length and strength. He can score it around the hoop with efficiency.
Damaryea CoxDamaryeaCox6'6" | PFDesert Edge | 2021StateAZ (Desert Edge)
-A pogo-stick athlete is a run and jump type of forward. He will dunk the ball on the break, block shots and rebound. He can defend out in space and inside.
Nate Summit
NateSummit6'7" | CBradshaw Mountain | 2021AZ (Bradshaw Mountain)
-A sturdy framed post player can score it with anyone in 4A. He rebounds in his area using his strength and girth. He can face-up from elbow and in and he is tough to handle in Prescott Valley.
Jeremiah Cherry
JeremiahCherry6'9" | CSt. Mary's | 2022StateAZ (St Mary’s)
-One of the top inside post players in 4A. He has massive hands to catch passes inside and score it plus is an imposing shot blocker and rebounder in his area. He has a polished hook shot and he can make an occasional 3.
Brooks JonesBrooksJones6'6" | PFAmerican Leadership Academy-Queen Creek | 2022StateAZ (ALA-QC)
-A bouncy face-up forward runs the floor gracefully and can play above the rim on the break. He defends multiple positions and can shoot it from mid to the 3pt line.
Luke LightLukeLight6'7" | PFParadise Honors | 2022AZ (Paradise Honors)
-A newcomer by way of Illinois is one of the odds on favorites for breakout POY or newcomer POY. He has skill to the 3pt line and he can move in space plus block shots out of his area impressively.
Noah AmenhauserNoahAmenhauser6'11" | CEstrella Foothills | 2023StateAZ (Estrella Foothills)
-The lone soph on the list is one of the top true 5-men in 4A. He has a huge wingspan with a crazy standing reach. He blocks shots and rebounds plus he can actually face up with success. He can score it with his back to the basket but likes shooting it.