Bash in the Desert: Stock Up: AZ
This weekend I attended the Bash in the Desert at Inspire Courts in Gilbert, AZ. The event had 15-17U competing for the three days with 67 total teams. Here were some of the players who saw their stock go up this…
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Continue ReadingThis weekend I attended the Bash in the Desert at Inspire Courts in Gilbert, AZ.
The event had 15-17U competing for the three days with 67 total teams.
Here were some of the players who saw their stock go up this event:
Jake Lifgren Jake Lifgren 6'2" | CG Centennial | 2022 State AZ (Factory 2022)
-Hard to play better then Lifgren this weekend. His skill jumps off the page. His catch-3 is pure and his pull-up off the dribble from mid-range is just as impressive. He uses a sudden change of speed and a surprising burst into the lane and then gets great elevation on his J. He will finish in traffic or rises up on a dime and shoot it. He makes good reads and is more athletic then he gets credited with.
2022 @jakelifgren was in his 🎒 on Saturday 🔥 | 34 points in OT win vs Firestorm 👀 @Factorybball @PHCircuit pic.twitter.com/47SwgxwUP2
— EVision (@EVision_AZ) May 3, 2021
Ahamed Mohamed Ahamed Mohamed 6'0" | PG Apollo | 2022 State AZ (Factory 2022)
-A quick ball hawk has grown a couple inches and seems to get longer each year. He uses his lateral quickness and length to defend on the ball. His ability to shoot and finish inside makes his game go. His pull-up is very hard to guard and should be a weapon in college. A little undersized but he finishes in traffic using his speed, length and creativity. A smart, competitive and skilled guard.
Ahamed Mohamed was an imapact player this weekend for Arizona Factory (@factorybball). He has an excellent feel for the game. He see's the floor and reads the defender when attacking the rim.
He hit some big time buckets at #PHBashintheDesert @_TheRealJayWill ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/L1nlZjtWae
— Prep Hoops Circuit 🏀 (@PHCircuit) May 5, 2021
Michael Folarin Michael Folarin 6'10" | C Bella Vista Prep | 2021 State AZ (Firestorm 2022)
-An explosive finisher is not very well known yet, but people around town are slowly figuring out who he is. He is a way above the rim leaper and skies high for rebounds and blocks shots. He rim runs with the best of them and can move in space to defend. His offense is slowly coming around with hook shots and can face-up at times, but he has a lot of tools to work with.
Anderson Wilson Anderson Wilson 6'4" | SF Phh Prep | 2022 State AZ (PAL Elite 2022) (Pictured)
-Every time I watch him play, I say the same thing, he is a Swiss-Army knife. He does many things well and brings versatility to every game he plays. He handles it like a guard, he sees the court well, he hits open 3’s, he can score it in the lane through contact and can flush it down on the break. He is very competitive on defense covering the 1-4 in a pinch and has good strength.
Sidney Wooten Sidney Wooten 5'10" | PG Phh Prep | 2022 State AZ and Orlando Gonzales Orlando Gonzales 6'0" | PG Leading Edge Academy | 2022 State AZ (PHH 2022-2)
-Wooten is a pure PG who had a very good weekend. He shot the ball with range and has good quickness and speed. He gets passed his defenders and is smart off the pick and roll game. His decisions using lead to scores and will make the extra pass. Him and Orlando Gonzales Orlando Gonzales 6'0" | PG Leading Edge Academy | 2022 State AZ work well with each other and seem to always know where each other will be. Gonzales shoots it with some of the deepest range in the state and his IQ is off the charts. His confidence is high and is starting to be more of a true facilitator who just happens to shoot lights out.
Marcus Wilson Marcus Wilson 6'2" | PG Bella Vista Prep | 2024 NM (Firestorm 2022)
-It is hard to go up any higher being ranked #4 but he is just proving that he belongs near the top. He was one of the best defenders of the event and also scored it easily. A few weeks ago he showed he can take over a game with his passing ability, defense and athleticism and this weekend he scored it more efficiently and often. He can hit from deep with range and get to the hoop and finish above the rim. His speed and tireless motor is a tough cover.
Jaylen Wesley Jaylen Wesley 6'4" | PF McClintock | 2022 State AZ (PHH 2022-1)
-A warrior inside is really stating to grow on me. He is clearly undersized but is one of the more effective inside players in his class. His length, strength and motor allows him to battle bigger players in the paint. He handles the ball well, cuts smartly to the basket, is starting to hit 3’s and seems to get his hands on every 50/50 ball. He is one of the better rebounders in his class and is a POY candidate for 5A next season.
Masaiah Binford Masaiah Binford 6'4" | SF Ascending Life Prep | 2023 State AZ (PAL 2023)
-A long forward is versatile to play inside and out. He is starting to extend his range out to the 3pt line and can still score in the paint. He is a fluid athlete and will defend on the perimeter and is one of the better shot blockers using his length and impeccable timing. With his improving game, I moved him to a wing from a PF, but he can easily play both spots for his team.
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