Hustle in the Sun: 15U Superlatives
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The Prep Hoops Circuit was back in town this weekend for the Hustle in the Sun at Inspire Court in Gilbert, AZ. There were 65 teams from the 15-17U levels. I saw most of the 15U teams, and obviously didn’t…
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Continue ReadingThe Prep Hoops Circuit was back in town this weekend for the Hustle in the Sun at Inspire Court in Gilbert, AZ. There were 65 teams from the 15-17U levels.
I saw most of the 15U teams, and obviously didn’t watch every game each team played, but here were the standouts at different categories and top all 15U teams.
Most Outstanding Player: Gabe Pickens Gabe Pickens 6'0" | PG Dream City Christian | 2024 State AZ (AZ Select 2024-1) (4-0) (Pictured on right)
1st team:
Aeramiah Binford Aeramiah Binford 6'4" | SF Ascending Life | 2024 State AZ (PAL Elite 2024) (2-2)
Jayce McGuirk Jayce McGuirk 6'2" | CG Phhoenix Prep | 2025 State AZ (AZ Select 2024-2) (3-1)
Gabe Pickens Gabe Pickens 6'0" | PG Dream City Christian | 2024 State AZ (AZ Select 2024-1) (4-0)
James Pulliam (Pluto Prospects 2024) (4-2)
Luke Shaw Luke Shaw 6'3" | CG Valley Christian | 2024 State AZ (AZ Select 2024-3) (3-1)
Braeden Speed Braeden Speed 6'3" | CG Brophy Prep | 2024 State AZ (AZ Select 2024-1) (4-0) (Missed 1 game with injury)
2nd team:
Nic Corbo Nic Corbo 6'2" | CG Chaparral | 2024 State AZ (AZ Triple Threat 2024) (3-1)
Tim Gorham Tim Gorham 6'3" | SF Eastmark | 2024 State AZ (Uptempo Elite 2024) (1-3)
Jesse Graves Jesse Graves 5'11" | CG North Valley Christian Academy | 2024 GA (AZ Select 2024-4) (3-1)
Damarion Jelks (Pluto Prospects 2024) (3-1)
Damien Mckiever (5280 Athletics 2024) (1-3)
Kendre Pride Kendre Pride 6'2" | SG Basha | 2024 AZ (AZ Select 2024-1) (4-0) (Missed 2 games with injury)
Top forward athletes:
James Pulliam (Pluto Prospects 2024)
Greg Bienvenue Greg Bienvenue 6'5" | PF Desert Ridge | 2024 AZ (Legion of Hoop 2024)
Top guard athlete: Treyvion Curry Treyvion Curry 6'2" | CG Phhoenix Prep | 2025 State AZ (AZ Select 2024-2)
Best shot blocker: Jaevyn Yancey Jaevyn Yancey 6'7" | PF Eduprize | 2024 State AZ (AZ Select 2024-3)
Best defensive guards: Braeden Speed Braeden Speed 6'3" | CG Brophy Prep | 2024 State AZ (AZ Select 2024-1) (Pictured on left)
Jesse Graves Jesse Graves 5'11" | CG North Valley Christian Academy | 2024 GA (AZ Select 2024-4)
Best facilitator: Gabe Pickens Gabe Pickens 6'0" | PG Dream City Christian | 2024 State AZ (AZ Select 2024-1)
Best forward shooter: Grant Woods Grant Woods 6'6" | PF Valley Christian | 2024 State AZ (AZ Select 2024-2)
Best guard shooter: Damarion Jelks (Pluto Prospects 2024)
Another top shooter: David Yourkoski (AZ Select 2024-3)
Gets hot quickly:
Jayce McGuirk Jayce McGuirk 6'2" | CG Phhoenix Prep | 2025 State AZ (AZ Select 2024-2)
Rhys Walcott Rhys Walcott 5'10" | CG Eastmark | 2025 State AZ (Uptempo Elite 2024)
Clutch performance: Elijah Pablos Elijah Pablos 5'10" | CG Fairfax | 2024 State AZ (PAL Elite 2024)
Most versatile: Tim Gorham Tim Gorham 6'3" | SF Eastmark | 2024 State AZ (Uptempo Elite 2024)
Best athlete: Aeramiah Binford Aeramiah Binford 6'4" | SF Ascending Life | 2024 State AZ (PAL Elite 2024)
Toughest downhill: Kendre Pride Kendre Pride 6'2" | SG Basha | 2024 AZ (AZ Select 2024-1)
Best glue player: Ryan Jackson Ryan Jackson 6'6" | SF AZ Compass Prep Black | 2024 State AZ (AZ Select 2024-2)
Craftiest player: Luke Shaw Luke Shaw 6'3" | CG Valley Christian | 2024 State AZ (AZ Select 2024-3)
Good poise for a guard: Damien Mckiever (5280 Athletics 2024)
Bryce Quinet Bryce Quinet 6'3" | PG Notre Dame Prep | 2025 State AZ (AZ Select 2024-1)
Fastest end to end with the ball: AJ Marsh AJ Marsh 5'4" | PG AZ Compass Prep | 2024 State AZ (AZ Select 2024-1)
Jaleel Moore Jaleel Moore 5'7" | PG San Tan Charter | 2024 AZ (Uptempo Elite 2024)
Some of the slickest passes viewed: EJ Mills EJ Mills 5'9" | PG Shadow Ridge | 2024 AZ (PAL Elite 2024)