Stock Up and New Talent
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The Prep Hoops circuit came and went with two local events at Inspire Courts in Gilbert, AZ with the Hustle in the Sun and the Bash in the Desert. We look at 20 Stock Risers from 2021-2024 classes: (Players…
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Continue ReadingThe Prep Hoops circuit came and went with two local events at Inspire Courts in Gilbert, AZ with the Hustle in the Sun and the Bash in the Desert.
We look at 20 Stock Risers from 2021-2024 classes: (Players who were previously ranked)
I will mention one word to describe each player.
1. Malik Payton Malik Payton 6'1" | SG Florence | 2021 State AZ (Team RHJ)–Bucket.
2. Jake Clapper Jake Clapper 6'5" | SF Desert Edge | 2021 State AZ (AZ Select Payne)–Skilled.
3. Logan Schayes Logan Schayes 6'7" | PF Bella Vista Prep | 2021 State AZ (New Mexico D1)--Improving.
4. Tanner Pate Tanner Pate 6'3" | SG Mountain Pointe | 2022 State AZ (NME Academy)--Shooter.
5. Jaylen Wesley Jaylen Wesley 6'4" | PF McClintock | 2022 State AZ (AZ Select 2022-1)–Warrior.
6. Jake Lifgren Jake Lifgren 6'2" | CG Centennial | 2022 State AZ (Factory)–Talented.
7. Ahamed Mohamed Ahamed Mohamed 6'0" | PG Apollo | 2022 State AZ (Factory)--Dog.
8. Jason Ernest Jason Ernest 6'7" | PF Paradise Honors | 2022 State AZ (Factory)--Strong.
9. Jo Jo Montgomery Jo Jo Montgomery 6'6" | PF Deer Valley | 2022 State AZ (AZ Select 2022-1)--Tough.
10. Brayden Gant Brayden Gant 6'5" | SF Phhoenix Prep | 2024 State AZ (AZ Junior Ballers 2022 Black) (Pictured)--Sleeper.
11. Carter Gittens Carter Gittens 6'5" | SF Sunrise Mountain | 2023 State AZ (Factory 2023)–Versatile.
12. Adrien Armstrong Adrien Armstrong 6'5" | SF Carl Hayden | 2023 State AZ (PAL Elite 2023)–Motor.
13. AJ Turner AJ Turner 5'11" | PG Skyline Prep | 2023 State AZ (UH Elite 2023)–Scorer.
14. Nate Parras Nate Parras 6'7" | PF Eduprize | 2024 State AZ (Firestorm 2023)–Rebounder.
15. Vincent Tedeschi Vincent Tedeschi 6'0" | PG Bella Vista Prep | 2023 State AZ (Firestorm 2023-2)--Facilitator.
16. Davis Hester Davis Hester 6'0" | SG Liberty | 2023 State AZ (Factory 2023)--Shooter.
17. Erenzo Scroggins Erenzo Scroggins 6'4" | SF AZ Compass Prep Black | 2023 State AZ (AZ Select 2023-1)--Athlete.
18. Jaelen Green Jaelen Green 6'2" | SF Gilbert | 2024 State AZ (UH Elite 2024)--Defender.
19. Jaevyn Yancey Jaevyn Yancey 6'7" | PF Eduprize | 2024 State AZ (AZ Select 2024-3)–Upside.
20. Isaiah Bronson Isaiah Bronson 6'2" | PG Phhoenix Prep | 2024 State AZ (Factory 2023)–Gamer.
Here are 10 New players who shined: (Players who are not ranked)
1. Justin Phillips Justin Phillips 6'1" | SF Desert Vista | 2021 AZ (Legion of Hoops)–Long.
2. Mark Clegg Jr Mark Clegg Jr 6'5" | SF Coolidge | 2022 State AZ (AZ Juniors Ballers 2022 Black)--Unique.
3. Nick Morrow Nick Morrow 6'6" | PF Flagstaff | 2022 State AZ (Flagstaff Hoops)–Strong.
4. Javarion Hogan Javarion Hogan 5'10" | CG Kellis | 2023 State AZ (AZ Phenoms)–Bucket.
5. Corey Wood Corey Wood 6'7" | SF ALA-Ironwood | 2023 State AZ (Team RHJ 2023)–Shooter.
6. Max Lightfoot Max Lightfoot 6'5" | PF Gilbert Christian | 2023 State AZ (AZ Select 2023-2)--Motor.
7. AJ Seumanu AJ Seumanu 6'2" | SF Mesa | 2024 State AZ (Firestorm 2024-1)–Tough.
8. Nic Corbo Nic Corbo 6'2" | CG Chaparral | 2024 State AZ (AZ Triple Threat 2024)–Skilled.
9. Tim Gorham Tim Gorham 6'3" | SF Eastmark | 2024 State AZ (UH Elite 2024)–Versatile.
10. EJ Mills EJ Mills 5'9" | PG Shadow Ridge | 2024 AZ (PAL Elite 2024)–Passer.