BIBSI: Underclassman Standouts
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June 10-13 I attended the Best in Basketball Summer Invitational at the Phhacility in Phx, AZ. The 4-day event had 30 teams and I viewed almost all 30 over the 4-days. Over the next 5 reports I will talk about 43…
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Continue ReadingJune 10-13 I attended the Best in Basketball Summer Invitational at the Phhacility in Phx, AZ.
The 4-day event had 30 teams and I viewed almost all 30 over the 4-days.
Over the next 5 reports I will talk about 43 players who shined.
Stock Risers (7)
Under the Radar (8)
Newcomers (8)
Upperclassman Standouts (10)
Underclassman Standouts (10)
Next are the Underclassman Standouts:
Jai Anthoni Bearden Jai Anthoni Bearden 6'6" | SF Sunnyslope | 2024 State AZ Kellis
-A long forward has a lot on his plate. It is a very young team and the defense gives him a lot of attention. He takes long strides to get into the lane quickly and can finish off tough shots in traffic. He grabs many out of area rebounds and scores on put backs. He also has the floater, runner and will make the occasional perimeter jumper. He handles the ball well for his size and his defensive versatility makes him the prospect he is.
Rowan McKenzie Rowan McKenzie 6'2" | PG Boulder Creek | 2024 State AZ Boulder Creek
-A 3-sport athlete was on the gridiron all day for 7 on 7 and then laced them up at night and scored 20 in their win. One of the top all-around athletes in the state has a good frame with real skill. He is a plus athlete to throw it down and can consistently make the catch-3 He has a good IQ about him with finding teammates like a QB would do and he can attack off the bounce to score it inside.
Gabe Pickens Gabe Pickens 6'0" | PG Dream City Christian | 2024 State AZ Millennium
-A thick pure PG makes this talented young team go. He loves sucking in the defense and kicking it out to his many shooters. He has the runner. the floater and can blow by and score on contested layups. He also is tough on the ball defensively with that sturdy frame plus make the catch-3.
Christian Holly Christian Holly 6'1" | SG Phhoenix Prep | 2025 State AZ Millennium
-A long guard is a two-way player. He is quick on the ball and can score it. He is very good on the break and can pull-up from mid-range. His activity leads to steals and gets to the rim to finish. The 1-2 2024 punch of Pickens and Holly is fun to watch.
Cameron Holmes Cameron Holmes 6'5" | SF Millennium | 2026 State AZ Millennium (Pictured)
-The younger brother of DaRon is a very good prospect by his own standards. He just turned 14 this week and you would never know it. He has great length and decent size already and is most likely not done growing. His length bothers many on defense and he has a smooth handle plus moves fluidly around the court. The lefty loves the corner catch-3 plus getting into the lane and using the floater. He can post you up a little plus make contested shots in traffic versus shot blockers. His upside is just as high as anyone in state.
Bryce Quinet Bryce Quinet 6'3" | PG Notre Dame Prep | 2025 State AZ Notre Dame Prep
-A pure PG looks like a poised veteran already. He can drive and kick it into a teammates shooting pocket. He has the much needed floater game and his feel for the game is very high. He is arguably already their team leader and he has that calming feel when the ball is in his hands.
Brennan Peterson Brennan Peterson 6'0" | PG Notre Dame Prep | 2025 State AZ Notre Dame Prep
-Quinet back court partner in crime is Peterson. These two look like they’ve been playing together for years. Peterson is more of the combo/two guard who can shoot it from anywhere on the court with range. He has a quick trigger from deep and is sneaky fast in the open court to out race opponents for layups.
Quincy Everson Quincy Everson 6'1" | CG Millennium | 2025 State AZ Millennium
-Yet another talented young Millennium Tiger who can really fill it up. He has a clean stroke from the 3pt line and he can step back on his defender and hit from mid-range. He can get into the paint with the use of a burst and hesitations and lay it in or use the floater. He may be the instant offense guard off the bench this year.
Gerron Jr Graham Gerron Jr Graham 6'2" | PG Premier Prep Tucson Academy | 2025 State AZ SoAZ Volz
-The young Tucson product has a nice game and bright future. He is a pass-first PG with a smooth handle. He advanced passes the ball well and can find teammates in traffic. He already understand how to change speeds to get into the lane and has a nice shooting stroke to the 3pt line.
TayVion Wilson TayVion Wilson 6'0" | PG Sandra Day O'Connor | 2025 State AZ Kellis
-A quick and talented combo guard has in the building range. His range is beyond the NBA line and he is quick with the ball to free himself up to let it fly. He needs to keep getting stronger and keep growing but his shooting will take pressure off Jai Anthoni Bearden Jai Anthoni Bearden 6'6" | SF Sunnyslope | 2024 State AZ and his teammates.