Team Preview: Volcano Vista
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It was an uncharacteristically down year for Volcano Vista and Head Coach Greg Brown last season. Amidst the turmoil of a season unlike any other, they finished 500, now the Hawks aim to correct last season, behind what coach Brown…
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Continue ReadingIt was an uncharacteristically down year for Volcano Vista and Head Coach Greg Brown last season. Amidst the turmoil of a season unlike any other, they finished 500, now the Hawks aim to correct last season, behind what coach Brown calls. “His most talented team”. I was fortunate to catch up with Volcano Vista HC Greg Brown by phone recently to talk Hawks hoops. In this article, we preview the Volcano Vista Hawks.
PH New Mexico: Give me your overall outlook of this team
GB: “We’ve gone from a great program to a good program” Lately we have taken a small step back that we are ready to correct.
PHNM: What are your goals for this team
GB: Doing what we have to do every day to be as prepared as we can to win a state title, district title, metro championship.
PHNM: Where does your team right now compare to some of your more successful programs at the same stage?
GB: Right now we have really as much talent as we’ve ever had at Volcano Vista
Jakwon Hill Jakwon Hill 6'1" | CG Volcano Vista | 2022 State NM 6’0 CG 2022 (#3PHNM 2022) (featured image)
coaches take: “Probably the most known guy in the program He’ll be one of our guys if not the guy this year. He’s a gym rat, he’s one of the best we’ve had in terms of working on his game”.
scouts eval: Lefty slasher that is effective attacking downhill. Good quickness and wiggle, combined with a good first step.
Jaydon Malone 6’4 CG 2022
coaches take: “6’4 lefty combo kid that is best at the point guard position. Physical strength is his area of growth and he’s worked on that this summer” He’s a high IQ kid that’s been around the program since his freshmen year.
Oscar McCoy Oscar McCoy 5'8" | PG State NM 5’8 PG 2022 (#39PHNM 2022)
coaches take: “Relentless energy guy” He’s the voice of the team, outgoing and he’s going to be expected to be one of our leaders this year. He’s a 4-year varsity guy and he’ll be like our engine guy.
Kaden Valdez Kaden Valdez 5'11" | PG Volcano Vista | 2022 State NM 5’10 PG 2022 – He’s an all Metro returning player. He was all-metro as a sophomore and junior. He was all Metro in football as well, so he’s a really athletic player.
Tyler Martinez 6’2 2022 – “He’s an all-state football player that is going to come in at the 4 position. He’s probably the most competitive kid in the program. His sister plays D1 soccer at Notre dame. He’s going to be the kid that can tie everything together for us”.
Kieron Cordova 2022
coaches take: “He’s going to share the same role as Oscar. He’s a high-energy guy, defender, leader, culture guy”.
Sean Alter Sean Alter 6'9" | PF Volcano Vista | 2023 State NM 6’7 PF 2023 –
coaches take: “He’s growing and learning. He’s super athletic and has already received some offers from the Division 2 Schools in the state. Sky’s the limit for Sean”.
scouts eval: Raw prospect that is still learning the game. Has size and is an above-average run and jump athlete. Can impact games with his energy, best at running the floor and finishing around the basket.
Kenyon Aguino Kenyon Aguino 6'7" | PF Volcano Vista | 2025 State #257 Nation NM 6’5 PF 2025
coaches take: Right now just trying to acclimate him to the high school level. Physical strength will be a key for him. In terms of skill, growth, and understanding how to play, that’s not going to be an issue for him. His future is as bright as anyone we’ve ever had in our program.
scouts eval: Advanced post-game. Scores the ball around the rim with a soft touch. Capable of turning over his left shoulder and finishing consistently. His best skill is his pre-post activity. Does his work early and does a terrific job of creating an entry angle for his passer.
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