Week of Dec 3rd: Junior Standouts
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The week of December 3rd I viewed four games. Two at Eastmark HS in Mesa, AZ and two at the Phhacility in Phoenix, AZ. The games I watched this week: (Winners in bold) Eastmark vs Coolidge (Junior Varsity) Coolidge 71 vs…
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Continue ReadingThe week of December 3rd I viewed four games. Two at Eastmark HS in Mesa, AZ and two at the Phhacility in Phoenix, AZ.
The games I watched this week: (Winners in bold)
Eastmark vs Coolidge (Junior Varsity)
Coolidge 71 vs Eastmark 50 (Varsity)
Phhoenix Prep 71 vs Overtime Elite Dave Leitao 68
Overtime Elite Tim Fanning 80 vs Phhoenix Prep Post Grad 57
Week notes:
Cooldige showed why they are one of the favorites, if not THE favorite to win it all in 3A.
Eastmark has a ton of talented young players and will be a major factor next year and beyond.
PHH Prep upset a talented roster of pro prospects, impressing some of the NBA scouts on hand.
Here are some of the Junior Standouts for the week:
Vincent Delano Vincent Delano 6'1" | CG Bella Vista Prep | 2023 State #292 Nation AZ Phhoenix Prep
It is hard to play better then Delano did versus the Overtime Elite squad, which was littered with future pros. He hit five catch and shoot 3’s and most of them with range. He gets his shot off in a blink of an eye and he also drove the lane for some contested layups and got out on the break for a dunk.
Brayden Gant Brayden Gant 6'5" | SF Phhoenix Prep | 2024 State AZ Coolidge (Pictured)
A long forward rebounds well among the post players and will score it. He catches tough passes in traffic and is not afraid to mix it up through contact with his length and athleticism. He shoots it off the catch from mid to the 3pt line and he shocked the crowd as he posterized a player in transition. He scored 14 points vs Eastmark.
Alex Wells Alex Wells 6'3" | SG Phhoenix Prep | 2024 State AZ Eastmark
A long and lean scoring guard can pull-up off the dribble from mid to the 3pt line. He has a nice handle and will have some big games this season and next. This was my first time viewing the long junior guard.
Dru Madrid CG 6’1 Coolidge
A high IQ catch 3pt shooter. He can pull-up off the dribble but most of his work is off the catch. He made 4 3’s in the game spacing the floor for the teams athletes to get more space. He scored 17 points vs Eastmark.
Jaiden Strizz 6’2 CG Eastmark JV
A lefty scorer with a nice shooting stroke from the 3pt line. He can hesitate and get to the basket with his left hand. He is a triple threat option and he plays some on varsity.
Cedric Viola 6’3 SF Coolidge JV
He can score it inside and has some springs. He is very quick and he has decent length and athleticism. He goes up with some power and is very efficient inside. He makes his move quickly and will contribute on varsity next year.
Omar Miguel PG 5’6 Coolidge JV
A shooting PG has unlimited range with a super quick release. He is undersized but will shoot it with no conscious. He has the floater game and he threaded the needle a couple plays showing he isn’t only just a scorer.