Week of Dec 3rd: Underclassmen 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…
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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 vs Eastmark (Varsity)
Phhoenix Prep vs Overtime Elite Dave Leitao
Overtime Elite Tim Fanning vs Phhoenix Prep Post Grad
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 Underclassmen Standouts for the week:
Carlos Coronado Jr Carlos Coronado Jr 6'3" | PG Supreme Academy | 2025 State AZ Coolidge (Pictured)
A rare pure PG has a high IQ with a good feel for the game. He plays at a good pace and is a next level passer. He has a real burst to get passed defenders and will drive and kick it straight into a teammates shooting pocket. He finishes with either hand in the lane and is a capable perimeter shooter. He scored 12 points with 5+ assists vs Eastmark.
Rhys Walcott Rhys Walcott 5'10" | CG Eastmark | 2025 State AZ Eastmark
A gifted scoring combo guard can score from all three levels. He has a nice step back off the dribble from mid to the 3pt line and he can score on runners and floaters. He can advance pass it and is a better passer then he gets credited for with good court vision. He scored 16 points vs Coolidge.
Nathan Burrell Nathan Burrell 6'4" | SF Phhoenix Prep | 2024 State AZ Eastmark
A natural shooter who is very unselfish. He will give a hard shot fake and drive and kick it. He is a good rebounder who is sneaky athletic to block shots and crash the glass.
Tim Gorham Tim Gorham 6'3" | SF Eastmark | 2024 State AZ Eastmark
An athletic wing forward with an impressive floater game with either hand. He is a a smart defender who will collect steals. He is a crafty scorer around the hoop with kind of an unorthodox game. He will score on offensive rebound put backs and his motor was hot all game long. He scored 23 points vs Coolidge.
Alex Burns Alex Burns 6'1" | PG Eastmark | 2024 State AZ Eastmark JV
A natural combo guard who shoots and is a smart player. He can hold his own as a passer as he can drive off of hesitations and kick. He moves to open spots on the court and will fire away. He has a little wiggle but is best off the catch.
Bryce Walcott Bryce Walcott 6'4" | SF Eastmark | 2024 State AZ Eastmark JV
A decent sized wing forward who can drive by and finish inside with some contact. He is best as a 3pt catch shooter and he can rebound the ball and push it up the court. He is a good passer and plays the game with a high IQ.
Jordan Howard PF 6’3 2024 Eastmark
A power forward with incredible strength. He can get to the rim with a straight line drive and is a capable 3pt shooter. His best trait is his powerful rebounding as he uses his girth and strength bouncing off of defenders and corralling the board off the glass.