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Event: Bash in the Desert

Bash in the Desert: 2025-26 AZ Shooters

Bash in the Desert: 2025-26 AZ Shooters
Gregg Rosenberg
Gregg Rosenberg May 12 @ 09:26 AM
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Amous Price
Amous Price 6'0" | SG
AZ
Kai Hogan
Kai Hogan 6'2" | SG
AZ
Jace Olson
Jace Olson 6'0" | SG
AZ
Isaiah Tippit
Isaiah Tippit 5'8" | PG
AZ
Dalton Dunnett
Dalton Dunnett 6'3" | SF
AZ
Jalen Lucas-Reeves
Jalen Lucas-Reeves 6'2" | SF
AZ
Josh Baber
Josh Baber 6'1" | SG
AZ

The Circuit came back to Arizona at the Phhacility in Phoenix/AZ for the Bash in the Desert.   I focused primarily on the 16U Division and wanted to bring light to as many players as possible. I did watch some 15U on Sat-Sun and 17U on Friday night.    Here were some of the top younger shooters […]

Bash in the Desert: Electric Players 15/16U

Bash in the Desert: Electric Players 15/16U
Prep Hoops Staff
Prep Hoops Staff May 11 @ 01:15 PM
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Brandon Nunez
Brandon Nunez 5'11" | PG
PA
Lantz Stephenson
Lantz Stephenson 6'4" | SF
NV
Jerome Williams Jr
Jerome Williams Jr 5'9" | PG
MN
TayVion Wilson
TayVion Wilson 5'11" | PG
AZ
Bradey Henige
Bradey Henige 7'0" | C
AZ
De’Mari Larkins
De’Mari Larkins 5'9" | PG
MN

Last weekend I attended the local Prep Hoops Bash in the Desert at Inspire Courts in Gilbert, AZ. I focused on the 15 and 16U teams.   Here were some of the most electric players I viewed: Kellis (Prominent Elite 15-16) The super crafty Kellis guard ran the show for Prominent Elite all weekend. Tay […]

Bash in the Desert: 2025-27 Standouts

Bash in the Desert: 2025-27 Standouts
Gregg Rosenberg
Gregg Rosenberg May 11 @ 10:10 AM
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Lenny Washington
Lenny Washington 6'3" | SG
NM
Shay Yarde
Shay Yarde 5'11" | PG
AZ
Zane Gaul
Zane Gaul 6'9" | C
AZ
Malachi Henningham
Malachi Henningham 6'5" | PF
AZ
Tony Daniel Loria
Tony Daniel Loria 6'5" | SF
ND
Xavier Ames
Xavier Ames 6'6" | SF
ND
Jayden Smith
Jayden Smith 5'10" | PG
AZ
Fresh Carter
Fresh Carter 5'11" | PG
AZ
Brandon Stapleton
Brandon Stapleton 6'0" | PG
AZ

The Circuit came back to Arizona at the Phhacility in Phoenix/AZ for the Bash in the Desert.   I focused primarily on the 16U Division and wanted to bring light to as many players as possible. I did watch some 15U on Sat-Sun and 17U on Friday night.    Here were some of the younger standouts I […]

Bash in the Desert: 16U 5th Team Breakdown

Bash in the Desert: 16U 5th Team Breakdown
Gregg Rosenberg
Gregg Rosenberg May 10 @ 10:03 AM
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Ryan Calcaterra
Ryan Calcaterra 6'1" | PG
AZ
Hayden Turberville
Hayden Turberville 6'6" | PF
AZ
Quincy Kirk
Quincy Kirk 6'0" | PG
AZ
Mason Hunt
Mason Hunt 6'5" | SG
AZ
Daniel Jacobsen
Daniel Jacobsen 7'0" | C
NM
Nic Corbo
Nic Corbo 6'0" | CG
AZ
Gabriel Emerson
Gabriel Emerson 6'6" | PF
AZ
Faris Mucharbach
Faris Mucharbach 6'7" | PF
NV

The Circuit came back to Arizona at the Phhacility in Phoenix/AZ for the Bash in the Desert.   I focused primarily on the 16U Division and wanted to bring light to as many players as possible. I did watch some 15U on Sat-Sun and 17U on Friday night.  There were 22 16U teams, which was 9 more […]

Bash in the Desert: 16U 4th Team Breakdown

Bash in the Desert: 16U 4th Team Breakdown
Gregg Rosenberg
Gregg Rosenberg May 9 @ 09:27 AM
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Lucas Gregg
Lucas Gregg 6'6" | PF
AZ
Caprice Brown
Caprice Brown 6'5" | SG
NV
Nathan Wanjohi
Nathan Wanjohi 6'5" | SF
AZ

The Circuit came back to Arizona at the Phhacility in Phoenix/AZ for the Bash in the Desert.   I focused primarily on the 16U Division and wanted to bring light to as many players as possible. I did watch some 15U on Sat-Sun and 17U on Friday night.  There were 22 16U teams, which was 9 more […]

Bash in the Desert: 16U 3rd Team Breakdown

Bash in the Desert: 16U 3rd Team Breakdown
Gregg Rosenberg
Gregg Rosenberg May 6 @ 09:25 AM
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Isaiah Berg
Isaiah Berg 6'5" | PF
AZ
Brandon Nunez
Brandon Nunez 5'11" | PG
PA
John Troolin
John Troolin 6'1" | SG
MN
Andrew Florez
Andrew Florez 6'2" | SG
NM

The Circuit came back to Arizona at the Phhacility in Phoenix/AZ for the Bash in the Desert.   I focused primarily on the 16U Division and wanted to bring light to as many players as possible. I did watch some 15U on Sat-Sun and 17U on Friday night.  There were 22 16U teams, which was 9 more […]

Bash In The Desert: The Strong Potential Wings

Bash In The Desert: The Strong Potential Wings
Ryan James
Ryan James May 5 @ 04:42 PM
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Theron Coleman
Theron Coleman 6'3" | SG
CO
Drew Larson
Drew Larson 6'5" | SF
CO
Colin Hayes
Colin Hayes 6'4" | SF
CO
Nils Cooper
Nils Cooper 6'5" | SF
Alex Wells
Alex Wells 6'3" | SG
AZ
Zion Watt
Zion Watt 6'5" | SG

College basketball programs love a long, versatile, agile big wing and we saw a bunch of them in Phoenix last weekend.  Get some of these names written down if that is what your program needs for the future.  Aurelio Aguirre of Minnesota Spartans (6’4 2024 from Ankeny, IA).  One of the most productive teams I […]

Bash in the Desert: 16U 2nd Team Breakdown

Bash in the Desert: 16U 2nd Team Breakdown
Gregg Rosenberg
Gregg Rosenberg May 5 @ 08:50 AM
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Lantz Stephenson
Lantz Stephenson 6'4" | SF
NV
De’Mari Larkins
De’Mari Larkins 5'9" | PG
MN
Jake Miller
Jake Miller 5'10" | PG
AZ
Steven Tippit
Steven Tippit 5'8" | PG
AZ
Noah Wilhelm
Noah Wilhelm 6'2" | SG
CO

The Circuit came back to Arizona at the Phhacility in Phoenix/AZ for the Bash in the Desert.   I focused primarily on the 16U Division and wanted to bring light to as many players as possible. I did watch some 15U on Sat-Sun and 17U on Friday night.  There were 22 16U teams, which was 9 more […]

Bash in the Desert: Top Rebounders

Bash in the Desert:  Top Rebounders
Ryan James
Ryan James May 4 @ 05:39 PM
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Bradey Henige
Bradey Henige 7'0" | C
AZ
Drew Owens
Drew Owens 6'6" | PF
AZ
Chiang Ring
Chiang Ring 6'8" | C
MN
Caleb Shoenrock
Caleb Shoenrock 6'7" | PF
MN
Brady Varney
Brady Varney 6'4" | C
CO

What players rebounded at the highest level in the Bash in the Desert event? Here’s my collection of top carom collectors.  Upile Akridge of Minnesota Grizzlies (6’3 2023 from Apple Valley).  When it comes to vocal, active, and animated, that was Upile.  He was always battling to get to spaces regardless if he won the […]

Bash In The Desert Recap Gamechangers: Lethal Lefty’s

Bash In The Desert Recap Gamechangers: Lethal Lefty’s
Bruce Williams
Bruce Williams May 4 @ 10:00 AM
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Zander Kamai
Zander Kamai 6'2" | PG
AZ
Jayce McGuirk
Jayce McGuirk 6'1" | PG
AZ
Aiden Price
Aiden Price 6'1" | SG
AZ
Ethan Faas
Ethan Faas 6'5" | PF
AZ
Christian Henderson
Christian Henderson 6'4" | SF
MN
Bradey Henige
Bradey Henige 7'0" | C
AZ

This content series is sponsored by GameChanger – The Official Scorekeeping, Stats, Team Management & Technology Partner of Prep Hoops. Spring is here and that can only mean one thing. It’s Circuit Season! The Prephoops Circuit is upon us. I will be covering and providing exposure for the Hustle Region Circuit. The Hustle Region Circuit […]

Bash in the Desert: 16U 1st Team Breakdown

Bash in the Desert: 16U 1st Team Breakdown
Gregg Rosenberg
Gregg Rosenberg May 4 @ 09:09 AM
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Jerome Williams Jr
Jerome Williams Jr 5'9" | PG
MN
Chiang Ring
Chiang Ring 6'8" | C
MN
Mason Abittan
Mason Abittan 6'5" | SF
NV
TayVion Wilson
TayVion Wilson 5'11" | PG
AZ
Bradey Henige
Bradey Henige 7'0" | C
AZ

The Circuit came back to Arizona at the Phhacility in Phoenix/AZ for the Bash in the Desert.   I focused primarily on the 16U Division and wanted to bring light to as many players as possible. I did watch some 15U on Sat-Sun and 17U on Friday night.  There were 22 16U teams, which was 9 more […]

Bash in the Desert: The Top Bigs

Bash in the Desert:  The Top Bigs
Ryan James
Ryan James May 3 @ 12:27 PM
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Emiliano Barrantes
Emiliano Barrantes 6'9" | PF
IA
Kyle Blauch
Kyle Blauch 6'4" | PF
CO
Bradey Henige
Bradey Henige 7'0" | C
AZ
Chiang Ring
Chiang Ring 6'8" | C
MN

Who were the best bigs at the Bash in the Desert last weekend?  I run down the top bigs that I saw over the three days.  of Minnesota Spartans 16s (6’11 from Grand View Christian, IA, 2025).  This freshman has the type of upside that might be talked about in terms of high national ranking, […]

2022 Prep Hoops Bash in the Desert Photo Gallery

2022 Prep Hoops Bash in the Desert Photo Gallery
Gabriel Ramos
Gabriel Ramos May 3 @ 11:55 AM
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Click on this link to view photos taken at the 2022 Prep Hoops Bash in the Desert

Bash in the Desert: Top Performers

Bash in the Desert:  Top Performers
Ryan James
Ryan James May 3 @ 10:16 AM
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Jerome Williams Jr
Jerome Williams Jr 5'9" | PG
MN
Jamar Mitchell
Jamar Mitchell 6'6" | SF
CO
Nils Cooper
Nils Cooper 6'5" | SF
Xavier Ogle
Xavier Ogle 5'8" | PG
Alex Wells
Alex Wells 6'3" | SG
AZ

The talent in the desert was strong.  Who did I see that qualified for best of the best top performers?   Here is my group of five! of Two One Elite (6’5 Guard from Crossroads HS, CA, 2023).  Cooper’s team handled every opponent in Phoenix easily and definitely were a couple levels above the teams they […]

Bash In The Desert Recap: Top Floor Generals

Bash In The Desert Recap: Top Floor Generals
Bruce Williams
Bruce Williams May 3 @ 10:00 AM
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AJ Turner
AJ Turner 5'11" | CG
AZ
Aliou Diallo
Aliou Diallo 6'0" | CG
CO
Lareon Ginnis
Lareon Ginnis 5'9" | PG
AZ
Jesse Judkins
Jesse Judkins 5'9" | PG
NV

Spring is here and that can only mean one thing. It’s Circuit Season! The Prephoops Circuit is upon us. I will be covering and providing exposure for the Hustle Region Circuit. The Hustle Region Circuit consists of AAU Programs from California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, Utah, Montana, Idaho, Colorado, and New Mexico. The circuit features 10 […]

Bash in the Desert: Top 15/16U Floor Generals

Bash in the Desert: Top 15/16U Floor Generals
Prep Hoops Staff
Prep Hoops Staff May 3 @ 09:35 AM
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Drew Pierce
Drew Pierce 6'1" | SG
Jerome Williams Jr
Jerome Williams Jr 5'9" | PG
MN
De’Mari Larkins
De’Mari Larkins 5'9" | PG
MN

The Prep Hoops Bash In The Desert was played during the weekend of April 29- May 1st in Gilbert AZ. These were some of the top floor generals I observed in the 15 & 16U divisions. (Minnesota Spartans 2024) A jet quick guard who was outstanding whether at top speed or in half court sets. […]

Bash In The Desert Day 1 Standouts: Wings

Bash In The Desert Day 1 Standouts: Wings
Kevin Jones
Kevin Jones May 2 @ 06:09 PM
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A lot of talent was on display during day 1 of Bash In The Desert at Inspire Courts in Gilbert Arizona. Don’t believe me, well I have some day one standouts to prove it! Here are the wings!   Julius Brower IE Fire Elite (CA) 2025 Brower just simply gets it done! A mid range […]

Bash in the Desert: Friday Night 17U Standouts

Bash in the Desert: Friday Night 17U Standouts
Gregg Rosenberg
Gregg Rosenberg May 2 @ 01:23 PM
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Andrew Hoxie
Andrew Hoxie 6'6" | PF
AZ
Theron Coleman
Theron Coleman 6'3" | SG
CO
AJ Thomas
AJ Thomas 6'1" | PG
AZ
Aliou Diallo
Aliou Diallo 6'0" | CG
CO
Zander Kamai
Zander Kamai 6'2" | PG
AZ
Triston Walters
Triston Walters 5'11" | CG
AZ
Luke Shaw
Luke Shaw 6'1" | CG
AZ
Daylyn Martin
Daylyn Martin 6'2" | PG
AZ
Micah Pierce
Micah Pierce 6'7" | PF
AZ
AJ Turner
AJ Turner 5'11" | CG
AZ
Isaiah Velez
Isaiah Velez 5'10" | PG
AZ
Alan Acevedo
Alan Acevedo 6'2" | CG
CO
Latavious Morris
Latavious Morris 5'7" | PG
NM

The Circuit came back to Arizona at the Phhacility in Phoenix/AZ for the Bash in the Desert.   The 17U division kicked things off this weekend only for the first night and I viewed 10 teams.    Here were some top standouts from the 17U Division on Friday night: Colorado Prep/CO (Colorado Titans 2023 Gold) A pure […]

Bash in the Desert: Friday Night 17U Shooters

Bash in the Desert: Friday Night 17U Shooters
Gregg Rosenberg
Gregg Rosenberg May 1 @ 10:27 PM
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Alex Wells
Alex Wells 6'3" | SG
AZ
Jayce McGuirk
Jayce McGuirk 6'1" | PG
AZ
Ethan Faas
Ethan Faas 6'5" | PF
AZ
Elijah Foster
Elijah Foster 6'0" | SG
AZ
Ryder McConnell
Ryder McConnell 6'2" |
CO
Chase Pavey
Chase Pavey 6'3" | SG
AZ

The Circuit came back to Arizona at the Phhacility in Phoenix/AZ for the Bash in the Desert.   The 17U division kicked things off this weekend only for the first night and I viewed 10 teams.    Here were some top shooters from the 17U Division on Friday night: Phhoenix Prep (AZ Select 2023 James) (Pictured)  A […]

Bash In The Desert Day 1 Standouts: Guards

Bash In The Desert Day 1 Standouts: Guards
Kevin Jones
Kevin Jones May 1 @ 12:12 PM
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A lot of talent was on display during day 1 of Bash In The Desert at Inspire Courts in Gilbert Arizona. Don’t believe me, well I have some day one standouts to prove it! Starting with the guards.   Ely Elegado (In Set) SG IE Fire Elite (CA) 2025  Elegado is a silky smooth scoring […]

Bash In The Desert Standouts: Post

Bash In The Desert Standouts: Post
Kevin Jones
Kevin Jones May 1 @ 12:11 PM
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Zane Gaul
Zane Gaul 6'9" | C
AZ
Bradey Henige
Bradey Henige 7'0" | C
AZ

A lot of talent was on display during day 1 of Bash In The Desert at Inspire Courts in Gilbert Arizona. Don’t believe me, well I have some day one standouts to prove it! Here are the post players.   (In Set) D1 New Mexico 2025 Gaul is rim running big that moves well for […]

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