Need 1 more team for a Tucson event--
they prefer a Non-Southern team for November 23-24.
2 games a day--4 total.

Anyone interested please contact me.
Thank you!

I am slowly making my schedule:

Nov 16th-17th Grind Session Duel in the Desert (Bella Vista Prep, Hillcrest Prep, Prolific Prep, Balboa School, Athletes Institute, Trinity Int Prep.)

Thanksgiving week
Mon Nov 19th Sunnyslope/O'Connor Tourney
Tue Nov 20th Paradise Honors at ALA-Gilbert (Fr-V)
Wed Nov 21st Gilbert tourney at Gilbert
Fri Nov 23rd PHUSD at Central
Sat Nov 24th Valley Christian Tournament

Tue Nov 27th Shadow Ridge at Desert Vista (Fr-V)
Thur Nov 29th Desert Mtn at Gilbert (Fr-V)
Fri Nov 30th Shadow Mtn @ Pinnacle (Fr-V)

Mon Dec 3rd Heritage Academy at Tri-City Christian (V)
Tue Dec 4th Pinnacle at Mtn Pte (Fr-V)--possible 6A final preview?
Thur-Sat Dec 6th-8th Hoophall West at Chaparral

Tue Dec 11th Millennium @ Slope (Fr-V)
Thur Dec 13th NDP at Tock (Fr-V) ??
Fri Dec 14th Cienega @ Higley (Fr-V)
Sat Dec 15th Rancho Solano Classic (V)

Mon Dec 17th Buckeye at Peoria (Fr-V)
Tue Dec 18th Ben Franklin at ALA-QC (Fr-V)
Thur Dec 20th Shadow Mtn at Moon Valley (Fr-V)?
Fri Dec 21st Horizon Holiday Tourney (Mtn Ridge, SCA, MTV Marana, St. Mary's, La Joya, Tempe, New Trier IL)

Wed Dec 26th & Fri Dec 28th Visit Mesa Basketball Challenge at MTV HS.
(CDS, Chaparral, Catalina Foothills, MTV, Red Mtn, Deer Valley, Perry, Higley, Rancho Solano, Millennium, Brophy Prep, Sunnyslope and Clark (NV), Jefferson (NYC), American Fork (UT), Bishop O'Dowd (CA)-this is most likely the group.

Thur Dec 27th & Sat Dec 29th McClintock Shootout at McClintock HS
(Desert Vista, Gilbert, Apollo, Chavez, Arcadia, Hamilton, Mesa, Skyline, Desert Mtn, Liberty, Tempe, Basha, Highland, MDN, Tock and North)

Juco Fiesta Bowl ?

Fri Jan 4th Morenci at North Valley Christian (V)

Tue Jan 8th Apollo @ Sunrise Mountain (Fr-V)
Thu Jan 10th Valley Vista @ Hamilton (Fr-V)
Fri Jan 11th Central @ South Mtn (Fr-V)

Tue Jan 15th B Creek at O'Connor (Fr-V)
Thu Jan 17th Arcadia @ Mesquite (Fr-V)
Fri Jan 18th Rancho Solano Prep @ SCA (Fr-V)

Tue Jan 22nd Casteel at Higley (Fr-V)
Thu Jan 24th Peoria at Deer Valley (Fr-V) ??
Fri Jan 25th Brophy at Perry (Fr-V)
Sat Jan 26th Pusch Ridge @ Valley Christian (V) ??

Tue Jan 29th Ironwood at Slope (Fr-V)
Thu Jan 31st Tempe at Moon Valley (Fr-V) ??
Fri Feb 1st PV at Horizon (Fr-V)

Tue Feb 5th Cactus Shadows @ Tock (Fr-V)
Thu Feb 7th AZ College Prep @ Gilbert Christian (V)
Fri Feb 8th Play-In game playoffs

Tue Feb 12th Playoffs
Fri Feb 15th Playoffs

Fri Feb 22nd playoffs
Sat Feb 23rd 3A State Chip

Mon Feb 25th 4A State Chip
5A-6A State Chip tbd

https://arizonavarsity.rivals.com/news/las-vegas-az-recap

I will start gathering up all my yearly info and re-do the prospects rankings for 19-21 and then maybe put 5 kids or so for the class of 2022 then as I go on my yearly tour around the state, I will just add to the list--I truly don't know that many incoming freshman to make a real ranking. 5 seems to be all I can do lol.
Then I'll have to put up Prep rankings as well with the players leaving the AIA.

End this coaching search now and give Fauske the keys to da gym.

Seriously, this is not rocket science.

Wait, what? Gregg, do yourself a favor and preseason rank the Hawks Numero Uno and enjoy the Fazio fun...

And I can't wait to shake his hand...

2019
Jordan Mains SF 6'6" (Pinnacle)-Shot the cover off the ball. 11 3's (6 & 5) made in last 2 games.
Carter Murphy SG 6'4" (Arcadia)-20 pts last game. Top-tier shooter.
Josh Baker CG 6'2" (Tock)-19 pts in 2nd half. Isos, 3's, nice passes.
Emmanuel Taban W 6'7" (Apollo)-Incredible all-around 1st half.
John Olmsted C 6'10" (Morenci)-Skilled/passer/getting better.
Emad Elniel W 6'5" (Independence)-Long 3 and D.
Shaun Wahlstrom PF 6'8" (Estrella Foothills)-Strong/plays hard/rebounder.
Phoenix Katz PF 6'6" (Sabino)-Bouncy inside/out.
Ethan Spry PF 6'7" (Scottsdale Christian Academy)-Skilled shooter/rebounder.
Reed Myers PG 6'0" (Scottsdale Christian Academy)-Top-tier facilitator/understands role of PG.
Zach Hobbs SG 6'4" (Mesa)-shooter!
Skylar Certo SG 6'4" (Notre Dame Prep)-Shooter!
Lucas Elliott C 6'10" (Pusch Ridge)-Finisher/rebounder/shot blocker.

2020
Dayton Harris PG 6'1" (Skyline)-Confident scoring lead guard.
Trey Donaldson PG 6'1" (Gilbert Christian)-Athletic scoring lead guard
Juhlawnei Stone PF 6'5" (Dobson)-Athletic strong rebounder/finisher.
Jackson Risi SG 6'2" (Desert Vista)-Top-tier shooter!
Armani Williams SG 6'1" (Tock)-Downhill horse. One of the strongest in the entire class. Should play football full time.

2021
DaRon Holmes F 6'7 1/2 (Millennium)-Another weekend he is top soph.
Max Majerle W 6'3" (Arcadia)-Shot it well in clutch moments. Atlhetic/plays hard.
Darian Masi C 6'7" (Chandler Prep)-Long/strong/bouncy/only played 1 year. Huge upside.
Shay Cain SF 6'3" (Desert Edge)-Point forward/incredible passer/rebounder. Strong.

2022
Nate Pickens CG 6'0" (Dysart)-Easy scorer from all 3 levels.
Mehki Mason PG 6'0" (Chandler)-Long defensive facilitator who can score.
Justin Shorts SF 6'2" (Millennium)-Strong do it all wing/downhill stud.
Brandon Lee SG 5'10" (Brophy Prep)-Lefty scoring machine. Highly Skilled and fast.

Every year this time kids get their 1st offers from the all important July live period.

That being said--this all important live period may be going away as soon as next year!!

Instead of the live periods coaches will have certain time to watch June HS ball and their will be special camps that college coaches pick!
The college coaches will make lists of players they want to see and those will be the ones getting invited to these camps to try and take away power from the AAU coaches. lol
These circuits will still go on per usual except scouts like myself will have to provide the info to all these college coaches or some kind of video coaches will pay for to see the games.

April live period/s next year will still be on.

These camps will be very crucial to attend and my camp that I thought was a fun and great exposure camp my get bigger and be in high demand since college coaches are attending plus national scouts. Coaches need to pick a good bang for your buck to go to these camps and if you have 120 quality players to see at just one event--it's smart money for them.

It will be very interesting where it all goes. I hope it stays the same, but if not we will all have to roll with the new rules. I'll be looking to see which are the smartest camps to attend myself to provide the best info possible to all the coaches I talk with.

Anyway 10 2019's who I've received calls on may get their 1st D1 offer:
(7 out of 10 6-7 or taller)

Jalen Graham PF 6'9" (Mtn Pte)-athletic stud/shot blocker.
Emad Elniel SF 6'5" (Independence)-Utility shooter and can defend.
Cameron Katal C 6'10" (Westview)-Skilled big w range.
Isaiah Marin PG 6'4" (Buckeye)-Bigger real PG w improved J.
Josh Baker CG 6'2" (Tock)--Shooter!!
Payton Dickerson F 6'7" (HIllcrest)-Shooter!!
Mamane Yaou PF 6'7" (Tri-City)-Skilled/high motor.
John Olmsted PF/C 6'10" (Morenci)-Skilled big.
Connor Braun PF 6'8" (Valley Christian)-Skilled forward.
Shaun Wahlstrom PF 6'8" (Estrella Foothills)-Strong and skilled.

3 others who may:
Miles Houston C 6'8" (Perry)-Strong defensive post.
Ethan Spry PF 6'7" (SCA)-Top tier shooter.
Jaret Allen SF 6'6" (Deer Valley)-Long shooter.

Food for thought:
There are many others who call on but this list was the most for D1.
There will be many D2/D3/NAIA offers going out in when July is over for sure.

The non D1 schools usually wait a little longer to offer since they are trying to see if these kids don't go D1 first. Once the player realizes he's not going D1 then he will decide what level is best for him if he has a choice or just chooses the schools who choose the player of course. Some kids don't have a choice and only receive 1-2 non D1 offers and either quit hoops or go to the non D1 school.

It's very hard thinking your whole life you will play at a D1 then realizing you don't have offers from them and then what do u do?? Tough and cruel reality at the end of your senior waiting for those offers to come.

Bryce Davis and Wesley Harris are currently in wait mode and that's why they haven't signed yet to my knowledge.

And so do u prep? Go juco to try and get that D1? Such a tough spot to be in!!

https://arizonavarsity.rivals.com/news/rosters-for-the-southwest-all-american-camp

My 1 big event all year.. We will be at Cortez HS or Central HS this year
I'm happy since I got 25+ college coaching buddies attending the event plus
3 major scouts and about 7 total scouts in the West Coast.
I'll update the forum where it's officially at tomorrow am.

120 players looking to get watched by scouts/coaches nothing else--this is a straight exposure camp!!

Bash in the Desert

https://arizonavarsity.rivals.com/news/bash-in-the-desert-recap

ACBL 17U Semis/Finals

https://arizonavarsity.rivals.com/news/acbl-semis-finals-recap

Elite-8 17U recap

https://arizonavarsity.rivals.com/news/elite-8-17u-recap

ACBL 16U player evals

https://arizonavarsity.rivals.com/news/acbl-16u-player-evals

SW Showcase Summer Championships playoffs recap

https://arizonavarsity.rivals.com/news/sw-showcase-summer-championships-playoffs-recap

U can put your events you are playing in on here or if you know of good ones!

Greg, Whats the word on Sunnyside High School Boys Basketball vacancy???

Here are the sophomore rankings:

50-26

50) Anthony Irvin - W, 6'3" (Corona del Sol)
49) Isaac Monroe -SG, 5'10" (Peoria)
48) Kyle Ponzo - PF, 6'5" (Hamilton)
47) Tyson Legner - SG, 6’2” (Rancho Solano Prep)
46) Marcus Libman - PG, 6'1" (Pinnacle)
45) Ethan Jones - C, 6'6" (Marana)
44) Jaden Glass- PF, 6'5" (Agua Fria)
43) Demetrius Edwards - C, 6'6" (Apollo)
42) Tanner Poeschl - F, 6'5" (Mountain View)
41) Deven Dahlke - PG, 6'1" (St. Mary's)
40) Michael Hansen - SF, 6'3" (Seton Catholic)
39) Zeke Thompkins - PG, 6’3” (Apollo)
38) Jamar Brown - SG, 6'2" (Hamilton)
37) Jaquan Moore - PG, 5'10" (Shadow Ridge)
36) James Burries - F, 6'3" (Moon Valley)
35) Evan Skeoch - SF, 6'5" (Perry)
34) Curtis Nicholas - PF, 6'4" (Valley Vista)
33) Isaiah Floyd - SG, 6'3" (Millennium)
32) Logan Phillips - CG, 6'3" (Valley Christian)
31) Terrence Jaylen "TJ" Green - PF, 6’4” (Carl Hayden)
30) Nahshon Harper - CG, 5'11" (La Joya)
29) Eric Blackwell- CG, 5’11” (Corona del Sol)
28) Kendyl Watson - F, 6'6" (Paradise Valley)
27) Alem Huseinovic - SG, 6'3" (Chaparral)
26) Brycen Long - SG, 6'1" (Gilbert)


Top-25:
25) Dayton Harris
24) Hayden Moser
23) Chance Garland
22) Dominic Gonzalez
21) Basil Ribakare
20) Juhlawnei Stone
19) Trent Hudgens
18) DeAndre Henry
17) Griffin Lamb
16) Shemar Morrow
15) Osasere Ighodaro
14) Anthony Garza
13) Roy Eze
12) Kiimani Holt
11) Xavier Dusell
10) Hunter Ruck
9) Tosh Baker
8) Za-Ontay "Tay" Boothman
7) Jerry Illiya
6) Fallou Diagne
5) Dalen Terry
4) Shon Robinson
3) Evan Nelson
2) Jason Harris
1) Nico Mannion

This is my rankings currently but after I viewed almost everyone on here besides a few--there will be some changes

If you know of a club team--put it on here---if someone is looking for a player or two or a player is looking for a club team--state your name/class/height/position or state your club team and ask the forum if they know of someone looking for a team!!
By now---most kids have teams.

I will start putting the club teams that I know of on here.
I will know a lot more this weekend at Ron Coleman's MAIN EVENT---it's typically the 1st big AAU event of the year.
Over 200+ teams--should be very competitive!

-HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS-

COCHISE COLLEGE BASKETBALL DAY

Friday May 4th, 2018
1:00 P.M. in the Stronghold Gymnasium

Cochise College
4190 West Highway 80
Douglas, Arizona 85607

--JOIN US FOR AN EVALUATED BASKETBALL WORKOUT--

ALL participants must have:
1. Copy of current athletic physical
2. $20 Cash processing fee.
3. Appropriate Basketball workout gear.

For more information contact:
Assistant Coach Lane
-520-417-4797-
laned@cochise.edu

BACK-TO-BACK
‘15 & ‘16 NJCAA Division 1 Region 1 Champions

https://californiapreps.rivals.com/news/so-cal-spring-tip-off-top-52-prospects

Hopefully this works lol

Who will win it all?

https://www.azcentral.com/story/spo...onans-march-madness-team-rosters-z/416552002/

Is it bad form to publish Obert's garbage here? Oh well never been known for my manners... besides, this place has been so dang boring lately.

It's pretty awesome that AZ is being represented well in the final 4!

Hmmm... a hurt kid that went to a mid major rather than Colorado....Big Mitch that some thought reached too high....and a walkon football player....

So many good story lines here...

The AIA, Gilbert Christian, Shadow Mountain, Corona, Hillcrest....

yet little old Gilbert Christian has the only 2 Scholarship athletes from AZ playing in the FINAL 4.

So much irony...

Chime in, please, spice this place up a bit!!!

Later,

CB

Super hard task but I'll try lol!

We are back at it again!

Weekly picks of 16 games--you take 1 game out and pick 15 winners.

I don't know the logistics yet of the prizes (we may or may not do prizes-I'll get back to you w that info)
but I do it for fun/pride myself anyway lol so---

I'll make Week 1 games in November or whenever I know the match-ups of some of the Thanksgiving events. No Monday games so ppl have time to make their picks for the next week. On normal weeks we usually did the cut-off time at 5:00 PM. But honestly if its before the start of the game--like 6:59 lol is fine with me.

Week 1 games: (Tues Nov 21st-Sat Nov 25th)

Just curious of how many may do it this year.

Please respond by saying your in if you would like to participate.

Robert Burries may be the greatest player in the rich history of Globe basketball. This young man was even phenomenal as a freshman starting on varsity, where he scored 68 points in a game. Burries was better offensively than any of Globe's players as a freshman, that went to the state championship two years in a row in the early 2000s. Does anyone know what colleges are looking at him??

Hello,

My son, Marc Matthews, played high school basketball for Coach Glasgow from
2009-2012, and recently signed his 1st pro basketball contract to play in
Australia.

Matthews to begin his pro basketball career Down Under

Marc Matthews, Buena High School 2012, and Montana State University Billings
2017 graduate, signed his first pro basketball contract with the Smithton
Saints Tall Timbers Basketball Club, based in Tasmania, Australia. The
Smithton Saints are a member of the North West Basketball Union (NWBU), and
have both senior men's, women's and junior teams in the NWBU. Marc's
basketball season will begin the first weekend in February with the
Ulverstone Basketball preseason tournament, while the NWBU season runs
through August.

Matthews ended his prep career at Buena High School with 1,374 points
averaging 14.9 per game during his three years on the varsity for Coach Dave
Glasgow. Marc also accumulated 514 career rebounds, 136 steals and 97
blocks and led the team in scoring as both a junior and a senior. As a
senior during the 2011-12 season, Matthews averaged 18.1 points and 6.5
rebounds per game, both team-highs, as his team finished the season 24-6 and
made it to the quarterfinals of the Arizona Division I State Basketball
Tournament. He was named to the Southern Arizona Division I First Team and
was the Southern Arizona Division I Player-of-the-Year as well as an
All-Arizona Division I honorable mention. As a junior during the 2010-11
season, Matthews averaged a team-best 17 points per game and was second on
the squad with 7.3 rebounds per game as his team went 25-5 and went to the
Arizona 5A South Region Championship as well as the Arizona 5A Final Four.
Matthews was named to the All-Southern Arizona First Team, Arizona 5A
All-Southern Region First Team and was named to the Arizona 5A All-State
team as an honorable mention.

Matthews received a full basketball scholarship to Montana State University
Billings, and for his 2016-17 senior season, Marc was selected as the
Montana State University Billings Men's' Basketball Player of the Year, was
twice named Great Northwest Athletic Conference Player of the Week and also
earned an unprecedented United States Basketball Writers Association
Division II National Player of the Week honor. Matthews broke into MSUB's
top-10 in career scoring with the final shot of his career, finishing with
1,280 points, hitting his 222nd career three, for 6th place all time at
MSUB. Matthews graduated with a degree in Liberal Studies in May 2017.

Thanks,
David Matthews

Happy Holidays from Ralph, Chuck, Chilly and I!!