Recruiting Report: Kenneth Arrick (2016)

<p>At <strong>Saguaro High School</strong>, basketball often times can play "second-fiddle" to football however there is a strong basketball culture that has be instilled in the school for a number of years that Coach <strong>Rusty LaRue</strong> has done a great job of maintaining and adding his twist to the positive culture of basketball.</p><p>6&#39;0 guard <strong>Kenneth Arrick</strong> is ready to be a senior leader and lead the Sabercats to a playoff appearance and more with the backing of a great cast of players around him.</p> <p>Arrick has said, "practice has started off well. We are in a lot better shape than we were last year. Everyone on the team has made our 6 minute mile.</p> <p>Arrick went on to say this season Saguaro is running a "half court offense, defensively will be quicker than last year, we have the personnel to switch screens and apply pressure, additionally we will mix in soem zone and trapping schemes.</p> <p>Arrick is very excited for the season to begin next week in the holiday tournament. "We will look to have high energy this season, with a lot of our team coming back."</p> <p>Kenneth feels comfortable with teammates he can trust. "<strong>Byron Murphy</strong> was 1st team all section last season, <strong>Jake Lieppert</strong> was 2nd team all section, but we also have a lot of other key contributors that play just as an important of a role as anyone on our team!"</p> <p>Saguaro basketball has always been known to have good shooters and this year is no exception but look for a better effort defensively on the floor for the Sabercats.</p> <p>In regards to Arrick&#39;s recruiting he mentioned that he has been in discussions with <strong>Gonzaga</strong> & <strong>Pepperdine</strong> about "preferred walk-on" opportunities but this is still a big season for Arrick. His goal has always been to play at the next level and he says, this is his "final chance to prove to coaches that I can play, I will take as long of time as I need to ensure that I make the decision that puts me in the best position to be successful in my future endeavors.</p> <p>Keep tabs on Arrick & Saguaro at <strong>PrepHoops Arizona</strong>.</p>