Region Preview: 3A North
The 3A North region will be a fun region to watch. There are a number of talented prospects in this region and a couple of teams who will compete for the region title as well as the state title. With that said, Tuba City has the early advantage due to having the best scorer in the entire region, Tristan Yazzie.
Region Preview: 3A North
1. Tuba City
Tristan Yazzie is the most explosive scorer in this region and is the early favorite to win the player of the year award for the 3A North. He can score the basketball in an array of ways, but his specialty is definitely shooting it from deep. He can shoot the basketball as well as anyone in 3A, not just the 3A North. Yazzie will be a huge part of why Tuba City wins this region and competes for the 3A state title. Yazzie will have the assistance of Joseph Mathias as well. Between this one two punch, Tuba City has to be the early favorite to win this region.
2. Chinle
Cooper Burbank is only going to be a Sophomore and will already be responsible for running the show at Chinle. He is a capable shooter with a great feel for the game despite his youth. Further, he has decent length at the wing and looks poised to have a break out season while keeping Chinle on the 3A map. Further, Angelo Lewis will be a huge part of the team’s success. Lewis, even though he is undersized, plays extremely hard and has a great motor. He gets after it on the glass and creates extra opportunities for himself and his team due to his work horse mentality. Further, he is a good passer for a post player and puts his teammates in good spots.
3. Page
Although Page lost a substantial portion of their team from last year, Lane Dempsey looks more than ready to step up and play a bigger role for the team. Dempsey, despite only being 6’1, only hit 8 threes last year. However, he shot it well percentage wise and shot it with precision from the foul line. Dempsey will get more opportunities. In addition to Dempsey, McKendrick Yazzie will play a crucial role for this team as well. Between Dempsey and Yazzie, Page will have another successful season.
3A North: Other Key Contributors
4. Ganado
Key Contributors: Justin Curley
5. Window Rock
Key Contributor: Tristan Nez
6. Monument Valley
Key Contributor: Kahlid Begay and Treavore Russell
Image provided by Navajo Times.