Top-140 most impactful in AIA: 37-44
The next in the ’Top-140 most impactful in AIA’ countdown, we look at numbers 37-44. Remember, these are not player rankings but how much they impact their team along with the talent they go against during the season. Here…
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Continue ReadingThe next in the ’Top-140 most impactful in AIA’ countdown, we look at numbers 37-44.
Remember, these are not player rankings but how much they impact their team along with the talent they go against during the season.
Here are the next eight:
Owen Shaw Owen Shaw 6'6" | PF Arcadia | 2021 AZ (Arcadia) (Pictured)
-The versatile forward will be a tough inside outside match-up moving up to 5A next season. He avg 13.7 points 1.9 assists and 5.1 rebounds and should improve on those numbers next season.
Daryian Matthews Daryian Matthews 6'5" | PF Dysart | 2021 State AZ (Dysart)
-He had a monster stat line with 16.3 points 15.7 rebounds 1.1 assists and 3.3 blocks. Next season will be more difficult without Riley Fornerette Riley Fornerette 6'0" | PG Dysart | 2021 State AZ but Matthews is an animal on the glass and comes with a huge motor.
Kaden Luna Kaden Luna 6'2" | CG Southern AZ Volunteers | 2021 State AZ (Tucson)
-A tough guard who may carry his team next season. He led them to a playoff birth and look for him to do it again. He can score it through contact and shoot it.
Montez Taylor Montez Taylor 5'10" | PG Williams Field | 2021 State AZ (Williams Field)
-The speedster will lead the Black Hawks back into the playoffs. The son of a coach can make others better, defend and score. He avg 13.3 points 4.5 assists 3.3 rebounds and 2.2 steals.
Ravion Hodge Ravion Hodge 6'4" | SF Phhoenix Prep | 2022 State AZ (Cesar Chavez)
-Another in the ‘not that well known’ category, quietly had a good year with averaging 12.8 points 7.1 rebounds 1.5 assists and 1.6 steals. The long wing will have a bigger workload next season.
D’mari Johnson D’mari Johnson 6'6" | PF Phhoenix Prep | 2022 AZ (Buckeye)
-The thick post player transferred in from Desert Edge and was a major problem for defenses in his last 7 games. He avg 11.9 points 12.6 rebounds and 1.4 blocks per game. He will most likely be featured next season with the departure of Tay Boothman Tay Boothman 6'0" | PG Buckeye | 2020 State AZ .
Jahon Lethridge Jahon Lethridge 6'0" | CG Thunderbird | 2021 State AZ (Thunderbird)
-If you have played vs Thunderbird, you know Lethridge is a tough player to defend with his strength and skill. He can score it from all 3 levels and averaged 17.7 points 4.5 assists 4.6 rebounds and 3.2 steals. Look for him to lead them back into the 4A playoffs.
Christian Tucker Christian Tucker 6'3" | CG Perry | 2021 State AZ (Perry)
-With the departure of Duke Brennan Duke Brennan 6'10" | C Hillcrest Prep | 2022 State #219 Nation AZ , Tucker will be asked to step up his game as the team senior leader with his skill, IQ and poise. He’ll have a big season for the Pumas.