<p>The next in the ’Top-140 most impactful in AIA’ countdown, we look at numbers <strong>77-84.</strong> </p>
<p>Remember, these are not player rankings but how much they impact their team along with the talent they go against during the season. </p>
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<p>Here are the next eight: </p>
<p>[player_tooltip player_id="827030" first="Trent" last="Moser"] (Gilbert)<strong> (Pictured) </strong></p>
<p>-A slowly blossoming forward will be one of the 5A breakout candidates with his size and skill. Was a star on JV and will be very impacftul on varsity next year. </p>
<p>[player_tooltip player_id="831119" first="Jason" last="Fontenet Jr"] (St. Mary’s) </p>
<p>-One of the more talented freshman in state made a lot of noise off the bench. He should start alongside KP Brown and has a chance to impact many games on a talented 4A team. </p>
<p>[player_tooltip player_id="809721" first="Thomas" last="Hastings"] (Basha)</p>
<p>-The floor general should make a leap up with frosh stud [player_tooltip player_id="831116" first="Landon" last="Schumaker"] transferring. Hastings avg 8.8 ppg 3.7 assists and 4.6 rebounds. His skill and passing will shine through. </p>
<p>[player_tooltip player_id="814521" first="Aadem" last="Isai"] (Valley Vista)</p>
<p>-The young guard was already one of the leaders of the team. He avg 10.6 points 2.4 rebounds 2.0 assists and 1.3 steals per game. He has volleyball line range and a high feel for the game. </p>
<p>[player_tooltip player_id="827021" first="Carson" last="Ledbetter"] (Casteel)</p>
<p>-Another possible breakout candidate in 5A. He avg 5.7 points 4.9 rebounds and almost 1 block per game as their 6th man. New head coach Aaron Windler will most likely lean on him next season. </p>
<p>[player_tooltip player_id="936767" first="Jordan" last="Stevens"] (Gila Ridge)</p>
<p>-A strong inside outside cover avg 12 points and 8 rebounds per game. He is not very well known, but they are moving up into a tough 5A region and he’ll get discovered quickly. </p>
<p>[player_tooltip player_id="714798" first="Nic" last="Giliberto"] (PV)</p>
<p>-With his older brother graduating and taking 18 points and 11 rebounds with him, it opens up opportunity for Nic. He avg 8.8 points and 2.5 rebounds with some incredible shooting numbers and he may double his production next season. </p>
<p>[player_tooltip player_id="809695" first="Elijah" last="Cole"] (Shadow Mountain)</p>
<p>-The last player from the 'Shadow Dynasty' over the last 4+ years is Cole. He is very versatile and can play and defend multiple positions. He will be playing with some youth next season and may need to carry them in many games. </p>
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