Top-140 most impactful in AIA: Just missed
The next in the ’Top-140 most impactful in AIA’ countdown, we look at players who just missed. Remember, these are not player rankings but how much they impact their team along with the talent they go against during the season. …
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Continue ReadingThe next in the ’Top-140 most impactful in AIA’ countdown, we look at players who just missed.
Remember, these are not player rankings but how much they impact their team along with the talent they go against during the season.
We have already had a couple players move over to the prep world during this journey of the Top-140. I want to look at 16 more who should make an impact.
Here are the eight that just missed:
Abe Rangel Abe Rangel 6'0" | PG Centennial | 2022 State AZ (Centennial)
-I mentioned him before. He may just be an elite 6th man or he can be critical in every game and start. This will all hinge on if Trenten Lavender Trenten Lavender 6'0" | CG Centennial | 2022 AZ is healthy enough to go full speed on day 1 after his injury. Rangel is definitely good enough to play with anyone. He has good skill and can make plays. Even if he comes off bench, he can impact many games this season.
Anthony Jaramillo Anthony Jaramillo 5'10" | CG Mountain Pointe | 2022 State AZ (Mountain Pointe)
-The scoring guard helps spread the floor for his teammates to fill the lanes and not have the defense stand in the paint for too long. He made 38% of his 3’s while he was in and he may have a mini breakout season next to Kimbrough Jr, Brown and Williams.
Brandon Lee Brandon Lee 6'0" | CG Corona Del Sol | 2022 State AZ and Quinn Thorne Quinn Thorne 6'0" | PG Corona Del Sol | 2022 State AZ (CDS)
-The two young guards are the new wave for the Aztecs with Anthony Irvin Anthony Irvin 6'3" | SG Corona del Sol | 2020 State AZ and Eric Blackwell Eric Blackwell 6'0" | CG Corona del Sol | 2020 State AZ graduating. Lee is tough and skilled and a smart passer. Thorne is poised and skilled who can throw dimes to teammates. These two along with some other youth should get the Aztecs back in the playoffs.
Marcus Coleman Marcus Coleman 5'11" | CG Pueblo | 2022 State AZ (Pueblo)
-The strong Tucson guard is a natural scorer. He should compliment Zach Morgan Zach Morgan 6'9" | C SoAZ Volz | 2021 State AZ and form a tough duo to handle down South. He gets downhill plus can make plays for teammates.
Andrew Hinkle Andrew Hinkle 6'3" | SF Hamilton #10 | 2021 State AZ (Hamilton)
-A stronger framed forward can score it from inside and out. He prefers to get his points inside off of the glass, cutting to the basket and out working his opponent. He is the glue guy for the Huskies.
Jo Jo Montgomery Jo Jo Montgomery 6'6" | PF Deer Valley | 2022 State AZ (Deer Valley)
-The two-way player is a face-up 4-man who can let it fly from deep plus use his athleticism on the glass and defend. He will be impacftul for the Skyhawks for them to get back to the playoffs.
Malcolm Olexa Malcolm Olexa 5'11" | PG Sunnyslope | 2021 State AZ (Sunnyslope)
-With multiple guards transferring out and graduating, Olexa should move into the starting five and make a big imapct. He is tough and can shoot it. He has a nice burst into the lane and can defend his man up the court.