AZ Top-250 EXPO: Most Versatile
On October 11th I attended the Arizona Top-250 EXPO at Inspire Courts in Gilbert, AZ. There were around 110-115 players who attended the event divided into 12 different teams. Players were from Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico and Washington. Each…
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Continue ReadingOn October 11th I attended the Arizona Top-250 EXPO at Inspire Courts in Gilbert, AZ.
There were around 110-115 players who attended the event divided into 12 different teams.
Players were from Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico and Washington.
Each team played 3 full games and the games were very competitive.
Here were some of the most versatile not previously mentioned:
(The first 3 made a strong case for the ALL-EXPO team)
Malachi Murrell Malachi Murrell 6'2" | SF Shadow Hills | 2022 CA-S (La Quinta/CA)
-He is one of those players that can play all five positions with crazy length, plus athleticism, a good handle and he is a multiple position defender. Call him a small forward, but he is really a basketball player. He gets downhill with his long strides, a quick first step and he has an impressive layup package. He also is a capable 3pt shooter and is a sneak good passer.
Anderson Wilson Anderson Wilson 6'4" | SF Phh Prep | 2022 State AZ (South Mountain/AZ)
-Another player, that seems to play every position, has been making some noise to start the summer and into the fall. He handles it well, shoots it from mid to the 3 and can make shots off catch and pull. He also defends multiple positions and plays within himself.
William Dubuc William Dubuc 6'5" | PF Desert Mountain | 2022 State AZ (Desert Mountain)
-A 4-man who can play a little 3 and 5 if needed be. He is a very fluid athlete that plays above the rim with a big motor and seems to rebound everything near him. He is more of a slasher then pure shooter but does it at a high level.
John McFadden John McFadden 6'3" | SF San Juan Hills | 2022 State CA-S (San Juan Hills/CA)
-A rare point forward can play either wing spot. He has good handles and deep 3pt range. He has a good frame to defend inside and out and his IQ is very high.
Chike Ezeonu Chike Ezeonu 6'3" | CG Seattle Prep | 2021 State WA (Seattle Preparatory School/WA)
-An athletic guard who can play on or off the ball. He can play the 1-3 at any time with good length. He can defend in space and he can pull-up off the dribble from mid-range and hit off the catch from 3.
Kem Rice CG 6’2 (Cathedral/CA)
-Another guard who can play the 1-3. He is in attack mode often and gets into the lane easily with long strides. He has a good burst and can euro in the lane to score it. He can pull up off the dribble and drive and kick plus uses the pick and roll smartly. He rebounds out of his area and is a good on-ball defender plus he is a capable 3pt shooter.
Josiah Sanders Josiah Sanders 6'7" | PF Bella Vista Prep | 2022 State AZ (South Mountain/AZ)
-A thicker face-up forward handles the ball well and loves contact in the lane. He can absorb the contact and finish through it. He rebounds at a high rate and scores often off of own miss plus he is a sneaky good passer.
Jake Clapper Jake Clapper 6'5" | SF Desert Edge | 2021 State AZ (Desert Edge/AZ)
-A bigger guard who can get into the lane and score it near traffic. He is very crafty and can handle it and pass it with an unselfish attitude and rebounds well in his area.