WCE Memorial Day Classic: 2023 AZ standouts
Over Memorial weekend I attended West Coast Elite’s Memorial Day Classic at the Tarkanian Basketball Academy in Las Vegas, NV. I focused primarily on 17U but viewed a couple 16U games. Here were some of the 2023 AZ standouts:…
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Continue ReadingOver Memorial weekend I attended West Coast Elite’s Memorial Day Classic at the Tarkanian Basketball Academy in Las Vegas, NV.
I focused primarily on 17U but viewed a couple 16U games.
Here were some of the 2023 AZ standouts:
Isaac Hymes Isaac Hymes 6'9" | PF Phhoenix Prep | 2023 State AZ (WCE LA UAA 16)
-One of the better forwards in the class is tough to defend. He scores it on every level and plays like a bigger wing. He handles the ball well in the open court and can create his own offense. He went baseline and finished, he can hit the step back in the post, he can pull-up from mid and hit 3’s off the catch. His arsenal of moves is expanding each year. He rebounded well and scored it on put-backs.
Ky Green Ky Green 6'6" | SF Liberty | 2023 State AZ (WCE LA UAA 16)
-One of the more athletic forwards in the class. He jumps above the rim effortlessly and defends multiple positions. His handle looked a little better and hit his catch-3’s. He rebounds high above the crowd in traffic and is a star in transition.
Armari Carraway Armari Carraway 6'0" | PG San Joaquin Memorial | 2023 CA-N (RHJ 17 Tucson)
-A dynamic undersized guard lit it up this weekend in multiple games. He had two different 30-point outbursts making it almost look easy. He has some jets to get out on the break in the open court and his pull-up was clicking from mid to the 3pt line. He has tight handle and can drive and drop off a dime to a teammate. He made some tough in traffic layups despite his size. His speed with the ball, scoring and on-ball defense were on display.
Ashton Reese Ashton Reese 6'5" | SG Pinnacle | 2023 State AZ (WCE LA UAA 16)
-The ultimate zone buster would be Reese. He has a consistent stroke from the stripe. He gets the ball off his hands in blink of an eye and looks good doing it. He hit one impressive Dirk fall away showing his confidence as a scorer. He is getting a little more athletic as he ages and rebounded well in his area.
Jonathan Bradford Jonathan Bradford 6'3" | CG Bella Vista Prep | 2024 State AZ (DBR 16)
-Another good showing for JD. He showed more of a play-making role for this team and seems to be everywhere on defense. He has crazy length, quick reflexes and athleticism to disrupt his opponents. He scores it well in transition and has that high release on his jumper from mid to the 3. He was also driving and kicking it out to open shooters.
Kyree Richmond Kyree Richmond 5'7" | CG San Tan Charter | 2023 State AZ (DBR 16) (Pictured)
-One of the hotter shooters I saw at the event. His team was down near 20 but they stormed back as he got hot. He hit three straight 3’s and brought the team back within striking distance. He may be undersized but he is ultra confident and rises high on his jumper. He has good quickness, and a nice handle and ball skills to create separation. Don’t be surprised to see him be one of the main scorers for San Tan next season.
Cameron Bone SF 6’0 Williams Field (DBR 16)
-A new soph for me had a good showing. He is a forward who can shoot it with range. He scores it a little inside but has a nice stroke and releases it quickly. He can get hot quickly and he compliments their guards.