This past weekend I attended the Brawl for the Ball which is a part of the Prep Hoops Circuit. I focused my attention to the local players and here are additional standouts: Jayden Smith Jayden Smith 5'10" | PG Chandler | 2025…
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SubscribeThis past weekend I attended the Brawl for the Ball which is a part of the Prep Hoops Circuit.
I focused my attention to the local players and here are additional standouts:
Jayden Smith
Jayden
Smith
5'10" | PG
Chandler | 2025
State
AZ
Chandler (AZ Gremlins 2025)
The Chandler high guard showed a good burst while being aggressive on offense. He also showed that he could lock up his man on defense.
Mitchell Perkins
Mitchell
Perkins
6'4" | PF
Notre Dame Prep | 2024
State
AZ
Notre Dame Prep (Swish 365)
If you had a picture of the word effort in basketball terms
Mitchell Perkins
Mitchell
Perkins
6'4" | PF
Notre Dame Prep | 2024
State
AZ
would be it. He goes after every loose ball and rebounds like it belongs to him. He’s so energetic that it’s contagious and makes his teammates want to go hard. At times this weekend I thought there were two of him out there.
Ryan Calcaterra
Ryan
Calcaterra
6'2" | PG
Thunderbird | 2024
State
AZ
Thunderbird (AZ Firestorm)
The heady guard never seems to get rattled. His court savvy is probably what stood out the most as he was just looking to make the correct play every trip down court.
Malachi Henningham
Malachi
Henningham
6'5" | PF
Fairfax | 2026
State
AZ
Chandler (AZ Gremlins 2025)
The Chandler High incoming freshman made his presence known in the paint. He contested shots and stayed on the boards. On the offensive end he looked to attack off the dribble using his bigger frame to shield off defenders.
Khalon Johnson
Khalon
Johnson
6'4" | CG
Eduprize Gilbert | 2024
State
AZ
Bella Vista Prep (D1 New Mexico 2024)
The big point guard was aggressive all weekend. He was hard to keep in front of as he blew past most defenders who tried to guard him. He also showed a nice touch on the perimeter.
Nathan Wanjohi
Nathan
Wanjohi
6'6" | PF
Phhoenix Prep | 2025
State
AZ
Ironwood (D1 Nation AZ)
The long wing was a tough cover this weekend. He’s long like a forward but agile like a guard. He displayed a nice mid range jump shot that was hard to defend.
