Arizona Top 250 Expo: 2024-25 SF/PF/C’s

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Last Saturday I attended the <em>Prep Hoops</em> <strong>Arizona Top 250 Expo</strong> at Inspire Courts in Gilbert. AZ</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There were around 80 players who attended the camp from the 2023-2026 classes. Most players were from AZ but we had one from Cali, two from New Mexico and shockingly one from Maine looking for good competition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2><strong>Here were the 2024-25 top SF/PF/C's:</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1444279' first='Isaiah' last='Berg']</strong> <strong>Mica Mountain</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A strong framed power forward was one of the best performers of the day. He showed his whole skill set with dunks on the break, rebounding in traffic. scoring over or through contact, showing touch on his shooting from mid and in plus rebounding the ball using his physicality. He outlets the ball, runs the court and will block shots. Stock Up.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1430449' first='James' last='Steward']</strong> <strong>Marcos de Niza</strong> <strong>(Pictured)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A long post player is a rim protector. He was the best shot blocker at the camp. He scores on put backs off of offensive rebounds and can fall-away in the post. He loves hanging out in the dunkers spot and flushing it down after catching the pass. He is improving his drop step to score and runs the floor. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1633035' first='Jayden' last='Blasczyk']</strong> <strong>Bradshaw Mountain</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A fluid post player is fleet of foot up the court. He can step out and shoot it to the three point line and he uses his body well to score inside. He rebounds in the lane with two hands and will sprint up the court. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1306046' first='Alexander' last='Werner']</strong> <strong>SoAZ Volz</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the harder players to defend at the camp. He affected each game on both sides of the court. He handles the ball well with size, strength and power. He gets to the rim, makes good passes, dunked the ball, hit a few jumpers and went through stretches making it look easy. He will also defend multiple positions and his all around play did not go unnoticed. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1382609' first='Nehemiah' last='Williams']</strong> <strong>Sandra Day O'Connor </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A versatile point forward type who has advanced court vision. He has a quick first step and he finishes well in traffic with his thicker frame. He can hit the catch three, pull-up from mid-range or spin off his defender with his tighter handle in the paint to score. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1446108' first='Jalen' last='Lucas-Reeves']</strong> <strong>Chandler</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A long wing defender can turn into that coveted 3 and D type. He is very good in transition and will hit the three off the catch. He can jab step and go to work. He uses his build, frame and length to block shots, rebound and bother his opponents. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Excellent Uwizeye</strong> <strong>SF 6'0 2025 Westbrook/ME</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A long wing flew in all the way from Maine. He is a good defender with very quick feet. He uses his length to rebound and collect steals in the passing lanes. He is a smart player who cuts when he should and runs the lane in transition. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->