Arizona Top 250 Expo: 2024 Top Guards/Wings
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On Saturday I attended the Prep Hoops Arizona Top 250 Expo at Inspire Courts in Gilbert. AZ 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…
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Continue ReadingOn Saturday I attended the Prep Hoops Arizona Top 250 Expo at Inspire Courts in Gilbert. AZ
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.
Here were the 2024 Top Guards/Wings:
Ilyes Lear Ilyes Lear 6'4" | CG Fontana | 2024 CA-S Fontana/CA (Pictured)
One of the top shooters of the camp. He has deep range off the catch but creates his own shot often and shoots it consistently from mid to the three. He also has runners, floaters and will rebound and score on his put backs. He is quick on the ball defensively and he can end up that 3 and D type.
Donovan Beard Donovan Beard 6'2" | PG Dobson | 2024 State AZ Dobson
Arguably the top ‘bucket getter’ at the camp. He was showing off his full arsenal. He is best from 15-feet and in with pull-ups, good footwork, ball fakes and he can make the three. He has open court speed and will score on blow-by layups. He threw a few up the court passes and has a good handle in tight spaces. He has good activity on defense.
Ryan Calcaterra Ryan Calcaterra 6'2" | PG Thunderbird | 2024 State AZ Thunderbird
A scoring point guard is a good passer and makes next level decisions with the ball. He is an easy scorer with his shooting and he hesitates with his handle and will burst to the basket and will score in traffic. When he gets hot from deep, he shows his highest value.
Cameron Kroeger Cameron Kroeger 6'2" | CG Catalina Foothills | 2024 State AZ Catalina Foothills
A highly skilled combo guard can shoot the leather off the ball when he is on. He has a polished pull-up from mid-range and his catch three is pure. He is smart off the pick and roll, and is a better passer then he gets credited with. He moves the ball and finds open cutters. He runs the court, he plays with a high IQ and will rebound after he boxes out his man.
Keon Talgo Keon Talgo 6'3" | SF Gilbert Christian | 2024 State AZ Gilbert Christian
A tough and physical wing forward is smart and skilled. He can score it with pull-ups from mid to the three being heavily guarded. He shows range and he can hesitate to get passed his defenders and will score through contact with his strong build. His ability to make contested shots, were some of the best on the day.
Jake Centner Jake Centner 6'5" | SF Flagstaff | 2024 State AZ Flagstaff
One of the nice revelations of the camp is how much better Jake has become in the last year or two. A long and lean wing forward pushed out a couple inches and is now sneaky athletic. But his ability to shoot sets him apart of many. He makes threes off the catch or dribble and is very confident. He will rebound and score on put backs with his size and length. He is also handling the ball way better and can burst by a defender to score.
Camren Houser Camren Houser 6'1" | SG Sequoia Pathfinder | 2024 State AZ Estralla Foothills
A tough and physical guard loves attacking off the dribble. He has a strong upper body and uses it in the paint to score through contact. He is more then capable from the perimeter but prefers to get downhill. He defends multiple positions with his length and physicality.