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This weekend in Phoenix at the Bash In The Desert there were plenty of players who showed growth in their games. Here are just a few that I observed personally. Nico Rafalovich Nico Rafalovich 6'6" | SF Jesuit | 2024…
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Continue ReadingThis weekend in Phoenix at the Bash In The Desert there were plenty of players who showed growth in their games.
Here are just a few that I observed personally.
Nico Rafalovich Nico Rafalovich 6'6" | SF Jesuit | 2024 State OR Jesuit (Protech)
The big guard is a secret no more. He scored at will in a variety of ways. He did most of his work from 20 feet in. He showed a good handle and patience on the offensive end. Rafalovich also showed a good nose for the ball on the rebounding side giving his team extra possessions.
Amare King Amare King 6'5" | CG Casteel | 2025 State AZ Casteel (Legion Of Hoops 16U Navy)
The versatile guard has grown physically and so has his game. He showed good passing ability, handled the ball well and shot it consistently from the perimeter. King is a definite top prospect in his class.
Khalon Johnson Khalon Johnson 6'4" | CG Eduprize Gilbert | 2024 State AZ Eduprize (D1 New Mexico 2024)
Arguably the top performer of the event, Johnson rose to the occasion every time his team needed it. He took care of the ball, distributed nicely to his teammates, and hit big shot after big shot. His name should be buzzing for quite some time.
Adam Hubbard Adam Hubbard 6'4" | CG Canyon View | 2025 State AZ Canyon View (Team Rise & Grind)
Hubbard is another ’25 who has grown and it showed. He shot it comfortably with range, handled it very well, and showed a deceptively quick first step.
Isaiah Berg Isaiah Berg 6'7" | PF Mica Mountain | 2024 State AZ Mica Mountain (AZ Premier 2024)
Berg showed improved skill to go along with his motor and athleticism. He hit outside shots with consistency and was also able to put the ball on the floor consistently.
Nigel Anderson Nigel Anderson 6'5" | SF Dysart | 2024 State AZ Dysart (Time Rise & Grind)
Anderson showed an improved offensive game by scoring in other ways besides using his athletic ability. He showed a nice pull up jump shot. On defense he showed aggressiveness as a shot blocker by contesting everything in the paint.