Memorial Weekend Wrap Up: Superlatives
Is Memorial Day Weekend the best basketball weekend for youth basketball? I don’t know off the top of my head and there are some other dates that come to mind. Labor Day, Christmas/Holiday tournament season. However you look at it,…
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Continue ReadingIs Memorial Day Weekend the best basketball weekend for youth basketball? I don’t know off the top of my head and there are some other dates that come to mind. Labor Day, Christmas/Holiday tournament season. However you look at it, that list is short, as this weekend is a scouts dream, with plenty of opportunities to see numerous players all under one roof. I was out on the hunt looking for potential prospects as well as trying to evaluate players for the upcoming rankings. Here’s a look at some local players who stood out during the Memorial weekend.
Biggest Sleeper: Cameron Murphy Cameron Murphy 5'10" | PG Green Valley | 2024 State NV
Best Newcomer: Jairico Smith Jairico Smith 6'0" | SG Foothill | 2025 State NV
Most Undervalued Scorer: Gaston Zumaya Gaston Zumaya 5'11" | CG Green Valley | 2025 OR
Best Passer: Luke Wright Luke Wright 6'0" | PG Boulder City | 2025 State NV
Best Transition Finisher: Caleb Roston Caleb Roston 6'2" | SG Rancho | 2024 State NV
Shiftiest: Gian Villanueva Gian Villanueva 5'4" | PG Desert Oasis | 2026 State NV
Best Breakout Performer: Travaughn Brigance Travaughn Brigance 6'2" | SF Silverado | 2025 State NV
Most Improved: Jack Walker Jack Walker 6'5" | PF Boulder City | 2025 State NV
Best New Shooter: Ben Coke Ben Coke 5'11" | SG Western | 2024 State NV
Best Athlete: Ralu Udom Ralu Udom 6'2" | SF Shadow Ridge | 2025 State NV
Best New Big Man: Luke Robinson Luke Robinson 6'6" | PF Palo Verde | 2025 State NV
Best New PG: Ethan Inocencio Ethan Inocencio 6'1" | PG Palo Verde | 2026 State NV