SWBC: Team Arizona State

August 21st-22nd Cedric Cobb Sr and I had the 6th annual Southwest Basketball Camp at the Phhacility in Phx, AZ. 120 players from four states came to gain exposure in front of college coaches and scouts plus compete versus some top end players over the two days.   Each player competed in 5 games for the two days plus 60 competed in an extra All-Star Game. (Top-20, Top-40 and a Non-Senior All-Star Game)   We start breaking down each team.   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Next up is Team Arizona State</h2>   [player_tooltip player_id='1742619' first='Brandon' last='Mangahas'] Desert Ridge   A tough and crafty lead guard with good leadership skills. He talks all game long and controls the flow of the offense. He can burst to the rim and score it with either hand. Once he hesitates to freeze the defender, he will dart inside. He has a good feel for the game and plays with toughness to rebound and find teammates with slick passes. He is tough on-ball defender and a good rebounder for position. He made the Top-40 game.   [player_tooltip player_id='2134466' first='Brody' last='McCown'] Madison Highland Prep   An incoming freshman is a shooting guard who knows how to play. He is a little undersized but the southpaw has a pretty three point shooting stroke. He doesn't dance with the ball and moves it around like you should. He cuts without the ball and stays shot ready. Once he gets older and adds that needed strength, he will be more ready.     [player_tooltip player_id='1875718' first='Melvin' last='Stubbs'] Catalina Foothills   An athletic sophomore guard from Tucson. He is a plus athlete who is an easy finisher on the break. He is a long strider to get to the basket and will use the floater game. He can pull-up from mid-range and uses his length and athletic gifts on defense. He is a good passer and will collect steals and block shots in his area. It looks like he has grown an inch or two in the last year. He made the Non-Senior All-Star game.   [player_tooltip player_id='2134291' first='Ty' last='Denham'] Mesa Mountain View   The younger brother of former Mountain View standout Austin Denham turned some heads. He has a picture perfect shooting stroke with a quick release from the three point line like his brother did. He can pull-up from mid-range and rebounds well in his area with his unusually long arms. One to watch for the Toros. He made the Non-Senior All-Star game.   [player_tooltip player_id='1567096' first='Tayson' last='Stosich'] Mesa Mountain View   One of the deeper shooters in the camp got hot at the best moment. He can pull-up from mid-range but makes his reputation by spraying in three point shots from anywhere on the court. He has great size and a quicker release. He hit four straight to mount a big comeback in the all-star game. He will also take it to the basket after a ball fake and burst. He should have a big year after his transfer from Queen Creek. He made the Non-Senior All-Star game.   [player_tooltip player_id='2133646' first='Myles' last='Godfrey'] Cactus Shadows (Pictured)   An incoming freshman with a bright future. He is quick with a tighter handle and is a good athlete. He can hit the catch three with proper ball rotation and can pull-up from mid-range. He plays hard and the right way. Once he grows and matures, watch out. He was definitely a possible snub for the non-senior All-Star game.    [player_tooltip player_id='2133598' first='Shaun' last='Stouder'] Bradshaw Mountain   A very strong power forward is tough to rebound and can score. He has a high arcing three point stroke and can step back off the dribble. He can create his own offense and is also can be a force inside. He took some charges and is the grit for the Bears.     [player_tooltip player_id='1483887' first='Kaiden' last='Sadler'] Phoenix Prep   A good sized scoring guard who plays at his own speed. He has a great feel for the game and is a good passer. He has good range on his three ball and will rebound inside with his sturdy frame. His IQ stands out each game he plays and he consistently changes speeds to keep defenders off balance.    [player_tooltip player_id='2134496' first='Josh' last='Max'] Catalina Foothills   A power forward is a physical presence in the paint. He will carve out space to get inside and will rebound. He is not afraid of contact and brings his lunch pail every game. He handles it decently to get to the basket and will be a glue guy for the Falcons.    [player_tooltip player_id='1401311' first='Devon' last='Carter'] AZ Compass Prep Black   A power forward who was one of the more athletic players in attendance. He can face-up and step out to the three point line. He will dribble drive and get to the rim with his dominant right hand. He plays way above the rim on the break and will rebound and block shots in his area.

August 21st-22nd Cedric Cobb Sr and I had the 6th annual Southwest Basketball Camp at the Phhacility in Phx, AZ. 120 players from four states came to gain exposure in front of college coaches and scouts plus compete versus some top end players over the two days.