AZ Compass Classic: 2024

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On Friday, November 3rd I attended the annual <strong>AZ Compass Prep Classic</strong> and watched six games. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Here were some of the senior standouts of the event:</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1858998' first='Cam' last='Miles'] AZ Compass Prep (Pictured) </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A point guard has good court vision and he can catch and shoot from the three point line with range and squares up quickly to shoot it. He has quick hands and feet to defend in the passing lanes to collect steals. He has a good burst and takes contact well with a stronger frame.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1253213' first='Zion' last='Wilburn'] AZ Compass Prep</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A lefty wing forward is one of the teams glue guy. He is good defensively and plays with aggression and can catch and shoot from the three point line. He recently committed to <strong>Samford. </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1055726' first='Sammie' last='Yeanay'] AZ Compass Prep</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The<strong> ASU </strong>commit is a big framed power forward who moves well. He takes contact unusually well and has a drop step to utilize. He can catch and shoot from the three, block shots, rip thru and dunk it.    </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1367577' first='Luke' last='Bamgboye'] AZ Compass Prep</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A human fly swatter with great timing. He rims runs, moves exceptionally well in space to defend and blocks shots better then most. He springs up in a blink of an eye to do many of his traits.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2173992' first='Jalik' last='Dunkley-Distant'] Canyon International Academy</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A high wire act who flies on the break. He moves well from end to end and runs better then most. Its like he is on a trampoline and springs up. He does a lot of damage in the paint with tip ins, dunks, quick rips thrus and fast spin moves.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='996171' first='Ezias' last='Steffen'] AZ Compass Black</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A point forward is a physical wing who is a very good passer. He is versatile wing who can pass, shoot and dribble. His court vision keeps improving as he is aging and he can shoot it and he can get downhill.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1259623' first='Del' last='Jones'] AZ Compass Prep</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A scoring PG with a tight handle who can rise up off the dribble to create his own offense with deep triples, floaters and takes contact well. The <strong>Clemson </strong>commit has great body control in the air and throws lob passes on point.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1131774' first='Jayce' last='Nathaniel'] AZ Compass Prep</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The forward is another glue guy who rebounds, runs the court, dunks it and defends. He is a good sized wing who can get downhill and score thru contact. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2173991' first='Junior' last='Sileu'] AZ Compass Prep Black</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A massive post player is raw. He has the broad shoulders and will score on put backs and can face-up from mid-range and in. His sheer size and strength makes him tough to handle inside.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1036000' first='Khalon' last='Johnson'] Eduprize</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A combo guard has the bounce, skill and passing ability. He can play way above the rim on the break, knock in deep threes and get to the basket. His pull-up is getting better and better. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->