Feb 5-8: Freshmen/Soph Forward Standouts
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This week I viewed 5 games with 4 varsity and one JV. On Monday I watched the Carl Hayden Falcons defeat Camelback Spartans 72-56. Tuesday I watched McClintock Chargers defeat Phoenix Christian Cougars 61-37. Wednesday I watched Dobson Mustangs defeat…
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Continue ReadingThis week I viewed 5 games with 4 varsity and one JV. On Monday I watched the Carl Hayden Falcons defeat Camelback Spartans 72-56. Tuesday I watched McClintock Chargers defeat Phoenix Christian Cougars 61-37. Wednesday I watched Dobson Mustangs defeat Red Mountain Mountain Lions 49-28 and finally Thursday I watched Millennium Tigers defeat Desert Mountain Wolves 65-52.
Here were the Freshmen and Sophomore Forward Standouts from the week
Prince Cash Prince Cash 6'5" | SF Carl Hayden | 2026 State AZ Carl Hayden
The star on Monday night belonged to Cash. He had a cool 30 points and scored from all three levels. He made contested layups in traffic, alley-oop dunks, rebounded the ball and took it coast to coast, catch threes and even off the dribble from mid-range. He also chased down rebounds for extra possessions. His size, length, improving skill and activity has him trending up.
Zaire Smith Zaire Smith 6'6" | PF Phoenix Christian | 2026 State AZ Phoenix Christian
An athletic power forward is a true downhill threat. He can rip thru to the basket or use a spin move to get the defenders off of him. He rebounds out of his area and flies on the break with grace.
Malakhai Moore-Neal Malakhai Moore-Neal 6'3" | SF Phoenix Christian | 2026 State AZ Phoenix Christian (Pictured)
A hyper athletic wing forward is a terror on the break. He explodes up in a blink of an eye and has next level body control. He will block shots, rebound and has very good on-ball defense with his speed, length and quick twitch bounce.
Mo Watson Mo Watson 6'3" | SF North Canyon | 2027 State AZ North Canyon
A wing forward does many things well. The lefty has the floater game and is a phenomenal passer for position. He rebounds well with put backs, he can euro down the lane and will impressively split defenders and takes long strides to the basket or crow hop to score.
Milton Phinnessee Milton Phinnessee 6'7" | C North Canyon | 2027 State AZ North Canyon
A big man moves well from end to end. He can throw it down inside, score on layups with good hands to catch tough passes. His main weapon currently is his post defense to rebound and alters shots.
Reid Preston Reid Preston 6'4" | SF North Canyon | 2026 State AZ North Canyon
A face-up wing forward can rattle in threes off the catch. He loves the corners and can ball fake into a floater. He is a strong two-handed rebounder in his area and shows upside. He transferred over from Sandra Day O’Connor.
Tremaine Turner Tremaine Turner 6'3" | PF Dobson | 2026 State AZ Dobson
A thicker framed undersized power forward is the clean up crew on the glass. He throws his girth around and uses his length and strength to corral the board. He scores inside with a decent touch and uses his long arms in the process.