Jan 29-Feb 2nd: Senior Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This week I viewed 10 games consisting of 5 varsity, 3 JV and 2 freshman games.&nbsp;The varsity games I viewed were on Monday I watched<strong>&nbsp;Rancho Solano Prep Mustangs&nbsp;</strong>defeat<strong>&nbsp;Phoenix Country Day Eagles 64-59.</strong>&nbsp;Tuesday I watched<strong>&nbsp;Mesa Jackrabbits&nbsp;</strong>defeat<strong>&nbsp;Mesa Mountain View Toros 44-38.&nbsp;</strong>Wednesday I viewed<strong>&nbsp;ALA Gilbert North Eagles&nbsp;</strong>defeating<strong>&nbsp;Eastmark Firebirds 60-57.&nbsp;</strong>Thursday I viewed<strong>&nbsp;West Point Dragons&nbsp;</strong>defeat&nbsp;<strong>Maricopa Rams 70-54</strong>&nbsp;and finally Friday I viewed<strong>&nbsp;Desert Vista Thunder&nbsp;</strong>defeating<strong>&nbsp;Gilbert Tigers 63-58. &nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Here were the Senior Standouts from the week</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1216991' first='Sagith' last='Vargas'] Rancho Solano Prep (Pictured)&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A pure point guard who is tough and fearless. He can score with catch threes with range, he has the floater game, a mid-range pull-up and will get himself to the free throw line. He takes contact well and rebounds to score on put backs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1177607' first='Isaiah' last='Lassiter Jr'] Desert Vista</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A thicker framed scoring guard has a nice compact shooting stroke. He comes with long arms and can get downhill with his thicker frame. He cuts when he should and had multiple key offensive rebounds to keep possessions alive with his desire, girth and strength.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1909816' first='Nazir' last='Richardson'] Gilbert</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A big night for the senior on their senior night. He poured in a team high 17 points with pull-ups and catch threes. He competes at a high level and will rebound on the offensive and defensive end. He hit four triples on the night.  </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1124549' first='Jaelen' last='Green'] Gilbert&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A versatile defensive wing is the Tigers Swiss Army Knife. He will defend the top player on every team and dribble drive downhill. He will score with alley oops and hit tough shots in traffic with advanced body control. He will rebound with his motor and plays hard every game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1124552' first='Jveonte' last='Kidd'] Gilbert</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A tough defensive point guard is a good passer and moves the ball. He will slip it into the paint or drive and kick it. He is great rebounder for his size and his defense on the ball made it difficult for all opposing guards to get in a real rhythm to score.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1194767' first='Jake' last='Miller'] Rancho Solano Prep</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A scoring PG is crafty to get to the bucket to score. He changes speeds and has a tight handle. He has a nasty mid-range pull-up off the dribble and will rattle in threes. He is deceptively quicker then you realize and can get by and throw a dime to a teammate.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2326926' first='Aidan' last='Mushahwar'] Rancho Solano Prep</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A wing forward often cuts and smartly moves without the ball. He is very aggressive to the hoop and has a polished fall away from mid-range, which seems to be his go to move. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1494969' first='Owen' last='Bell'] ALA Gilbert North</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The long wing rebounded well in and out of his area and scored on put backs. He is very tough near the hoop and will dunk it quickly. He makes his presence known with his fluidity and activity on both ends of the court.  </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1194200' first='Tim' last='Gorham'] Eastmark&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A versatile forward is a tough cover. He is always in motion off the ball to score on cuts, he can score with contested layups, fall away in the post and hit the deep three, as his range is extending. His best skill may be his rebounding. He has an elite motor, and at only six foot-three he plays like he is six foot-six.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1340634' first='Alex' last='Burns'] Eastmark&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A scoring PG has a calming feeling with the ball. He has a shifty handle and will throw a dime. He also can change speeds and then blow by his opponents. He can shoot the three, he has a pull-up and gets to the basket. The senior is having a breakout season, as he tripled his scoring output from last year.  </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1986867' first='LaQuay' last='Jerkins Jr'] Phoenix Country Day</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An athletic power forward is a strong two-handed rebounder with his thicker frame. He will consistently grab offensive rebounds out of his area and score on put backs. He blocks shots and closes out to shooters impressively. He moves well in space to collect steals. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2339097' first='Jacob' last='Arevalo'] West Point</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A highly skilled combo guard can hit the catch three and has a shifty handle to create separation and score on pull-ups from mid-range. He plays off of MJ and always stays shot ready.  </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->