Jan 29-Feb 2nd: Soph Forward Standouts
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This week I viewed 10 games consisting of 5 varsity, 3 JV and 2 freshman games. The varsity games I viewed were on Monday I watched Rancho Solano Prep Mustangs defeat Phoenix Country Day Eagles 64-59. Tuesday I watched Mesa Jackrabbits defeat Mesa Mountain View Toros 44-38. Wednesday I…
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Continue ReadingThis week I viewed 10 games consisting of 5 varsity, 3 JV and 2 freshman games. The varsity games I viewed were on Monday I watched Rancho Solano Prep Mustangs defeat Phoenix Country Day Eagles 64-59. Tuesday I watched Mesa Jackrabbits defeat Mesa Mountain View Toros 44-38. Wednesday I viewed ALA Gilbert North Eagles defeating Eastmark Firebirds 60-57. Thursday I viewed West Point Dragons defeat Maricopa Rams 70-54 and finally Friday I viewed Desert Vista Thunder defeating Gilbert Tigers 63-58.
Here were the Sophomore Forward Standouts from the week
JD Jones JD Jones 6'4" | SF Phoenix Country Day | 2026 State AZ Phoenix Country Day (Pictured)
A thicker wing is the son of James Jones (Suns). He is a physical downhill player who takes contact and will bounce off of the defender with his frame. He has a very clean three point stroke, which has exponentially improved since last year. The ball rotates like it should and has the high arc needed. He moves well in space to defend and he is an out of area rebounder.
Samuel Kalikilwa Samuel Kalikilwa 6'3" | SG West Point | 2026 State AZ West Point
A wing forward who can score. He has the left hand layup in traffic, he can fall away from mid-range off the dribble, ball fake into a floater and handles it good enough with a feel to make a play.
Ruben White Ruben White 6'6" | PF Maricopa | 2026 State AZ Maricopa
A strong framed post player is a high level rebounder with his length and motor. He has good hands to catch tough passes in traffic and will score near the rim. He is a sneaky good passer and plays hard.
Alex Taylor Alex Taylor 6'4" | SF Desert Vista | 2026 State AZ Desert Vista
A long wing forward uses his length well in the passing lanes to bother his opponents. He is a very good defender in space. He takes long strides to basket and he can euro down the lane.
Andrew Nichols Andrew Nichols 6'6" | PF Gilbert | 2026 State AZ Gilbert
A warrior inside paint and had good showing of around 20 points and 10 rebounds. He scores it solely in the paint with jump hook shots, offensive rebound put backs and even alley oops in the air. He seems to grabs every rebound in his area as he works hard for position using his thicker frame and physique.
Edgar Hardwick Edgar Hardwick 6'4" | SF West Point | 2026 State AZ West Point
A wing forward is a plus athlete to rebound and is very active on the glass. He has quick hands and moves his feet well in space to keep his opponents in front of him. He smartly will move without the ball and cuts when he should and he is a sneaky good passer.
London Haskell London Haskell 6'6" | PF Mesa | 2026 State AZ Mesa
A power forward is a rebound machine with his length and frame. The lefty has a decent free throw stroke and will crab dribble and go up to score. He passes well out of the double team and he is a supreme shot blocker.
Koi Sharpe Koi Sharpe 6'2" | SF Mesa | 2026 State AZ Mesa
A wing forward is a top notch defender and rebounder. He moves well in space to defend. He scores on drives to the basket, he can post up, hit the catch or pull three and brings a lot of activity to the court.
Tanner Morris Tanner Morris 6'0" | SF American Leadership Academy Gilbert North | 2026 State AZ ALA Gilbert North
A wing forward is a top notch rebounder. He is a tough player who defends multiple positions and can score from inside and out with his skill and strength.