2023-24 AIA Superlatives
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We crowned 7 Champions with the 1A-6A Conference winners and the first ever OPEN winner. The individual player rankings will come starting Monday. Once again these lists are how did a player perform, record of team and availability. I am…
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Continue ReadingWe crowned 7 Champions with the 1A-6A Conference winners and the first ever OPEN winner.
The individual player rankings will come starting Monday.
Once again these lists are how did a player perform, record of team and availability.
I am going deeper for each conference per class.
Here are some more fun AIA awards
6A Seniors 1st Team
Donovan Beard Donovan Beard 6'2" | PG Dobson | 2024 State AZ Dobson
Jai Anthoni Bearden Jai Anthoni Bearden 6'6" | SF Sunnyslope | 2024 State AZ Sunnyslope
Bo Dolinsek Bo Dolinsek 6'6" | PF Corona del Sol | 2024 State AZ Corona del Sol
Braylon Johnson Braylon Johnson 6'7" | PF Pinnacle | 2024 State AZ Pinnacle
Ring Nyeri Ring Nyeri 6'8" | PF Liberty | 2024 State #256 Nation AZ Liberty
Rowan McKenzie Rowan McKenzie 6'2" | PG Boulder Creek | 2024 State AZ Boulder Creek
Braeden Speed Braeden Speed 6'3" | CG Brophy Prep | 2024 State AZ Brophy Prep
Christian Warren Christian Warren 6'4" | SF Basha | 2024 State AZ Basha
6A Seniors 2nd Team
Gavin Bartlett Gavin Bartlett 6'2" | SG Shadow Ridge | 2024 State AZ Shadow Ridge
Dru Carter Dru Carter 5'10" | PG Carl Hayden | 2024 State AZ Carl Hayden
Conway Cummard Conway Cummard 6'0" | CG Mesa | 2024 State AZ Mesa
Kaden Garber Kaden Garber 5'10" | PG Chandler | 2024 State AZ Chandler
Royal Haley Royal Haley 6'5" | PF Cesar Chavez | 2024 State AZ Cesar Chavez
Payton Lapping Payton Lapping 6'3" | SG Desert Ridge | 2024 State AZ Desert Ridge
Tommy Randolph Tommy Randolph 6'2" | PG Pinnacle | 2024 State AZ Pinnacle
Nazir Richardson Nazir Richardson 6'2" | SG Gilbert | 2024 State AZ Gilbert
Barron Silsby Barron Silsby 6'1" | PG Perry | 2024 State AZ Perry
6A Juniors 1st Team
Andrew Bhesania Andrew Bhesania 6'8" | PF Boulder Creek | 2025 State #348 Nation AZ Boulder Creek
Ryan Burbach Ryan Burbach 6'3" | SG Brophy Prep | 2025 State AZ Brophy Prep
Lex Clontz Lex Clontz 6'3" | CG Cesar Chavez | 2025 State AZ Cesar Chavez
D’Andre Harrison D’Andre Harrison 6'5" | PF Perry | 2025 State AZ Perry
Michael Johnson Michael Johnson 6'1" | CG Highland | 2025 State AZ Highland
Koa Peat Koa Peat 6'8" | PF Perry | 2025 State #6 Nation AZ Perry
Michael Simcoe Michael Simcoe 6'8" | PF Sandra Day O'Connor | 2025 State #217 Nation AZ Sandra Day O’Connor
Zayn Young Zayn Young 6'2" | SG Dobson | 2025 State AZ Dobson
6A Juniors 2nd Team
MJ Baldwin MJ Baldwin 5'9" | PG West Point | 2025 State AZ West Point
Gage Bartlett Gage Bartlett 6'2" | PG Shadow Ridge | 2025 State AZ Shadow Ridge
Kofi Idris Kofi Idris 6'7" | PF Supreme Academy | 2026 State AZ Camelback
Makai Frazier-Taylor Makai Frazier-Taylor 5'10" | CG Hamilton | 2025 State AZ Hamilton
Quintin Ragland Quintin Ragland 6'1" | SG Tucson | 2025 State AZ Tucson
Luke Wieskamp Luke Wieskamp 6'6" | SF Brophy Prep | 2025 State AZ Brophy Prep
Jackson Woolley Jackson Woolley 6'3" | CG Mesa Mountain View | 2025 State AZ Mesa Mountain View
Tion Wright Tion Wright 6'0" | PG Carl Hayden | 2025 State AZ Carl Hayden
6A Sophomores 1st Team
Prince Cash Prince Cash 6'5" | SF Carl Hayden | 2026 State AZ Carl Hayden
Matt Delgado Matt Delgado 6'5" | SG Boulder Creek | 2026 State AZ Boulder Creek
Mason Magee Mason Magee 6'0" | PG Basha | 2026 State AZ Basha
John Mattingly John Mattingly 6'0" | PG Sunnyslope | 2026 State AZ Sunnyslope
Patrice Mpouli Patrice Mpouli 6'2" | SG Hamilton | 2026 State AZ Hamilton
Rider Portela Rider Portela 6'5" | SG Sunnyslope | 2026 State AZ Sunnyslope
Elijah Summers-Livingston Elijah Summers-Livingston 6'7" | PF Basha | 2026 State AZ Basha
Alex Taylor Alex Taylor 6'4" | SF Desert Vista | 2026 State AZ Desert Vista
Colton Watson Colton Watson 6'6" | SF Sandra Day O’Connor | 2026 State AZ Sandra Day O’Connor
6A Sophomores 2nd Team
Rico Blassingame Rico Blassingame 6'3" | SF Tolleson | 2026 State AZ Tolleson
Tillman Huish Tillman Huish 6'1" | CG Gilbert | 2026 State AZ Gilbert
Jaylin Ideran Jaylin Ideran 6'1" | PG Camelback | 2026 State AZ Camelback
Jeehzus Pagan Jeehzus Pagan 6'0" | PG Boulder Creek | 2026 State AZ Boulder Creek
Samuel Kalikilwa Samuel Kalikilwa 6'3" | SG West Point | 2026 State AZ West Point
Diego Sarabia Diego Sarabia 6'6" | PF Queen Creek | 2026 State AZ Queen Creek
Daylen Sharper Daylen Sharper 6'4" | CG Brophy Prep | 2026 State AZ Brophy Prep
Niko Velez Niko Velez 5'9" | PG Desert Vista | 2026 State AZ Desert Vista
6A Freshmen 1st Team
Tyson Crandall Tyson Crandall 5'10" | PG Highland | 2027 State AZ Highland
LJ Diamond LJ Diamond 6'1" | PG Desert Vista | 2027 State AZ Desert Vista
Delton Prescott III Delton Prescott III 5'11" | PG Sunnyslope | 2027 State AZ Sunnyslope
Nick Reber Nick Reber 6'2" | CG Highland | 2027 State AZ Highland
DJ Spencer DJ Spencer 6'4" | SF Desert Vista | 2027 State AZ Desert Vista
Darius Wabbington Darius Wabbington 6'10" | C Sunnyslope | 2027 State AZ Sunnyslope
6A Freshmen 2nd Team
Jacob Hunter Jacob Hunter 6'3" | SG Liberty | 2027 State AZ Liberty
Jonathan Mercado Jonathan Mercado 5'11" | PG Chandler | 2027 State AZ Chandler
Robert Morris IV Robert Morris IV 6'4" | SF Desert Vista | 2027 State AZ Desert Vista
Caron Perez Caron Perez 6'0" | CG Hamilton | 2027 State AZ Hamilton
Mick Riordan Mick Riordan 6'1" | SG Boulder Creek | 2027 State AZ Boulder Creek
Nicholas Topolosek Nicholas Topolosek 6'1" | PG Liberty | 2027 State AZ Liberty
6A Breakout Co-Players of the Year
Kaden Garber Kaden Garber 5'10" | PG Chandler | 2024 State AZ Chandler
Jackson Hunter Jackson Hunter 6'5" | SF Liberty | 2025 State AZ Liberty
5A Seniors 1st Team
Anthony Batson Jr Anthony Batson Jr 6'3" | SG Notre Dame Prep | 2024 State #181 Nation AZ Notre Dame Prep
Sabien Cain Sabien Cain 6'2" | CG Millennium | 2024 State AZ Millennium
Noah Gifft Noah Gifft 6'2" | SG Ironwood | 2024 State AZ Ironwood
Taimari Jones Taimari Jones 6'6" | PF McClintock | 2024 State AZ McClintock
Wyatt MacKay Wyatt MacKay 6'4" | SG North Canyon | 2024 State AZ North Canyon
Isaac Sdobnev Isaac Sdobnev 6'3" | SG Cienega | 2024 State AZ Cienega
Aidan Schmidt Aidan Schmidt 6'3" | SF Casteel | 2024 State AZ Casteel
5A Seniors 2nd Team
Aligo Banja Aligo Banja 6'6" | PF Central | 2024 State AZ Central
Kaelum Brown Kaelum Brown 6'7" | PF Casteel | 2024 State AZ Casteel
Cohen Ferguson Cohen Ferguson 6'1" | SG Campo Verde | 2024 State AZ Campo Verde
Gage Galbreath Gage Galbreath 6'3" | PF Centennial | 2024 State AZ Centennial
Braylon Haman Braylon Haman 6'1" | SG Willow Canyon | 2024 State AZ Willow Canyon
Isaiah Leyva Isaiah Leyva 5'10" | CG Buckeye | 2024 State AZ Buckeye
AB Mendoza AB Mendoza 6'6" | PF Catalina Foothills | 2024 State AZ Catalina Foothills
5A Juniors 1st Team
Trey Chemin Trey Chemin 6'6" | PF Cactus Shadows | 2025 State AZ Cactus Shadows
Donovan Dabney Donovan Dabney 6'4" | SF Higley | 2025 State AZ Higley
Adam Hubbard Adam Hubbard 6'4" | CG Canyon View | 2025 State AZ Canyon View
Kaleel Kelly Kaleel Kelly 6'2" | PG Willow Canyon | 2025 State AZ Willow Canyon
Amare King Amare King 6'5" | CG Casteel | 2025 State AZ Casteel
DeNali McNeal DeNali McNeal 6'3" | CG Canyon View | 2025 State AZ Canyon View
Bryce Quinet Bryce Quinet 6'3" | PG Notre Dame Prep | 2025 State AZ Notre Dame Prep
Cyree Jenkins Cyree Jenkins 5'10" | PG Cholla | 2025 State AZ Cholla
Kingston Tosi Kingston Tosi 6'7" | SF Millennium | 2025 State AZ Millennium
5A Juniors 2nd Team
Cristian Acevedo Cristian Acevedo 6'7" | PF Apollo | 2025 State AZ Apollo
AJ Anderson AJ Anderson 6'0" | PG Paradise Valley | 2025 State AZ Paradise Valley
Jhordan Bowls Jhordan Bowls 6'1" | PG Westview | 2025 State AZ Westview
Luke Haugo Higley
Quincy Kirk Quincy Kirk 6'2" | PG Canyon View | 2025 State AZ Canyon View
Michael Payne Michael Payne 5'9" | PG Cholla | 2025 State AZ Cholla
Brennan Peterson Brennan Peterson 6'0" | PG Notre Dame Prep | 2025 State AZ Notre Dame Prep
I’yar Shadowvine I’yar Shadowvine 5'7" | PG Ironwood | 2025 State AZ Ironwood
5A Sophomores 1st Team
Kyler Frye Kyler Frye 5'11" | PG McClintock | 2026 State AZ McClintock
Noah Gloor Noah Gloor 5'9" | PG Higley | 2026 State AZ Higley
Cameron Holmes Cameron Holmes 6'5" | SF Millennium | 2026 State AZ Millennium
Kaden House Kaden House 6'3" | CG Desert Mountain | 2026 State AZ Desert Mountain
Kalek House Kalek House 6'2" | CG Desert Mountain | 2026 State AZ Desert Mountain
Joshua McManaway Joshua McManaway 6'3" | SG McClintock | 2026 State AZ McClintock
Elijah White Elijah White 6'2" | PG Apollo | 2026 State AZ Apollo
5A Sophomores 2nd Team
Emmanuel Angok Emmanuel Angok 6'8" | PF Washington | 2026 State AZ Washington
Brayden Barrett Brayden Barrett 6'5" | SF Millennium | 2026 State AZ Millennium
Josh Dillard Josh Dillard 6'4" | SF Ironwood | 2026 State AZ Ironwood
Joseph Lindsey Joseph Lindsey 5'10" | PG Mountain Pointe | 2026 State AZ Mountain Pointe
Brody Postorino Brody Postorino 6'0" | CG Notre Dame Prep | 2026 State AZ Notre Dame Prep
Johnny Rios III Johnny Rios III 5'8" | PG Centennial | 2026 State AZ Centennial
Jaden Rodgers Jaden Rodgers 6'2" | SG Cienega | 2026 State AZ Cienega
5A Freshmen 1st Team
Jabron Bardwell Jabron Bardwell 6'1" | CG Desert Mountain | 2027 State AZ Desert Mountain
Javon Bardwell Javon Bardwell 6'4" | SG Desert Mountain | 2027 State AZ Desert Mountain
Adrian Higuera Adrian Higuera 6'0" | PG Millennium | 2027 State AZ Millennium
Adam Medina Adam Medina 6'5" | PF Williams Field | 2027 State AZ Williams Field
Jackson Moore Jackson Moore 5'11" | PG Cienega | 2027 State AZ Cienega
5A Freshmen 2nd Team
Jorden Etheridge Jorden Etheridge 5'8" | PG Verrado | 2027 State AZ Verrado
Camden Jenkins Camden Jenkins 6'1" | SG Cholla | 2027 AZ Cholla
Collin Kvamme Collin Kvamme 5'9" | PG Campo Verde | 2027 State AZ Campo Verde
Mekhi Walcott Mekhi Walcott 5'8" | PG Desert Mountain | 2027 State AZ Desert Mountain
Nickolas Williams Nickolas Williams 6'0" | CG Fairfax | 2027 State AZ Fairfax
5A Breakout Co-Players of the Year
Braylon Haman Braylon Haman 6'1" | SG Willow Canyon | 2024 State AZ Willow Canyon
Elijah White Elijah White 6'2" | PG Apollo | 2026 State AZ Apollo
4A Seniors 1st Team
AJ Ajawin AJ Ajawin 6'7" | PF Deer Valley | 2024 State AZ Deer Valley
Owen Bell Owen Bell 6'6" | SF American Leadership Academy-Gilbert North | 2024 State AZ ALA Gilbert North
Isaiah Berg Isaiah Berg 6'7" | PF Mica Mountain | 2024 State AZ Mica Mountain
Bradey Henige Bradey Henige 7'0" | C Cactus | 2024 State #192 Nation AZ Cactus
Nate Morales Nate Morales 6'0" | CG Dysart | 2024 State AZ Dysart
Styles Phipps Styles Phipps 6'1" | PG St Mary's | 2024 State #182 Nation AZ St. Mary’s
Travis Vasquez Travis Vasquez 6'2" | PG Deer Valley | 2024 State AZ Deer Valley
Jaylen Wollangk Jaylen Wollangk 5'11" | PG Mesquite | 2024 State AZ Mesquite
4A Seniors 2nd Team
Jake Centner Jake Centner 6'5" | SF Flagstaff | 2024 State AZ Flagstaff
Michael Chukwujigha Michael Chukwujigha 6'5" | PF Coconino | 2024 State AZ Coconino
Will Clark Will Clark 6'4" | PF Thunderbird | 2024 State AZ Thunderbird
Tim Gorham Tim Gorham 6'3" | SF Eastmark | 2024 State AZ Eastmark
Mason Hunt Mason Hunt 6'5" | SG Bradshaw Mountain | 2024 State AZ Bradshaw Mountain
Nick Ponds Nick Ponds 6'4" | SF Sahuaro | 2024 State AZ Sahuaro
Ashton Romney Ashton Romney 6'5" | SG Walden Grove | 2024 State AZ Walden Grove
Bobby Smith Bobby Smith 6'6" | PF Salpointe Catholic | 2024 State AZ Salpointe Catholic
4A Juniors 1st Team
Zane Gaul Zane Gaul 6'10" | C Prescott | 2025 State AZ Prescott
Caspian Jones Caspian Jones 6'7" | SF St. Mary's | 2025 State AZ St. Mary’s
Dylan Novak Dylan Novak 6'0" | PG Phhoenix Prep | 2025 State AZ ALA Gilbert North
Cezer Sotomayor Cezer Sotomayor 6'1" | CG ALA Gilbert North | 2025 State AZ ALA Gilbert North
Uriah Tenette Uriah Tenette 5'10" | PG Prescott | 2025 State AZ Prescott
Ayumu Lara Ayumu Lara 6'1" | CG Sahuaro | 2025 State AZ Sahuaro
James Steward James Steward 6'8" | PF Marcos De Niza | 2025 State AZ Marcos de Niza
4A Juniors 2nd Team
Jamal Ali Jamal Ali 6'7" | PF Sahuaro | 2025 State AZ Sahuaro
Layfe Clarkson Layfe Clarkson 6'3" | SG ALA Queen Creek | 2025 State AZ ALA Queen Creek
Jamison Fox Jamison Fox 6'9" | PF Arcadia | 2025 State AZ Arcadia
Fauster Johnson Fauster Johnson 6'1" | SG AZ College Prep | 2025 State AZ AZ College Prep
Andy Lopez Amphi
Connor Morris Connor Morris 6'5" | SG ALA Gilbert-North | 2025 State AZ ALA Gilbert North
Rhys Walcott Rhys Walcott 5'10" | CG Eastmark | 2025 State AZ Eastmark
4A Sophomores 1st Team
Sergio Gonzales Sergio Gonzales 5'9" | PG Deer Valley | 2026 State AZ Deer Valley
TJ Harris TJ Harris 6'0" | PG Paradise Honors | 2026 State AZ Paradise Honors
Justice Hinds Justice Hinds 5'10" | PG Saguaro | 2026 State AZ Saguaro
Cisco Llamas Cisco Llamas 5'7" | PG Sahuaro | 2026 State AZ Sahuaro
Desean Middlebrook Desean Middlebrook 6'3" | SF Mesquite | 2026 State AZ Mesquite
Cameron Williams Cameron Williams 6'10" | PF St. Mary's | 2026 State AZ St. Mary’s
4A Sophomores 2nd Team
Simon Gonzales Simon Gonzales 5'7" | PG Deer Valley | 2026 State AZ Deer Valley
Mason Kendrick Mason Kendrick 6'2" | SG Arcadia | 2026 State AZ Arcadia
Mykael Nunez Mykael Nunez 6'5" | PF Canyon Del Oro | 2026 State AZ Canyon Del Oro
Jordan Porter Jordan Porter 5'8" | PG Mica Mountain | 2026 State AZ Mica Mountain
Stetson Rowley Stetson Rowley 6'4" | SF American Leadership Academy Gilbert North | 2026 State AZ ALA Gilbert North
4A Freshmen 1st Team
Kolby Barnes Kolby Barnes 6'0" | PG St. Mary's | 2027 State AZ St. Mary’s
Jeremiah Haslerig Jeremiah Haslerig 6'4" | SF Paradise Honors | 2027 State AZ Paradise Honors
Brock Knee Brock Knee 6'3" | SG Arcadia | 2027 State AZ Arcadia
Isaac Massey Isaac Massey 5'11" | PG American Leadership Academy Gilbert North | 2027 State AZ ALA Gilbert North
Noah Ondoua Noah Ondoua 5'10" | PG St. Mary's | 2027 State AZ St. Mary’s
Mikey Shepston Mikey Shepston 6'2" | SG Saguaro | 2027 State AZ Saguaro
4A Breakout Co-Players of the Year
Lamar Anderson Lamar Anderson 6'3" | SF Dysart | 2025 State AZ Dysart
Sergio Gonzales Sergio Gonzales 5'9" | PG Deer Valley | 2026 State AZ Deer Valley
ALL-AIA Senior Team
Anthony Batson Jr Anthony Batson Jr 6'3" | SG Notre Dame Prep | 2024 State #181 Nation AZ Notre Dame Prep
Sabien Cain Sabien Cain 6'2" | CG Millennium | 2024 State AZ Millennium
Noah Gifft Noah Gifft 6'2" | SG Ironwood | 2024 State AZ Ironwood
Bradey Henige Bradey Henige 7'0" | C Cactus | 2024 State #192 Nation AZ Cactus
Presley Ibeh Presley Ibeh 6'5" | SF Highland Prep | 2024 State AZ Highland Prep
Braylon Johnson Braylon Johnson 6'7" | PF Pinnacle | 2024 State AZ Pinnacle
Ring Nyeri Ring Nyeri 6'8" | PF Liberty | 2024 State #256 Nation AZ Liberty
Styles Phipps Styles Phipps 6'1" | PG St Mary's | 2024 State #182 Nation AZ St. Mary’s
Luke Shaw Luke Shaw 6'3" | CG Valley Christian | 2024 State AZ Valley Christian
Braeden Speed Braeden Speed 6'3" | CG Brophy Prep | 2024 State AZ Brophy Prep
ALL-AIA Junior Team
Andrew Bhesania Andrew Bhesania 6'8" | PF Boulder Creek | 2025 State #348 Nation AZ Boulder Creek
Ryan Burbach Ryan Burbach 6'3" | SG Brophy Prep | 2025 State AZ Brophy Prep
Lex Clontz Lex Clontz 6'3" | CG Cesar Chavez | 2025 State AZ Cesar Chavez
Caspian Jones Caspian Jones 6'7" | SF St. Mary's | 2025 State AZ St. Mary’s
Bryce Quinet Bryce Quinet 6'3" | PG Notre Dame Prep | 2025 State AZ Notre Dame Prep
Dylan Novak Dylan Novak 6'0" | PG Phhoenix Prep | 2025 State AZ ALA Gilbert North
Koa Peat Koa Peat 6'8" | PF Perry | 2025 State #6 Nation AZ Perry
Michael Simcoe Michael Simcoe 6'8" | PF Sandra Day O'Connor | 2025 State #217 Nation AZ Sandra Day O’Connor
Uriah Tenette Uriah Tenette 5'10" | PG Prescott | 2025 State AZ Prescott
Kingston Tosi Kingston Tosi 6'7" | SF Millennium | 2025 State AZ Millennium
ALL-AIA Sophomore Team
Noah Gloor Noah Gloor 5'9" | PG Higley | 2026 State AZ Higley
Cameron Holmes Cameron Holmes 6'5" | SF Millennium | 2026 State AZ Millennium
Kaden House Kaden House 6'3" | CG Desert Mountain | 2026 State AZ Desert Mountain
Kalek House Kalek House 6'2" | CG Desert Mountain | 2026 State AZ Desert Mountain
Cisco Llamas Cisco Llamas 5'7" | PG Sahuaro | 2026 State AZ Sahuaro
Mason Magee Mason Magee 6'0" | PG Basha | 2026 State AZ Basha
John Mattingly John Mattingly 6'0" | PG Sunnyslope | 2026 State AZ Sunnyslope
Desean Middlebrook Desean Middlebrook 6'3" | SF Mesquite | 2026 State AZ Mesquite
Rider Portela Rider Portela 6'5" | SG Sunnyslope | 2026 State AZ Sunnyslope
Elijah Summers-Livingston Elijah Summers-Livingston 6'7" | PF Basha | 2026 State AZ Basha
ALL-AIA Freshmen Team
Javon Bardwell Javon Bardwell 6'4" | SG Desert Mountain | 2027 State AZ Desert Mountain
Jase Benjamin Jase Benjamin 6'1" | SF San Tan Charter | 2027 State AZ San Tan Charter
LJ Diamond LJ Diamond 6'1" | PG Desert Vista | 2027 State AZ Desert Vista
Peyton Lubash Peyton Lubash 5'9" | PG San Tan Charter | 2027 State AZ San Tan Charter
Jackson Moore Jackson Moore 5'11" | PG Cienega | 2027 State AZ Cienega
Delton Prescott III Delton Prescott III 5'11" | PG Sunnyslope | 2027 State AZ Sunnyslope
Nick Reber Nick Reber 6'2" | CG Highland | 2027 State AZ Highland
Razin Smith Jr Razin Smith Jr 6'5" | PF The Gregory School | 2027 State AZ The Gregory School
DJ Spencer DJ Spencer 6'4" | SF Desert Vista | 2027 State AZ Desert Vista
Darius Wabbington Darius Wabbington 6'10" | C Sunnyslope | 2027 State AZ Sunnyslope