Bash in the Desert 16U Standout SG’s 

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>May 3rd-5th I attended the annual&nbsp;<strong>Bash in the Desert</strong>&nbsp;at the Phhacility and Valley Vista HS locations. It had nearly 60 teams total and I watched 80% of all the teams to form a good opinion of the field.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I watched 10+ of the 15 16U teams and</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Here are my 16U Standout SG's that I viewed:</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2432554' first='Jared' last='Staple Jr'] Inspire Prep ([program_tooltip program_id='2415446' first='Arizona' last='Grind'] 2026) (Pictured)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A new transfer by way of Illinois is an easy scorer from all levels. He is very fluid and can hit the three plus hesitate and get to the basket. He has quick hands and feet with long arms for defense and he is very good in the passing lanes. He is a natural scorer and should make an impact in AZ. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1893678' first='Chris' last='King'] AZ Compass Prep ([program_tooltip program_id='2415446' first='Arizona' last='Grind'] 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A natural scorer is a bucket. He is wildly athletic on the break with way above the rim dunks to throw it down. His first step is impressive and takes very long strides to get downhill.&nbsp; The long athlete uses his athletic gifts on defense.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1464983' first='Mick' last='Riordan'] Boulder Creek ([program_tooltip program_id='2075793' first='Arizona' last='Select'] 16 UAA)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A highly skilled freshman scoring guard plays the game with a calming pace. He scores with mid-range pull-ups and will shot fake and get to the basket. He is way more athletic then you realize and has a a clean euro step. His three point stroke is good as anyone's in the class.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1697292' first='Rylan' last='Parsley'] Sandra Day ([program_tooltip program_id='2075793' first='Arizona' last='Select'] 16 UAA)&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A long and lean scoring guard starting the game with a bang. He hit three catch and shoot triples and rattled them off one by one. He has long arms and uses it in the passing lanes. He cuts when he should for easy buckets and even had some dunks on the break.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2423151' first='Ehikue' last='Asemota'] Dream City Christian </strong><strong>(Peak 16 Prelude-Boyd)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A good sized scoring guard is skilled and has an instinctual knack of putting the ball in the basket. He can hit the three off the catch and he is very quick to get downhill. He can also pull-up from mid-range.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>J'marius Jones SG 5'11 2026 Mesa Ridge/CO </strong><strong>(7070 Athletics 2026 Elite Grant)&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A long armed shooting guard with a good frame. He is a plus rebounder who attacks off the dribble to the basket with longer strides. He is a phenomenal on-ball defender and will score on offensive rebound put backs. He is also a more then adequate passer. &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Phillip Booker SG 6'2 2026 Murrieta Valley/CA (Gamepoint IE 16U)&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A scoring guard is a long lefty shooter. He can hit the three off the catch and uses his wingspan to play the passing lanes. He is a good passer and wont over dribble. He is versatile to defend in the post and on the perimeter. He scores with either hand and uses the floater game.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2434894,"width":"289px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/IMG_3485-crop-2648x1739-1715144504.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/IMG_3485-crop-2648x1739-1715144504.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-2434894" style="width:289px;height:auto" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Booker is one to watch from Southern California. </figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2147242' first='Isaac' last='McNair'] Premier Prep Tucson (Tucson Spartans Rise UAA 2026)&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An athletic shooting guard is a fierce on-ball defender, which stands out. He scores on floaters, downhill drives and gets to the free throw line. He is an out of area rebounder using his athleticism.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Gabe Royal SG 6'0 2026 West Mesa/NM (New Mexico D1 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A scoring guard who will rattle off threes in bunches with a quicker release. He has a tighter handle and some shift to get passed his defender and score a tough shot in traffic with some contact. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2147251' first='Noah' last='Crouch'] Perry ([program_tooltip program_id='2415446' first='Arizona' last='Grind'] 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A powerfully built shooting guard is a downhill finisher. He can pull-up from mid-range and he will bully ball you down the lane. He is tough to score around the basket with his thick frame and sheer strength. He will also defend with his long arms and upper body strength.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2146268' first='Brock' last='Knee'] Arcadia ([program_tooltip program_id='2075793' first='Arizona' last='Select'] Ali 2026)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A scoring guard who is a good passer. He seems to always make the correct read and sees the court. He is transforming his game into a combo guard type. He has a deceptively quick hesitation move to get to the basket with either hand. He also rebounds the ball well for his size. He still makes his money on his pretty shooting stroke.  </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->