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<p>The Prep Hoops <strong>Bash in the Desert</strong> kicked off Friday with some 15u division action at Valley Vista High School in Surprise.<br><br><strong>Here are some of the standouts that I personally saw</strong><br><br><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2397454' first='Patrick' last='Hahn'] Erie/CO (BC Elite 2027)</strong></p>
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<p>Patrick was extremely active on both ends, using his physical build to impact the game. He is a good rebounder and finished through contact consistently. </p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2432281' first='Preston' last='Friend'] Highland (East Valley Select 15U)</strong></p>
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<p>Preston was on fire as he finished with 30+ points. He has a quick release and continued to get his shot off comfortably even while being keyed on by the defense. </p>
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<p><strong>Adam Hunter C 6'7 2027 Erie/CO (BC Elite 2027) (Featured Image)</strong></p>
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<p>Hunter controlled the paint with his length and activity. He rebounded very well and had close to double-digit blocks.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='2291971' first='Jackson' last='Gillard'] <strong>Campo Verde</strong> ([program_tooltip program_id='2422356' first='3D' last='Hoops'] <strong>15U)</strong></p>
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<p>Jackson is a smooth guard who impacted the game not just by scoring but by keeping his teammates involved. On defense he has active hands and collected multiple steals. </p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2398433' first='Alan' last='Johnston'] Green Mountain/CO (BC Elite 2027)</strong></p>
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<p>He is a bigger wing who got out on the break and showed good athleticism. He is also a good passer who looks for his open teammates while still getting his points. <br></p>
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The Prep Hoops Bash in the Desert kicked off Friday with some 15u division action at Valley Vista High School in Surprise.
Here are some of the standouts that I personally saw