Exclusive Runs/Made Hoops ’24-’25 Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On April 6th and 7th I attended the <strong>Exclusive Runs</strong> and <strong>Made Hoops </strong>events at Inspire Courts and Legacy Park in AZ. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Here were the 2025 standouts&nbsp;</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2404573' first='Trey' last='Lyle'] Cholla (Tucson Spartans Black 17) (Pictured)&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the top newcomers used to play in Tucson when he was younger. He has elite size, comes with athleticism and skill. He can shoot it from mid-range, hit the catch three and euro step into a runner. His mid-range jumper is his sweet spot and the lefty will have a big spring and summer. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2357161' first='Jayden' last='Standifer'] Cholla (Tucson Spartans Black 17)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A big bodied post player can finish with either hand in the paint. He has a nice touch near the basket with his big hands and long arms with good size. He brings a physical approach and looks better in every viewing.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1217316' first='Gerron' last='Jr Graham'] Premier Prep Tucson (Tucson Spartans Black 17)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A strong point guard is a tough on-ball defender and will find teammates perfectly in stride to throw the dime. He has great size and strength and will collect steals and block shots surprisingly well. He cuts off the ball when he should and score it from all levels.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1542272' first='Michael' last='Payne'] Cholla (Tucson Spartans Black 17)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A fast scoring point guard with plus speed and skill. He has deep three point range with a super quick release. He will drive and kick and moves the ball as he gets the ball out of his hands quickly and anticipates where his teammates will be. He works well off the pick and roll game to score or make a play.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2134484' first='Jamal' last='Ali'] Sahuaro (Tucson Spartans Black 17)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A long power forward is a face-up four type. He can dribble drive and crab dribble and work inside to score. He uses his long strides as he will only take very few steps to flush it down. He will rebound and block or alter shots.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1540144' first='Quintin' last='Ragland'] (Tucson Spartans Black 17)&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A tough two-way guard can score it from all levels. He plays unusually hard on both ends of the court to rebound, defend and is active. He will shoot it from the three, score in transition and get downhill off the dribble.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1042714' first='Archie' last='Graves IV'] Supreme Academy ([program_tooltip program_id='2374592' first='Team' last='Supreme AZ'])</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A pure point guard with a shifty handle and the ball is on a string for him. He will drive and kick it and dump it off to his teammates. He is very fast in the open court and has a polished mid-range jumper, which is definitely his sweet spot. He actually tied it up to send the game into OT with a mid-range jumper.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1401314' first='Mekhi' last='Grant'] Eduprize ([program_tooltip program_id='2374592' first='Team' last='Supreme AZ'])</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A long combo guard who is a true two-way player. His defense keeps him on the court. He has a strong core with good lateral quickness and a plus wingspan to keep his opponents in front of him. He collects a lot of steals and gets many deflections every game and is good rebounder for a guard. He will hit shots and get downhill.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1180583' first='Marsai' last='Mason'] Phhoenix Prep ([program_tooltip program_id='2374592' first='Team' last='Supreme AZ'])</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A long wing forward with plus athleticism. He can hit the catch three, dribble drive thru traffic and can rise up and dunk the ball effortlessly. He will defend multiple positions and make a play for a teammate.&nbsp;Easily one of the better unsigned players in the state. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1150847' first='Carlos' last='Coronado Jr'] Phhoenix Prep ([program_tooltip program_id='2374592' first='Team' last='Supreme AZ']) </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A scoring long point with some bounce and size. He can blow by his initial defender and throw it down above the rim. He has great court vision to spray the ball around and will rebound in and out of his area. He has deep three point range and can pull-up from mid.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1150844' first='Quincy' last='Everson'] Millennium ([program_tooltip program_id='2374592' first='Team' last='Supreme AZ'])</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A scoring combo guard has good body control in the paint. He can fire away and bust the zone with threes with range in bunches. He will dribble operate to score in the paint thru traffic and will move the ball around to open shooters.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1337025' first='Drew' last='Hall'] Basha (Players Play 17 Elite)&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A combo guard who played a lot on the ball. He is a natural scorer with crafty counter moves and smartly knows how to change speeds and can get by with hesitations. He has a polished mid-range jumper that is very sudden and very hard to defend. He will throw up the court passes and sees it quickly and finds players in stride.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->