Section-7 Qualifier: Newcomer F/C’s
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June 17th-18th I watched the second ever Section-7 Qualifier. There were 96 teams in 12 pools of 8 teams each. The 12 winners advanced to the official Section-7 June 21st-23rd versus some of the top teams in the West Coast. I took in…
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Continue ReadingJune 17th-18th I watched the second ever Section-7 Qualifier. There were 96 teams in 12 pools of 8 teams each.
The 12 winners advanced to the official Section-7 June 21st-23rd versus some of the top teams in the West Coast.
I took in a bunch of full games and half of some of the games. Some of the top teams unfortunately for myself (great for the team) were already clearly blowing out their opponent and the bench five were already playing, so I missed them play.
Here were the newcomer forwards and centers I watched
Nick Appenzeller
Nick
Appenzeller
6'5" | PF
Desert Edge | 2027
AZ
Desert Edge (Pictured)
A face-up power forward with a nice touch from mid to the three point line. I mentioned the young core and it starts with him. He is one of the best passers for position in the class and finds teammates out of the high post impressively. He is very savvy and skilled.
Mouhamed Khoule
Mouhamed
Khoule
6'8" | C
Carl Hayden | 2025
AZ
Carl Hayden
The big man just moved in from out of state and made his imprint. He has decent touch around the basket, runs the floor, he has good size and length with a college type of frame. He will rebound and alter shots in the paint and brings some energy on defense.
Jaden Starks Jaden Starks 6'3" | SF Mica Mountain | 2027 AZ Mica Mountain
A thicker strong wing forward who is highly skilled. He will rattle off catch threes, he is a good passer and strong defender from inside and out. He will pull-up from mid-range and plays the game the right way.
Eric Butler Eric Butler 6'4" | PF Central | 2025 AZ Central
A strong power forward who is tough. He is very efficient and effective as a undersized power forward with his physicality and touch around the basket. He has good hands to make the catch and will usually finish off the play in the paint.
Jarren Carpenter Jarren Carpenter 6'7" | PF Goldwater | 2025 AZ Goldwater
A very skilled power forward. He rebounds well in his area, runs the floor and will even block a shot. He will hit the catch three, score with mid-range jumpers and mini hook shots. He gives them another player who has some size and skill.
Ezaar Barrow Ezaar Barrow 6'6" | PF Crismon | 2026 AZ Crismon
One of the newest East Valley programs has many young and talented players. Barrow is one of them and he is somewhat raw but has long arms, good size and he is a fluid athlete. He will rebound, block a shot and shoot it from mid-range.