ACBL 2025 Standouts 

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On April 5th I attended the annual&nbsp;<strong>Arizona Club Basketball League&nbsp;</strong>at ALA West Foothills. I watched six games with 8 different teams locally plus a California team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Here were the 2025 Standouts I viewed</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1430449' first='James' last='Steward'] Marcos de Niza (Factory 17)&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A powerfully built forward is an effortlessly dunker like he is on a trampoline. He springs up in a blink of an eye. He rebounds the ball at its highest point with his strong two-hands and will score on put backs and dunks.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2717300' first='Thomas' last='Noyes'] Cienega (Team RHJ 17)&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A wing forward who is super effective around the basket. He is versatile to collect steals, block shots and rebounds well in his area. He will score with offensive rebound put backs in bunches with great hands which included a key rebound with 30 seconds left in a tight back and forth game.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1364929' first='Jackson' last='Hunter'] Liberty (Factory Blue 17)&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A bigger wing forward is an easy three point shooter who gets high level elevation and comes with a super quick trigger. He is great on the break with reverse layups and uses plus body control to score. He rebounds well and plays within himself. &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2470115' first='Jaden' last='Fitzhugh'] Apollo (Factory 17)&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A high flying wing forward can play all positions up front. He scores with impressive lob dunks, rip thrus and alley-oops in the half court set. He will make quick moves to the basket and he is a true rim runner. He rebounds well and will block shots.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1150852' first='DeNali' last='McNeal'] Canyon View (AZ Venom 17)&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A bigger combo guard can make plays for his teammates with a good pace but he has that scoring mentality. He will pour in points with taking long strides to step thru to finish off buckets, floaters, runners, catch threes and even tough off the dribble triples.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1430733' first='Zayden' last='Canchano'] Willow Canyon (AZ Venom 17)&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An undersized scoring lead guard had a good showing with scoring with mid-range pull-ups, catch and shoot threes, he gets to the free throw line and will score with tough contested layups. He is also active in the passing lanes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2134381' first='Daniel' last='Ortiz'] Palo Verde (Team RHJ 17)&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another natural scoring guard makes it look easy in stretches. He will catch and shoot from the three point line with a high release. He is so skilled and efficient with his game and plays at such a calm and controlled pace. He is a very good rebounder for his size and makes winning plays.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1540144' first='Quintin' last='Ragland'] Premier Prep Tucson (Team RHJ 17)&nbsp;(Pictured)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A sturdy framed shooting guard is your classic 3 and D type. He will rattle in threes off the catch with a compact stroke and quicker trigger. He will score with put backs as he gets on the glass with a motor. He will throw up the court passes and passes well in the half court set.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2417107' first='CJ' last='Porter'] Premier Prep Tucson (Team RHJ 17)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A long and lean lefty wing forward. He is a fluid athlete and he will defend. He can play and defend multiple positions and he is a good shooter off the catch from the three. He will also score it in transition and uses his length on defense.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->