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2029 Under the Radar West Valley Guards/Forwards

2029 Under the Radar West Valley Guards/Forwards
Aaron Villa
Aaron Villa November 25, 2025 @ 02:20 PM
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Kanyon Gidney
Kanyon Gidney 5'10" | PG/SG | 2029
AZ
Terrance Porter Jr
Terrance Porter Jr 5'10" | PG | 2029
AZ
Keith Harrison
Keith Harrison 6'2" | SF | 2029
AZ
Thiago Esquivel
Thiago Esquivel 5'7" | PG | 2029
AZ
Jordan Cruz
Jordan Cruz 5'10" | PG | 2029
AZ
Carmelo Tillman
Carmelo Tillman 5'9" | PG/CG | 2029
AZ
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The West Valley has a bunch of hidden and under-the-radar talent that I was able to view all summer long. As the season is around the corner, here are my 2029 under-the-radar&nbsp;West Valley Guards/Forwards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In case you missed it, here are my 2028 Under The Radar Players.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prephoops.com/2025/11/2028-under-the-radar-west-valley-guards-forwards/">2028 Under the Radar West Valley Guards/Forwards</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2759173"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-691f657fbd9b7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jordan is a legit talent with sky high potential. He is a scoring machine that can pour in buckets from all three levels. He has the ball on a string and is one of the shiftier guard i have seen in the class. The lefty has great finishing ability and a even better jump shot that is real smooth. He is a plus defender and plus athlete that puts in tons of work behind closed doors. Jordan will put AZ on notice and will be a name to know the next few years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3005528"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-691f657fbda69"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Terrance is a shooter that bring energy to the game. His ability to shoot is what sets him apart in his class. He has had multiple big shooting games this summer and showed why he belongs in the top half of his class. Terrance brings energy to the court especially on the defensive end. He is a hard worker and plays like he has something to prove. He can handle the ball and become a creator if need or take on a scoring roll and get the team going. Terrance can be a big time player at hayden for years to come.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2812700"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-691f657fbdb2e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Thiago is a flashy guard with confidence of the charts. His play style is not just fun to watch but very effective. His shiftiness and handle make it very hard for defenders to stay in front of him. He is a super plus athlete that only stands at 5'7 but can get on the rim. His outside shot is money and can even hit the floater or midrange pull up. Thiago is a already a impact player on varsity and will continue to gain notoriety as the year goes on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><a href="https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=f46f8e3b711902b9&amp;rlz=1C1GCEA_enUS1189US1189&amp;sxsrf=AE3TifPShq6Bwb0U-8B4ETPZtiSjRttGsw:1763665149768&amp;q=notoriety&amp;si=AMgyJEvxgSUSIkrUCZ1V4nP9J0sjFiOjUf3-QDf3Z2QU8Oo0pbB0QD3nu_b-SeD5dgwm85YLMs3RDg8EiZEpi-Z5zTRXIRH796sAY_OVeHC0deU4jFEGEfQs1IM9BBb2sdDMET8dOhUyAM54yZpqy9Z9EAN3dipZPw%3D%3D&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiywITWtIGRAxVeIUQIHbMKJakQyNoBKAB6BAgbEAA&amp;ictx=1"></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2433288"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-691f657fbdbca"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Carmelo is a speedy guard that plays the game the right way. His ability to handle pressure with the ball while starting the offense is impressive for being a young guard. He is a pass first player that drives to create for others. Carmelo's basketball IQ is what makes him effective and allows him to play at the varsity level. Defensively he puts pressure on the ball and has really good hands. He has loads of potential to be a really good lead guard in his upper classman years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Benjamin Alexander Tanner II","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2029","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'2u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77248","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Millennium","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-691f657fbdcf7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Benji is a real skilled wing that has a chance to turn into a top player in his class. One of his best skills is his shooting ability that extends well beyond the three. Benji also likes to rise up and hit the midrange jumper. His scoring ability is what sets him apart. He can develop into a true three level scoring threat. Benji is a great defender whether it is one on one or off ball defense. His IQ constantly shows on the court and it will elevate him to the top of his class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='3077467' first='Kanyon' last='Gidney']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2029","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'10u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77246","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"West Point","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-691f657fbde3a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kanyon is a smart guard that has some flash to his game. He has the ability to break down his defenders and create looks for him self or others. He has a great handle on the ball and has some shiftiness to his moves. He has a nice looking shot and is most effective from the three whether it is off the catch or off the dribble. Kanyon has great confidence to his game and looks for a challenge. He has real potential to be lead guard down the line.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Jamari Stephenson","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2029","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'5u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77245","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Millennium","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-691f657fbdf36"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jamari is one of the bigger kids in the class of 2029 that plays on the West Valley. He is a very skilled player for his size and age. He has a good looking jump shot especially from the 3. Jamari is is very skilled in the post and does not shy away from contact. He has great IQ for the game that makes good decisions with the ball. His rebounding is a very strong part of his game that sticks out. Jamari is a plus athlete and a plus defender that has good timing on blocks. He has real potential especially at a powerhouse high school.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2953319"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69260f87c38f1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Keith is a athletic wing with great finishing ability. He plays really good defense by jumping into passing lanes and even blocking shots. With his athletic ability he creates havoc when guarding one on one. On the offensive end he is a great slasher that finds the holes in the defense. He is a great finisher that often finishes above the rim and through contact. Keith has a nice looking jumper and can knock down the three consistently. This young man has major upside expect a big year from the freshman.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

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2029 Under the Radar West Valley Guards/Forwards
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Terrance Porter Jr

Terrance Porter Jr

AZ
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AZ
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Maryvale
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Maryvale
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