Southern AZ Spring Shootout Top Performers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Spring shootout featured some tough teams and some great talent. Below are some of the top performers at the event from the 2027-2029 classes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1986833"],"_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-69d02c9ef1906"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mckinney has good size, is very athletic and can score at a high level. He pushes the ball in transition and finish with a dunk on the other end. Good defensive IQ. Makes great reads and acts on them quickly. His jump shot is hard to defend as he is very good at creating space and elevates high for it. McKinney wrapped up his high school season averaging 17.4 points, 2.4 assists, 6.1 rebounds and 1.7 steals per game. He will be playing with 03 Elite in the Adidas Gold Circuit. Definitely a player worth while for college coaches to check out. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2475408"],"_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-69d02c9ef1978"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Harder is always a fun player to watch. He is very skilled and has such a variety of ways he can score the ball. Very high percentage shooter from the perimeter. Gets to the paint and can score through contact. A tough, physical defender who can guard the length of the court forcing opposing guards to play out of their comfort zones. Harder had a great junior high school season for the Falcons. He will be playing in the Adidas Gold Circuit with 03 Elite and you can expect Harder to gain some attention this AAU season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2916076"],"_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-69d02c9ef19c6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I've had the opportunity to have watched Noble play since entering his freshman year. Now about ready to head into his final high school season Noble is primed for a breakout season. He had a great showing this weekend as one of the top scorers on the day. In his first game he couldn't miss from the perimeter scoring 15 from deep. finishing the game with 26 points. A taller guard with a strong frame who plays with passion. Very strong on the defensive end and disciplined. Expect a big upcoming senior season for Noble as he will be a big piece for the Palo Verde Titans to repeat as State Champions. Look for Noble who will be playing with TEAM RHJ in the Made Hoops and Attitude of Gratitude events. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3438751"],"_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-69d02c9ef1a0b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Munoz is very quick and can move well with the ball. A strong defender who can move very well and force his opponents into bad passes. Has a nice mid range jumper and an even better perimeter shot. Has the moves and skill to get by the defense and score in the paint. Plays with a strong motor and doesn't back down. Does a good job at setting the pace. Sees the floor well and makes good passes, getting his teammates involved. Looking forward to seeing more from Munoz this AAU season as he gets ready for a bigger role for the Lions next season. </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":3580661,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Lukas Ayala","_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":"5'11u0022","_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":"Palo Verde","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"Team RHJ","_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-69d02c9ef1aac"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ayala was one of the younger (freshman) players playing in the varsity division this weekend. You couldn't tell that by the way he played though. He was one of the more fundamentally sound players at the event. Did a great job attacking the paint and playing off two feet. Has a good jumper and can knock down the three ball. Moves effectively around the floor constantly cutting, setting screens and doing things to create opportunities for his teammates. Ayala plays physically and has a drive. Looking forward to seeing more of Lukas this off season.</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":3580667,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Dave Johnson","_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":"6'0u0022","_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":"Pusch Ridge Christian Academy","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"TRB","_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-69d02c9ef1b37"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Johnson has promising size a lengthy wingspan. One of the other younger players playing up in the varsity division, He can handle the ball very well, is great at spacing out the floor and moving with purpose. Has developed a good long range shot that he can knock down consistently. Has a good burst of speed that allows him to get by the defense in transition. His lengthy arms and footwork creates problems for his opponents. Great at deflecting the pass and blocking shots. Another player in the 2029 class I'm looking forward to seeing more of. </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":3580679,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Charles Neil","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_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":"77247","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Mountain View High School","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"TRB","_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-69d02c9ef1bd5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">My first time seeing Neil. What stands out immediately is his strong frame. He just looks like he can play. Then from tip-off to the end of the game Neil is playing every possession with everything he has. Every team has that one hustle guy who does the "dirty work' to give his team the edge. Neil is that guy. Very confident player who excelled defensively and securing the 50/50 balls. Physical player who rebounded very well and secured some second chance opportunities. Need to see more of Neil to really get a feel for his overall game but he is definitely an intriguing prospect. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2990368"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":3580692,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-69d02c9ef1d41"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Salazar is a very quick guard with great skill to go along. He can use his dribble moves to blow by his defender then stop on a dime and hit the pull up middy. After the score he is quick to pick up on defense and pressures his opponent the length of the court. Has great vision and quick to hit his open teammate. Salazar had a strong performance and continues to develop at a high rate. Can impact the game on both sides of the ball and will be a huge contributor for Vista Grande this upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->