UAA Standouts
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The week of July 4th I watched the UAA Circuit at the LakePoint Sports Complex in Cartersville/GA. 2023 Jahki Gupton Jahki Gupton 6'7" | SF Eduprize | 2023 State AZ Eduprize (AZ Select UAA) A long and skinny wing forward…
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2023
Jahki Gupton Jahki Gupton 6'7" | SF Eduprize | 2023 State AZ Eduprize (AZ Select UAA)
A long and skinny wing forward had a very good weekend. His ability to make shots from the perimeter and defend in space caught my attention. He is very consistent as a catch and shoot 3pt shooter. He puts the ball on the deck surprisingly well and will score in traffic or make a play. He is turning into a bigger point forward.
Giovanni Goree PG 5’9 Viewpoint School/CA (AZ Select UAA)
A physical scoring lead guard can make shots and plays. He scores it from deep with some consistency from the 3pt line and he can get downhill with a tight and shifty handle. He is a tough on the ball defender and a big competitor.
2024
Adam Njie Jr Adam Njie Jr 6'3" | PG Cardinal Hayes | 2024 State #197 Nation NY Hillcrest Prep (Riverside Hawks 17 UAA)
One of the best opening night performances was from Adam. He controlled the tempo with his tight handle in space, speed with the ball and pinpoint passing. He changes speeds so well from fast to slow to fast impressively. His euro game and layup package are advanced and is hard to shut down with either scoring or facilitating.
Anthony Batson Jr Anthony Batson Jr 6'3" | SG Notre Dame Prep | 2024 State #181 Nation AZ Notre Dame Prep (AZ Select 16 UAA)
An athletic wing is great downhill. He scores through contact and seems like he jumps on a spring to go above defenders. He is becoming a more then capable 3pt shooter. His best attribute currently is his all-around defense. He is a top of the box shot blocker and rebounds well for position.
Luke Shaw Luke Shaw 6'3" | CG Valley Christian | 2024 State AZ Valley Christian Select 16 UAA)
A combo guard has had himself a good two months. He was easily one the best shooters I saw in the 16U division. He sets up perfectly and every shot looks to be going in with impeccable ball rotation. He also impressed with some better passing then usual.
AJ Thomas AJ Thomas 6'4" | PG Eduprize | 2025 State #292 Nation AZ Eduprize (AZ Select 16 UAA) (Pictured)
A pure PG was one the best on the 16U level. He has next level timing and court vision. He has an innate ability to wait as long as possible to pass the ball into a teammate shooting pocket after he sucks in the defense with a live dribble. He has a shifty handle and is always changing speeds. He scores it downhill best but is a capable 3pt shooter.
Cooper Campbell Cooper Campbell 6'2" | CG Phhoenix Prep | 2024 State AZ Phhoenix Prep (Elite Sports Academy 17/WA)
A sturdy framed undersized scoring guard is a straight shooter. He shoots the ball at a high level playing up on 17U. He squares up like you should and lets it fly with a consistent release. He has more game then just a standstill shooter. His handle is tighter then it appears and he has a little wiggle. He reportedly moved to AZ and will play for Phh Prep.
2025
Bryce Quinet Bryce Quinet 6'3" | PG Notre Dame Prep | 2025 State AZ Notre Dame Prep (AZ Select 16 UAA)
A pure PG who was a steady performer all weekend. He plays at his own pace and it is hard to speed him up. He is a catch and shoot gunner with a very quick release. He makes smart decisions it seems every play and has good size for position.
Treyvion Curry Treyvion Curry 6'2" | CG Phhoenix Prep | 2025 State AZ Phheonix Prep (Las Vegas Punishers)
An explosive athlete is a ball hawk defender. He plays above the rim and will hound his opponents the length of the court. He transferred in from Millennium and he can hit shots from the perimeter. He has a nice looking deep ball but is best getting downhill with his bounce and quick first step.