5 Best Class of 2023 Northern AZ Prospects

<!-- wp:heading --> <h2><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1830838' first='Dante' last='Landis'], 6'7 Forward, Bradshaw Mountain</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After missing his junior season due to injury, [player_tooltip player_id='1830838' first='Dante' last='Landis'] put in the required work to excel in his final season at Bradshaw, starting in the Post and helping his team reach the 4A Arizona State semi-finals.&nbsp; Dante is a ferocious rebounder averaging over 9 boards per game. He was willing and able to guard&nbsp; taller players down low.&nbsp; He is also a capable scorer, able to finish on the Pick and Roll, and even step out for the occasional 3 point shot.&nbsp; He just recently picked up an offer from Yavapai College in Prescott, AZ.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1571916' first='Amari' last='Lawrence'], 6'4 Guard, Bradshaw Mountain</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1571916' first='Amari' last='Lawrence'] went from averaging less than two points in his junior season to making All Region First Team.&nbsp; He posted an average of over 11 points and almost 7 rebounds per game his senior season. He slimmed down and gained in confidence and it definitely showed in his performance.&nbsp; Although surrounded by a stellar team, Amari let the game come to him and his smooth shot -making and 6'4 frame made him an extremely tough player to guard.&nbsp; His three point and mid-range shot is efficient and technically sound.&nbsp; He moves with a fluidity and grace on the court that will definitely translate to the collegiate level.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='999018' first='Ben' last='Wilder'], 6'5 Guard, Bradshaw Mountain</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What more can be said about [player_tooltip player_id='999018' first='Ben' last='Wilder']?&nbsp; He possess all the attributes that scream college player.&nbsp; He can do everything on the court and his size is a definite plus at the next level.&nbsp; He plays a cerebral brand of basketball but is also able to drive baseline and dunk on 7-footers.&nbsp; His defense is so good he often guards and shuts down the best player on the opposing team.&nbsp; Although his stats do not tell the entire picture, Ben put together an all-around good stat line, averaging almost 8 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals and a block per contest.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2>[player_tooltip player_id='1196527' first='Ivory' last='Washington'], 6'2 Point Guard, Coconino</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1196527' first='Ivory' last='Washington'] led Coconino High School to the 4A playoffs and was a first team All Region selection. The 6'2 guard plays with unique smoothness, confidence and grace.&nbsp; Able to score from every level, Ivory has the offensive skill to keep on scoring in college. Ivory put up 17 points and over 6 rebounds per contest.&nbsp; Equally capable of dunking off of lobs, or making 10 foot runners, Ivory has a repertoire of scoring options in his bag.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1275430' first='Memphis' last='James'], 6'2 Guard/Forward, Coconino</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1275430' first='Memphis' last='James'], another Coconino stand-out, had a stellar high school career.&nbsp; The 6'2 guard and small forward averaged 18.1 points per game, almost 5 rebounds a game, and shot 35% from three.&nbsp; As a veteran leader of his team, Memphis was forced to carry a very heavy offensive load.&nbsp; Although fully capable of scoring the basketball at a high rate, Memphis will excel at the next level because he is able to play basketball the right way.&nbsp; He makes the extra pass, rebounds, and has great court vision.&nbsp; He is an old school player but is also able to make step back threes.&nbsp; He is an enthusiastic and passionate team-mate and possesses the intangibles necessary to play at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->