Class of 2024 Northern Arizona Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The following five juniors had outstanding high school seasons and will definitely continue to improve in the club and summer seasons. Although [player_tooltip player_id='1464064' first='Michael' last='Chukwujigha'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1306025' first='Mason' last='Hunt'] are well know in Arizona, the other three players are unheralded and not on the radar of too many people. All five are very capable players with extremely bright futures. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1464064"],"_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_0_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='1464064' first='Michael' last='Chukwujigha'] played Forward and Center last year for Coconino high school in Flagstaff, AZ.  He had to sit out the first half of the season due to Arizona transfer rules.  Although his numbers do not necessarily show it, [player_tooltip player_id='1464064' first='Michael' last='Chukwujigha'] is an outstanding prospect with good size and feel for the game. He is an unselfish passer, a capable rebounder and he can be counted on to score in the paint.  He will no doubt improve immensely next season as he adjusts to his new home in Arizona and will be able to play an entire season at Coconino.rnu003ch1 class=u0022f28_heavy header-textu0022u003eu003c/h1u003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1306025"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='1306025' first='Mason' last='Hunt'] is an exceptional basketball talent with an extremely high ceiling.  He can play Point Guard, Shooting Guard, and can  even play in the post with his 6'5 ultra-athletic frame.  His pull-up mid-range game is a thing of beauty and with his high vertical it is virtually unstoppable.  He possesses an uncommon intensity and ability to elevate his game when the stakes are higher.  He led Bradshaw Mountain in Prescott Valley, AZ to the State 4A semi-finals, more than holding his own against Arizona Powerhouses like St. Mary's.  [player_tooltip player_id='1306025' first='Mason' last='Hunt'] is one of the best players in Arizona, not just Northern Arizona.  His stock will only continue to rise.  If he played in Phoenix, his stock would already be sky-high.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_2_player_details_player_name":"Connor 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self-belief.  He is a deadly shooter from beyond the arc, and can score off the bounce if the defense closes out too strongly.  He is one of the better shooters in the Grand Canyon Region, and will no doubt hone his craft either further next season.  Connor O'Brien-Pieubeni is one to watch especially if you like brash three-point artists.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["1306044"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"u003ca href=u0022https://www.maxpreps.com/local/player/profile.aspx?athleteid=5e623d22-be29-4e57-ac4f-6eb8d854ddddu0026amp;ssid=77be7c75-cdf9-483d-867f-ea2af557e731u0022u003eJake Centneru003c/au003e averaged over 13 points, 6 rebounds, and 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