<p>The next in the 'Top-140 most impactful in AIA' countdown, we look at numbers <strong>125-132.</strong> </p>
<p>Remember, these are not player rankings but how much they impact their team along with the talent they go against during the season. </p>
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<p>Here are the next eight: </p>
<p>[player_tooltip player_id="814534" first="Adajeion" last="Williams"] (Carl Hayden) </p>
<p>-With almost there entire team graduating, DJ will get his chance to contribute in a big way. He can score the ball with anyone in the 2023 class. </p>
<p>[player_tooltip player_id="809724" first="Dante" last="White"] (Higley)</p>
<p>-He missed all season with the AIA transfer rule but he should be their "go-to guy" next season. Look for the Knights to improve on their record with White leading the team in scoring. </p>
<p>[player_tooltip player_id="959682" first="Kaden" last="Kennedy"] (Desert Ridge)</p>
<p>-Averaged 6 ppg and almost 5 rebs per game on an almost all senior team last year. He did show signs in his last 3 games with points of 6, 14 and 15 plus averaged 7 rebounds per game in those outings. </p>
<p>[player_tooltip player_id="809731" first="Corey" last="Perry"] (Peoria)</p>
<p>-He avg 8 ppg on a stacked team that went to the 4A State Finals. He will get more shot attempts this season and be firing away from deep. </p>
<p>[player_tooltip player_id="959023" first="Dallin" last="Cook"] (Mesa)</p>
<p>-A perfect compliment to Cervantes in the back court will make waves for the Jackrabbits with his scoring and on-ball D. </p>
<p>[player_tooltip player_id="814528" first="Chris" last="Ruiz"] (Kellis)</p>
<p>-The new head coach De’Rahn Stinson will have a budding star with Ruiz. He shot the ball at 41% from the arc and could get close to 20 ppg next season after almost 14 ppg in his freshman season. </p>
<p>[player_tooltip player_id="809705" first="Jacob" last="Enriquez"] (Hamilton) </p>
<p>-A balanced roster from last year will most likely be the same this year. Enriquez will play the 2-4 for the Huskies and be one of the first scoring options. </p>
<p>[player_tooltip player_id="827036" first="Braden" last="Wales"] (SCA) </p>
<p>-A 2A rising stud only averaged 5 points and 6 rebounds, but scored in double figures in 5 of his last 8 games with a few near double-doubles. </p>
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