<p>The next in the ’Top-140 most impactful in AIA’ countdown, we look at numbers <strong>93-100.</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="941627" first="Jackson" last="Leyba"] (Deer Valley) <strong>(Pictured)</strong></p>
<p>-Most likely will be their go-to player next season in many categories but especially as a true leader. </p>
<p>[player_tooltip player_id="932093" first="John" last="Gaines"] (Deer Valley)</p>
<p>-Arguably the most athletic AIA senior should be right there with Leyba as a big reason they get back to the playoffs. </p>
<p>[player_tooltip player_id="933490" first="Brooks" last="Jones"] (ALA-QC)</p>
<p>-A possible 4A breakout POY candidate may go from a star JV player to the man. The athletic forward will be a problem on both ends of the court for opponents next season. </p>
<p>[player_tooltip player_id="827020" first="Trey" last="Phillips"] (Brophy Prep) </p>
<p>-[player_tooltip player_id="933490" first="Brooks" last="Jones"] may be the breakout candidate in 4A where Phillips may be it for 6A. He is extremely athletic and will finish off plays from their top-notch guards. </p>
<p>[player_tooltip player_id="809711" first="Braeden" last="Roberts"] (North Valley Christian)</p>
<p>-One of the top 1A players avg 13.7 ppg 6.3 assists 5 rebounds and 3.2 steals per game and guided the Lions to the State Championship game. He may get them back again but win it next season! </p>
<p>[player_tooltip player_id="809693" first="Zach" last="Morgan"] (Pueblo) </p>
<p>-A long post player will be the focal point to stop for opposing defenses. He will alter or block shots and gobble up most rebounds. </p>
<p>[player_tooltip player_id="932346" first="Jacob" last="Clapper"] (Desert Edge) </p>
<p>-A natural scorer avg 11 ppg and 4.4 rebounds on a very balanced older roster for next season. He has a nice pull-up and will most likely raise his scoring. </p>
<p>[player_tooltip player_id="703843" first="Ruben" last="Cazares"] (Cholla) </p>
<p>-Big man averaged 9 points and 7 rebounds last year and will look to get those numbers higher. They are also moving down into 4A next season. </p>
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