By Chad Groth | January 23, 2012
The 5rd Annual Arizona Middle School Basketball Exposure Showcase was held January 22, 2012 at Phoenix College just minutes from downtown Phoenix.
Area Codes Basketball presented this event which featured 196 middle school basketball players from Arizona and a few from California. “It’s great to catch all the top young talent play at a high level before high school, this is a very special group”, said Paul Dean, publisher from www.westcoasthoopsreport.com
Special thank you to the many scouting services and websites in attendance that supported this event such as Jeff Meadows of www.hoopsreport.com, Pra Murthy of www.pointguardu.com, Vernon Holmes of www.xdspn.com , Chris Ramirez of www.roundballdirect.net as well as www.areacodesbasketball.com and www.ihoops.com.
Kodi Justice a high school sophomore at Dobson High School talked about playing in exposure events and why he committed to Arizona State a few months ago. Sid Sharma one of the best athletic trainers in the country who runs www.explosive-athletes.com talked about athletic performance off the court. Carolyn Moos a former USA Basketball player and Stanford University/WNBA player talked about health and nutrition, her website is www.carolynmooss.com
Dozens of players made a name for themselves on this day. Let’s look at the eye catchers after the 18 games. Also special thanks to www.Dunkdog.com who sponsored t-shirts to all the players. DunkDog.com is a brand new website to launch in a couple of weeks.
ALL-SHOWCASE (Top Prospects)
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Christian Ellis 6-3 Williams (Sacramento, CA) 2016
Top player in the showcase. Can handle, pass in transition and score with a good basketball IQ, this kid is special and has great upside, soon to be ranked nationally.
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Mitch Lightfoot 6-5 Wilson MS Tucson 2016
Active on the boards and runs the floor very well.
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Tony Licavoli 6-2 Granite Mtn Prescott 2016
Blocks shots and has a nice face up game.
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Jake Rueter 5-11 St. Mary Basha 2016
Pure point guard that makes others better and is one top prospect.
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Kahliq Muhammad 5-5 Middle School 2016
Good handles and know how to get to the basket.
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Daniel Arce 6-1 Copper Canyon Elementary 2016
Long in length in the post and can shoot with long range.
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Mitch Freeman 5-4 Thomas Heck 2016
Strong guard that drives to the basket and has an east coast swag.
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Brett Morrow 6-5 Mount Elden Flagstaff 2016
Big that is skilled and will be a good player who can score in transition.
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Raina Perez 5-6 Western Sky 2016
She held her own against the boys', defends well and can shoot from outside.
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Josh Zaker 6-1 Desert Ridge 2016
Good upside and can run the floor.
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Malik Roundtree 5-9 Lavean 2016
Showed good handles with ability to attack the basket and good strength.
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J.D. Davis 5-9 Villago 2016
Showed a quick release from outside shooting.
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Alec Tellez 5-6 Explorer MS 2016
Has a good feel for the game with a basketball IQ, works hard on every possession.
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Jordan McGee 5-6 Verrado 2016
Steady point guard that is quick and has a chance.
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Griffin Goller 5-9 Desert Ridge 2016
Blocks shots and can shot the mid range jumper.
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Alejandro Elias 5-10 South Valley Gilbert 2016
Good playmaker and has great upside.
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Elijah Floyd 6-3 Desert Thunder 2016
One of the best athletes in his class. Moves well and has upside.
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Devon Townsend 5-5 Copper Trails 2016
All-around performer and is one feisty guard that has speed.
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Kevin Mack 6-2 Michael Anderson 2016
Good in transition and can get buckets in hurry.
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Cameron Stark 5-3 Willis J.H. 2016
Pure Playmaker that can lead a team and does everything well. On the break can pull up or create in transition.
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Nkeal Harry 6-1 Dobson Academy 2016
Has good skills and size, needs to not take plays off to be more effective and has a high ceiling.
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Duviugn Regan 5-11 Pastor 2016
Major upside and knows how to play. Remember his name as a top prospect.
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Rashard Green 5-10 Sunland 2016
Goes strong to the basket and makes plays. Good defender and is one to watch.
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Zach Bellamy 5-10 Middle School 2016
Good in transition, defends his man well and has a chance.
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Keeshaun Cobb 5-7 Estrella Vista 2016
Solid player and can score buckets. Good shooting range.
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Justin Howard 5-1 Canyon Ridge 2016
Very active on the court and has a chance. Runs the point guard with ease and understands the pick and roll with a good feel for the game.
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Andres Quijano 5-10 Marley Park 2016
Bouncy big who blocks shots and will grow. Good length in size.
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Jordan Blake 5-8 Wigwam Creek 2016
Gets to the basket and scrappy player, has a good understanding of the game.
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Tyrese Stevenson 5-5 Wigwam Creek 2016
Put a few nice moves on his opponents. Can make plays.
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Carlos Saucedo 5-3 St Matthews 2016
Has upside and must work on ball handling to adjust to the next level.
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Bryce Fisher 5-7 San Tan 2016
Good ball handler who made plays in the up-tempo game and has solid guard skills.
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Nathan Clark 5-7 San Tan 2016
One to watch in his class who is a tough player who knows how to play.
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Devin Kirby 6-2 Florence 2016
Very competitive player and tough all around athletic big who should develop into a top prospect.
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Cameron Broom 5-7 Kyrene 2016
Good guard skills and attacks the basket; still raw, but athletic.
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Tyler Roundtree 5-7 Sonoran Heights 2016
The southpaw wing finishes well in transition.
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Tor-el Seay 5-4 Rancho Gabriela 2016
Displayed a good jump shot and active player on the floor.
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Kyle Goggans 5-6 Parkview 2016
Effective scorer that passed well in the half court. One to watch.
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Jacob Reis 5-2 Shephard 2017
Common crafty guard player who really gets after it and is one of the top performers in his class.
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Holland Boo Boo Woods 5-7 Cottonbowl 2017
Upside with lightning quick ball handling skills and performed well. Name to remember.
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DJ Henderson 6-0 Kyrene 2017
Major upside and understands the game. Top prospect who makes players better.
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Abel Navarrette 6-0 Western Sky 2017
Good size for his position. Good understanding of the game and remember this name.
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Dominic Ciccaglione 5-5 Hillcrest 2017
Crafty playmaker and has a chance. Runs the floor well for his size.
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Jeff Perez 5-7 Western Sky 2017
Can rebound well and handles the ball effective.
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Joseph Correa 5-4 Madison Meadows 2017
Competes very well and is active on both ends of the floor. Has a chance.
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Brooks Lightfoot 5-8 Lockout Mtn 2017
Athletic wing and defends well and finishes in transition.
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Scottie Schimkat 5-2 Cocopah 2017
Good competitor who can shoot and runs the point guard position.
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Morningstar Takapu 6-2 Thomas Heck 2017
Nice post moves and runs well for his size. Upside!
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Rylan “Patch” Nelson 5-2 Mountainside 2017
Point guard who runs a team well. Competitive.
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Akil Holloway 5-6 Akimel 2017
Bright upside, knows how to ball and has a basketball IQ, makes big plays.
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Chad Porter 5-8 Akimel 2017
Good size, played well on the wing and can score. Name to watch.
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Caleb Simmons 6-0 Phoenix MS 2017
Long arms and can see the floor well, can scorer and knows how to get buckets.
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Tre Mitchell 5-6 Avondale 2017
Defends the ball well; good shooting range and is a solid player.
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Parker Farley 5-6 Mountainside 2017
Made players better around him. Can do it all on the floor. Passes well.
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Isaiah Duplechan 5-7 South Point Christian (Sacramento, CA) 2017
Tough guard with skills and can excel in transition one to watch with upside.
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Jacob Pretzman 5-6 St John Bosco 2017
Ran the floor well and has a chance.
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Tyler Yu 5-4 Akimel 2017
Impressed everyone with his ball handles, quick guard that knows how to play.
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Ty Douros 5-8 Liberty 2017
Smooth player on the wing and showed some athleticism.
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Elishja Duplechan 5-8 South Point Christian (Sacramento, CA) 2017
Has speed and attacks the basket, good basketball IQ and quickness has a chance.
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Jacob Wabbington 6-0 Western Sky 2017
Never took plays off, good prospect.
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Mason Stark 5-3 Hamilton Prep 2017
All – around performer who can lead a team is a hard worker who knocks down shots. Can also pass very well.
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Michael Gutierrez 5-8 Sunland 2017
Hard nosed player who is good in transition with good upside.
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Noah Barajas 5-3 Verrado 2017
Smart young player that can get his shot off and hit the open jumper, effective on ball defender.
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Leon Chavez 6-1 Rancho Mirage 2017
Nice size and speed and runs the floor well, upside is unlimited. Scores on the block.
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Alfonso Alverez 5-4 Middle School 2017
Impressed with his man to man defense, hard worker.
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Keith Holmes 5-6 St Francis Xavier 2017
Mature player on offense and get thru ball screens.
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Jaren Moreland 5-2 AZ College Prep 2017
Small but quick point guard that defends well on ball.
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BEST OF THE WEST! (Top 5th & 6th Grade Prospects in Arizona)
Class of 2018 & 2019 -(listed in height order)
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Kwame Hymes 6-1 Teleos Prep 2018
(Runs the floor and blocks shots)
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Marvin Bagley 6-1 Elementary 2018
(Does it all, skilled young player, could be ranked nationally soon)
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Bryan Baptiste 5-6 San Tan 2018
(The southpaw has a good pull up and can play)
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Bryce Meadows 5-3 Fees Prep 2018
(Nothing but upside for the young point guard)
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Ryan Pate 5-2 Centennial 2018
(Off the curl jump shooter, good range)
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Marques White 5-1 Capitol 2018
(Works hard and gets to the basket)
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Blaise Threatt 5-1 Greyhawk 2019
(Deep shooting range like his dad former NBA player Sedale Threatt)
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Kendyl Watson 5-3 Cactus View 2019
(Quick defender and can steal the ball)
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Brody Popham 5-6 Elementary 2019
(Has a chance to be a nice athletic player)
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Marcus Bagley 5-6 Elementary 2020
(Mature and athletic, one to watch in his class, upside)
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