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Southwest Showcase and ArizonaVarsity.com presents the 2012 All Arizona Showcase & Combine for classes 2013-2015.

JUNIORHOOPS.COM NEWS:  Last year hundreds of the state's top high school basketball players came to showcase their game and athleticism in the All Arizona Combine Showcase. This year's edition is right around the corner.

Players that sign up are entered into two showcase games and will also participate in static and dynamic testing. Combine results can be used to enter players into the Rivals national prospect database and to feature athletes from the event.

College coaches will also be on hand during the event to evaluate players and provide their takes.

Combine testing includes:

Static
Height, weight, wing span

Dynamic
Vertical jump, standing broad jump

Players also have the chance to participate in the optional Dick Sporting Goods' Long Distance Shootout and the Muscle Milk Slam Dunk Contest.

You can check out the coverage from last year's combine by going to ArizonaVarsity.com by clicking here or by going to www.Southwestshowcase.com

Or just register Here

SOURCE:  Combine Press Release is courtesy of ArizonaVarsity.com

Tucson Spring Basketball Showcase- Prospect Spotlight by Chad Groth

PRESS RELEASE

May 2, 1011 

By Chad Groth

Tucson, AZ - The Inaugural Tucson Spring Basketball Showcase was held on Saturday April 30, 2011 at Catalina High School in Tucson, AZ. 26 teams and 397 players participated in this one day event in front of several scouts and junior college coaches.  Several players deserved to be added to the “Spotlight” because of their good character and performance level of play on the court. Character means a lot for players whenever they step on the court, not only do they represent their team, they represent themselves. This means everything when a scout like me evaluates a player and his performance. Attitude and they way a prospect delivers tells it all.  Bottom line is to play hard and keep a good head on your shoulders because you never know who is watching. Coaches and parents please remind yourself that the game is for the kids on the court and you’re their role models and they feed off your positive or negative energy.  Let’s take a look at the following prospects that showed well in their two games and earned the “Spotlight” list, in height order.

Austin Miller      5-9          PG          2014       Catalina Foothills

One player that finds a way to get things done on the floor is Miller. Showed his nice pull up jumper and a mid range floater. Miller defends well and plays both ends and has been consistent on the floor with his leadership. Miller is the son of The University of Arizona head basketball coach Sean Miller.  

 

Greg Carter                         5-10        PG          2012       Desert Vista

Carter can push the ball and make plays. Must maintain under control and has ability to score in transition and make few mistakes. Need to see him more but he is one of the top pure pg’s in the state.

Kendrick Little                   5-10        PG          2013       Buena (Sierra Viata)

Gave his heart out in both games, little can really use his speed to his advantage and knows how to play.

Isaiah Lopez                        5-11        PG          2013       Agua Fria

Lopez is the floor general and today displayed why with his no look passes and ability to make smart plays. Lopez has upside and is a solid division I prospect and is one to watch for 2013.

Diquan Hubbard                6-0          G             2013       Dysart

Knows how to score and get his shot off. Defended well and knows how to get open looks. 

Lester Medford                  6-0          PG          2011       Amphi

Medford played to earn the top performer of the day. Medford was unstoppable and can do it all for his team, Medford is highly being recruited by several Junior Colleges and head coaches like Jerry Carrillo (Cochise) and Charles Harral (Arizona Western) showed there interest being courtside for his games.  

Frank MgBoli                     6-1          PG          2011       St Gregory

Does it all on the floor and has leadership, solid student of the game and is worth a division II scholarship.   

Austin Nelms                       6-1          G             2014       Catalina Foothills

Nelms is a good shooter and in both games showed his scoring ability and has a chance. Nelms can also finish in transition.  Carries a 3.9 grade point average.

Joe Monreal                        6-1          SG          2012       Nogales

Monreal is showing that he can score; most are open looks as his jump shot is very consistent. Monreal has a motor and provides good leadership on the floor. Look for a good summer from him.

Xavier Stephens                                 6-2          SG          2012       Glendale

Has good size for a shooting guard but must work on his ball handling. Stephens is an aggressive player who plays tough on both ends of the floor. Showed out well in both games today.

Michael Barry                    6-2          SG          2012       Agua Fria

Barry plays like a poor mans Mark Price. Barry is known to catch and shoot, but learning how to create better off the dribble. In both games made his case as being a top scorer in the state as he averaged over 20 points per game last season.

Chaz Mack                           6-4          SF           2014       Catalina Foothills

There is one player that brings it every time on the floor and it’s Mack. Mack is a solid prospect that plays multiple positions on the floor. Has good upside. 

Mike Norton                        6-4          SG          2013       Hope International

Norton has good offensive skills and in long in length. One to watch and plays hard.

Sean Soelter                         6-4          SF           2012       Salpointe Catholic

Good shooter and defender, has good size and has a chance.

Franky Teran                     6-4          SG          2011       Pueblo

Teran is a very active player on the floor. Showed he can handle decent for his size and likes to attack the basket in transition. One to watch and is a solid JUCO prospect.  

Jacobo Monteverde           6-4          SF           2012       Catalina Foohills

In both games showed his ball handling skills and nice shooting touch. Monteverde has good size to post up the guards or play in the post with his wide body frame. His weight is like 245 and uses it to his advantage and rebounds with anyone. Has great upside and understands his role on the floor.  

John Makkar                      6-5          F             2011       Agua Fria

Makkar caught every scout’s eye because he plays 6 foot 9. Makkar rebounds well and is a solid shot blocker. A bit undersized but will elevate at the next level because of understanding how to play. Look for Makkar to earn a scholarship to play Division II or JUCO ball somewhere in the fall.  

Isaac Vogan                         6-6          F             2012       Agua Fria

Nice rebounding skills and runs the floor well. Has good size and uses it well on offense in the post. 

Andre Shumpert                 6-7          SF           2013       Santa Rita

Shump can really block shots and is in shape. Only weighs 160 but likes to bang. Must continue to work on his face up game and get consistent in ball handling. 

Talbott Denny                     6-7          SF           2012       Salpointe Catholic (Tucson)

Denny is a game changer and plays hard on both ends of the floor. Denny is developing into a solid wing that is very unselfish and can finish in the paint. Played well today in both games.

Jeremiah April    6-10        SF           2013       Joy Christian

A must see prospect in the 2013 class. April runs the floor well for a big and can pass in the post. Plays well in the half court game on defense and blocks shots well. April has showed why in both games he is a division I prospect and could be one of the top post prospects in the country very soon. Has a nice jump hook and can shoot the mid range jumper.   

Top of the class Results for the 2011 Phoenix Spring Showcase

 
PRESS RELEASE 

April 22, 2011

By Chad Groth (Special to ESPNU) 

The following players participated in the 4^th Annual Phoenix Spring Showcase at Phoenix College. A total of 505 players showcased their skills in front of several scouting websites and division II and junior college coaches.

The high school prospects below from Arizona stood out and will be getting national exposure.

Brandon Burnett, Vail Cienaga 2011- The 6 foot 6 shooting guard was named Co-MVP and just signed today with Indiana State University.

Roland Jones, Palo Verde 2011 – Jones can really score at 6 foot 3, can attack off the dribble and is a strong defender. Look for Jones to sign with a division II School or take the JUCO route. He is worth a scholarship and is playing club with the Tucson Heat.

Shakir Smith, Tucson 2011- Only 6 foot 1, Smith can shoot the ball from the perimeter or play man to man defense with anyone in the country. A few division I schools have caught onto Smith and his talent; stay tuned as Hofstra and Chicago State could be of late interest.

Jason Garretson, Mesquite 2011- No player in the country has heart like Garretson. His playmaking skills and ability to lead will land him a scholarship alone. At 5 foot 9 is one of the quickest guards in transition.

Brandon Dixon, Arcadia 2011- Dixon is a solid defender who can attack the basket at will. Dixon was also overshadowed in high school but did catch scouts attention during this event. Plays much bigger than his 6 foot 1 height and plays club with Team Metro.  

Demitrius Balark, Kellis 2012 – The 6 foot 1 point guard is still emerging in his class. Balark can score, defend, has handles and can get to the basket. Balark has drawn several college coaches to Kellis this spring including Northern Arizona, Portland, Yale, UC Davis, Boise State, Arkansas Little Rock, Oregon State and Washington State.          

TK Edogi, Valley Vista 2012 – Edogi went unnoticed, I still don’t understand why he went under the radar so long. The 6 foot 7 wing often played out of position but really will shine this summer in front of college coaches in July. Look for mid to high major Division I schools jump on this prospect. Plays club with the Arizona Dream Team.

Andre Shumpert, Santa Rita 2013 – The 6 foot 7 forward is from Tucson is really making a name for himself playing in the spring events by Area Codes Basketball. Shumpert is athletic, runs the floor and can block shots, keep an eye on his development.

Jeremiah April, Joy Christian 2013 – April is a true division I prospect at the high major level. This 6- foot-10 post player can step out and face up. Uses his body well in the post and has good fundamental skills. April will be on national rankings quickly as he has all the tools to be the best big in Arizona. 

Austin Miller, Catalina Foothills 2014 – Miller at 5-foot- 9 commands the point guard position on the floor, uses his speed well in transition and has a high basketball IQ. Miller has all the tools and is a division I prospect with great upside and plays with the Tucson Heat. Miller is the son of The University of Arizona head coach Sean Miller.

Elston Jones, Millennium 2014 – Jones is listed at 6 foot 9 and still growing. Jones can pass well for a big and rebounds well. Has a soft touch and needs to produce a jump hook. Jones looked comfortable in a pick and pop situation and has good upside.  

Isaac Allen, Mesa 2014 – Allen has good size and skill. At 6 foot 9 can move well on the floor and blocks shots. Allen is still raw but growing more on the game daily and plays club with the Compton Magic.

Jaylen Jenkins, Brimhall Junior School 2015 – Jenkins is a special player and has the athletic ability to take over a game. At 6 foot 4 and only an eighth grader is the best I have seen in his class. Jenkins has heart on the floor and can score in traffic and likes to attack the basket. Another Arizona player making his way to the Compton Magic this spring and summer.

All Arizona 2011 Combine Showcase