Arizona GBB Top 2023 Unsigned Prospects
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The 2022 Summer AAU Season has come to an end. I’ve be able to scout and evaluate some of the best talent in the state of Arizona over the last few months. These unsigned prospects have solidified themselves as the…
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Continue ReadingThe 2022 Summer AAU Season has come to an end. I’ve be able to scout and evaluate some of the best talent in the state of Arizona over the last few months. These unsigned prospects have solidified themselves as the best of the best in the state of Arizona in the class of 2023. Look for these players to have Breakout senior years and excel at the next level.
6’0 W Miyah Verse Miyah Verse 6'0" | SF Mountain Ridge | 2023 State AZ (AZ Elite/Mountain Ridge): Verse is a superstar on the basketball court. She is simply bigger, faster and stronger than most of her opponents. Verse has cracked ESPN’s top 100 2023 prospects for a reason. Verse is the perfect component to a championship roster. Verse is an all-around talent capable of playing/guarding multiple positions at the next level. Any Division-1 school will be thrilled to land her.
5’10 G Reilly Clark Reilly Clark 5'10" | CG Catalina Foothills | 2023 State AZ (Tucson Rattlers/Catalina Foothills): Clark is one of my favorite prospects to watch in the class of 2023. Clark averaged 17.8 pts, 7.7 rbs, and 2 asts a game last year. She is silky smooth shooter from 3, shooting it at 44% last year. Defensively, Clark has outstanding length at 5’10 and always seems to be in opposing teams passing lanes. Look for Clark to have a breakout senior year. Clark will be an immediate impact player at the next level.
5’11 W/F Bella Barrett Bella Barrett 5'11" | SF Millennium | 2023 State AZ (AZ Elite/AZ Elite Prep): Barrett is one of the best players in the state of Arizona. She can hit open threes, rebound well, and finish through contact in the lane. Barrett has the ability to play both on the wing as well as in the post. Her versatility makes her a popular commodity for college coaches. Barrett will step up into whatever role she is asked to play at the next level.
6’2 W Khamil Pierre Khamil Pierre 6'2" | PF Perry | 2023 State AZ (AZ Elite/Perry HS): Pierre is a walking highlight reel. She has had a breakout junior campaign and solidified herself as one of the best by being ranked in the Top 100 ESPN 2023 Prospects. This summer she went viral for dunking a basketball with ease. Pierre will be in discussion for Arizona’s best female basketball player this year. Pierre one of the best prospects in the country with a super high celling.
5’5 G Ashiian Hunter Ashiian Hunter 5'5" | PG Mesa | 2023 State AZ (AZ Elite/Mesa HS): Hunter is probably the fastest prospect in the class of 2023. She is electric with the basketball and is able to zoom past her defenders with her speed. Hunter also has the ability to shoot it from the perimeter and blow by her defenders for easy layups. Hunter would be a great addition to any college program looking for lightening speed, high IQ and elite defensive play.
5’7 G Sienna Cherwinski Sienna Cherwinski 5'7" | PG Xavier Prep | 2023 State AZ (Nike Southwest Premier/Xavier Prep): Cherwinski can shoot it at a very high percentage. Her court vision and basketball IQ are also through the roof. Cherwinski plays for a super talented Xavier Prep team, which will have one of the best high school lineups in the state of Arizona. Cherwinski is a high level guard capable of excelling at the next level.
5’11 G Kaitlyn Elsholz Kaitlyn Elsholz 5'11" | CG Sandra Day | 2023 State AZ (602 Lady Nation/ Sandra Day O’ Connor): Elsholz is a gamer. She can flat out score the basketball. She has the ability to finish in the lane through contact, pull-up off the dribble, and knock down shots from the perimeter. Defensively, she has great length and IQ. Look for Elsholz to continue to wow college coaches this year.
5’7 G Mak Snyder Mak Snyder 5'7" | SG Sandra Day | 2023 State AZ (AZ Elite/Sandra Day O’ Connor): Snyder is a phenomenal shooter in the class of 2023. She is capable of playing the point as well as playing off the ball. She shoots it from 3 exceptionally well. Snyder is a really talented combo-guard in the class of 2023. Snyder would be a perfect addition to a college program in need of high-IQ guards.
5’9 G Navine Mallon Navine Mallon 5'9" | SF Flowing Wells | 2023 State AZ (Tucson Rattlers/ Flowing Wells): Mallon is an ELITE prospect in the class of 2023. Mallon can score it from anywhere on the court, defend at a very high level and rebound. She averaged 16.5 pts, 12 rbs, and 3 stls a game. Mallon is tough as it gets when it comes to competitors. She is an Elite competitor in the class of 2023.
5’10 W Amaya Washington Amaya Washington 5'10" | SF Dream City Christian Prep | 2023 State AZ ( AZ Elite/ Dream City Christian): Washington is an athletic wing player that can help her team in many ways. She is a good rebounder, passer and can knock down open threes. College programs looking for high skill, length and athleticism; Amaya Washington Amaya Washington 5'10" | SF Dream City Christian Prep | 2023 State AZ is your answer.
6’3 C Kiley Sours Miller Kiley Sours Miller 6'3" | C Dream City Christian | 2023 State AZ ( Lady Jets/ Greenway HS): Sours-Miller is a double-double machine. Offensively, she uses her body and strength exceptionally well to finish through contact in the paint. Sours-Miller is a big time prospect in Arizona more than capable of excelling at the next level.
6’0 F Michaela Lee Michaela Lee 6'0" | PF Deer Valley | 2023 State AZ ( AZ Pride/ Deer Valley): Lee is an A+ Rim protector. She is able to make an immediate impact on the defensive side of the ball. Lee using her great size, length and timing to block shots collectively. Lee is also an outstanding rebounder. Opposing players should think again before trying their luck scoring over Lee. College coaches that need a really good rebounder and rim protector; Michaela Lee Michaela Lee 6'0" | PF Deer Valley | 2023 State AZ is your answer.
5’8 G Sage Begay Sage Begay 5'8" | SG Flagstaff | 2023 State AZ (AZ Elite/ Flaggstaff): Begay is an elite talent to watch play basketball. She defends the opposing teams best player, knocks down big shots, and passes the ball extremely well. Look for Begay to put up huge numbers for Flagstaff this year and continue to excel at the next level.
6’5 C Achol Magot Achol Magot 6'5" | C Southern Arizona Prep | 2023 State AZ (Lady Firestorm Nation/Southern AZ Prep): Magot is one of the tallest prospects in the state of Arizona. At 6’7 Magot makes an immediate impact on both sides of the ball. Her size makes her impossible to block out which allows her to be a put-back machine. Defensively, opposing teams are not scoring over her in the paint. Magot is a division 1 talent with a super high celling.
6’0 F/C Katy Frost Katy Frost 6'0" | PF Sandra Day | 2023 State AZ ( Gold Standard Academy/Sandra Day O Connor): Frost is as physical as it gets at the post position. She’s constantly fighting to gain position and doesn’t back down from anyone. Frost rebounds exceptionally well on both sides of the ball. Frost is a gritty player and is one of the hardest workers I’ve seen in the class of 2023. She’s exactly what a college program is looking for in terms of Skill, IQ and toughness.
5’7 G Katie Burns Katie Burns 5'7" | PG Catalina Foothills | 2023 State AZ (Tucson Rattlers/ Catalina Foothills HS): Burns is another electric guard in the class of 2023. She loves to push the pace and get easy buckets in transition. Burns can score it from all 3 levels which makes her a very difficult matchup. She is as exciting as it comes at the point guard position. She has the ability to make an immediate impact on whatever college program she steps into.
5’5 G Amelie Cartagena Amelie Cartagena 5'5" | CG Seton Catholic | 2023 State AZ (AZ Elite/Seton Catholic): Cartagena is a high-IQ guard in the class of 2023. Cartagena sees the court super well and always seems to be in the right place at the right time. Cartagena shoots it from 3 exceptionally well and I wouldn’t be surprised if she solidifies herself as one of the best shooters in the state this year. Cartagena would be a perfect fit for any D3,NAIA, NJCAA program looking for a high IQ player to add to their program.
5’2 G Olivia Arvallo Olivia Arvallo 5'2" | PG Valley Vista | 2023 State AZ (AZ Elite/ Valley Vista): Arvallo can handle pressure, knock down shots from the perimeter, and pass the ball extremely well. Defensively, Arvallo is aggressive as it comes. She likes to pick up full court and pressure the ball. Arvallo is a fun talent to watch in the class of 2023 and would be a great addition to any college program.
6’1 F/C Rori Hoffmeyer ( VBC/Cibola): Hoffmeyer has great size and footwork that allows her to be dominant on both sides of the ball. Hoffmeyer is an elite rebounder. If you’re a college coach looking for an athletic post player that spaces the court exceptionally well in the class of 2023, Hoffmeyer is your ideal prospect.
2023 5′ 9 W/F Ashlyn Thompson (Thatcher): Thompson is a high-motor prospect in the class of 2023. She plays extremely hard and is willing to do anything for her team to win. Thompson can rebound, defend multiple positions, play in the post, and is more than capable of bringing the ball up the court for her team. Thompson would be a great addition to any D3, NAIA, NJCAA program looking for a high motor athlete to add to their program.