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Event Coverage
George Courtney | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
George “GC3” Courtney III brings more than seven years of scouting and analysis experience to Prep Girls Hoops. With a coaching career spanning over two decades, he has worked at multiple levels, including recreational leagues, AAU programs, and middle and high school teams. Currently, he serves as an Assistant Coach and Director of Recruiting at Phoenix College. Courtney holds a Bachelor of Science in Applied Management from Grand Canyon University and a Master of Arts in Athletic Coaching Education from Ball State University. Courtney began his career as an analyst with Anthony Ray’s Arizona Preps, one of the nation’s top scouting platforms, eventually becoming its Director of Operations. He later launched GC3 Hoops, hosting tournaments, showcases, and camps in Arizona and Hawaii. Courtney is a respected basketball evaluator and analyst specializing in prospects across the West Coast, including New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Oregon, Washington, California, and Hawaii. His work has provided him with deep insight into the region’s talent pipeline, earning him a strong reputation within the grassroots and scholastic basketball communities. Courtney has been a key figure at premier events such as the Tribe Athletic Native American Nationals, Gems In The Gym Fresh Faces, Gems In The Gym Spring 150, GC3 Hoops Scholastic Series, West Coast Jamboree, California Girls Live, I Mua Invitational, and the Honolulu Hoops Showcase. Through his detailed scouting reports, player assessments, and event coverage, Courtney has solidified his influence and credibility across the basketball landscape. A dedicated philanthropist, Courtney founded GC3 Stars, providing Polynesian youth basketball athletes opportunities to compete, exchange culture, and gain exposure.
George “GC3” Courtney III brings more than seven years of scouting and analysis experience to Prep Girls Hoops. With a coaching career spanning over two decades, he has worked at multiple levels, including recreational leagues, AAU programs, and middle and high school teams. Currently, he serves as an Assistant Coach and Director of Recruiting at Phoenix College. Courtney holds a Bachelor of Science in Applied Management from Grand Canyon University and a Master of Arts in Athletic Coaching Education from Ball State University. Courtney began his career as an analyst with Anthony Ray’s Arizona Preps, one of the nation’s top scouting platforms, eventually becoming its Director of Operations. He later launched GC3 Hoops, hosting tournaments, showcases, and camps in Arizona and Hawaii. Courtney is a respected basketball evaluator and analyst specializing in prospects across the West Coast, including New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Oregon, Washington, California, and Hawaii. His work has provided him with deep insight into the region’s talent pipeline, earning him a strong reputation within the grassroots and scholastic basketball communities. Courtney has been a key figure at premier events such as the Tribe Athletic Native American Nationals, Gems In The Gym Fresh Faces, Gems In The Gym Spring 150, GC3 Hoops Scholastic Series, West Coast Jamboree, California Girls Live, I Mua Invitational, and the Honolulu Hoops Showcase. Through his detailed scouting reports, player assessments, and event coverage, Courtney has solidified his influence and credibility across the basketball landscape. A dedicated philanthropist, Courtney founded GC3 Stars, providing Polynesian youth basketball athletes opportunities to compete, exchange culture, and gain exposure.
