So far as occasions are involved, Phoenix is shortly changing into one of many nation’s basketball capitols. With a mixture of nice climate, inexpensive journey, and no scarcity of amenities, The Grand Canyon State performs host to a legit hoops occasion nearly each single weekend. Given a comparatively gradual slate of video games again house in Minneapolis, I opted to shoot to Phoenix to absorb the Hoopers On1y Phhacility Traditional 3.
Mixing a center faculty AAU match with a prep faculty showcase, there was no scarcity of expertise in Phoenix. Prep faculties from California, Canada, Pennsylvania, Las Vegas, and a bunch of others descended upon the Phhacility to get some high quality video games in. Leo Sotomayor and his workers have been extremely accommodating, preserving me updated with schedule modifications and letting me know some sleepers, making it a brilliant easy occasion to cowl.
Listed below are a couple of of the gamers who actually noticed their inventory rise from the 2024 Hoopers On1y Phhacility Traditional 3:
Houran Dan, 6’11, C, Canyon Worldwide Academy (AZ), 2024
There wasn’t a single participant who helped themselves extra at Hoopers On1y than Houran Dan, a close to 7-foot Chinese language import who has been within the States for a mere few weeks. The athletic massive man ran the ground effectively, ripped the rim off at each obtainable alternative, and confirmed good contact going through the basket. Having performed with the 19U Chinese language Nationwide Group, Houran is understood throughout the pond, however will definitely set up himself as a excessive main prospect right here within the states.
Jayden Williams, 6’9, C, Bella Vista Prep (AZ), 2024
A participant that some have seemingly forgotten about, Jayden Williams is actually top-of-the-line massive males left on the board for the category of 2024. Having signed with Additional time Elite final yr, Williams made the transfer to Bella Vista and is reminding individuals why he’s a excessive main prospect. The lengthy armed Georgia native is an imposing shot blocker, is nice taking part in as a rim-runner, and might end in visitors with both hand. Nonetheless tremendous open by way of his recruitment, Williams is unquestionably a reputation price trying out earlier than the season involves its finish.
Mason Abittan, 6’6, Crimson Rock Academy (NV), 2025
One of many higher wings with dimension within the occasion, Mason Abittan exhibited why he has been turning heads at each the EIBC and at Hoopers On1y. He’s an automated shooter together with his ft set, seems to be to dunk completely every part in transition, and has a strong first step for straight line drives. Mason already holds affords from Radford, Weber State, and Cal State Bakersfield with many extra to observe.
Tammar Brown, 6’10, C, Rocktop Academy (PA), 2025
Somebody who I used to be admittedly not accustomed to coming into the occasion, Tammar Brown actually left his mark as one of many highest ceiling gamers the occasion needed to supply. Proudly owning a large body, Brown utilized his wingspan on each ends of the court docket, confirmed shocking coordination, and transformed with each palms across the rim. Nonetheless removed from an unfinished product, Tammar Brown is a reputation to observe intently over the subsequent yr and a half.
Jaxon Olvera, 6’4, SG/PG, Golden State Prep (CA), 2024
Probably the most productive general gamers within the occasion, Jaxon Olvera was getting it accomplished from each guard spots for each Golden State Prep groups on the Hoopers On1y Phhacility Traditional. Olvera has no scarcity of confidence attacking the rack, is a legit 3-point shooter, and has additionally proven the flexibility to facilitate an offense. Having an excellent prep yr, Jaxon Olvera is actually somebody who has produced at a excessive degree and might be fascinating in the course of the late signing interval.
Nishayne Sharpe, 6’0, PG, Canyon Worldwide (AZ), 2026
The youthful brother of Blazers rising star Shaedon Sharpe, Nishayne Sharpe is quietly constructing his personal legacy in Phoenix. Sharpe is a brilliant fast guard who can get into the paint at will, makes use of his pace to play severe on ball protection, and is taking part in with rather more confidence than after I noticed him earlier within the season. Given his older brother’s dimension (6-foot-6) and freakish athleticism, I’d say it’s possible you’ll need to purchase inventory within the subsequent participant to return from the Sharpe household.