Below is a list of the top men’s basketball performances for the week of February 8-14. If you know of a player we should add to this roster or include in the coming week, send an email to [email protected].
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Top Arizona boys basketball stars, February 8-14
Chuck Bailey, Higley
It was an explosive week for the second year. On Tuesday, he had 26 points, four rebounds and one steal in a 69-59 win over Eastmark. On Wednesday he had 28 points, three steals, two rebounds and two assists in a 72-60 win over Williams Field, and on Thursday he absolutely exploded for 41 points, seven rebounds, three assists, two steals and a block in one. 72-60 victory over Dysart.
Jaxton Bobik, Queen Creek
The senior helped the Bulldogs claim their first win of the season on Wednesday against Pinnacle, registering 30 points, seven rebounds and three steals.
Devin Bradford, Vista Grande
The senior had an explosive game on Tuesday, scoring a double-double with 27 points, 11 rebounds, seven assists and a block to help Vista Grande to a 60-59 victory over Poston Butte.
Nate Calmese, Mesquite
The junior dropped 32 points and had three interceptions to help the Wildcats claim a 74-56 victory over Shadow Mountain on Wednesday.
Colin Carey, Sunrise Mountain
Despite the Mustangs’ 88-77 loss to Liberty on Wednesday, the senior landed a double-double with 34 points and 15 rebounds.
Amari Carraway, Pueblo
Thursday’s 77-61 win over Vista Grande was the best sophomore game of the season so far, with 31 points, five assists, three steals and three rebounds.
Jake Clapper, Edge of the Desert
The senior led the team with 23 points and got a double-double with 11 rebounds, helping Desert Edge defeat Notre Dame Prep 71-54 on Tuesday.
Cougar Cooke, Show Low
The junior had 25 points, six rebounds, three assists and two steals in Tuesday’s 64-56 loss to Holbrook.
Moses Demalek, Paradise Valley
Getting a double-double with 23 points, 10 rebounds, two assists and two steals, the senior helped Paradise Valley to a 60-54 victory over Desert Mountain on Tuesday.
Cameron Gates, Tonopah
In his best performance of the season to date, the senior posted a double-double with 29 points, 10 rebounds, three assists and two steals in a 67-55 loss to Yuma Catholic on Tuesday.
Cohen Gonzales, Mesquite
Gonzales’ stats climb as the season progresses, especially with his performance against Combs on Thursday. The sophomore had the 31 best points of the season, six rebounds, five steals and an assist in a 70-53 win.
Jimari Grayson, Mesa
The senior enjoyed his best game of the season against Mesa Mountain View on Tuesday, scoring a double-double with 23 points, 10 rebounds and four assists in a 65-59 victory.
Jesse Gray, Poston Butte
In a heart-wrenching 60-59 loss to Vista Grande on Tuesday, the junior recorded 32 points, five steals and two assists.
Bradey Henige, Cactus
In the best performance of his high school career to date, the rookie had a double-double with 23 points, 12 rebounds, two blocks and an assist to help the Cobras to a 61-59 victory over Peoria on Tuesday.
Will Hunt, Catholic Yuma
The senior had 23 points, five rebounds, four steals and three assists in a 67-55 win over Tonopah on Tuesday.
Kyree Jackson, ALA-Ironwood
The senior had a big game Wednesday against Combs, securing a double-double with 32 points and 10 rebounds to help the Warriors win 71-66.
Carson Kelly, Chandler
It has been a monster week for Kelly in the Wolves’ return to action following their quarantine. On Monday, the senior had 38 points, eight assists, four rebounds and two steals in a 68-62 loss to Perry. On Friday, he had a double-double with 32 points, 11 assists, three rebounds and three steals in a 95-92 loss to Desert Ridge.
Steven Legleu, Nogales
It was another great week for Legleu as southern Arizona basketball entered its second full week of action. The senior opened the week with 24 points, four rebounds, four steals, four blocks and two assists in Monday’s 67-58 win over Tucson before losing 22 points, three rebounds, one assist and one steal on Tuesday in a win 75-49 against Walden Bosquet. He closed things off Friday with 20 points, six rebounds, three steals and two assists in a 77-71 win over Sunnyside.
Grady Lewis, Sunnyslope
The senior had a double-double in Monday’s 58-53 victory over Apollo with 19 points, 12 rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal.
Daryian Matthews, Dysart
Despite the Demons’ 72-60 loss to Higley on Wednesday, Matthews, a senior, registered 30 points, 18 rebounds, four blocks and two assists.
Mason Miller, Walden Grove
In his best performance of the season so far, the senior tallied 20 points, four rebounds, two assists and two steals in a 75-49 loss to Nogales on Tuesday.
Ahamed Mohamed, Apollo
The junior had a double-double in Apollo’s 55-50 loss to Cactus Shadows on Wednesday with 24 points, 12 rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block.
Preston Olney, Coconino
It was only his team’s second week of action, but Olney has already found his rhythm and has jumped as a team manager. On Monday, the senior posted 23 points, six rebounds, four assists and three steals in a 56-34 victory over rival Flagstaff. The two teams met again on Friday and Olney had 21 points, five rebounds, four assists and three steals in a 67-37 win.
Jason Parent, Prescott
In Friday’s 61-48 win over Cactus, the junior posted a double-double with 26 points, 11 rebounds, three steals and three blocks.
Dylan Pendleton, Coronado
Pendleton, a senior, assisted Coronado to a 64-44 victory over Youngker on Friday. He almost had a triple-double with 26 points, 11 rebounds, nine steals and six assists.
Jaron Perkins Jr, Cortez
The senior helped the Colts to a 67-46 win over Glendale on Wednesday, scoring a double-double with 26 points, 13 rebounds, five assists and five steals.
Brady Ramon, Catholic of Salpointe
In Ironwood Ridge’s 70-42 loss on Thursday, the senior had 20 points, three rebounds, two assists and two steals.
Chino Salas-Zorrilla, Camp Verde
In a 74-67 loss to Page on Tuesday, the senior led the team with 25 points and added seven rebounds, two assists and two steals.
Stuart Sandall, page
In his best game of the season so far, the senior tallied 30 points, seven blocks, six rebounds, three assists and one steal in Tuesday’s 74-67 win over Camp Verde.
Jake Sant, Verrado
Sant, a junior, posted 27 points, six rebounds and four assists on Friday to help Verrado to a 62-56 victory over Glendale.
Ernesto Scroggins, McClintock
The second led McClintock to score on Thursday in a 71-49 rout by Verrado with 23 points. He had four rebounds, two interceptions, an assist and a block.
Caleb Simpson, Saguaro
Player of the game in Wednesday’s 70-65 win over Poston Butte, the senior had 29 points, six rebounds, four steals and two assists.
Jordan Stevens, Gila Ridge
In Gila Ridge’s 74-61 loss to Apollo on Tuesday, the senior nearly had a double-double with 20 points, nine rebounds, two assists and one steal.
Nathan Summit, Bradshaw Mountain
The senior had his best game of the season on Thursday posting a double-double with 22 points, 13 rebounds, three steals and two blocks.
Pike Tancil, Willow Canyon
In Friday’s 87-50 win over Kellis, the junior had 20 points, six assists, five rebounds and two steals.
Pascal Volz, McClintock
The junior led the team in scoring against Tempe on Wednesday with 21 points. He added five rebounds, four assists and two steals to help the Chargers win a 61-49.
Nehemiah Washington, Marcos de Niza
The senior helped the Padres to a 64-56 victory over the Combs on Saturday with 20 points, three rebounds and two assists.
Roosevelt “Tru” Washington, Mountain Pointe
The second had a monster game Thursday in a 101-55 victory over Cibola, totaling 40 points, seven rebounds, seven steals and four assists.
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If you know of a player we should add to the roster now or in the coming week, send an email to [email protected].