So far as occasions are involved, Phoenix is shortly turning into one of many nation’s basketball capitols. With a mixture of nice climate, inexpensive journey, and no scarcity of services, The Grand Canyon State performs host to a legit hoops occasion just about 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 college AAU event with a prep college showcase, there was no scarcity of expertise in Phoenix. Prep faculties from California, Canada, Pennsylvania, Las Vegas, and a number of others descended upon the Phhacility to get some high quality video games in. Leo Sotomayor and his employees had been extremely accommodating, holding me updated with schedule adjustments and letting me know some sleepers, making it a brilliant clean occasion to cowl.
Listed here are a number 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), 2024There 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 large man ran the ground effectively, ripped the rim off at each out there alternative, and confirmed good contact dealing with the basket. Having performed with the 19U Chinese language Nationwide Crew, 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), 2024A participant that some have seemingly forgotten about, Jayden Williams is actually top-of-the-line large males left on the board for the category of 2024. Having signed with Time beyond regulation 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 may end in visitors with both hand. Nonetheless tremendous open when it comes to his recruitment, Williams is certainly a reputation price testing earlier than the season involves its finish.
Mason Abittan, 6’6, Purple Rock Academy (NV), 2025One of the higher wings with measurement 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 gives from Radford, Weber State, and Cal State Bakersfield with many extra to observe.
Tammar Brown, 6’10, C, Rocktop Academy (PA), 2025Someone who I used to be admittedly not aware of getting 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 carefully over the subsequent yr and a half.
Jaxon Olvera, 6’4, SG/PG, Golden State Prep (CA), 2024One of the most efficient general gamers within the occasion, Jaxon Olvera was getting it achieved 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 stage and will probably be attention-grabbing throughout the late signing interval.
Nishayne Sharpe, 6’0, PG, Canyon Worldwide (AZ), 2026The 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 velocity to play severe on ball protection, and is taking part in with way more confidence than after I noticed him earlier within the season. Given his older brother’s measurement (6-foot-6) and freakish athleticism, I’d say you might wish to purchase inventory within the subsequent participant to come back from the Sharpe household.
