Arizona Middle School  Players to Watch — Scouting Report

Phoenix, AZ — Arizona’s Class of 2030 and 2031 continues to separate itself with elite guard play, physical interior presence, high-level competitiveness, and game maturity well beyond their years. These prospects consistently impacted winning, performed under pressure, and showcased attributes that translate to higher levels of basketball.

Elite Impact Players

Logan Pepper  – 2030

United Skills Academy | Center | State MVP
Dominant interior anchor with advanced footwork, strong frame, and reliable touch around the rim. Controls rebounding areas, alters shots defensively, and dictates paint presence on both ends.

Xavier Gilkey – 2030

United Skills Academy | Guard | Championship MVP
High-motor guard with competitive edge and closing ability. Creates separation, scores efficiently in big moments, and consistently elevates team performance when it matters.

Brandon Bay – 2031 

Valley Hoops | Guard
Primary scoring threat with three-level scoring capability. Plays with confidence, pace, and offensive aggression, constantly pressuring defenses.

Myron McGruder Jr. – 2030

Madison #1 | Guard
Two-way guard who impacts games with effort, defensive discipline, and downhill attacking ability. Wins possession battles and sets a physical tone.

Nathan Rojvanit – 2031

AZ Unity | Big Guard
Strong, versatile guard with size and strength. Initiates offense, finishes through contact, and defends multiple positions effectively.

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First Team Core Playmakers

Myles Carter – 2030

United Skills Academy | Guard
High-IQ decision maker. Controls tempo, reads game situations, and executes in winning moments.

Hakeem Earl – 2030

Humble Savage | Big Guard
Physically imposing perimeter threat. Attacks downhill with power, creates mismatches, and finishes plays.

Cash Luster – 2030

Valley Hoops | Center
Reliable interior presence with rebounding, rim protection, and efficient finishing. Controls space and impacts the paint. Elevated skill-set, can shoot the 3! 

Luis Hernandez – 2030

Madison #1 | Guard
High-energy competitor with toughness and leadership traits. Makes important plays in critical stretches.

Dominic Espitia II – 2030

AZ Flight | Guard
Skilled guard with confidence and scoring instinct. Creates offense and produces when opportunities arise.

Second Team Standouts

Adam Myhre – 2030

United Skills Academy | Guard
Composed floor leader who manages pace and makes sound decisions.

Cooper Randleman – 2031

Valley Hoops | Guard
Dependable perimeter shooter who competes consistently.

Jalen Austin – 2031

AZ Unity | Guard
Physical slasher with playmaking upside and defensive potential.

Noah Aguila – 2031

AZ Unity | Guard
Steady ball handler with scoring touch and vision.

Isiah Moody –  2030

Humble Savage | Guard
Strong attacking guard with fearless mentality.

Denzel Akah –  2030

AZ Flight | Guard
High-energy backcourt player with transition upside.

Jaxson Johnson – 2031

AZ Unity | Guard
Smooth perimeter guard with shooting and composure.

Eli Brown – 2031

AZ Unity | Guard
Two-way competitor who contributes across categories.

Daniel Martin – 2030

Humble Savage | Guard
Reliable guard presence with toughness and confidence.

Carter Campagna – 2030

United Skills Academy | Guard
Smart system guard who plays within structure and impacts winning.

Garvit Mittal – 2030

BASIS | Guard
High-IQ shooter with awareness and positioning instincts.

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Carter Hampton– 2031

AZ Unity| Guard
True Point Guard. Distributor, elite ball handling with ability to shoot. 

Honorable Mention — Rising Prospects 

Christian Lottich (Valley Hoops-2031), Odell Young III (United Skills Academy-2030), Caleb Gosselin (Valley Rising-2031), Jay Mody (BASIS- 2030), Sawyer Spalding (Valley Rising 2031), Daniel Small (BASIS-2031), Yatharth Dwivedi (BASIS- 2030)

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