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Arizona Small Ball Podcast Jeff Luera/Reyes Herrera
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The Arizona small ball podcast where we discuss one of the hidden gems in Arizona, high school basketball. Here we cover Sports News but everything is small ball. As coaches in the Valley we understand that these guys don’t get enough love or recognition and we’re here to advocate for them and show em some love. We talk about scores coaches and teams all at Arizona small ball. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/azsmallball/support
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#211 - Yuma Catholic wins the Gold bracket at the ASBP Main Event!!; Who showed out and what does this mean for Yuma Catholic?!?
In this conversation, Jeff, Reyes Herrera, and Coach Noah Roundy discuss the gold bracket from the main event basketball tournament. They share their thoughts on the teams and players that stood out, including ALA, North Valley Christian, Palo Verde, and Glendale Prep. They also talk about the coaching styles of different coaches and the intensity of the games. The conversation highlights the talent and competitiveness of the teams in the gold bracket. Yuma Catholic wins the gold bracket at the ASBP Main Event, defeating Palo Verde in a close game. Kam Pippen of Palo Verde stood out with his impressive performance throughout the tournament. The championship game was a defensive battle with both teams showcasing their athleticism and good coaching. Yuma Catholic's Coach Thurman commanded the team well, and the players responded with great effort.
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#210 - Coach Jim White helps us breakdown the Bronze bracket!!; Leading Edge Academy takes care of business and wins the Bronze Bracket!!
In this episode of the Arizona Small Ball Podcast, Jeff and Reyes break down the bronze bracket of the main event. They are joined by Coach Jim White from Valley Lutheran to provide insights and analysis. They discuss memorable games and teams in the bracket, including Cicero Prep and ALA Anthem South. Coach White praises the performance of his own team and highlights the standout players. They also talk about the championship game between Valley Lutheran and Leading Edge Academy, noting the pressure defense of Leading Edge as a key factor in their victory. The conversation concludes with a discussion of Leading Edge's challenging schedule for the upcoming season.
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#209 - Gilbert Classical wins the silver bracket in STUNNING fashion!!; The stock is UP for Gilbert Classical and we give overreactions based off of their performance this weekend!!
The Arizona Small Ball Podcast hosts, Jeff and Reyes, discuss the main event tournament and break down the silver bracket. They highlight the impressive coaching and talent displayed by the teams, including Heritage Academy, Camp Verde, Kingman Academy, Horizon Honors, Highland Prep, NFL Yet, and Gilbert Classical. They specifically mention standout players like Sypho from Heritage Academy and Gage Russell from Camp Verde. The hosts also give a shoutout to the referees, officials, and sponsors who made the tournament possible. The hosts discuss the improvement of teams like Kingman Academy and Horizon Honors, the coaching strategies of different coaches, and the standout players from Gilbert Classical. They highlight the impressive shooting of Blake Carlson and the overall energy and competitiveness of Gilbert Classical. The hosts also share their overreactions and predictions for the team's future success.
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#207 - Who should win the Main Event?!; Who is the most important player in the Main Event?!
The hosts discuss the upcoming ASBP main event, breaking down the teams and matchups. They share their thoughts on who should win the tournament and discuss dark horse teams. They also highlight the most impactful players in the tournament and preview the exciting matchups at each gym.
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#205 - Players that stood out at the Copper Canyon Classic; Parker wins the championship, will this be the year they beat Yuma Catholic?!
In this episode I break down some of the top players that showed out at the Copper Canyon classic.
Seligman has two of the best guards in small ball in Montae and Melo. These guards are athletic and play with a great pace!
Camp Verde has one of the funnest guards to watch play the game in Gage Russel. His ability to see the floor and find teammates is special!!
Tempe Prep has a GEM!! Austin Sampson is not only a scorer/defender, but he is a special leader!!
We also talk about Parker and their standouts Abraham and Maverick!!
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#204 - Coaches corner with the Mayor/President of Ash Fork, Sonny Martin!!
In this episode we chop it up with Coach Sonny Martin out of Ash Fork High school. His service to the kids and community for 23 years has been IMPRESSIVE!! If you think you are a grinder, you might want to listen to figure out what it means to really grind it out for the kids!!
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