Arizona Small Ball Podcast

Jeff Luera/Reyes Herrera
  • 4.9 (128)
  • Sports News
  • Updated Weekly

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.

  1. Jun 17

    #405 - 🏀🔥 BOYS MAIN EVENT WEEK: FAVORITES, DARK HORSES & TOURNAMENT PREVIEW 👑

    In this episode of the Arizona Small Ball Podcast, hosts Jeff and Reyes gear up for one of the biggest weekends of the summer as they preview the upcoming Arizona Small Ball Main Event Tournament. What started as a 16-team event has grown into a 28-team showcase spread across three gyms, bringing together some of the top small-school programs from around the state. 🔥🏀 The guys break down the tournament format, discuss key teams and players to watch, and share their picks for favorites, dark horses, and the hottest teams entering the event based on last season's performances. Whether you're a coach, player, parent, or fan, this episode serves as your complete guide to Main Event weekend. 🏀 The Growth of Main Event From 16 teams to 28 teamsExpanded across 3 gymsOne of the premier summer events for Arizona small-school basketball📋 Tournament Format Friday Pool PlaySaturday Bracket Play🥇 Gold Bracket🥈 Silver Bracket🥉 Bronze Bracket🔥 Favorites to Win It All Which teams enter the weekend as championship contenders?Who has the talent, depth, and experience to make a run?👀 Dark Horse Teams Programs flying under the radarTeams capable of surprising the fieldPotential breakout performances📈 Hottest Teams from Last Season Teams carrying momentum into the summerPrograms looking to build on successful campaignsWhich squads are ready to take the next step?⭐ Players to Watch Returning starsEmerging talentFuture impact players who could steal the spotlight

  2. Jun 10

    #404 - 🏀🔥 MAIN EVENT GIRLS TOURNAMENT PREVIEW: TEAM BREAKDOWNS, MASCOT RANKINGS & CHAMPIONSHIP PICKS 👑

    In this special episode of the Arizona Small Ball Podcast, hosts Jeff and Reyes preview the upcoming Arizona Small Ball Main Event Girls Basketball Tournament. From tournament logistics and team capsules to mascot rankings and championship predictions, this episode is your complete guide to one of the most exciting girls basketball events of the summer. 🏀🔥 The guys break down every participating team, spotlight key players to watch, discuss strengths and weaknesses, and identify potential dark horses capable of making a deep run. Along the way, they have some fun ranking mascots and debating which teams have the best branding, adding classic Small Ball personality to the conversation. 🏆 Whether you're a coach, player, parent, or fan, this episode has everything you need before tip-off. 🔥🏀👑

  3. Mar 16

    #391 - Arizona Small Ball Podcast Senior ShowCase preview!!!

    In this podcast we highlight each of the players participating in our 4th Annual Senior ShowCase!! We talk about the 3 point contestants and pick who we think will win for the boys and the girls. We also break down the Senior game for the boys and the girls and pick who we think will win!!

  4. Mar 3

    #389 - Thoughts and reactions from the final week of Arizona Small Ball championship weekend...kind of..

    The Arizona Small Ball podcast wraps up the high school basketball season with a comprehensive recap of the championships across various divisions. The hosts discuss the standout performances, controversies, and the overall atmosphere of the games, highlighting all the conference and copper champions. They reflect on the growth of programs and the impact of community support, while also teasing future content and interviews with coaches.

  5. Feb 26

    #387 - ALL THE REASONS WHY EACH TEAM IS GOING TO WIN THE COPPER!!!

    In this episode of the Arizona Small Ball Podcast, hosts Jeff and Reyes dive into the excitement surrounding the Copper championship matchups for both girls' and boys' basketball. They analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the competing teams, Snowflake and Tuba City for the girls, and Valley Christian and Santan Charter for the boys. The hosts share their predictions and insights, emphasizing the importance of experience, emotional play, and tactical execution in these high-stakes games.

  6. Feb 26

    #386 - EMERGENCY POD!! Beyond the Scoreboard: "The Coolidge disqualification."

    In this episode of the Arizona Smallball podcast, hosts Jeff and Reyes discuss the recent decision by the AIA to place Coolidge's entire athletic program on probation due to incidents during a basketball game. They explore the implications for the players, the community, and the accountability of athletic programs. The conversation also touches on Snowflake's unexpected advancement to the state finals and the potential impact on Coolidge's players moving forward. Throughout the discussion, the hosts emphasize the importance of treating others well in sports and the need for change within the athletic community.

  7. Feb 25

    #385 - Boys and Girls 3A Final 4 previews and picks!!

    In this episode of the Arizona Smallball Podcast, hosts Jeff and Reyes preview the Final Four matchups for both the girls' and boys' 3A conferences. They discuss team performances leading up to the finals, analyze key players, and make predictions on who will advance to the championship games. The conversation highlights the intensity of the playoffs, the strategies employed by different teams, and the significance of experience in high-stakes games.

  8. Feb 24

    #384 - #5 Fountain Hills will face off against #1 Pima, and #3 SCA will take on # 2 NVCA for a trip to the Championship!!; #4 FH takes on San Carlos, and #6 ALA will take on #2 St. Johns in the Final4

    In this episode we break down the final 4 for the 2A Conference in the boys and the girls. We break down the games that these teams won to get to this point and give our prediction for the finals for the boys and the girls!!

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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.

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  • Creator
    Jeff Luera/Reyes Herrera
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    239
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 422268
  • Show Website
    Arizona Small Ball Podcast