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Arizona Small Ball PodcastAuthor: Jeff Luera/Reyes Herrera
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 dont get enough love or recognition and were here to advocate for them and show em some love. We talk about scores coaches and teams all at Arizona small ball. Language: en Genres: News, Sports News Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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#365 - Boys Palo Verde is the TRUTH!!; Fort Thomas at #4 in the Copper?!; The 3A Metro is awesome if your not in it!!; Gilbert Christian with HUGE wins; Here comes SCA; Cibeque gets a big win over RP
Episode 30
Sunday, 18 January, 2026
In this episode of the Arizona Small Ball Podcast, Jeff and Reyes break down a growing trend across Arizona small-ball basketball — a LOT of teams are playing zone. The guys dive into who’s thriving against it, who’s weaponizing it, and what it’s revealing about teams across 1A–3A.⸻Fountain Hills — Different Right Now 🔥 • Defending extremely well • Playing confident, connected basketball⸻Palo Verde — CONFIDENT & ATHLETIC 💪 • Shooting 43% from three • Playing with swagger and trust • Zone defense clicking at a high level⸻Bourgade Catholic — ZONE + POISE 🧠vs Northwest Christian • Northwest struggled to make plays late • Bourgade stayed true to their identity • Aggressive zone defense + confidence • Led by Malik and Rushing • Created good looks using double stagger screensvs ALA Ironwood • Bourgade went up 20+ • Ironwood struggled to generate quality looks • Zone pressure dictated the entire game⸻Gilbert Christian — KNOWING WHO YOU ARE 🎯 • Offense led by Burke • Hit 39 three-pointers vs Northwest • High percentage of their threes come from the corner⸻Valley Christian over Coolidge Thatcher & Snowflake — ELITE DEFENSE 🔒 • Controlled the matchup • Holding teams to 50 points per game • Scoring 72 points per game • Complete teams on both ends⸻Scottsdale Christian vs NVCA — HOOPERS SHOWING OUT 🏀 • Cash • Dom • HuddyAll three playing at a very high level right now⸻Rock Point vs Cibecue — SCORING PUNCH 💥 • Begay, Begay, Yazzie, and James • Combine for 60 points per game • Offensive firepower on full display⸻Coolidge over Florence — RIVALRY GRIT ⚔️ • Preston Dees lead the way • Florence is tough and well-coached • Physical rivalry game with a great atmosphere⸻Horizon Honors over San Carlos • Horizon withstands a 22-point 4th quarter from San Carlos • Composure late seals the win⸻Pima over Pusch Ridge — MENTALITY GAME 🧠 • Played fast • Ripped off 8 straight transition points in the 3rd quarter • Screened well and punished mistakes⸻1A NOTES 🔥 • Fort Thomas is #4 in the open!! • Joseph City riding a 7-game winning streak⸻LISTEN NOW 🎙️Zone defenses are everywhere — but not everyone is ready. Jeff and Reyes break down who’s adjusting, who’s exposed, and what it all means moving forward in Arizona small-ball basketball.
