Vote: Who should be SBLive's WaFd Bank Arizona Boys Basketball Athlete of the Week (2/19/2024)?
Here are the candidates for the WaFd Bank Arizona Boys Basketball Athlete of the Week as nominated by coaches, fans and readers.
Read through the nominees and cast your vote. Voting will conclude Sunday at 11:59 p.m. and the winner will be announced Monday.
If you would like to make a nomination in a future week, email danbrood91@gmail.com.
Editor’s Note: Our Athlete of the Week feature and corresponding poll is intended to be fun, and we do not set limits on how many times a fan can vote during the competition. However, we do not allow votes that are generated by script, macro or other automated means. Athletes who receive votes generated by script, macro or other automated means will be disqualified.
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Nigel Anderson, Dysart
The senior forward scored a game-high 32 points on 11 of 14 shooting while also having six rebounds, two assists, two blocks and a steal for the Demons in a 74-64 setback at ALA-Gilbert North.
Caleb Bahe, Camp Verde
The senior guard/forward had 22 points, three rebounds and three assists in helping the Cowboys score a 78-53 win at Winslow.
Gio Barone, Seton Catholic
The senior scored a team-high 23 points while also having three rebounds, three assists and three steals for the Sentinels in a 67-65 setback at Bradshaw Mountain.
Will Clark, Thunderbird
The senior forward is a two-time Defensive Player of the Year winner, and, even at just 6-foot-4, has been a defensive force in the paint throughout the season for the Titans.
Lex Clontz, Cesar Chavez
The junior forward/guard poured in 32 points for the Champions in an 87-81 overtime loss to Canyon View in a game played at Cesar Chavez High School.
Zach Cutler, Arizona College Prep
The sophomore wing stepped up with 24 points, 11 rebounds, three blocks and two steals for the Knights in a 67-39 home victory over Flagstaff. He also went 5 for 5 from 3-point range in the fourth quarter to put the game out of reach.
Christian Garven, Mesquite
The senior guard tallied a team-high 17 points to help the Wildcats edge Pinnacle in a game played at Mesquite High School.
Kyle Grier, Valley Christian
The junior forward had a double-double for the Trojans with 19 points and 10 rebounds while also having four assists and four steals in a 96-59 home win against Florence.
TJ Harris, Paradise Honors
The sophomore point guard shined for the Panthers with 25 points and seven rebounds in a 62-52 home victory against Coconino in a Class 4A play-in contest.
Luke Haugo, Higley
The junior tallied a team-high 22 points to go with eight rebounds, an assist and a block for the Knights in an 88-70 loss at Millennium.
Fauster Johnson, Arizona College Prep
The junior shooting guard had 18 points, four assists and three rebounds for the Knights in a 67-39 home win over Flagstaff – the first playoff win in school history.
Ja’kwan Jordan, Coolidge
The senior forward/guard had another double-double for the Bears with 17 points and 15 rebounds, while also having five assists, two steals and two blocks in a 67-57 loss against Sabino.
Jordan McMahon-Fulmer, Camp Verde
The junior forward had a big performance for the Cowboys with 24 points on 9 of 15 shooting while also having 16 rebounds, two steals and two blocks in a 78-53 victory at Winslow.
Ring Nyeri, Liberty
The senior forward/center had 21 points on 8 of 15 shooting, nine rebounds, two assists and two blocks for the Lions in a 91-75 setback at Notre Dame Prep.
Dylan Novak, ALA-Gilbert North
The junior guard had a huge double-double for the Eagles with 30 points and 12 assists while also having five rebounds and five steals in a 74-64 home victory against Dysart.
Asher Perez, Arizona College Prep
The junior point guard had a double-double for the Knights with 14 points and 10 rebounds while also having seven assists and four steals in a 67-39 home victory against Flagstaff.
Nick Ponds, Sahuaro
The senior guard/wing, and team captain, stepped up for the Cougars with 24 points, 12 rebounds, four assists and three steals in a 69-66 overtime loss at Deer Valley.
Preston Power, Show Low
The senior center shined with a game-high 19 points for the Cougars in their 53-43 win over Payson in a game played at Show Low High School.
Aidan Rampley, Thunderbird
The senior guard, a second-team all-region selection, has been the driving force behind the Titans’ offensive attack throughout the season.
Bobby Smith, Salpointe Catholic
The senior forward pulled down 13 rebounds, including nine on the offensive end, and also had eight points, an assist and a block for the Lancers in a 43-28 home win against Canyon del Oro.
DJ Spencer, Desert Vista
The freshman wing recorded a double-double with 15 points and 12 rebounds in the Thunder’s 68-67 win over Boulder Creek in a game played at Boulder Creek High School.
Logan Stenson, Florence
The junior forward stepped up for the Gophers with 15 points, 12 rebounds, seven assists, four steals and three blocks in a 55-48 victory against Palo Verde in a game played at Florence High School.
Paris Strozier, Thunderbird
The senior forward, and a first-team all-region selection, has been a force for the Titans throughout the season when it comes to offensive rebounding and defense.
Adrian Taufaasau, Florence
The junior forward had a double-double for the Gophers with a team-high 17 points and 10 rebounds in a 55-48 win over Palo Verde in a game played at Florence High School.
Uriah Tenette, Prescott
The junior guard poured in 33 points while also having four assists, three steals, two rebounds and two blocks for the Badgers in a 74-61 loss at Brophy College Prep.
Kingston Tosi, Millennium
The 6-foot-7 junior recorded a game-high 27 points in leading the Tigers to an 82-49 win over ALA-Gilbert North in a game played at Millennium High School.
Nico Velez, Desert Vista
The sophomore guard stepped up with a team-high 21 points while also having seven assists and five rebounds in helping the Thunder edge Boulder Creek 68-67 in a game played at Boulder Creek High School.
Darius Wabbington, Sunnyslope
The freshman post scored a team-high 19 points on 8 for 10 shooting while also having five rebounds, five assists and a pair of steals in helping the Vikings run to a 78-46 home win against Cienega.
