Arizona Small Ball Podcast

🎙 New Episode Alert! 🎙 In this week’s episode of the Arizona Small Ball Podcast , Jeff and Reyes kick off the new basketball season by diving into week 1 matchups ! 🏀 💥 Games are broken down into Good, Great, and Best matchups of the week, with bold predictions and insights on key players to watch. Don’t miss out! 📖 TIME STAMPS: ⏱️ 10:16 – Good Matchups ⏱️ 22:27 – Great Matchups ⏱️ 28:30 – Best...

Cloud9’s Preseason Top 9 and the Next 9 Teams! Cloud9 has been a friend to the show for over a year now, and this preseason, we challenged them to come up with their Top 9 teams and the next 9 from a pool of over 130+ teams! In this episode, we break down all the conversations and thoughts behind choosing these teams. Find out who made the cut and why! San Tan Rancho Valley Christian Sabino Yuma C...

The conversation in this part focuses on the open tournament and the logistics of how it will work for 1A, 2A, and 3A schools. The open tournament will consist of the top 16 power-ranked teams from these divisions. The teams will compete in rounds one and two of the open before going back to their respective state tournaments if they lose. The goal of the open is to provide more opportunities for...

Valley Christian's basketball team discusses their state championship run and the keys to their success. They talk about the importance of mental toughness and handling the pressure and noise that comes with being a successful team. They also discuss their core values, which include being the best version of themselves and celebrating the little things. The coaches emphasize the importance of...

In this conversation, Reyes and Jeff review some of their past takes and predictions, acknowledging the ones that were accurate and admitting to the ones that were off. When you spend so much time in front of the mic you are bound to have some bad takes!! Thanks for holding us accountable!!

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 tale...

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 al...

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 Gag...

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.

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 Sampso...

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!!

In this episode we talk about all the teams in the Copper Canyon classic and what were excited to see from some of them!! It is such a blessing to be hosting tournaments for the small ball community, and it all starts in CV land this weekend!!

In our 200th episode of the podcast we reminisce on some of our favorite moments of the podcast, and discuss how it has grown over the years. We want to say a MASSIVE thank you to all of you guys for your continued support for what we are doing. None of this would be possible without you guys!! To show our appreciation we decided to do a listener appreciation episode by answering some questions fr...

In this episode we focus in on our summer events! We Talk about all the teams in the Copper Canyon Classic and in the Main Event. We also look at all these mascots and discuss who would win if they all fought against each other in the ring. We still have some spots left for both of these events, so if your squad is looking for some great summer events don't miss out!!

The conversation covers various regions and teams in different divisions of high school basketball. The hosts discuss potential winners and contenders in each region, highlighting the strengths and histories of certain teams. They also mention the upcoming Copper Canyon Classic and encourage coaches to participate.

The conversation covers the three-point contest, dunk contest, and senior game of the ASBP Senior Showcase. The hosts discuss standout players and moments from each event. They also express gratitude to the players, coaches, and community members who made the event possible. The hosts mention upcoming events, including the ASBP Copper Canyon and ASBP Main Event.

The hosts are excited about the upcoming senior showcase game and discuss the three-point contest. They mention the participants and their shooting percentages, highlighting the high volume and efficiency of the shooters. They make predictions for the contest, with Reyes choosing Caleb Bahe and Jonathan Brown as his top two, and Jeff selecting Keon Talgo and Jack Engelthaler. They also discuss the...

In this episode I get to sit down with NextBench CEO Jaimie Perkins and talk all about recruiting! Her vision for helping high school athletes is impacting kids all over the state and it was so fun to talk about her company, and how they help kids realize their dreams of competing in College. Don't miss out!!

In this episode of the Arizona Small Ball podcast, hosts Jeff and Reyes interview Presley Ibeh and Cohen Hill, two talented guards from Highland Prep. The conversation starts with a lighthearted discussion about their one-on-one matchups and their growth as players. They share stories of their initial dislike for each other and how they eventually became close friends and teammates. The conversati...

In this episode of the Arizona Small Ball Podcast, hosts Jeff and Reyes reunite after a break and discuss their upcoming event, the Dunk Contest and Senior Game. They also provide an update on their March Madness brackets. The hosts then dive into the discussion of sleeper teams for the 1A conference, including Anthem Prep, Fort Thomas, Hayden, Ray, and Joseph City. The hosts then discuss sleeper...

The Open tournament is officially here in the Small Ball Scene!! Before you get too excited, lets be pessimistic for a second. In this episode, Aaron and I talk about some of the good but mostly the bad when it comes to the open tournament. How will it be as meaningful as the conference state title and Vice versa?! Can the AIA make it worth the risk of not being able to compete in your own confere...

In this episode we sit down with Coach Crooms out of San Tan Charter and talk all about the Roadrunners state championship run! Coach Crooms has a history of success in basketball and he discusses how it has helped him lead this team to its ultimate goal. With all of the trash talk that surrounds teams that have success, it is so fun to watch a group of kids silence and achieve their goals!! This...

Coach Craig Everson discusses his coaching journey and the championship win with the Gregory School. He emphasizes the importance of building a family culture within the team and the impact it has on their success. Overcoming challenges and continuously getting better every day are key aspects of their approach. Coach Everson highlights the contributions of individual players and the trust he plac...

In this conversation, Jeff and Reyes discuss the recent wins of Valley Christian and Santan Charter in the Arizona high school basketball championships. They also reflect on their interactions with the Small Ball Army and the emotional impact of the graduating class. The conversation includes a discussion on the impressive season of Santan Charter, emphasizing their poise and the leadership of Coa...

In this episode of the Arizona Small Ball Podcast, Jeff and Reyes preview the Final Four matchups in the 2A division of Arizona high school basketball. They discuss the previous games and the surprising teams that made it to the Final Four. The hosts analyze the Rancho vs ALA matchup, highlighting the key players and potential strategies. They also break down the Phoenix Christian vs Santan Charte...