Arizona Small Ball Podcast

In this episode we breakdown the small ball teams that are competing at Section 7. We look at each bracket and talk about the possible outcomes for each small ball team. Our teams that have the potential to really turn some heads in the qualifier are Phoenix Christian, Highland Prep, San Tan Charter, and a few others. Don't miss out!!

In this episode we break down the matchup between NVCA and San Tan charter. We talk about each team and make a case for a title, and a case against a title run. I am 100% on the San Tan Charter train, but Reyes is 85% on Board. We are both 100% on board with NVCA! Don't miss out!

In this episode we talk with two coaches who have over 60 years of coaching experience between the two of them. We learn a-lot about working with others, Championship level basketball, and the favorite of coach Haags championship teams. This was such a fun episode! Don’t miss out!!

The Valley Christian round robin is gonna be live!! Here are the small ball teams competing: Valley Christian, SCA, Ironwood, Rancho, Florence, Chinle, and PCDS. All of these teams play each other in the regular season except for Chinle and PCDS. There are some questions that will be answered about these teams in this round robin...maybe..Lets get into it!!

In this episode we break down the new free throw/foul penalty rule. We look at the positive and the negative and I changed my mind about this mid-podcast! We also talk about some more coaching changes in the Small Ball scene and look at our expectations for Gilbert Christian. Don't miss out!

In this episode we talk about the big question of Elijah Williams! Will he return? How will SCA recover from that? They still have some great pieces! The ALA Ironwood league is arguably the best summer league to be in, and San Tan charter opens their play with an awesome game against Valley. Arizona Lutheran is gonna have the perfect summer for a title run next season!!

In this episode we take questions from the Smallball community and have fun with it!! Don't miss out!

Carlos Coronado transfers to AZ Compass and Coolidge is left without most of their impact their players from this past season. Lets talk about some realistic expectations for Coolidge for the upcoming season and who is ahead of them as of right now. Would they be in your top 10?! Don't miss out!!

In this episode we give some highlights from the Senior Showcase and talk about some players that showed out!! Don't miss out!

In this episode we sit down with Coach Silvas and talk about everything Florence! We talk about their rivalry with Coolidge, their loaded region, and what makes Florence such a special place. Don't miss out!!

It is Showcase Week! We have been working extremely hard to get some of the best players in Arizona Small Ball together for an action packed Saturday! In our 3 pt competition we have the #1 three pt shooter (according to AZPreps) in the 3A and the #1 three pt shooter in the 1A along with 6 other HIGH LEVEL SHOOTERS! We have some high flying kids all set up and ready for the Dunk contest, and we al...

In our 100th episode we talk about small ball superlatives! This was really fun but also very difficult. Some teams really elevated their level of play in the playoffs. Can you base the best defensive team based off of a playoff run? I think so! Who was the best overall offensive team? I think we all know who the biggest team is, but who is the best shooting team?! Some of these might surprise you...

In this episode we talk about everything Desert christian! We talk about high points and low points of the season. We discuss how we thought they were gonna be compared to how they did, and we talk about what they have coming back for next season. This team is looking dangerous for the 1A!! Don't Miss out!

In this episode we break down FDU and their stunning win over Purdue in the 1st round. They were the smallest team in the tournament and played small ball to gain an advantage over their opponent. We talk about how teams that are undersized can attack a bigger team, and also talk a little about character, the most important stuff!! We also answer some questions from the people about this past seas...

This was the biggest mistake of the season for us. A previously unranked team by us made it all the way to the championship game. Let’s talk about the most improved team in Arizona Small Ball!!

In this episode I do a deep dive on Arizona Lutheran Academy. I talk about how their season ended up compared to what our pre-season expectations were for them. I also talk about the high points and low points of the season and everything they have coming back!! I have big expectations for this talented young squad moving into next season!! Don't Miss out! 

In our season finale we talk about each conference champion and highlight their seasons! We talk about NVCA being in the 1A, who would win between the Grier brothers, and Pima being the 1st public school to win in the 2A in 20+ years. Don’t miss out!!

In this episode we break down the Elite 8 for the 3A and the Final 4 for the 2A. We got some upsets brewing in this round, and things could get a little crazy for some teams!! Don't miss out!! 

In this episode we take calls for 1 Hr from the small ball community. We get to talk to 2 different coaches, a sports writer, and one of the most electric players in the small ball scene. This did not disappoint!! Check it out!! 

It looks like most all of our picks at the beginning of the season are riding true. Here we put some teams on upset alert, and give some motivation for some teams that have somethings to prove in the playoffs. This episode is all bracket talk for 3A-1A. Don't Miss out! 

Don't miss out on our bracket breakdown for the 1A!! We talk about our sleepers in the tournament, and who is on upset alert in the 1st round! 

In this episode we talk about our picks for each region champion. We picked right on every region except for the 1A North, and the 1A Copper. Every other pick we have is in the running to win or winning! I talk about what games are left for these teams to finish out the season! The 3A South Central region is the toughest region in Arizona Small Ball. Trivium and Arizona Lutheran is must see TV thi...

Here we do a deep dive on Gilbert Christian. We overlooked them, but that is not happening anymore! We break down their game against SCA and talk about all the things that Gilbert Christian is doing right. We look at the brackets and talk about who Gilbert Christian would face off against if the season ended today. Don't miss out!! 

In this Bonus episode, I brake down the final four games of the season for Joseph City. They play Ft. Thomas, Hayden, Mogollon, and Williams. Not only have they beaten two of these teams previously, they will have a great look at the others as well. Its almost playoff time, and Joseph city has an awesome chance to put themselves into a great position while knocking a couple big dogs down the ladde...

In our latest episode we talk about Ranchos huge OT win over Arizona Lutheran. Should we be talking about them as legitimate title contenders? Phoenix Country day Vs Cicero Prep was also an Overtime Thriller!! We try to describe Cicero Prep and PCD in a few words. Reyes says, "Very, Very, good!" Don't count Babo out just because they lost at home. They are straight competitors and had their hands...