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![<div class="at-above-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2020/04/loss-of-martin-white-is-latest-jolt-to-asu-basketball/"></div>First, a global virus that came out of nowhere forced the cancellation of the postseason for Bobby Hurley‘s Arizona State basketball team, which was poised to make its third straight […]<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><div class="at-below-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2020/04/loss-of-martin-white-is-latest-jolt-to-asu-basketball/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Hurley-Remy-115x115.jpg "Loss of Martin, White is latest jolt to ASU basketball")
Loss of Martin, White is latest jolt to ASU basketball
Posted on April 6, 2020 | No CommentsFirst, a global virus that came out of nowhere forced the cancellation of the postseason for Bobby Hurley‘s Arizona State basketball team, which was poised to make its third straight […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2020/03/nau-basketball-programs-on-the-road-to-recovery/"></div>The students at Northern Arizona University may have re-discovered a long-lost diversion to help them get through the cold winter nights in Flagstaff. Basketball may once again be relevant on […]<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><div class="at-below-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2020/03/nau-basketball-programs-on-the-road-to-recovery/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/NAUbbHand-115x115.jpg "NAU basketball programs…on the road to recovery?")
NAU basketball programs…on the road to recovery?
Posted on March 27, 2020 | No CommentsThe students at Northern Arizona University may have re-discovered a long-lost diversion to help them get through the cold winter nights in Flagstaff. Basketball may once again be relevant on […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2020/03/bryce-drew-to-replace-majerle-as-gcu-basketball-coach/"></div>Grand Canyon University has hired Bryce Drew to replace head men’s basketball coach, Dan Majerle, with the hope that Drew brings to the program the kind of success he enjoyed […]<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><div class="at-below-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2020/03/bryce-drew-to-replace-majerle-as-gcu-basketball-coach/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/BryceDrew-115x115.jpg "Bryce Drew to replace Majerle as GCU basketball coach")
Bryce Drew to replace Majerle as GCU basketball coach
Posted on March 19, 2020 | No CommentsGrand Canyon University has hired Bryce Drew to replace head men’s basketball coach, Dan Majerle, with the hope that Drew brings to the program the kind of success he enjoyed […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2019/09/prep-basketball-factories-raising-arizonas-natl-profile/"></div> Arizona is becoming an increasingly popular stop on the college basketball recruiting trail, thanks in part to the growing number of “basketball factories” popping up all over the desert, […]<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><div class="at-below-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2019/09/prep-basketball-factories-raising-arizonas-natl-profile/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/bballs-many-115x115.jpg "Prep ‘basketball factories’ raising Arizona’s nat’l profile")
Prep ‘basketball factories’ raising Arizona’s nat’l profile
Posted on September 4, 2019 | No CommentsArizona is becoming an increasingly popular stop on the college basketball recruiting trail, thanks in part to the growing number of “basketball factories” popping up all over the desert, […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2019/08/women-coaching-boys-high-school-hoops-new-trend/"></div> As happens every year, during the off-season there were a lot of head-coach changes taking place at high school programs around the state. Some of those were significant enough […]<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><div class="at-below-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2019/08/women-coaching-boys-high-school-hoops-new-trend/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/HandsatRim-115x115.jpg "Women coaching boys’ high school hoops…a new trend?")
Women coaching boys’ high school hoops…a new trend?
Posted on August 2, 2019 | No CommentsAs happens every year, during the off-season there were a lot of head-coach changes taking place at high school programs around the state. Some of those were significant enough […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2019/07/curtis-millage-latest-ex-pro-take-prep-coaching-job/"></div> The confluence of prep sports and former professional athletes is beginning to look like a growing trend in Arizona. Most recently it has been football that has attracted these retired […]<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><div class="at-below-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2019/07/curtis-millage-latest-ex-pro-take-prep-coaching-job/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Millage-115x115.jpg "Curtis Millage is latest ex-pro to take prep coaching job")
Curtis Millage is latest ex-pro to take prep coaching job
Posted on July 15, 2019 | No CommentsThe confluence of prep sports and former professional athletes is beginning to look like a growing trend in Arizona. Most recently it has been football that has attracted these retired […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2019/06/murphy-resigns-nau-basketball-continues-founder/"></div> Maybe Jack Murphy just couldn’t adjust to the freezing winters in Flagstaff. Maybe he really did miss what he had in Tucson, where he spent eight years on the […]<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><div class="at-below-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2019/06/murphy-resigns-nau-basketball-continues-founder/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/NAUjMurphy-115x115.jpg "Murphy resigns, NAU basketball continues to founder")
Murphy resigns, NAU basketball continues to founder
Posted on June 7, 2019 | No CommentsMaybe Jack Murphy just couldn’t adjust to the freezing winters in Flagstaff. Maybe he really did miss what he had in Tucson, where he spent eight years on the […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2019/04/dick-mcconnell-dies-az-loses-another-coaching-legend/"></div> We lost another high school coaching legend Tuesday morning. With the passing of Dick McConnell, we now have enough for an Arizona version of Mount Rushmore. Move over Paul […]<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><div class="at-below-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2019/04/dick-mcconnell-dies-az-loses-another-coaching-legend/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Basketball-26th-115x115.jpg "Dick McConnell dies, AZ loses another coaching legend")
Dick McConnell dies, AZ loses another coaching legend
Posted on April 25, 2019 | No CommentsWe lost another high school coaching legend Tuesday morning. With the passing of Dick McConnell, we now have enough for an Arizona version of Mount Rushmore. Move over Paul […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2019/04/mannion-first-az-get-nhsca-natl-hoops-honor/"></div> High school basketball players from 15 different states have received the National Senior Boys Basketball Athlete of the Year award. Georgia athletes have been honored three different times. Indiana […]<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><div class="at-below-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2019/04/mannion-first-az-get-nhsca-natl-hoops-honor/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Nico_Mannion-620x250-115x115.jpg "Mannion is first from AZ to get NHSCA nat’l hoops honor")
Mannion is first from AZ to get NHSCA nat’l hoops honor
Posted on April 13, 2019 | No CommentsHigh school basketball players from 15 different states have received the National Senior Boys Basketball Athlete of the Year award. Georgia athletes have been honored three different times. Indiana […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2019/02/nicos-final-bow-pinnacle-gets-2nd-straight-6a-hoops-title/"></div> The high school basketball season in Arizona is officially over, and the most celebrated player in the state used his final game to put an exclamation point on a […]<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><div class="at-below-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2019/02/nicos-final-bow-pinnacle-gets-2nd-straight-6a-hoops-title/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/hsHoopss-115x115.jpg "Nico’s final bow: Pinnacle gets 2nd straight 6A hoops title")
Nico’s final bow: Pinnacle gets 2nd straight 6A hoops title
Posted on February 27, 2019 | 1 CommentThe high school basketball season in Arizona is officially over, and the most celebrated player in the state used his final game to put an exclamation point on a […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2019/02/shadow-mtn-coach-bibby-facing-sexual-abuse-charges/"></div> It was less than 72 hours ago that Mike Bibby, basking in the glow of his Saturday victory that brought a fourth straight boys’ state basketball title to Shadow […]<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><div class="at-below-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2019/02/shadow-mtn-coach-bibby-facing-sexual-abuse-charges/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Bibby-115x115.jpg "Shadow Mtn. coach Bibby facing sexual-abuse charges")
Shadow Mtn. coach Bibby facing sexual-abuse charges
Posted on February 26, 2019 | No CommentsIt was less than 72 hours ago that Mike Bibby, basking in the glow of his Saturday victory that brought a fourth straight boys’ state basketball title to Shadow […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2019/02/b-j-burries-ends-prep-hoops-career-states-top-scorer/"></div> B.J. Burries tried to squeeze out a couple more wins, but his history-making high school basketball career ended Saturday in the 2A state quarterfinals. Worse yet, it ended with […]<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><div class="at-below-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2019/02/b-j-burries-ends-prep-hoops-career-states-top-scorer/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/HSboysBB-115x115.jpg "B.J. Burries ends prep hoops career as state’s top scorer")
B.J. Burries ends prep hoops career as state’s top scorer
Posted on February 18, 2019 | 1 CommentB.J. Burries tried to squeeze out a couple more wins, but his history-making high school basketball career ended Saturday in the 2A state quarterfinals. Worse yet, it ended with […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2019/02/5-straight-losses-show-deeper-problems-ua-hoops/"></div> The heavy load of bricks that has been steadily piling up on the University of Arizona basketball program since an assistant coach was swept up in an FBI probe […]<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><div class="at-below-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2019/02/5-straight-losses-show-deeper-problems-ua-hoops/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Millerpoints-115x115.jpg "Do 5 straight losses show deeper problems for UA hoops?")
Do 5 straight losses show deeper problems for UA hoops?
Posted on February 14, 2019 | 2 CommentsThe heavy load of bricks that has been steadily piling up on the University of Arizona basketball program since an assistant coach was swept up in an FBI probe […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2019/01/college-basketball-dying-slow-death-flagstaff/"></div> As the midway point of the college basketball season approaches, an all-too-familiar scenario is playing out in Flagstaff, where the Northern Arizona University basketball programs are well into their […]<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><div class="at-below-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2019/01/college-basketball-dying-slow-death-flagstaff/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/NAU-115x115.jpg "College basketball is dying a slow death in Flagstaff")
College basketball is dying a slow death in Flagstaff
Posted on January 17, 2019 | No CommentsAs the midway point of the college basketball season approaches, an all-too-familiar scenario is playing out in Flagstaff, where the Northern Arizona University basketball programs are well into their […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2018/12/bobby-hurley-gets-signature-win-asu-stuns-1-kansas/"></div> Yesterday’s game was over, but the Arizona State basketball fans weren’t ready to leave. Most of them had stormed the court when the final buzzer sounded. The scoreboard in […]<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><div class="at-below-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2018/12/bobby-hurley-gets-signature-win-asu-stuns-1-kansas/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/HurlyASU-115x115.jpg "Bobby Hurley gets signature win at ASU, stuns #1 Kansas")
Bobby Hurley gets signature win at ASU, stuns #1 Kansas
Posted on December 23, 2018 | No CommentsYesterday’s game was over, but the Arizona State basketball fans weren’t ready to leave. Most of them had stormed the court when the final buzzer sounded. The scoreboard in […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2018/12/gcu-christens-colangelo-classic-challenges-6-nevada/"></div> Oscar Frayer went high for the opening tip in yesterday”s basketball game between Grand Canyon University and Nevada, but the ball ended up in the hands of one of […]<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><div class="at-below-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2018/12/gcu-christens-colangelo-classic-challenges-6-nevada/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/GCUvNev-115x115.jpg "GCU christens Colangelo Classic, challenges #6 Nevada")
GCU christens Colangelo Classic, challenges #6 Nevada
Posted on December 10, 2018 | No CommentsOscar Frayer went high for the opening tip in yesterday”s basketball game between Grand Canyon University and Nevada, but the ball ended up in the hands of one of […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2018/12/local-prep-star-enters-asu-basketball-record-books/"></div> It’s always uplifting whenever we’re treated to a new version of the “Hometown boy makes good” story. The latest comes to us courtesy of the Arizona State men’s basketball […]<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><div class="at-below-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2018/12/local-prep-star-enters-asu-basketball-record-books/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/ZylanCheath-115x115.jpg "Local prep star enters ASU basketball record books")
Local prep star enters ASU basketball record books
Posted on December 4, 2018 | No CommentsIt’s always uplifting whenever we’re treated to a new version of the “Hometown boy makes good” story. The latest comes to us courtesy of the Arizona State men’s basketball […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2018/10/despite-fbi-hoops-probe-miller-rebuilt-uas-2019-class/"></div> Can that Sean Miller recruit, or what?! With all the distraction of an ongoing FBI investigation into college basketball recruiting swirling around him, the 10th-year head basketball coach at […]<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><div class="at-below-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2018/10/despite-fbi-hoops-probe-miller-rebuilt-uas-2019-class/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/SeanMillr-115x115.jpg "Despite FBI hoops probe, Miller has rebuilt UA’s 2019 class")
Despite FBI hoops probe, Miller has rebuilt UA’s 2019 class
Posted on October 10, 2018 | No CommentsCan that Sean Miller recruit, or what?! With all the distraction of an ongoing FBI investigation into college basketball recruiting swirling around him, the 10th-year head basketball coach at […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2018/09/nico-mannion-will-stay-az-enroll-point-guard-u/"></div> Even a call from John Calipari wasn’t enough to entice the hottest prospect in college basketball recruiting to leave his home state of Arizona. Nico Mannion said he enjoyed […]<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><div class="at-below-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2018/09/nico-mannion-will-stay-az-enroll-point-guard-u/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Nico_Mannion-115x115.jpg "Nico Mannion will stay in AZ, enroll in Point Guard U")
Nico Mannion will stay in AZ, enroll in Point Guard U
Posted on September 15, 2018 | 1 CommentEven a call from John Calipari wasn’t enough to entice the hottest prospect in college basketball recruiting to leave his home state of Arizona. Nico Mannion said he enjoyed […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2018/08/gcu-basketball-reunites-former-shadow-mountain-stars/"></div> Carlos Johnson (23) and J.J. Rhymes (0) have a lot in common. They both had a former NBA player as their basketball coach in high school, and both won a state championship. […]<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><div class="at-below-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2018/08/gcu-basketball-reunites-former-shadow-mountain-stars/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/GCU_PLAYERS-1-115x115.png "GCU basketball reunites former Shadow Mountain stars")
GCU basketball reunites former Shadow Mountain stars
Posted on August 13, 2018 | No CommentsCarlos Johnson (23) and J.J. Rhymes (0) have a lot in common. They both had a former NBA player as their basketball coach in high school, and both won a state championship. […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2018/08/corona-del-sol-loses-another-elite-hoops-player-hillcrest/"></div> With the latest high-profile basketball transfer, Corona del Sol High School is beginning to resemble a feeder school for Hillcrest Prep. Unfortunately, that’s become a sign of the times these days, […]<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><div class="at-below-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2018/08/corona-del-sol-loses-another-elite-hoops-player-hillcrest/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/bbCU-115x115.jpg "Corona del Sol loses another elite hoops player to Hillcrest")
Corona del Sol loses another elite hoops player to Hillcrest
Posted on August 7, 2018 | No CommentsWith the latest high-profile basketball transfer, Corona del Sol High School is beginning to resemble a feeder school for Hillcrest Prep. Unfortunately, that’s become a sign of the times these days, […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2018/05/brandon-williams-re-commit-revives-ua-hoops-recruiting/"></div> Seven weeks ago, the University of Arizona men’s basketball program was mired in the muck of a recruiting scandal that has rocked the world of college basketball. An assistant […]<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><div class="at-below-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2018/05/brandon-williams-re-commit-revives-ua-hoops-recruiting/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/brandon-williams-d41cd88e3e8211da-115x115.png "Brandon Williams’ re-commit revives UA hoops recruiting")
Brandon Williams’ re-commit revives UA hoops recruiting
Posted on May 8, 2018 | No CommentsSeven weeks ago, the University of Arizona men’s basketball program was mired in the muck of a recruiting scandal that has rocked the world of college basketball. An assistant […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2018/04/uas-dilemma-point-guard-u-needs-point-guard/"></div> It’s hard to maintain a reputation as ‘Point Guard U’ when you don’t have a big-time point guard. Such is the plight of the University of Arizona men’s basketball […]<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><div class="at-below-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2018/04/uas-dilemma-point-guard-u-needs-point-guard/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/UAbaskball-115x115.jpg "UA’s dilemma: ‘Point Guard U’ needs a point guard")
UA’s dilemma: ‘Point Guard U’ needs a point guard
Posted on April 16, 2018 | No CommentsIt’s hard to maintain a reputation as ‘Point Guard U’ when you don’t have a big-time point guard. Such is the plight of the University of Arizona men’s basketball […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2018/03/bracket-buster-heres-13-seed-buffalo-upset-4-uofa/"></div> Even the casual sports fan could tell by halftime of the University of Arizona vs. Buffalo men’s basketball game Thursday night that the Wildcats were in trouble. Arizona was […]<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><div class="at-below-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2018/03/bracket-buster-heres-13-seed-buffalo-upset-4-uofa/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/PJCRistic-115x115.jpg "Bracket buster: Here’s how 13-seed Buffalo upset #4 UofA")
Bracket buster: Here’s how 13-seed Buffalo upset #4 UofA
Posted on March 17, 2018 | No CommentsEven the casual sports fan could tell by halftime of the University of Arizona vs. Buffalo men’s basketball game Thursday night that the Wildcats were in trouble. Arizona was […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2018/03/valley-vista-girls-repeat-6a-hoops-title-pinnacle-wins-1st/"></div> It seems only fair that Xavier Prep let some other school win a state title. The small Catholic girls’ school in central Phoenix has won three state championships so […]<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><div class="at-below-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2018/03/valley-vista-girls-repeat-6a-hoops-title-pinnacle-wins-1st/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/HSboysBB-115x115.jpg "Valley Vista girls repeat 6A hoops title, Pinnacle wins 1st")
Valley Vista girls repeat 6A hoops title, Pinnacle wins 1st
Posted on March 1, 2018 | No CommentsIt seems only fair that Xavier Prep let some other school win a state title. The small Catholic girls’ school in central Phoenix has won three state championships so […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2018/02/shadow-mountain-hs-seton-catholic-4a-basketball/"></div> Playing for the runner-up trophy in the playoffs has become something of a way of life for high school basketball teams that play in Arizona’s 4A division. It doesn’t […]<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><div class="at-below-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2018/02/shadow-mountain-hs-seton-catholic-4a-basketball/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Bballsfacing-115x115.jpg "Shadow Mountain HS, Seton Catholic own 4A basketball")
Shadow Mountain HS, Seton Catholic own 4A basketball
Posted on February 26, 2018 | No CommentsPlaying for the runner-up trophy in the playoffs has become something of a way of life for high school basketball teams that play in Arizona’s 4A division. It doesn’t […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2018/02/sean-millers-coaching-career-jay-bilas-says/"></div> That loud Clunk! we heard down in Tucson… That was the other shoe dropping on the University of Arizona men’s basketball program. Ever since UofA assistant coach Book Richardson was […]<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><div class="at-below-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2018/02/sean-millers-coaching-career-jay-bilas-says/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/SeanMillr-3-115x115.jpg "Is Sean Miller’s coaching career over? Jay Bilas says it is")
Is Sean Miller’s coaching career over? Jay Bilas says it is
Posted on February 25, 2018 | No CommentsThat loud Clunk! we heard down in Tucson… That was the other shoe dropping on the University of Arizona men’s basketball program. Ever since UofA assistant coach Book Richardson was […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2018/02/arizona-keeps-popping-top-ranked-college-prospects/"></div> If college recruiters haven’t put Arizona on their travel schedules, then they just haven’t been paying attention to what we’ve been growing out here in the middle of the […]<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><div class="at-below-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2018/02/arizona-keeps-popping-top-ranked-college-prospects/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/ThrowFB-115x115.jpg "Arizona keeps popping out top-ranked college prospects")
Arizona keeps popping out top-ranked college prospects
Posted on February 23, 2018 | No CommentsIf college recruiters haven’t put Arizona on their travel schedules, then they just haven’t been paying attention to what we’ve been growing out here in the middle of the […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2018/02/ahwatukee-rivals-upset-6a-basketball-title-race/"></div> The much-anticipated match-up of top-seeded Brophy Prep and No. 2 Pinnacle High School in the 6A boys’ basketball state championship game could be just a week away. Or it […]<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><div class="at-below-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2018/02/ahwatukee-rivals-upset-6a-basketball-title-race/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/HandsatRim-115x115.jpg "Ahwatukee rivals could upset 6A basketball title race")
Ahwatukee rivals could upset 6A basketball title race
Posted on February 21, 2018 | No CommentsThe much-anticipated match-up of top-seeded Brophy Prep and No. 2 Pinnacle High School in the 6A boys’ basketball state championship game could be just a week away. Or it […]