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Basketball (Men) Archive
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![The fourth annual Hoophall West basketball tournament over the weekend gave Arizona high school teams a chance to show what they could do against some top out-of-state teams. The […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/BBthruNet-115x115.jpg "AZ teams get their share of wins at Hoophall West")
AZ teams get their share of wins at Hoophall West
Posted on December 12, 2016 | No CommentsThe fourth annual Hoophall West basketball tournament over the weekend gave Arizona high school teams a chance to show what they could do against some top out-of-state teams. The […] -
![The Arizona high schools will get a chance again this weekend to find out how they stack up against some of the better boys’ basketball programs from around the […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/hsbskbl-115x115.jpg "Hoophall West brings nation’s top prep hoops talent to AZ")
Hoophall West brings nation’s top prep hoops talent to AZ
Posted on December 8, 2016 | No CommentsThe Arizona high schools will get a chance again this weekend to find out how they stack up against some of the better boys’ basketball programs from around the […] -
![Sean Miller was in Los Angeles Saturday night, trying to recover from his team’s 69-62 loss to Gonzaga in the Naismith Hall of Fame game. The University of Arizona […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/DeWayne-115x115.jpg "GCU’s narrow hoops loss to Louisville has UA’s attention")
GCU’s narrow hoops loss to Louisville has UA’s attention
Posted on December 5, 2016 | No CommentsSean Miller was in Los Angeles Saturday night, trying to recover from his team’s 69-62 loss to Gonzaga in the Naismith Hall of Fame game. The University of Arizona […] -
![The Grand Canyon University men’s basketball team won its first outing of the season Thursday night, an exhibition game against Adams State. But their coach thinks they may have taken the […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/GCUcrowd-115x115.jpg "After poor start, is GCU basketball ready for Duke…Duke?!")
After poor start, is GCU basketball ready for Duke…Duke?!
Posted on November 5, 2016 | No CommentsThe Grand Canyon University men’s basketball team won its first outing of the season Thursday night, an exhibition game against Adams State. But their coach thinks they may have taken the […] -
![Sean Miller may have just landed the recruit that could take his University of Arizona basketball team to that coveted berth in the NCAA Final Four that has eluded […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Ayton-115x115.jpg "Ayton is first No. 1 recruit for Sean Miller, UA basketball")
Ayton is first No. 1 recruit for Sean Miller, UA basketball
Posted on September 8, 2016 | No CommentsSean Miller may have just landed the recruit that could take his University of Arizona basketball team to that coveted berth in the NCAA Final Four that has eluded […] -
![If you’re a high school point guard with lots of talent and upside, what better place to play in college than a school often referred to as ‘Point Guard […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Barcello-115x115.jpg "Arizona’s top prep basketball player commits to UA")
Arizona’s top prep basketball player commits to UA
Posted on August 29, 2016 | No CommentsIf you’re a high school point guard with lots of talent and upside, what better place to play in college than a school often referred to as ‘Point Guard […] -
![Arizona’s reigning azcentral sports’ Boys Basketball Player of the Year has evidently found a new home in Florida, where he will begin his college career after graduating in May from […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/bbCU-115x115.jpg "Bibby commits to USF basketball, Barcello considering UA")
Bibby commits to USF basketball, Barcello considering UA
Posted on August 10, 2016 | No CommentsArizona’s reigning azcentral sports’ Boys Basketball Player of the Year has evidently found a new home in Florida, where he will begin his college career after graduating in May from […] -
![Marvin Bagley III and DeAndre Ayton, who both played for Arizona high schools and are rated as No. 1 in their respective recruiting classes, are apparently giving serious consideration to […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Bballsfacing-115x115.jpg "Nation’s top prep basketball prospects eyeing UA, ASU")
Nation’s top prep basketball prospects eyeing UA, ASU
Posted on July 10, 2016 | No CommentsMarvin Bagley III and DeAndre Ayton, who both played for Arizona high schools and are rated as No. 1 in their respective recruiting classes, are apparently giving serious consideration to […] -
![When the high school basketball season rolls around in November, there are just a few weeks for teams to begin preparing for the first game on the schedule. So […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/bbTOC-115x115.jpg "High school hoops: summer tourneys in full swing")
High school hoops: summer tourneys in full swing
Posted on June 24, 2016 | No CommentsWhen the high school basketball season rolls around in November, there are just a few weeks for teams to begin preparing for the first game on the schedule. So […] -
![Hillcrest Prep can’t seem to catch a break. The recently-established east Phoenix basketball academy has been getting more than its share of national media attention…but not necessarily the kind it was hoping […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/BBthruNet-115x115.jpg "Hillcrest Prep finds itself back in nat’l basketball news")
Hillcrest Prep finds itself back in nat’l basketball news
Posted on May 3, 2016 | No CommentsHillcrest Prep can’t seem to catch a break. The recently-established east Phoenix basketball academy has been getting more than its share of national media attention…but not necessarily the kind it was hoping […] -
![Allonzo Trier‘s announcement Monday that he will be returning to play his sophomore season with the University of Arizona men’s basketball team could easily be the most significant event […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/AlloTrier-115x115.jpg "Why Trier’s return to UA basketball is so important…")
Why Trier’s return to UA basketball is so important…
Posted on April 6, 2016 | No CommentsAllonzo Trier‘s announcement Monday that he will be returning to play his sophomore season with the University of Arizona men’s basketball team could easily be the most significant event […] -
![1996. Mike Bibby, a senior point guard at Shadow Mountain High School in Phoenix, wraps up his high school career by helping the Matadors to a state title. 2016. […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/BBhandNet-115x115.jpg "Prep hoops honors to Big Schools POYs Bibby, Barcello")
Prep hoops honors to Big Schools POYs Bibby, Barcello
Posted on March 28, 2016 | No Comments1996. Mike Bibby, a senior point guard at Shadow Mountain High School in Phoenix, wraps up his high school career by helping the Matadors to a state title. 2016. […] -
![Sadly for Arizona college sports fans, the unfulfilled expectations of the 2015 football season have now spilled over to taint the much-hyped basketball promise of 2016. March Madness has turned into […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/UAvWich-115x115.jpg "The Big Dance is over for UA men and ASU women")
The Big Dance is over for UA men and ASU women
Posted on March 21, 2016 | 1 CommentSadly for Arizona college sports fans, the unfulfilled expectations of the 2015 football season have now spilled over to taint the much-hyped basketball promise of 2016. March Madness has turned into […] -
![Well, that didn’t last long… Perry High School just announced the hire of Sam Duane, Jr., a name well-known in basketball circles around Arizona. At Corona del Sol High […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/coach-whistling-115x115.jpeg "Sam Duane, Jr. is back coaching…this time at Perry HS")
Sam Duane, Jr. is back coaching…this time at Perry HS
Posted on March 20, 2016 | No CommentsWell, that didn’t last long… Perry High School just announced the hire of Sam Duane, Jr., a name well-known in basketball circles around Arizona. At Corona del Sol High […] -
![Arizona college hoops fans have good reason this year to watch both the men’s and women’s NCAA Tournaments. We have a horse in both races. The Arizona State women’s […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Coaches-115x115.png "March Madness: who goes deeper…ASU women, UA men?")
March Madness: who goes deeper…ASU women, UA men?
Posted on March 17, 2016 | No CommentsArizona college hoops fans have good reason this year to watch both the men’s and women’s NCAA Tournaments. We have a horse in both races. The Arizona State women’s […] -
![All those games against out-of-state teams really paid off for the Shadow Mountain High School boys’ basketball program. The Matadors played five games against some of the better teams […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/boysbb-115x115.jpg "Shadow Mtn., Mesa HS snag big-school boys’ hoops titles")
Shadow Mtn., Mesa HS snag big-school boys’ hoops titles
Posted on March 1, 2016 | No CommentsAll those games against out-of-state teams really paid off for the Shadow Mountain High School boys’ basketball program. The Matadors played five games against some of the better teams […] -
![It’s hard to think positively after two consecutive blow-out losses, but there is one thing for which the Arizona State men’s basketball team can be thankful. Both games were […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ASUbbPlyr-115x115.jpg "ASU men’s basketball reeling after 2nd straight blow-out")
ASU men’s basketball reeling after 2nd straight blow-out
Posted on February 28, 2016 | No CommentsIt’s hard to think positively after two consecutive blow-out losses, but there is one thing for which the Arizona State men’s basketball team can be thankful. Both games were […] -
![For the last four years, Corona del Sol High School has ruled Division I boys’ basketball in the state of Arizona. That all ended last night when Sunnyslope High […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Dunk-115x115.jpg "Corona’s bid for 5th straight boys’ hoops title has ended")
Corona’s bid for 5th straight boys’ hoops title has ended
Posted on February 25, 2016 | No CommentsFor the last four years, Corona del Sol High School has ruled Division I boys’ basketball in the state of Arizona. That all ended last night when Sunnyslope High […] -
![There’s an old axiom in basketball that says “You can’t teach height.” In other words, if you don’t have size on your roster, there’s not much that can be done […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/KalebTar-115x115.jpg "UA’s size buries ASU as Cats dominate in 99-61 hoops win")
UA’s size buries ASU as Cats dominate in 99-61 hoops win
Posted on February 18, 2016 | No CommentsThere’s an old axiom in basketball that says “You can’t teach height.” In other words, if you don’t have size on your roster, there’s not much that can be done […] -
![Jack Murphy knew this wasn’t going to be an easy journey through the 2015-16 basketball season. The men’s head coach at Northern Arizona University was facing a tough non-conference […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/JackMurph-115x115.jpg "NAU hoops: Murphy’s rebuilding job hits speed bump")
NAU hoops: Murphy’s rebuilding job hits speed bump
Posted on January 26, 2016 | No CommentsJack Murphy knew this wasn’t going to be an easy journey through the 2015-16 basketball season. The men’s head coach at Northern Arizona University was facing a tough non-conference […] -
![This year’s MLK Classic high school basketball tournament here in the Valley didn’t look anything like those of recent years. In fact, it wasn’t even a tournament this year […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/BBhandNet-115x115.jpg "Shadow Mountain HS gets revenge & hoops win at MLK")
Shadow Mountain HS gets revenge & hoops win at MLK
Posted on January 20, 2016 | No CommentsThis year’s MLK Classic high school basketball tournament here in the Valley didn’t look anything like those of recent years. In fact, it wasn’t even a tournament this year […] -
![Sean Miller finds himself in a mid-season hole – and just broke his shovel trying to dig out. The University of Arizona head basketball coach is suffering through one […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/UAmensbbll-115x115.jpg "After 4 OT loss to USC, UA basketball facing 3-game skid")
After 4 OT loss to USC, UA basketball facing 3-game skid
Posted on January 14, 2016 | No CommentsSean Miller finds himself in a mid-season hole – and just broke his shovel trying to dig out. The University of Arizona head basketball coach is suffering through one […] -
![Yesterday, Bobby Hurley gave Arizona State basketball fans what they wanted. OK, it wasn’t a win, but it was a sign of hope for the future – maybe even […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/ASUbbUA-115x115.jpg "ASU basketball loses to UA, but serves notice for future")
ASU basketball loses to UA, but serves notice for future
Posted on January 4, 2016 | No CommentsYesterday, Bobby Hurley gave Arizona State basketball fans what they wanted. OK, it wasn’t a win, but it was a sign of hope for the future – maybe even […] -
![Memo to Neil MacDonald: The Calvary isn’t coming. If the head basketball coach at Corona del Sol High School in Tempe had any thoughts about being able to welcome […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Basketball-26th-115x115.jpg "Marvin Bagley III headed for California, not back to AZ")
Marvin Bagley III headed for California, not back to AZ
Posted on January 4, 2016 | No CommentsMemo to Neil MacDonald: The Calvary isn’t coming. If the head basketball coach at Corona del Sol High School in Tempe had any thoughts about being able to welcome […] -
![There’s no way to tell whether the crowds that showed up at the Chaparral High School gym for the weekend’s Hoophall West Showcase were there to cheer on a couple […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/hsbballl-115x115.jpg "Hoophall West: Corona, Shadow Mtn. fall to St. Anthony")
Hoophall West: Corona, Shadow Mtn. fall to St. Anthony
Posted on December 21, 2015 | No CommentsThere’s no way to tell whether the crowds that showed up at the Chaparral High School gym for the weekend’s Hoophall West Showcase were there to cheer on a couple […] -
![The University of Arizona men’s basketball team is not in a good place as the Wildcats get ready to tangle with Gonzaga this weekend. Arizona returned from the DirecTV […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Zags-115x115.jpeg "Zags up next… a turning point for UA men’s basketball?")
Zags up next… a turning point for UA men’s basketball?
Posted on December 2, 2015 | No CommentsThe University of Arizona men’s basketball team is not in a good place as the Wildcats get ready to tangle with Gonzaga this weekend. Arizona returned from the DirecTV […] -
![Josh Braun put up a pump fake in the corner and then drove the baseline for a lay-up that put the first two points of a new GCU men’s […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/GCUbball-115x115.jpg "GCU basketball starts new season with 84-point display")
GCU basketball starts new season with 84-point display
Posted on November 6, 2015 | No CommentsJosh Braun put up a pump fake in the corner and then drove the baseline for a lay-up that put the first two points of a new GCU men’s […] -
![It’s always a good sign for your basketball program when you can draw 14,655 fans – and it’s just a practice. For the record, that’s a full house at […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/UAredblue-115x115.jpg "UA hoops fans fill McKale Center…for a scrimmage!")
UA hoops fans fill McKale Center…for a scrimmage!
Posted on October 23, 2015 | No CommentsIt’s always a good sign for your basketball program when you can draw 14,655 fans – and it’s just a practice. For the record, that’s a full house at […] -
![Even the best of the college basketball programs can’t always hang on to their top recruiting catches during that dangerous period from verbal commitment to the actual signing of […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/UAbbCourt-115x115.jpg "T.J. Leaf departs, leaves UA basketball in hole for 2016")
T.J. Leaf departs, leaves UA basketball in hole for 2016
Posted on August 9, 2015 | No CommentsEven the best of the college basketball programs can’t always hang on to their top recruiting catches during that dangerous period from verbal commitment to the actual signing of […]