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Boys and girls Arizona all-stars who will be part of the The Show were introduced Wednesday at Talking Stick Resort Arena, where the double-header will be played on March 30.
The NBA’s Suns and the WNBA’s Mercury are partnering with Biokats Sports Network to present The Show: Arizona Boys and Girls High School Basketball All-Star Games.
The Suns play host to the Los Angeles Clippers that night. The game will be played at noon and 1:30.
“We’ve been planning this for six months,” said Jerry Howard, who is the CEO of Biokats and had a partnership with the Denver Nuggets for Colorado all-star games since 2001. “The fact that we chose the date before the Final Four was pretty key.”
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Howard said he has received clearance from the Arizona Interscholastic Association to stage the all-star games. David Hines, assistant executive director of the AIA, said that current coaches can lead the teams if the AIA Executive Board approves it. Those coaches have to be submitted by the schools for approval, Hines added.
Howard said he no longer has partnership with the Nuggets, but still runs all-star high school games in Colorado.
“The key to Phoenix is, we know this is a basketball-rich state,” Howard said. “We wanted to bring the same experience down here for the athletes that we do in Denver. With the Phoenix Suns, they’ve been a gracious host. There is a reason why we selected March 30th with the Final Four.”
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Here are the rosters:
BOYS
Blue team
Ian Burke, Phoenix Brophy Prep
Wesley Harris, Phoenix Desert Vista
K.J. Hymes, Phoenix St. Mary’s
Colten Kresl, Scottsdale Chaparral
Dre Marin, Glendale Apollo
Jared Martin, Scottsdale Saguaro
Gabe McGlothan, Chandler Basha
Nigel Shadd, Tri-City Christian
Trey Wood, Anthem Prep
Holland Woods, Glendale Apollo
Coaches: Jacob Marin, Apollo; Paul Brown, Tri-City Christian
White team
Jaxson Baker, Brophy Prep
Robert “B.J.” Burries, Globe
Majok Deng, Tucson Salpointe Catholic
Nate Graville, Gilbert Christian
Nikc Jackson, Tucson Sunnyside
Bryce Fowler, Avondale Agua Fria
Max Moses, Phoenix Arcadia
Chris Orozco, Phoenix Sunnyslope
Trevor Thompson, Phoenix Moon Valley
Coaches: Ray Portela, Sunnyslope; Matt King, Phoenix Sandra Day O’Connor
Selected but unable to play: Alex Barcello, Tempe Corona del Sol; Jaelen House, Phoenix Shadow Mountain; Saben Lee, Corona del Sol; Marcus Shaver, Shadow Mountain
GIRLS
Blue team
Elle Baker, Scottsdale Saguaro
Caitlyn Bickle, Cave Creek Cactus Shadows
Jenay Bojorquez, Phoenix Sierra Linda
Shauna Bribiescas, Mesa Dobson
Lauren Green, Vail Cienega
Shaylee Gonzales, Gilbert Mesquite
Lauren Gustin, Mesquite
Lindsey VanAllen, Mesquite
Makayla “M.J.” Roe, Anthem Prep
Coaches: Candice Gonzales, Mesquite; Justin Hager, Phoenix Mountain Pointe
White team
Maya Banks, Chandler Hamilton
Haley Cavinder, Gilbert
Hanna Cavinder, Gilbert
Taylor Chavez, Surprise Valley Vista
Kiara Edwards, Valley Vista
Maddie Fredericks, Hamilton
Bryce Nixon, Phoenix Arcadia
Dominique Phillips, Goodyear Millennium
Megan Timmer, Chandler Valley Christian
Coach: Rachel Matakas, Valley Vista
Selected but unable to play: Sarah Barcello, Chandler Seton; Jenn Wirth, Seton; Leanne Wirth, Seton.
Suggest human interest stories to Richard Obert at [email protected] or 602-316-8827. Follow him at azc_obert
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