Strictly BBall Newsletter 21

In-Depth Section 7 Recap: Standouts, Impressive Teams, Best Young Talent

Who looked the best at the biggest summer HS event?

by Griffin Greenberg on July 11

Another year means another high-level event in Arizona, Section 7. Section 7 is a high school event featuring many of the top HS teams in the nation and is played at the Arizona Cardinals’ State Farm Stadium. This is a perfect time to get an early look at top teams and who gels well together months ahead of the HS season. Let’s take a look at the best from the event.

THIS WEEK’S TOP STORIES

What Teams Looked the Best?

by Griffin Greenberg

Millennium (AZ)

A massive weekend for Millennium was capped off by a strong win over Archbishop Riordan in the Legacy Foundation Bracket title game. Kingston Tosi was elite all weekend for Millennium averaging 26.5 PPG while doing damage in the mid-range area. 5-star Cameron Holmes averaged 21.5 PPG, 7.5 RPG, 1.3 BPG, and 1.5 SPG while bringing energy and backing up his 5-star status with his skilled play. Quincy Everson averaged 12.8 PPG for Millennium on 76.9% shooting from deep.

Owyhee (ID)

Owyhee won the City of Glendale bracket capping off their dominant weekend with a strong win over Oak Ridge. Owyhee was led by Idaho commit Jackson Rasmussen, who averaged 23.8 PPG, 7.5 RPG and 1.8 BPG. Alongside him, Boden Howell is a talented playmaker and shot creator and Logan Haustveit is a strong shooter and impact player all-around. Owyhee had three double-digit wins on the weekend and they have a legit chance at a potential back-to-back 5A state championship.

Oak Ridge (FL)

Arguably the most talented team at Section 7 finished 3-1 on the weekend. Oak Ridge featured four players scoring in double-digits on the weekend. Jamier Jones led the way in scoring with 18.3 PPG behind his high-flying ability and inside presence. Alongside him, Jalen Reece had a strong weekend in the playmaker and shot-creator role for himself and teammates. Zay Mosley and Cornelius Ingram also averaged 14.3 PPG and 6+ RPG each. Oak Ridge will be among the best teams in the nation this season.

Harvard-Westlake (CA)

HW is in search of another state championship and has a good shot at repeating for the third straight year. Likely soon-to-be 5-star Nik Khamenia averaged 16.3 PPG and 8.7 RPG in the first three games, showing his polished post-up game and ability to score in multiple ways. Khamenia is arguably the top player in CA and has proven throughout his high school career how effective he can be on the court. Recent 4-star transfer Joe Sterling averaged 16.5 PPG (47.6% from 3) and 5 RPG while also distributing the ball to his teammates. Isaiah Carroll, Amir Jones, and Dom Bentho will also be important pieces for David Rebibo’s squad this season.

Crespi (CA)

Crespi took home the Mayo Clinic Bracket title behind an eyebrow-raising weekend from Peyton White. White averaged 19.8 PPG and 5.8 RPG and picked up multiple offers on the weekend. Alongside White, 2027 twins Carter and Isaiah Barnes (sons of Matt Barnes) provided some firepower on each end. Crespi has a younger but well-built team and can surprise some people in the high school season.

Archbishop Riordan (CA)

Despite falling to Millennium in the championship, Riordan brought the energy all weekend. New incoming transfer Semetri Carr was very impressive, boosting his stock-rising summer even more with his physical and aggressive play showcased by his ability to get to the hoop and be effective inside as a smaller guard. Jasir Rencher is another highly sought after player on that team, he averaged 13.8 PPG. Andrew Hilman is a dynamic 2026 guard that scored in double digits, doing so by getting to his spots. Riordan has a strong team that can make a deep run late in the high school hoops season.

What Player Stood Out?

by Griffin Greenberg

These players shined under the bright lights of State Farm Stadium on the weekend.

2025 Kingston Tosi (Millennium): 26.5 PPG (69% FG), 4.8 RPG, 1.8 BPG

Tosi is likely the MVP of all of Section 7, leading Millennium past a tough Archbishop Riordan squad in the Legacy Foundation Bracket championship. Tosi is a tough wing with a quick first step and a clean handle. He has an elite mid-range shot and is active on each end. The rising senior isn’t afraid to attack and delivered consistently in the clutch all weekend. Tosi has received offers from Fresno State, Montana, Washington State, UT Arlington, SMU, Samford, Utah State, UTEP, New Mexico, Cal Baptist, Dayton, Colorado State, and Sam Houston since Section 7… yes you read that right, 13 offers.

2025 Jackson Rasmussen (Owyhee): 23.8 PPG (55.4% FG), 7.5 RPG, 1.8 BPG, 1.5 SPG

Rasmussen did a little bit of everything on the weekend to claim the title with Owyhee in the City of Glendale Bracket. Rasmussen uses his strength to power his way to the hoop and is an efficient all-around player. He is very skilled on the defensive end as well and can step out and knock down the three. The Idaho commit is in for a big senior season.

2026 Kaden House (AZ Compass): 20.3 PPG, 5 RPG, 2.7 APG, 1 BPG, 1.3 SPG

The 5-star guard had an impressive debut weekend in the first look of him in an AZ Compass uniform. House played 3 games, delivering 32 points and 9 rebounds in the second, and displayed his toughness at the guard spot. He is a relentless attacker and draws fouls with ease while highlighting games with his acrobatic play. He can knock down threes and is very engaged on the defensive end. The high-motored guard has had a big summer and should be a key piece for this squad moving forward.

2025 Peyton White (Crespi): 19.8 PPG, 5.8 RPG, 2.3 APG

White led the way for a very impressive Crespi squad to secure the Mayo Clinic Bracket championship. He’s a physical forward who finishes very well inside and isn’t afraid to meet defenders at the rim. He runs the floor well for a well-balanced Crespi squad and can impact games with his high energy. White has been offered by Cal Poly Slo, Portland, Montana, Montana State, and Rice since Section 7.

2026 Chidi Nwigwe (Sunrise Christian): 19.8 PPG (44% from 3), 6.8 RPG, 2 SPG

It was a bit unexpected seeing the talented 5-star there for Sunrise as he wasn’t yet announced, and he had a very strong weekend. The highly-ranked forward is very talented and possesses explosiveness with his first step and ability to be effective in multiple ways on offense. Nwigwe is one of the most intriguing players in the class of 2026 and should be a star on this year’s Sunrise team.

2026 Ikenna Alozie (Dream City Christian): 19.5 PPG, 9.5 RPG, 1.5 SPG

The 5-star continued his dominant summer at Section 7, impacting the game in multiple ways. He is a fierce attacker and can maneuver his way to the hoop while finishing at a high rate. Alozie is very quick and skilled, possessing the ability to create for himself and get open at an elite level. He has an extremely high motor and plays with passion. Alozie is undoubtedly one of the top players in his class.

2025 Semetri Carr (Archbishop Riordan): 18.3 PPG (39% from 3), 7.5 RPG, 1.3 SPG

The weekend also allowed us to get an early look at Branson transfer Semetri Carr. Carr is one of my favorite players out west and also one of the most intriguing players. He plays the game the right way, with toughness. He can score at all levels and has some impressive athleticism, showcased by some of his eyebrow-raising dunks. He can sit on the defensive end and brings a ton of energy, changing games. Continuing his massive summer at Section 7, Carr picked up offers from Cal, New Mexico, Washington, San Diego State, SMU, and LMU.

2025 Isaiah Johnson (Campbell Hall): 31 PPG (60.3% FG and 45.8% from 3), 4.5 RPG, 3.3 APG

Johnson had a monster weekend for Campbell Hall. The southpaw guard is not only quick but gritty and displays a lot of toughness. He’s an elite finisher and plays fast-paced but in control. He also can knock down threes at an efficient rate and has a very high motor. Johnson and Campbell Hall came up just short of winning their bracket championship. He has picked up offers from Denver, New Mexico State, Sam Houston, and CSU Fullerton.

2025 Tounde Yessoufou (St. Joseph): 25.8 PPG, 9.8 RPG, 1.3 BPG, 1 SPG

Another Section 7, another impressive outing for Tounde Yessoufou. The 5-star forward did damage inside and in the mid-range area scoring-wise. He uses his size to muscle his way past defenders. Yessoufou has freakish athleticism and impressive speed. Yessoufou and St. Joseph have a real chance to do some damage in CIF his senior season.

2025 Toni Bryant (North Tampa Christian): 14.3 PPG, 7 RPG, 4.5 BPG

Toni Bryant is another player who has had a massive summer. His strong play at Section 7 was highlighted by his interior presence. Bryant is a polished big man who finishes well inside, but he’s so skilled that he can even put the ball on the floor and get to his spots. Bryant is also an elite rim protector, blocking nine shots in North Tampa Christian’s Round 1 win at Section 7. Bryant led his squad to securing the AZSTA Bracket title and he’s picked up offers from LSU, Ohio State, Houston, Cincinnati, Ole Miss, Kansas, Tennessee, and CSUN since the event.

Shon Abaev (Calvary Christian)

Abaev is a tough-minded guard who can score at all three levels. The 4-star has great size at his position and plays well in both a half and full-court setting. He is a high-level shot creator and has strong playmaking skills, along with the ability to hold his own on the defensive end. Abaev picked up a Cincinnati offer from Section 7.

Who’s Next Up?

by Griffin Greenberg

There was some high-level play from non-seniors at Section 7, let’s take a look at more of the best!

2026 Kalek House (AZ Compass Prep): 15 PPG on 40% from 3 and 2.7 SPG

In his debut game with AZ Compass, House brought all of the energy and delivered a second-half comeback while scoring 18 points. The 4-star has a very high basketball IQ and can knock down shots with his quick release at an efficient rate. House is also an excellent defender, always seeming to tip passes and making an extra effort for loose balls. He picked up offers from Creighton and Hawaii since Section 7.

2026 Julius Price (St. Joseph): 19.3 PPG, 3 RPG, 1.7 SPG

Julius Price has been blowing up all summer and showed why at Section 7. He’s a guard with a great feel for the game, he puts his head down and can get to the hoop but is also a multiple-level scorer. Price holds his own on each end and is very quick on the court. He picked up an offer from Washington State after Section 7.

2027 Gene Roebuck III (La Mirada): 17.8 PPG and 3.8 RPG

Roebuck is the top 2027 player in California and makes a strong case for being the top in his class on the West Coast. Roebuck is a bigger guard who gets to his spots and plays under control and with pace. He embraces contact but also can lose defenders with his shifty handles. He recently picked up an offer from USC.

2028 Adan Diggs (Williams Field): 18.3 PPG, 5.8 RPG, 1.5 BPG, 1.8 SPG

Diggs is one of the best players in the 2028 class. He had a very strong weekend, displaying his high-level scoring ability with his efficient mid-range shooting and acrobatic finishes at the hoop. Diggs does a little bit of everything on the court on each end and backs up why he’s one of the best young players in the nation.

Best Performance of the weekend

Collin Haugh (Dana Hills): 56 points (9-17 from 3 and 15-18 FT), and 5 ast

Collin Haugh put on a show in his team’s win over Mesquite, dropping 56 out of his team’s 76 total points. Haugh is an elite knockdown shooter with an extremely quick release when getting the ball up. He’s a crafty player and can get to his spots with his handle, but is very impressive off the catch and dribble from beyond the arc.