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Boys basketball All-Arizona watch list heading into state tournaments

With only two more weeks left in the boys basketball season, it is time to start looking at serious All-Arizona candidates. I only select five players for this elite team. They are the best players in...

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Elite Eight boys hoops breakdown: Division I

Two of my final four boys basketball teams in Division III got knocked out on the first day. I didn’t do much better in the other three brackets. So I’ll see how much success I have breaking down and...

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Boys basketball Elite Eight breakdown: Division II

Breaking down Division II boys basketball quarterfinals with predictions. Wednesday, at Jobing.com Arena, in Glendale No.8 Phoenix Shadow Mountain (26-3) vs. No.1 Tucson Salpointe Catholic (24-6), 7:45...

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Tempe survives Arcadia comeback in OT, advances to Division II boys semifinals

The only thing that surprised Tempe coach Tom Saltzstein about Phoenix Arcadia was the 23rd seed it was given. “That’s a good team,” he said after surviving Arcadia’s best shot in a 77-71 overtime...

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Saltzstein has Tempe running and gunning for state title

No one could blame the eight seniors on the Tempe High boys basketball team if they viewed the hiring of coach Tom Saltzstein last March with a bit of skepticism. They had seen coaches come and go so...

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Corona del Sol inches closer to dynasty tag with trip to Division I Final Four

Tempe Corona del Sol’s trademark pressure defense sparked an 18-0 run in the first half that once again buried an opponent. This time it was Mesa Mountain View and big man Payton Dastrup who couldn’t...

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Senior G Casey Benson keeps Corona del Sol running smoothly in semifinal win

For much of the game, two freshmen stood out on the Wells Fargo Arena court Friday night. But with the game on the line, a chance at a third straight state championship at stake, a senior came through...

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Lasting memories on basketball championships Saturday

Here are some of the more indelible memories from Saturday’s state basketball championship scenes from Jobing.com Arena: - Best duel in the desert of the year goes to Tempe Corona del Sol senior point...

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Final top 10 boys basketball teams in Arizona regardless of division

There were incredible finishes, dominating efforts and a dynasty set. Another  season in the books, here are my top 10 boys basketball teams in Arizona, including all divisions. Here is a closer look...

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I’m getting older but still not sure about growing up

Today is my birthday. And if everything goes as I demanded — um, I mean, planned — someone will bring me a venti hot coffee with half-and-half and one Splenda this morning. By 1 p.m., I’ll be eating...

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