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Arizona AAU ALL STATE TEAM
Arizona AAU 2025 ALL STATE TEAM FIRST TEAM ALL-STATE Logan Pepper – United Skills Academy (State MVP) Xavier Gilkey – United Skills Academy (Championship Game MVP) Brandon Bay – Valley Hoops Myron McGruder Jr. – Madison #1 Nathan Rojvanit – AZ Unity Myles Carter – United Skills Academy Hakeem Earl – Humble Savage Cash Luster – Valley Hoops Luis Hernandez – Madison #1 Dominic Espitia II – AZ Flight SECOND TEAM ALL-STATE Adam Myhre – United Skills Academy Cooper Randleman – Val
AZ AAU State Championship
Left to Right: Carter, Adam, Myles, Logan, Odell, Xavier FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Xavier Gilkey Named Game MVP as United Skills Academy Wins Arizona AAU State Championship December 17th, 2025 Phoenix, Arizona — United Skills Academy captured the Arizona AAU State Championship in dramatic fashion, defeating Valley Hoops on a buzzer-beating game-winner by Xavier Gilkey , who was named Game MVP following a clutch championship performance. With the championship on the line in th
High School
12 Steps to Playing for a NAIA College or University
"Run your own Race" Being recruited by a National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) school involves a strategic and...
Beyond the Books: The Ivy League's Unmatched Balance of Academics and Athletics
When it comes to college sports, Ivy League schools may not offer the high-profile athletic scholarships of larger conferences, yet they...
The Power of Positive Feedback: How Parents Shape Youth Sports Success
Positive Parent Feedback In the world of youth sports, performance and skill development are often the primary focus, but there is...
College
The "Heroes Journey" from court to the boardroom.
"Refine the Grind" From the Arena to the Office: The College Athlete's Journey to the Corporate World For years, the roar of the crowd,...
Why Athletes are "pre-wired" for Corporate Success
From the Field to the Boardroom: Why Athletes Excel in Corporate America In the dynamic arena of Corporate America, the skills cultivated...
Navigating NIL: What Youth Athletes Need to Know About Name, Image, and Likeness
The world of youth athletics is changing fast, and one of the biggest transformations centers around Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL). NIL...
Beyond
The Art of the Free Throw
Derek Olich, Follow Through Academy
Archive Footage - Maurice Riddick
"True to it, NOT new to it"
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