Vote: Who should be SBLive's WaFd Bank Arizona Boys Basketball Athlete of the Week (2/26/2024)?

Here are the candidates for the WaFd Bank Arizona Boys Basketball Athlete of the Week as nominated by coaches, fans and readers

Here are the candidates for the WaFd Bank Arizona Boys Basketball Athlete of the Week as nominated by coaches, fans and readers. 

Read through the nominees and cast your vote. Voting will conclude Sunday at 11:59 p.m. and the winner will be announced Monday.

If you would like to make a nomination in a future week, email danbrood91@gmail.com.

Editor’s Note: Our Athlete of the Week feature and corresponding poll is intended to be fun, and we do not set limits on how many times a fan can vote during the competition. However, we do not allow votes that are generated by script, macro or other automated means. Athletes who receive votes generated by script, macro or other automated means will be disqualified. 

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Donovan Beard, Dobson

The senior point guard tallied a game-high 28 points, getting 23 of those points in the second half, while also sinking the game-winning basket, helping the Mustangs tip Tucson 60-58 in a game played at Tucson High Magnet School.

Landon Brewer, Boulder Creek

The senior guard scored 22 points on 8 of 14 shooting while also having three rebounds, two assists and two steals for the Jaguars in a 71-54 home victory against Mountain View.

Jackson Chapman, ALA-Ironwood

The senior point guard tallied 21 points, including 14 in the second half, helping lead the Warriors to a 72-60 win over Fletcher in a Class 3A quarterfinal played at the Findlay Toyota Center.

Zach Cutler, Arizona College Prep

The sophomore guard/forward had 19 points on 6 of 6 shooting while also having seven rebounds and a pair of blocks for the Knights in a playoff setback at Prescott.

Aiden Dunne, Liberty

The senior guard scored 17 points, sinking three 3-pointers in the process, while also having five rebounds, five assists, two steals and a block for the Lions in a 73-55 win over Cesar Chavez.

Noah Gifft, Ironwood

The senior guard tallied a game-high 27 points while also having three rebounds and two steals for the Eagles in a 74-45 home win over Cactus Shadows in a postseason contest. Also, during the game, he set a new Class 5A state record for 3-pointers in a season with 127 on the year.

Brayden Hatcher, Higley

The junior forward/guard scored 15 points on a 6-for-7 shooting night while also having seven rebounds, two assists, a steal and a block for the Knights in a 70-36 win against Central.

Bradley Henige, Cactus

The senior center/forward poured in 29 points on 12 of 18 shooting while also having 18 rebounds and five blocks for the Cobras in a 58-57 win at Mica Mountain.

Cameron Holmes, Millennium

The sophomore shined with a game-high 22 points to help lead the Tigers to a 56-50 win over Sunnyslope in an Open Division quarterfinal game played at Sunnyslope High School.

Kaden House, Desert Mountain

The sophomore guard/forward stepped up with 30 points and 11 rebounds for the Wolves in a 78-68 loss at Basha in an Open quarterfinal playoff tilt.

Amare King, Casteel

The junior guard stepped up with 20 points and seven assists in helping the Colts post a 60-46 win over Apollo in a Class 5A state quarterfinal contest played at Casteel High School.

Cisco Llamas, Sahuaro

The sophomore point guard had 20 points, 10 steals, six rebounds and three assists for the Cougars in a 64-47 playoff win over Paradise Honors. He then had 20 points, five steals and four assists in a 60-57 postseason victory against Dysart.

Jackson Moore, Cienega

The freshman guard scored a team-high 23 points to go with four rebounds, two assists and two steals for the Bobcats in a 75-68 home loss against Chaparral.

Ryan Nelson, Pinnacle

The junior guard poured in 31 points for the Pioneers in an 88-48 win over Corona del Sol, then had had 12 points in a 62-34 victory over Dobson.

Ring Nyeri, Liberty

The senior forward/center stepped up with a double-double for the Lions, having 22 points and 18 rebounds, as well as two assists and three blocks in a 55-52 victory at Hamilton. He then had 23 points and 11 rebounds in a 73-55 win over Cesar Chavez.

Brennan Peterson, Notre Dame Prep

The junior tallied a game-high 22 points to help lead the Saints to an 85-72 win over St. Mary’s in an Open quarterfinal game played at Notre Dame Prep.

Bryce Quinet, Notre Dame Prep

The junior sank five 3-point baskets on his way to scoring 20 points for the Saints in their 82-72 home victory against St. Mary’s in an Open quarterfinal contest.

Sergio Ramirez, Canyon View

The senior forward stepped up with 20 points and four assists for the Jaguars in their 92-56 home win over Cholla in a Class 5A playoff contest.

Zaire Richardson, San Tan Charter

The junior guard scored a team-high 17 points, leading a balanced attack for the Roadrunners in their 69-54 victory over Rancho Solano Prep in the Class 2A state championship game, played at Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum.

Nick Sanford, Brophy Prep

The senior guard sank five 3-pointers on his way to scoring 20 points for the Broncos in a 74-61 win over Prescott in a game played at Brophy Prep.

Aidan Schmidt, Casteel

The senior forward scored 25 points on a perfect 9-for-9 shooting night from the field while also having 13 rebounds for the Colts in a 60-46 win over Apollo in a Class 5A quarterfinal game played at Casteel High School.

Luke Shaw, Valley Christian

The senior guard scored 27 points, becoming the school’s all-time leading scorer in the process, in leading the Trojans to a 92-60 win over Sabino in a Class 3A playoff game at the Findlay Toyota Center.

Braeden Speed, Brophy Prep

The senior guard poured in 33 points on 12 of 16 shooting while also having five assists and three steals in an 83-70 home win against Desert Vista.

Elijah Summers-Livingston, Basha

The sophomore forward/guard scored 19 points to lead a balanced attack for the Bears in their 78-68 win over Desert Mountain in an Open quarterfinal game played at Basha High School.

Keon Talgo, Gilbert Christian

The senior guard/forward sank four 3-pointers on his way to scoring a team-high 21 points in helping the Knights post an 84-64 win over Snowflake in a Class 3A quarterfinal game played at Findlay Toyota Center.

Uriah Tenette, Prescott

The junior point guard scored a game-high 26 points, going 9 for 10 from the free throw line in the process, helping the Badgers get a 71-50 home win over Arizona College Prep.

Luke Wieskamp, Brophy Prep

The junior wing scored 16 points, including 12 in the second half, in helping the Broncos best Prescott 74-61. He then scored 20 points on 9 of 10 shooting while also having four rebounds in an 83-70 victory over Desert Vista.