The Arizona Small Ball Podcast announces the introduction of the Verl Heap Award, an award that recognizes the most outstanding player in Arizona small ball. The award aims to encourage student athletes to be the best version of themselves on and off the court. The award is named after Verl Heap, a coaching legend at St. John's who won eight state titles and had a successful career as a player and coach. The criteria for the award include exceptional skill, sportsmanship, leadership, impact on team success, and character and integrity.
