In this episode,Jeff and Reyes break down theCopper Tournament, analyzingkey matchups, standout players, and strategic game plans. They also discuss theAIA leak, how it affects playoff positioning, and what it means for teams across the state 📊.
🏀Key Matchups & Takeaways:
#1 Chinle 🆚 #16 St. John’s
- CanSt. John’s contain White? She thrives in thehigh post, cutters, and flex sets.
- How doesSt. John’s handle Chinle’s defense? They run solidUCLA cuts and ball screens, butpressure defense can disrupt them.
- CanChinle withstand St. John’s physicality?
Jeff: Chinle -24.5 |Reyes: Chinle -15
#9 Ganado 🆚 #8 Tuba City
- CanTuba City slow down Faith James (20 PPG)? She’s ado-it-all, aggressive scorer.
- CanGanado limit transition offense? They struggle at times to get back in defensive sets.
Jeff: Tuba City -7.5 |Reyes: Ganado -3.5
#12 Payson 🆚 #5 Page
- CanPayson’s full-court zone defense generate consistent pressure?
- CanPage force Payson out of their offense? Poise is key, withHannah Sarnowski (6 APG) needing a big night.
- CanPayson handle the chaos ofRez-style basketball for a full game?
Jeff: Page -17.5 |Reyes: Payson +10.5
#13 Valley Christian 🆚 #4 Miami
- DoesValley Christian have enough firepower to deal withTania, Savannah, and Demetria?
- CanEllie Phillips get help? The team relies ondribble handoffs and ball screens—role playersmust step up.
- CanMiami make Ellie’s night difficult and force Valley Christian into mistakes?
- CanValley Christian stay poised through Miami’s inevitable runs?
Jeff: Miami -12.5 |Reyes: Miami -16.5
#14 Monument Valley 🆚 #3 Snowflake
- Which team canhandle chaos better?
- Poise is crucial:Monument Valley had 23 TOs vs. Show Low, falling behind17-4 early before making a comeback.
- Snowflake is also turnover-prone (18 per game).
#11 Joseph City 🆚 #6 Show Low
- CanJoseph City generate consistent offense and break Show Low’s pressure?
- How doesShow Low handle Joseph City’s defense? Joseph City averages26 steals per game, while Show Lowturns it over 18 times per game.
- CanJoseph City sustain transition play and control the tempo?
Jeff: Joseph City -1.5 |Reyes: Joseph City +7.5
#10 Pusch Ridge 🆚 #7 San Carlos
- WillPusch Ridge speed up or slow down the pace against San Carlos?
- CanSan Carlos handle the physicality of Pusch Ridge?
- CanSan Carlos shoot consistently (33% from three)?
Jeff: San Carlos -12.5 |Reyes: San Carlos -12.5
#15 Fountain Hills 🆚 #2 PCD
- CanFountain Hills generateeasy transition buckets through rebounding and defense?
- CanPCD stay focused and execute without lapses?
Jeff: PCD -20.5 |Reyes: PCD -18.5
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