The Section 7 Team Camp is a staple on the NCAA's June Scholastic Live Period calendar and sets the bar for how June live period events should be executed. When it comes to setting the bar for individual play, Cameron Boozer of Columbus (Miami, Fla.) set the bar extremely high in 2023 when he put on a virtuoso performance in leading his team to a major division title at the event and further cementing his status as one of the most productive high school players to come down the pike in recent memory.

The 2024 edition of the must stop June event for college coaches, national scouts and high school teams in the West Region was a more wide open affair without a dominant top five type player leading a prohibitive favorite. With 160 teams from 12 states and well over 500 prospects who could garner some NCAA or NAIA interest at State Farm Stadium for the event put on by the Arizona Basketball Coaches Association, somebody was bound to step up and lead his team and help his recruiting stock in the process.

The player who foot the bill in those areas was 6-foot-7 2025 (rising senior) Kingston Tosi of Millennium (Goodyear, Ariz.), who turned in a spectacular performance in leading the Tigers to a 69-58 victory over Archbishop Riordan (San Francisco, Calif.) in the title game of the Legacy Foundation Bracket. Tosi, who helped the Tigers reach the 2024 Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA) open division title game, netted 31 points on 12-of-15 shooting from the field against a talented Riordan team. The talented scoring wing who excels with a variety of mid-range shots in Millennium's offense, had 19 points at halftime as the Tigers held a 42-31 lead.

Riordan cut its deficit to six points (56-50) when Tosi went to the bench with foul trouble, but Millennium quickly re-gained its form when he re-entered the game. Riordan, which defeated Redondo Union (Redondo Beach, Calif.) in its semifinal contest, 69-57, and defeated Sierra Canyon (Chatsworth, Calif.), 68-52, earlier in its Saturday quarterfinal game, started hunting jump shots down the stretch to get back in the game and they didn't fall, as Millennium maintained their lead.

Jasir Rencher, a 6-foot-6 2025 wing with a mature game who helped his stock immensely at this event, led three Riordan players in double figures with 16 points. Riordan finished the game 1-of-15 from 3-point range, while Millennium went through its offense and got its main players good looks from the field.

"We work on our offense alot and work to get each other open," said Tosi, who averaged 26.8 ppg and was credited with 12 blocks in four Section 7 games. Not only did Tosi average 26.8 ppg, he might have been the most efficient offensive player in the event in terms of taking quality shots.

"With shooters like Cam (Holmes) and Quincy (Everson), it opens up looks for me and with the guys giving me confidence, it feels like no one can guard me. We'll see if my phone blows up (with schools calling me.)"

Tosi definitely will see an uptick in his recruitment after his Section 7 performance and for his teammate Cameron Holmes, the 6-foot-6 2026 (rising junior) who was an underclass All-American for a 25-6 club in 2023-24, this event solidified his status as one of the best 2026 wing prospects in the national junior class. He finished the title game with 22 points, including 2-of-3 3-pointers, and shined in high profile matchups earlier in the event.

Holmes finished with 28 points, 10 rebounds and five assists in a 75-65 quarterfinal victory over Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.) and its highly-regarded 2026 wing Brannon Martinsen. In the semifinals, the Tigers downed Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas, Nev.), a program that won major Section 7 division titles in both 2019 and 2022, 83-57, as Tosi made 7-of-12 field goals and 8-of-10 free throws en route to 23 points. Holmes and 6-foot-1 2025 Quincy Everson, finished with 18 and 15 points, respectively. Tosi got Millennium's successful weekend off on the right foot on Friday when he made 15-of-21 shots from the field in a 38-point performance, as the Tigers downed St. Joseph (Santa Maria, Calif.), 84-79, in their first round matchup. Holmes finished with 18 points, eight rebounds, four assists, four blocks and four steals in his showdown with probable 2025 McDonald's All-American Tounde Yessoufou

With its 4-0 mark, Millennium became the first AIA club to capture a Section 7 championship in one of the two major divisions. Before this year, those divisions have been dominated by Bishop Gorman and Southern Section powers from the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF).

Millennium being the first AIA program to be in the Section 7 spotlight is a fact Holmes did not sell short.

"Oh my God, to go 4-0 it means alot," said Holmes. "It means alot to have Section 7 here in this stadium, with all the college coaches and everything that is going on."

Millennium was not the only school to break through and earn a major Section 7 title. Owyhee (Meridian, Idaho) used terrific teamwork and outside shooting to capture the Legacy Foundation Bracket with a 83-64 victory over Oak Ridge (Orlando, Fla.). The visitors from Florida were the same program that lost to Columbus (Miami, Fla.) in the 2024 FHSAA Class 7A state title game and were impressive in making it to Sunday's title game versus a school that has only been open for four years.

The talent-laden Oak Ridge club carried only seven players, but impressed in its 75-71 semifinal victory over Harvard-Westlake (North Hollywood, Calif.), the defending CIF open champs and a team that lost to Columbus in the 2023 Section 7 top division title game. Perhaps the Pioneers were a bit weary playing their fourth game in three days with a limited bench, but Owyhee being a veteran, cohesive and talent-laden cub in its own right was probably the biggest factor in the outcome.

The Legacy Foundation title tilt went back-and-fourth early and the team from Southwest Idaho that has been around a shorter period of time that Section 7 itself took a 38-33 halftime lead. Eventually, its crisp passing that led to open 3-pointers and bullish shots around the paint from 6-foot-7 2025 power forward Jackson Rasmussen led to Owyhee taking control of the game in the second half.

Owyhee took a 44-33 lead on a conventional 3-point play by the Idaho-bound Rasmussen and never looked back from there. Rasmussen, who covers ground with the ball, has good defensive instincts and broad shoulders and can finish over both of them, had more than one conventional 3-point play and Owyhee was able to get to the spots around the key that is usually the prime real estate for success. Rasmussen finished with 24 points, six rebounds, three assists, two blocks and two steals for the Storm.

While Rasmussen already has made a verbal commit to Idaho and is a terrific pick-up for the Vandals, Owyhee coach Andy Herrington is a bit perplexed (to put it mildly) 6-foot-3 2025 combo guard Boden Howell is not receiving more college interest. Herrington coins Howell a legitimate D1 basketball player and based on his performance in Arizona we whole-heartedly agree. He reports an offer from Portland, but his recruitment should pick up tremendously after Section 7 weekend.

Howell, whose confidence permeates in all his movements on the floor and excels on corner 3-pointers and pull-ups, finished with 21 points, including 3-of-7 from 3-point range, and chipped in three assists versus Oak Ridge. Owyhee also got a big game from Logan Haustveit, a 5-foot-10 2026 guard who also excels on the gridiron. Haustveit, a terrific southpaw shooter, netted 18 points, including 4-of-9 3-pointers.

As a team, Owyhee made 11-of-27 from 3-point range, while Oak Ridge only connected on 2-of-11. This was Owyhee's fourth trip to Section 7 and to get the opportunity to win a championship in a top division was meaningful for its players and program. Incredibly, Owyhee traveled to Arizona for the first time for the event before the school even opened in the fall of 2021.

"We play terrific team defense," Howell said. "We definitely came here to let people know Owyhee can play some basketball and to prove we can play with anybody."

Oak Ridge was led by Providence-bound 6-foot-5 win Jamier Jones with 19 points. Speaking of Grid-Hoopers, C.J. Ingram, a 6-foot-5 2025 specimen who plays quarterback and will likely play another skill position at any college of his choice, might be the nation's best. He showed at the recent Pangos All-American Camp and at Section 7 he could be a major contributor at a P5 school in hoops if he chose to. He was the most explosive athlete around the rim at this event, even hurdling an opponent for a dunk in its 60-55 quarterfinal win over Damien (La Verne, Calif.). Ingram, who led Hawthorne (Fla.) to state titles in both sports as a junior, finished with 13 points and eight rebounds for Oak Ridge.

Ingram had 12 points, five rebound and three steals versus Damien, while contributing 13 points, six rebounds and three assists in the semifinal win over Harvard-Westlake. Jones and 6-foot 2025 guard Jalen Reece, the son of Oak Ridge head coach Steve Reece, each scored 18 points against Harvard-Westlake.

Owyhee defeated Salesian (Richmond, Calif.), 58-48, in its semifinal contest as Howell led the way with 26 points. That result set up a third place game in the Legacy Foundation bracket that was a rematch of the 2024 CIF open division state title game in California. Some of the cast of characters were different, but it was still a meaningful "rematch". Havard-Westlake had a 57-51 lead late, but Salesian's Isaiah Davis, a 5-foot-10 2026 point guard, hit a clutch 3-pointer to tie the game with 10 seconds remaining. Harvard-Westlake's Dominique Bentho, a 6-foot-8 2026 forward known for his work around the basket, then banked in a 14-footer from straightaway just before the buzzer sounded to give the Wolverines a 61-59 victory.

In other Section 7 title games, St. Piux-St. Matthias (Downey, Calif.) defeated Mojave (North Las Vegas, Nev.), 83-74, in the Coco 5 Bracket. In the AZ Family Bracket, St. Anthony (Long Beach, Calif.) downed Clovis North (Clovis, Calif.), 53-51, as 6-foot 2026 guard Jayshawn Kibble nailed a 16-footer from the right wing right before time expired. In the Willeng Construction Bracket, Rolling Hills Prep (San Pedro, Calif.) defeated Campbell Hall (North Hollywood, Calif.), 67-50. In the Mayo Clinic Bracket, Crespi (Encino, Calif.) defeated Canyon (Anaheim, Calif.), 65-56.

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Founded by Ryan Silver, WCE is far more than an AAU program (though it is a very successful one in the Under Armour Association). WCE has events all throughout the western part of the states, ranging from high school showcases to AAU previews to live period AAU events. Given the quality of events that WCE has put on over the years along with the massive amount of talent that The Copper State has to offer, the WCE Arizona Preview was a must attend event.

Here are a number of the standouts from the West Coast Elite Arizona Preview:

Cameron Holmes, 6’6, SF, Arizona Unity 16U, 2026
One of the best wings in the class of 2026 nationally, Holmes showed why blue blood programs such as Kansas put scholarship offers on the table for him before he even entered high school. The athletic lefty was an explosive straight line driver, finished with creativity in transition, and appeared much more confident shooting the ball from beyond the arc. Making it even scarier is that he’s likely not done growing, given that his older brother is 6-foot-10 Dayton NBA Draft prospect DaRon Holmes.

Jekhi Gupton, 6’7, SF/PF, Arizona Select 17U, 2023
A player that I wasn’t familiar with going into the event, Gupton showed why he’s going to be an interesting name for college coaches to watch this weekend in the Under Armour Association. The lanky senior is a quick leaper who plays above the rim, is an outstanding cutter, and has the raw talent on the perimeter to break people down. While he’s definitely more of a wing, the versatility that Gupton offers will allow him to play a multitude of positions at the next level.

Brandon McCoy, 6’4, SG/PG, Arizona Unity 16U, 2026
Fresh off of an appearance in the CIF Southern Section title game for FAB 50 ranked St. John Bosco (Bellflower, Calif.), McCoy transitioned perfectly to playing against older foes on the AAU circuit at the WCE Arizona Preview. The slender guard used his explosive athleticism to convert above the rim, displayed vision that you’d hope to see out of an emerging combo guard, and changed speeds to continually apply pressure to defense. Having already been invited to a USA Basketball mini-camp, Brandon McCoy has firmly established himself as one of the names to remember for the class of 2026.

Anthony Batson, 6’4, SG, Arizona Select 17U, 2024
An absolute Swiss army knife on the court, Batson brought the type of positional fluidity that you love to see in today’s game. The powerfully built guard was a great finisher in transition, kept a ton of plays alive with offensive rebounds, and defended a multitude of positions. A high academic student athlete, Batson will be attracting attention from no shortage of colleges this weekend at the Under Armour Association.

Jovan Milicevic, 6’9, PF/C, Arizona Unity 17U, 2024
One of the more offensively skilled 2024 bigs on the west coast, Milicevic showed why he’s exactly what college coaches look for in today’s game. The burly big man has picturesque form on his jumpshot, is an outstanding passer, and has an old school craftiness to his game. The Canadian junior was very productive for Dream City International (Ariz.) this past season and should do so again in the EYBL.

Jaion Pitt, 6’8, PF/C, Arizona Unity 16U, 2025
Pitt has shown for a while now that he is one of the most productive bigs in the class of ‘25 and kept that up at the WCE AZ Preview. He used his grown man frame to punish opposing players in the paint, provided a high level of activity on both ends of the court, and punished the rims. Already owning a number of high major offers, the Canadian big man will be the focal point next year for Dream City Christian’s International squad.

Uriah Tenette, 5’10, PG, The Factory 16U, 2025
Setting the gym on fire with his electric style of play, Tenette was the fan favorite of the event at Phoenix’s KROC Center. The lefty guard had the crowd going wild with his two handed ally-oop, easily created separation to get his own shot off, and used his athleticism to convert at the rack. Tenette is the catalyst for a super talented sophomore group at Prescott (Ari.) High School.

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