Mesa, Arizona once again became the epicenter of high school basketball as the Hoophall West Classic tipped off with an electric Day 1 slate. Featuring national powerhouses, blue-chip prospects, and future college stars, the opening day delivered elite competition and standout individual performances on both ends of the floor.

From dominant interior play to explosive scoring nights, Day 1 set the tone for what promises to be one of the premier high school showcases on the West Coast.

Best Performers – Day 1

Tyran Stokes – Rainier Beach (WA)

Rainier Beach’s superstar put together one of the most complete performances of the event.

• 33 points

• 14 rebounds

• 6 blocks

• 12-21 FG | 9-14 FT

Stokes controlled the game physically and emotionally, leading Rainier Beach to a win over Duncanville. His ability to score inside, finish through contact, and protect the rim separated him as the best player on the floor.

Amare Jones – Wheeler HS (GA)

Jones was everywhere defensively and efficient offensively in Wheeler’s win over Salesian.

• 18 points

• 6 rebounds

• 6 steals

• 7-11 FG

His two-way impact fueled Wheeler’s tempo and caused constant disruption.

Zian Majeed – Mater Dei (CA)

Majeed dominated the glass and punished mismatches in Mater Dei’s win over Basha.

• 25 points

• 15 rebounds

• 10-17 FG | 4-4 FT

A powerful interior presence with soft touch and high motor.

Darius Wabbington – Sunnyslope (AZ)

The Arizona standout delivered a dominant performance in the paint.

• 27 points

• 10 rebounds

Wabbington imposed his will inside as Sunnyslope knocked off Bishop Gorman. 

Elijah Williams – Texas Military Institute (TX)

Despite the loss, the Baylor commit was unstoppable offensively.

• 32 points

• 12-26 FG | 6-7 FT

Williams showed elite shot-making and toughness throughout.

Notable Performances

• Ashton Meek (DeMatha): 21 points in a win over Gonzaga Prep

• JJ Crawford (Rainier Beach): 14 points, 4-6 from three

• Jordan Brooks (Duncanville): 18 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists

• Jirehn Mitchell (Duncanville): 18 points

• Luke Barnett (Mater Dei): 8-15 FG, 6-11 from three

• Ritchie Ramirez (Mater Dei): 16 points

• Kingston Montague (Basha): 26 points, 6 rebounds

• Desean Middlebrook (Basha): 19 points, 11 rebounds, 8-12 FG

• Mason McGee (Basha): 20 points (San Francisco commit)

• Delton Prescott (Sunnyslope): 20 points

• Kameron Cooper (Bishop Gorman): 14 points, 4-7 from three

• Jaden Flemons (TMI): 19 points, 8-13 FG

• Cameron Holmes (Millennium): 23 points, Arizona commit

• Adan Diggs (Millennium): 21 points, 8-14 FG

Day 1 Takeaways

Day 1 of Hoophall West lived up to the hype. National programs showed why they’re ranked, local Arizona talent held its own against elite competition, and several prospects elevated their stock with high-level performances.o

The physicality, pace, and talent level were unmistakable — and with multiple days still to go, Hoophall West is shaping up to be a must-watch showcase for scouts, coaches, and basketball fans alike.