The Carl Hayden and Phoenix Alhambra boys basketball teams combined to go 14-36 this season.

The Carl Hayden and Phoenix Alhambra boys basketball teams combined to go 14-36 this season.

The Carl Hayden and Phoenix Alhambra boys basketball teams combined to go 14-36 this season.

McClintock's Cameron Forte averaged 21.9 points and 7.7 rebounds to garner the Tribune's Boys Basketball Player of the Year award.

One expected dynasty in 5A-I boys basketball has been cut short halfway through its reign.

Even before he entered high school, impossible expectations were thrust upon Matt Carlino. Two years later, he’s somehow lived up to them. Carlino entered his freshman year at Gilbert Highland already a household name in basketball circles, and the first year had its ups and downs.

During the high school football season, there was plenty of talk about the haves and have nots in each division, and the divide seems to be at an all-time high. In boys basketball, that doesn't seem to be the case.

During the high school football season, there was plenty of talk about the haves and have nots in each division, and the divide seems to be at an all-time high. In boys basketball, that doesn't seem to be the case.

The four East Valley boys basketball coaching searches are either in the interview stage or nearing it. There doesn’t seem to be a ton of overlap among the top candidates for each position, and each situation is unique from the others.

There’s room at the top, but not much.

During the high school football season, there was plenty of talk about the haves and have nots in each division, and the divide seems to be at an all-time high. In boys basketball, that doesn't seem to be the case.

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As conspiracies go, it’s pretty far-fetched, although anyone who watched the 5A Division I state track meet would believe it’s possible.

Varsity basketball statistics for the week of 01/17:

Varsity basketball statistics through Jan. 24:

Varsity basketball statistical leaders for the season (02/07):

Girls basketball statistics

Varsity basketball statistics throught Feb. 21:

Tuesday - Round 1