More stories by sport: Basketball (Boys) schedules, standings and info
Local athletes make college plans
Here’s a list of Class of 2012 athletes who have signed letters of intent or made verbal commitments to play in college.
Peoria's Russell picks NAU
Dewayne Russell had more prominent basketball schools interested in him since he decommitted from USC in March.
Willow Canyon's Bohon steps down to spend time with family
The only varsity boys basketball coach in Willow Canyon's history resigned Wednesday
Russell rescinds commitment to USC
Peoria point guard Dewayne Russell withdrew his verbal commitment to the University of Southern California Tuesday as the Trojans continue to sign guards for next season.
Storybook finish nets Peoria boys a state championship
In the biggest game of their lives, the Peoria boys basketball team stepped out onto the Jobing.com Arena floor for the Division II state title game Saturday against Tucson Amphitheater ... and proceeded to lay an egg.
Russell, Roberts end 7-year journey by realizing dream
Will Roberts said he was reborn the day his nephew, Dewayne Russell, was born.
Peoria books basketball title game doubleheader
In Thursday's Division II semifinal, the spotlight was on what may be USC's starting backcourt in two years — senior guards Dewayne Russell (Peoria) and Larry Lewis (Phoenix Arcadia).
Peoria fends off Fairfax in thrilling quarterfinal
It goes into the 2012 Division II boys basketball bracket as a quarterfinal, soon to be eclipsed by the two rounds to follow.
Peoria storms back for foul-marred playoff win over Sunnyslope
Much of Saturday's first half was a horror show for Peoria boys basketball.
Northwest Christian earns state tourney bid with sectional win
Unlike other sports, where power points are judge, jury and sometimes executioner, Arizona basketball teams get a second chance.
Steady Mountain RIdge making late push for postseason
Mountain Ridge boys basketball is on a six-game winning streak that may carry them to a surprise berth in the Division I Section III tournament next week.
Kellis comes back late to pay back Peoria
Friday's fourth quarter was eight minutes of redemption for Kellis boys basketball and its star, senior center Kenny Martin.
Valley Vista football, boys basketball coaches resign
Valley Vista is searching for a football and boys basketball coach after Jason Wilke and Mike Anderson resigned resigned.
Willow Canyon bombs away to come back at Valley Vista
Live by the three or die by the three.
Peoria controls showdown with Kellis
It looks like a simple story.
Sunrise Mountain retains north Peoria crown with authority
Not so fast.
Sunnyslope shuts down Sunrise Mountain early to win tourney
Most basketball games aren't decided in the first half, but Friday's finals of the Judy Dixon Memorial Invitational fit that description.
Mustangs cruise into tournament finals
The benefits of youth were on full display Thursday.
Sunrise Mountain surges past Valley Vista in double overtime
2011 has not been kind to the boys basketball teams at Sunrise Mountain and Valley Vista.
Peoria pushes to 11-1, but remains work in progress
Peoria's Michael Serwa didn't sound like a coach who just witnessed his team win its 11th straight basketball game to lead into winter break.
Shadow Ridge holds off Dysart in first hoops meeting
Shadow Ridge had to sweat out the final two minutes, but the Stallions hung on for a landmark win in their second season of varsity basketball.
Deer Valley finds formula to come back against Ironwood
Deer Valley defeated Ironwood 77-69 to improve to 7-2 this season with a game that looked like last year's greatest hits.
COMFORT ZONE: Peoria star Russell at home in school, community
Dewayne Russell has always been most comfortable on the basketball court.
Boys basketball preview
Boys high school basketball teams tipped off the season this week. Surprise Today West Valley Preps sent questionairres to local coaches to get their thoughts on the upcoming season.
Northwest Christian outlasts Joy Christian in first matchup
Midway through the third quarter, it looked like the new Christian school on the block would post a landmark win.
OH THOSE BUSY BEENAUS: 2 families, 4 teens, 8 sports
A little more than a year ago, the unique last name began popping up on rosters throughout Peoria.
Sunrise Mountain offers youth basketball camps
The Sunrise Mountain High School Basketball Academy starts next week and runs throughout the summer. Camps offered are as follows: