Kenneth Drake

Higley High Basketball Coach

[Noah Gloor @NoahGloor24]

Thank you to Coach Peabody and Coach Nikko for having me down at Pima! Extremely Grateful to say I have received an Offer from Pima! @PimaMens_bball

[Noah Gloor @NoahGloor24]

After a great conversation with coach Heirman, I’m blessed to say I have received my first D1 offer from @UIWMBB. I want to thank all of those who have supported me along this journey, especially Coach Drake & Coach Phil. This is only the beginning, stay locked in!

[NXTPRO West @NXTPROWEST]

Higley 2023 PG Yarell Greer an intriguing two-way contributor and leader on his team. Will pick up and defend the full length of the court defensively and can beat you off the dribble with his handle and speed.

@Higley_Bball | @YarellGreer

[NXTPRO West @NXTPROWEST]

Higley 2026 G Noah Gloor could be an early impact guy right away to kick off his HS career.

Poise, confident approach, production offensively with his paint pressure and shooting. Looking forward to tracking his development.

@Higley_Bball | @ArizonaGremlins

[NXTPRO West @NXTPROWEST]

Higley 2023 G Triston Walters has showed well today a couple of times. Versatile shot-making ability off the dribble and engaged on-ball defender that forces TOs with his anticipation and lateral quickness.

@TristonWalters5 | @Higley_Bball

[NXTPRO West @NXTPROWEST]

Higley 2024 6’6 F Jaevyn Yancey impressive today with his development as a floor spacer. Fluid, one-motion release that has really made strides in the last few months. Can play inside and out.

@Higley_Bball | @little_jay42

[AreaCodes Basketball @areacodes]

Area Codes Basketball Easter Classic - displayed @Swish365 6'2 PG Donovan Dabney, one to watch in his Class of 2025 very skilled.
@1Roundball

[AreaCodes Basketball @areacodes]

Area Codes Basketball Easter Classic 🏀 impressive showing from @Swish365 6'7 2024 Jaevyn Yancey, showed flashed and if he grows a few more inches watch out, because he's still growing & developing under Kenneth Drake. @1Roundball

[AreaCodes Basketball @areacodes]

14th Annual Area Codes🏀 Easter Classic matchup @JObball_AZUnity vs @Swish365 college coaches watching👀👀 from Yavapai College and Phoenix College. @1Roundball @FCPPangos

[NXTPRO West @NXTPROWEST]

Swish365 2024 6’6 F Jaevyn Yancey with a good showing this afternoon.

Yancey an interesting long-term prospect with great size and tools. Shows flashes of being able to put the ball on the floor and score at the rim.

[Richard Obert @azc_obert]

All-5A San Tan Region boys basketball first team:

Nikko Pentelute
Ya Ya Greer
Isaiah Kai
Ty McDowell
KJ Perry
Dev Roberts
JJ Newcombe

POY: Pentelute
Defensive POY: Greer

[Higley Basketball @Higley_Bball]

Last night our Knights secured a spot in the State tourney with a huge victory in the play-in game versus Carl Hayden. Our fans were HYPE all game and the team fed off of that energy leading to a 71-47 W!
We were lead by:
@YarellGreer 22pts
@Deveraux3345 21pts
@tres_deuce 13pts

[Higley Basketball @Higley_Bball]

Congrats to the following Knights on their San Tan Region Awards

Yarell Greer:
Defensive Player of the Year
1st Team All-Region
@YarellGreer

Deveraux Roberts:
1st Team All-Region
@Deveraux3345

Sunny Xepera:
Honorable Mention All-Region
@MXepera

#GoKnights

[Higley Basketball @Higley_Bball]

Our Knights went 1-1 this week, losing in a nail biter to McClintock on the road then taking on a region foe in Casteel and getting an important victory. Two players really delivered and made some key contributions in both games.
Knights of the week:
@YarellGreer
@Deveraux3345

[Higley Basketball @Higley_Bball]

Last night our Knights took on @PVTrojansHoops and got a W on the road 64-34. We went into the game short-handed without 4 key players but our boys still got the job done! We had some big contributions from:
Gavin Dabney (Fr) 22pts
@tres_deuce 17pts
Jordan Irving (Jr) 13pts 10reb

[Higley Basketball @Higley_Bball]

Two of our Knights were highlighted as top performers of the week for Dec. 13-18. Great job @KameronBender @YarellGreer

#GoKnights

[Higley Basketball @Higley_Bball]

2 in a row to start the season! It was close through 3 qtrs but our Knights took over in the 4th thanks to some strong defensive pressure leading to a 59-45 W

3 Knights reached double-figures tonight:
Yaya Greer 19pts 6reb
Dev Roberts 12pts
Jordan Irving 10pts 6reb

#GoKnights

[Higley Basketball @Higley_Bball]

It was a total team effort that put us over the top VS Tolleson 65-56. Four of our players reached double figures tonight.

Donovan Dabney 15pts, 5 3’s
Yaya Greer 14pts
Kam Bender 13pts 5ast
Dev Roberts 13pts

Let’s keep the ball rolling. #GoKnights

[Higley Basketball @Higley_Bball]

Game 1 down. It wasn’t always pretty but we secured the victory against Tolleson! Great start to the season boys. #GoKnights

[Higley Basketball @Higley_Bball]

BRING 'EM OUT, BRING 'EM OUT

Higley Blue/White Scrimmage tonight, 7:00 PM @ Higley High School
Let's have a good time and compete! #GoKnights