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MESA, AZ \u2014 Hoop dreams turned to reality for 176 high school basketball teams and their families at the Section 7 Basketball Team Camp, where the spotlight shone brightly in Mesa this weekend.<\/p>\n

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The event\u2014now staged at Arizona Athletic Grounds after relocating from scattered Valley gyms in Glendale\u2014has become one of the top destinations in the nation for high school talent. <\/p>\n

For players like Basha High School’s Trey Terry, it\u2019s the ultimate opportunity to showcase their skills to an arena packed with college coaches, including Arizona Wildcats head coach Tommy Lloyd.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s absolutely incredible to be able to stay home and get a chance to get this kind of exposure,\u201d said Al Terry, Trey’s father. \u201cIt\u2019s not only great for him, but all the other kids who are here.\u201d<\/p>\n

Throughout the weekend, the buzz of excitement filled the 16 courts as top-ranked teams, including Basha and Sunnyslope, battled it out\u2014both favorites to start the season in Arizona\u2019s top five.<\/p>\n

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Mo Kirby, Director of Basketball at Arizona Athletic Grounds, underscored the facility\u2019s growing status in the sports world. \u201cThis tells you what we need in the state of Arizona and what we can provide as far as our facilities and what that looks like for us,\u201d Kirby said, referencing the venue\u2019s role as a hub not only for basketball, but also as a base for international soccer teams.<\/p>\n

The Arizona Entertainment and Sports Commission estimates the tournament brings more than $70 million in economic impact and generates $4 million in sales tax revenue for the region.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are the number one destination in the country for scholastic basketball during this period in time. We\u2019re number one. We\u2019re the GOAT, but we have to work really hard every year to keep it,\u201d said Nikki Bolich, the commission\u2019s executive director.<\/p>\n

The impact of the event reaches beyond the court\u2014an estimated $30 million in college athletic scholarships are awarded to participants each year. And the action isn\u2019t over; next weekend, girls’ teams will take the spotlight and chase their own collegiate dreams.<\/p>\n

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