The Republic last did a top 50 list in 2017. Here's an updated look at our 50 greatest boys basketball players of past 40 ...

Sunnyslope senior guard Rider Portela can score, but he realized his ticket to a Division I college in basketball is defense.

Section 7 changed venues, attracted 500 coaches, and saw some Arizona teams emerge during the weekend basketball showcase.

He was named the Most Outstanding Player of the PrimeTime Invitational last weekend. Tough defender who can score from all three levels. 11. Rider Portela, Sunnyslope, 6-6, Sr.

This is the biggest week of the summer for Arizona high school boys basketball teams in the West, with all eyes on the Section 7 tournament.

Phoenix Sunnyslope should have everybody back for Section 7, led by All-Arizona guard Rider Portela, who missed the PrimeTime Invitational that the Vikings won over Phoenix St. Mary's.

Sunnyslope, St. Mary's primed for Open Division boys basketball title runs Richard Obert Arizona Republic 0:04 ...

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Sunnyslope Elementary School is a public school located in Phoenix, AZ, which is in a large city setting. The student population of Sunnyslope Elementary School is 688 and the school serves K-8.