After falling short of a 6A state championship last season, Mesa High's boys basketball team enters the new year focused on rebuilding through grit, accountability, intense preparation and a renewed sense of connection.

Jakyi “Kyi Kyi” Miles, a five-star Mesa High basketball standout with 23 college offers, balances national attention with hard work, family support and a focus on growth both on and off the court.

Senior at Corona del Sol High School is committed to ASU but may turn pro if drafted

Players Ryan Caruso and David Moss lean on God to stay grounded through the highs and lows of the game

Teammates Cooper Clouser and Ryan Caruso balance academics and athletics as they prepare for college

Corona Del Sol lost its first game of the year, struggling offensively and defensively

Bears' balance holds off Jackrabbits' pressure in 50-42 win