Madden Bray: Built to Lead
Aug. 2026 Ed.
For Madden Bray, basketball starts with understanding the game. The Class of 2029 Gilbert Wolfpack standout describes his biggest strength as his basketball IQ and playmaking ability—knowing where everyone should be on the court and how to put his teammates in position to succeed. His versatility allows him to play multiple positions and become an outlet anywhere on the floor, giving his team a player who can impact the game in a variety of ways.
Madden is focused on taking the next step in his development by becoming a player who can score at all three levels and attack any matchup. His journey already includes earning a spot in the Top 25 at the CP3 National Combine, serving as a JV team captain as a freshman, and helping lead an older group through difficult situations. As he looks toward the upcoming season, Madden’s goals are clear: earn a role on the varsity team, help his team reach the playoffs, compete for a state championship, and continue working toward his goal of earning a college scholarship. When college coaches watch him play, he wants them to see his play-making, offensive talent, relentless hustle, and defensive mentality. His three words for his basketball identity say it all: resilient, hardworking, and fundamental.
Our evaluation of Madden’s film, athletic profile, academic performance, and overall development leads us to believe he has the potential to compete at the collegiate level and could be an excellent addition to a highly competitive D1 or D2 program. His combination of basketball IQ, versatility, playmaking ability, work ethic, and physicality gives him a foundation to continue developing as a college player. Academically, Madden is also demonstrating that he has the discipline and preparation necessary to pursue success at the university level. We believe the right college environment could provide Madden with the opportunity to continue developing both as an athlete and as a student while contributing to a competitive basketball program..
Coach’s Quick Look
MADDEN BRAY
Class of 2029 | Campo Verde HS
6’2″ | 195 lbs | #1
PG • SG • SF
Gilbert, Arizona
Gilbert Wolfpack
🏀 High-IQ Playmaker
📍 Versatile 1–3
🔥 Three-Level Scoring Development
💪 Hustle & Physicality
🧠 Court Vision
⭐ 8/10 Coach Evaluation