Recruiting Report: Trey Stewart (2019)
American Fork comes into the season, unquestionably, as one of Utah’s best squads. And 6-foot-2 guard Trey Stewart is a big reason why.
Utah’s 27th-ranked 2019, Stewart was battling a nagging ankle injury this past summer, and his recruitment was stymied a bit as a result. He’s hoping a big season with the Cavemen can re-up that college interest.
“I’ve talked to BYU and Weber State, but I wasn’t able to play that good in front of them because of my ankle, so I’m hoping to get re-connected with them this year,” said Stewart.
“I just want to get a scholarship and get my schooling paid for, pretty much anywhere where I can fit in with the program and get on the court.”
A guard with decent size and plenty of playmaking ability, Stewart says his strength as a player is creating for others.
“I feel like lately I’ve been able to use my athleticism and speed to push the ball on the fast break. And then I can get other guys opportunities by driving to the basket,” he said.
“I’m working on being in the best shape I can be so I can pick guys up full court. And also being confident while distributing the ball, and just confident in my skills.”
This past spring and summer, while playing with Exum Elite, Stewart was dealing with the aforementioned ankle issue. It was a frustrating way to spend his 16U season.
“It’s an amazing program, I like all the coaches and it was a great opportunity. But I had to play with a taped ankle all summer, and I just kept spraining it, so I was never really 100 percent,” said Stewart.
“I did some physical therapy and started playing in the fall league with my team, and getting back into the groove.”
Now, he’s back, says he’s 100 percent, and ready for his junior season with the Cavemen.
“I feel like my sophomore year my job was just take care of the ball, and get the senior leaders the ball,” said Stewart. “This year, I’ll need to be more aggressive and be more of a threat on offense. And then I’ll need to be more of a leader this year.”