Throwback Thursday

<p>DENVER – A few month's a go we opened the Spring with the Prep Hoops Circuit in Denver, Colorado with games across the the are but the main hub was at The Gold Crown Foundation.</p> <p>With a handful of teams from Utah in attendance we take a closer look.</p> <p>Who impressed us the most? Here’s a nice list of players to start.</p> <h3>Surprises</h3> <p>Nathan Lowe, 5'10 PG, Utah Premier National Red</p> <p>Lowe, who played varsity at Park City, was the best player on the Utah Premier teams. He not only a high intensity player. he is able to drive a kick the ball to open shooters. He has really worked on his mid-range game as well. His improvement will be much needed next season as Park City struggled in 4A and is now in 5A. </p> <h3>Most Improved</h3> <p>Cameron Millican, 6-3 2020 CG Salt Lake Bounce</p> <p>Cam has undergone a big growth spurt over the past couple of years. Coaches have been taking notice from all levels. He must get stronger and quicker to impact the game in other ways (rebounding, scoring off the bounce) moving forward. But with his length, size for position and shooting, coaches are going to take a hard look at him. Cam averaged about 18 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assist all weekend. </p> <figure id="attachment_739504" class="wp-caption alignnone" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-739504"></figure> <h3>Most Underrated </h3> <p>Tyler Roberts, 6'6  2020 W/F, Salt Lake Bounce</p> <p>Roberts plays the game with a chip on his shoulder, and takes on all comers. He is a diverse scorer who can attack off the dribble, in the post and has improved his touch from three. The thing that makes him tough is that he is lefty. Roberts is a high academic prospect that will get looks from small schools. </p> <p>Jaden Brownell, 6-7 2021 W/F, Utah Premier</p> <p>Jaden is poised to have a great year at Alta HIgh School next season. His game continues to evolve. Look for Jaden to power this 16U team in most games. </p> <p><span style="font-size: 18pt;">Young Guns</span></p> <p>Yorgi Golesis, 2022 Utah Force</p> <p>Jaxon Smith, 2023 Salt Lake Bounce</p> <p>Micah Madry, 2023 Salt Lake Bounce</p> <h3>Notes:</h3> <ul> <li>Salt Lake Bounce 16U has some pieces to be a great team. 6'4' F Keigan Phung of Woods Cross is a load and he continues to improve his shooting. Juan Diego H.S trio of 6'0 Talon Valdes, 6'5 W Matt Rohden and 6'2 G Jag Gill-Martin are a force. Their 15's have some talent in Elijah Tolbert and Evan Wigton. </li> <li>Utah Force has some players that can play up as they used some 14U players on their 15's roster</li> <li>Utah Premier had a handful of teams but none looked better than their 16U team that played well all weekend. </li> </ul>