5A Players to Watch at the “U”

<p>The goal of a lot of coaches is to get to the tournament and see what happens. Today is the start of arena play as the 5A State Playoffs get underway at The University of Utah. Here is the players to watch on each team. </p> <p><strong>Timpview</strong></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Jake Wahlin</span>- The 6'8 junior wing is they key to a win. He is un-guardable by anyone on the court today. He can shoot over everyone and finish above everyone as well. Look for him to hit a few outside and make Murray pay inside as well. </p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/coleman-ford/"><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/coleman-ford/">Coleman Ford</a></a></span> - Coleman is a floor general that will score when he can but he doesn't force any shots. He can penetrate and although undersized he is a strong player. He makes good reads and finds open cutters. The junior guard could be difficult to guard for these underclassmen at Murray.</p> <p><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/jaxon-santiago/"><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/jaxon-santiago/">Jaxon Santiago</a></a>- Jaxon is a player that can stretch the floor. He can hit that deep ball. He rebounds and passes the ball well. </p> <p><strong>Murray</strong></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Jaxon Workman</span>- The young kid could go off but he might have some difficulty shooting without a backdrop. </p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Chuci Anosike</span>- Will need to use his athletic ability and make the right read against a more experienced team. Chudi is a great attacking guard and needs to force that issue. </p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/jake-pollei/"><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/jake-pollei/">Jake Pollei</a></a></span>- The 6'5 senior will have to anchor the team on both ends down low. He will need to score easy ones as his team ikes to cast three's. Will be the difference maker. </p> <p><strong>Provo</strong></p> <p>Isaac Castagneto- The 6'3 junior will have to have a big night. He is capable of going off. </p> <p><strong>Farmington</strong></p> <p><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/collin-chandler/"><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/collin-chandler/">Collin Chandler</a></a> - the 6'3 Sophomore will need to have another big night. If he gets 20, 5 and 5 Farmington will be tough to beat. </p> <p><strong>Bountiful</strong></p> <p><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/robert-whaley/"><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/robert-whaley/">Robert Whaley</a></a>- Boi Boi will be the key because he will need to play tough defense against a bigger player than him. Which is rarely the case.</p> <p><strong>Springville</strong></p> <p>Zach Visentin- Zach wil have his hands full today on both ends. Zach is skilled and all of that will need ot be on full display.</p> <p><strong>Woods Cross</strong></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/jake-howe/"><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/jake-howe/">Jake Howe</a></a></span>- Jake can score the basketball. The 6'4 SG can also plays defense. He doesn't need to be the leading scorer to get a win for his team.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/tyler-roberts/"><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/tyler-roberts/">Tyler Roberts</a></a></span>- Tyler has a lot of skill in the mid-range area. This could be a game that he can go off on. </p> <p><strong>Orem</strong></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Taft Mitchell</span>- Taft will be a tough player to defend. He will have multiple defenders thrown at him today. Don't be surprised if he goes off for 30 today. </p>