Utah Fall Classic R&J Athletes
The Utah Fall Classic is taking place in St George, Utah this weekend. The event features 80 teams ranging from 15U to 17U. It also featured several big-time athletes. In this article, PH takes a look at the top R&J…
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Continue ReadingThe Utah Fall Classic is taking place in St George, Utah this weekend. The event features 80 teams ranging from 15U to 17U. It also featured several big-time athletes. In this article, PH takes a look at the top R&J athletes from the event.
Takai Emerson-Hardy Takai Emerson-Hardy 6'7" | SF Vanden | 2022 State CA-N 6’6 PF WCE 2022 (#5PHNC 2022) – TKH showed off his high major athleticism this weekend. He’s got a good vertical leap showing the ability to throw down several in the paint dunks. His leaping wasn’t limited to his first jump either, as he displayed a quick 2nd jump when pursuing rebounds.
Alex Crawford Alex Crawford 6'6" | SF Eastlake | 2021 State CA-S 6’6 SF Coastal Slayers Elite 2021 (#83PHSC 2021) – Crawford put on his personal dunk contest this week. One handers, dunks off two feet and a windmill for good measure.The Alabama, TCU recruit showed off the whole repertoire.
Jaden Brownell 6’8 PF Hawks (Gray) 2021 (#7PHU 2021) – Brownell may not fit the mold of a high flyer until you realize he’s doing this in a 6’8 frame. He’s faster than most bigs, has good explosion, and is a nimble and fluid rim runner. Brownell had a nice around the back dunk in one of the early games.
Wayne McKinney Wayne McKinney 5'10" | PG Coronado | 2021 State CA-S 6’0 PG Coastal Slayers Elite 2021 (#22PHSC 2021) – I’m glad I’m not the only that believes the San Diego commit has a chance to make a ton of money in the NFL. McKinney was the topic of conversation all week, as coaches, and referees alike marveled at his speed power, and explosiveness.
Jordan Tate 6’5 SF Friends of Hoop 2022 – A nice athlete that can explode off the ground off two feet. Tate had several big-time rebounds and putbacks throughout the weekend.
Jack Kresich Jack Kresich 6'5" | SF Loyola | 2021 State CA-S 6’7 PF WCE 2021 (#110PHSC 2021) – Kresich put on a show. You didn’t even have to witness his dunks to be impressed. You could hear them, The aerodynamic forward was marvelous in transition throwing down several big-time dunks.