4A Top Players to Watch
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With school populations slightly smaller than their 5A counterparts, the 4A classification showcases a lot of great talent throughout the state of Idaho. Many of these schools have multi-sport athletes who excel in many sports and basketball players are not…
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Continue ReadingWith school populations slightly smaller than their 5A counterparts, the 4A classification showcases a lot of great talent throughout the state of Idaho. Many of these schools have multi-sport athletes who excel in many sports and basketball players are not too difficult to find. As with all of these lists, a number of players should also get a mention, but in order to not have to rewrite the Encyclopedia with each article, the list of players must be limited in order to be more easily digestible. Continue reading for a look at some of the top talent to watch from the 4A classification in the state of Idaho.
Jacob Martinez Jacob Martinez 6'0" | PG Vallivue | 2022 State ID , Vallivue: Jacob has already put together a really solid prep career and will look to cap his career off with a quality senior season. Jacob can shoot with the best of them in the state and he has proven himself to be a deadly scorer once he gets hot. Martinez worked this past offseason in order to improve his efficiency on the floor by increasing his shooting percentages from the field and free throw line while also limiting his turnovers.
Ja’Vonte King Ja’Vonte King 6'3" | SF Blackfoot | 2023 State ID , Blackfoot: King is one of the top players from the class of 2023 for a reason and he has been working hard this summer to make himself even more of a household name throughout the state. King has great size and agility and has been improving his jump shot and ball handling skills to become a true offensive threat. Watch for Ja’Vonte to take on a leadership role during the upcoming basketball season as he helps Blackfoot make a run at a district and state championship.
Tate Johansen Tate Johansen 5'10" | PG Middleton | 2023 State ID , Middleton: Tate is a do-it-all guard who can score at all levels and can also defend any player he is matched up with. Johansen has worked hard in the offseason to improve his all-around game and his physicality in order to make himself an even better player. Tate is the type of guard that any coach would love to have on the floor at all times and his leadership abilities will be on full display as the season begins. Watch for Tate to make a big impact on the game and his teammates each and every night during the upcoming season.