UVU Tip-Off Preview

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With the season underway in just a few weeks teams are starting to really pick things up as the season will be in full swing. One of the tournaments/showcases that usually gets things started in Utah is the UVU Tip-Off that usually features some impressive teams that are local. Here is the list and who to keep an eye on prospect wise,

Wasatch Academy

This team is absolutely loaded as always. Sleeper unsigned 2022 prospect is Matus Hronsky Matus Hronsky 6'7" | CG Wasatch Academy | 2022 State UT who has positional height at the wing position. Keba Keita Keba Keita 6'9" | C Wasatch Academy | 2022 State #157 Nation UT is another player that will pick up offers as soon as he gets more eyes on him. Everyone else on this list is signed. The only other player that is available is Koren Johnson Koren Johnson 6'3" | SG Wasatch Academy | 2022 #83 Nation WA who de-committed from San Diego State and has opened his recruiting.

Timpanogos

Timpanogos has a new coach but they return one of the premier prospects in the Class of 2023 in Bron Roberts Bron Roberts 6'11" | SF Pleasant Grove | 2023 State UT who has major upside and ceiling as a Division 1 prospect. Bron has a some offers from local schools but a really solid offer from Stanford. Jaxon Vanchiere Jaxon Vanchiere 6'1" | CG Timpanogos | 2022 State UT is a solid returner that will need to be productive on both ends of the floor.

Key Players; 6’11 SF Bron Roberts Bron Roberts 6'11" | SF Pleasant Grove | 2023 State UT , 6’2 G Jaxon Vanchiere Jaxon Vanchiere 6'1" | CG Timpanogos | 2022 State UT

Orem

Orem is one of those teams looking to rebound and they have a roster that can do that with the height and shooting of Dane Christensen Dane Christensen 6'7" | SF Orem | 2022 State UT . This prospect can really pull his defenders out and make them play out in the perimeter. Nick Clark Nick Clark 6'3" | SG Orem | 2022 State UT is solid and he can run on the ball and off the ball as well.

Key Players: 6’7 SF Dane Christensen Dane Christensen 6'7" | SF Orem | 2022 State UT , 6’3 G Nick Clark Nick Clark 6'3" | SG Orem | 2022 State UT

RSL Academy

RSL Academy is in a nice transition year and they will have a major schedule to prove that they are a team to fear. David Katoa David Katoa 6'4" | CG RSL Academy | 2024 State #188 Nation UT is more mature yet he is only a sophomore. He is shooting the ball well and he continues to be a solid two-way player. Dravyn Gibbs-Lawhorn Dravyn Gibbs-Lawhorn 6'2" | PG Montverde Academy | 2023 #42 Nation FL is impressive and it will be fun to watch him play a real game that will be officiated in a way that players cannot foul and prod him. One of the best guards in the country.

Key Players: 6’3 G David Katoa David Katoa 6'4" | CG RSL Academy | 2024 State #188 Nation UT , 6’2 PG Dravyn Gibbs-Lawhorn Dravyn Gibbs-Lawhorn 6'2" | PG Montverde Academy | 2023 #42 Nation FL

Ridgeline

Coming fresh off of a football state championship Ridgeline looks to start off the basketball season just as football ended, with a win. Peyton Knowles Peyton Knowles 6'6" | SF Ridgeline | 2022 State UT is a sleeper athlete that can really rebound and play with such a high motor at 6’6. Kden Cox will be one of the best shooters in the state and once he gets his basketball legs back from playing QB he will be a tough cover.

Key Players: 6’6 SF Peyton Knowles Peyton Knowles 6'6" | SF Ridgeline | 2022 State UT , 6’1 SG Kaden Cox Kaden Cox 6'0" | SG Ridgeline | 2022 State UT

Timpview

Timpview is somewhat of a mystery coming into the season. They do have a new coach but they do have one of the best big guards in the Class of 2023 in James Rust James Rust 6'5" | CG Timpview | 2023 State UT who is a solid three-level scorer.