Local Teams Headed to the Tarkanian Classic

Once again teams from Utah are heading back to Las Vegas to participate in one of the best tournaments in the West.

Teams

Wasatch Academy

In comparison to the NIBC this might be light-work, but Wasatch is going to be a fun squad to watch as they play all their games at Gorman. 

Players to Watch: 6’9 PF Keba Keita Keba Keita 6'9" | C Wasatch Academy | 2022 State #157 Nation UT (2022), 6’4 SG Roddy Gayle Roddy Gayle 6'4" | SG Wasatch Academy | 2022 State #70 Nation UT (2022), 6’7 Chris Bunch Chris Bunch 6'7" | SG Wasatch Academy | 2022 State #74 Nation UT (2022), 6’7 G Cam Heide (2022), 6’2 PG Koren Johnson Koren Johnson 6'3" | SG Wasatch Academy | 2022 #83 Nation WA (2022)

Bingham

Bingham is one of the solid 6A teams and they go out and compete in of the better divisions at the Tarkanian as they also look to get better. 

Players to Watch: 6’5 G Tyler Newbold Tyler Newbold 6'5" | CG Bingham | 2022 State UT (2022), 6’5 G Kam Dupaix Kam Dupaix 6'5" | CG Bingham | 2022 State UT (2022), 6’7 SF Devin Carlson Devin Carlson 6'8" | SF Bingham | 2022 State UT (2022), 6’3 SG Luke Leatherwood Luke Leatherwood 6'4" | SG Bingham | 2022 State UT (2022), 6’0 PG Ace Reiser Ace Reiser 6'0" | PG Alta | 2024 State UT (2024)

Alta

Alta leaving Utah is new bu they have the guys to compete against anyone. Do not be surprised f players like Jaxon Heiden Jaxon Heiden 6'9" | PF Alta | 2022 State UT and Jaxon Johnson Jaxon Johnson 6'8" | SF Alta | 2024 State #256 Nation UT both pick up interest. 

Players to Watch: 6’8 SF Jaxon Heiden Jaxon Heiden 6'9" | PF Alta | 2022 State UT (2022), 6’2 PG Jett Lundberg Jett Lundberg 6'2" | PG Alta | 2022 State UT (2022), 6’8 SF Jaxon Johnson Jaxon Johnson 6'8" | SF Alta | 2024 State #256 Nation UT (2024)

Timpanogos

This will a place where Timpanogos can regroup and have their star players shine. 

Players to Watch: 6’11 SF Bron Roberts Bron Roberts 6'11" | SF Pleasant Grove | 2023 State UT (2023), 6’1 G Mason Faux Mason Faux 6'1" | PG Timpanogos | 2023 State UT (2022), 6’1 G Jaxon Van Chiere (2022), 6’6 SF Jacob Norman Jacob Norman 6'5" | CG Timpanogos | 2022 State UT (2022)

RSL Academy

RSL Will have their hands full against some top teams from Canada. Look fo rtheir guard play to be a big difference maker. 

Players to Watch: 6’3 G David Katoa David Katoa 6'4" | CG Utah Prep | 2024 State #188 Nation UT (2024), 6’2 PG Dravyn Gibbs-Lawhorn Dravyn Gibbs-Lawhorn 6'2" | PG Montverde Academy | 2023 #42 Nation FL (2023), 6’11 C Adam Stewart Adam Stewart 6'11" | C RSL Academy | 2022 State UT (2022), 6’5 G JJ Apathjang JJ Apathjang 6'5" | CG Judge Memorial Catholic | 2025 State UT (2025)

Utah Peaks Prep

Utah Peaks is making their debut for many on-lookers. They have a deep roster full of international talent. 

Players to Watch: Marco Vojvodick, Kann Akal, Akeel Felix, 

Draper APA

Draper APA has the reputation to develop talent and this year is no different as one of the small school sin the state heads to Vegas to get better. 

Players to Watch: 6’4 G Lucas Bacikalo (2022), 5’9 PG Logan Baldwin (2022) 

Pleasant Grove

PG should be fun to watch as they have a good squad and one good player that is turning heads. Time to show it against out of state competition. 

Players to Watch: 6’3 G McCaden Adams McCaden Adams 6'3" | CG Pleasant Grove | 2022 State UT (2022), 6’7 SF Issacc Garett (2023), 6’8 C Colby Dean Colby Dean 6'9" | C Pleasant Grove | 2023 State UT (2023), 6’2 G Michael Mitton Michael Mitton 6'3" | CG Pleasant Grove | 2023 State UT (2023)

Jordan

Jordan is a little down this year but they have some hidden gems on the roster that can play at the next level. 

Players to Watch: 6’7 SF Camden Gagnier Camden Gagnier 6'6" | SF Jordan | 2022 State UT (2022), 6’2 G Will Green Will Green 6'1" | PG Jordan | 2022 State UT (2022)

Layton Christian Academy

Layton will bring a solid team that has length to Vegas. 

Players to Watch: Tyrese Lacey, Sammie Ishimwe, Souleymane Barro