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When it comes to rankings everyone has an opinion on where there player should be and where their kid should be but any recognition is fantastic. Stock rising is one of the best things we see and do here locally…
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Continue ReadingWhen it comes to rankings everyone has an opinion on where there player should be and where their kid should be but any recognition is fantastic. Stock rising is one of the best things we see and do here locally and at a National level it is great when Utah kids are recognized. in this installment we will feature a few of the players that have been recognized Nationally. These rankings are based off of 247 Sports
Class of 2025
#6 Isiah Harwell Isiah Harwell 6'5" | CG Wasatch Academy | 2025 State #7 Nation UT || Wasatch Academy ||
Isiah Harwell Isiah Harwell 6'5" | CG Wasatch Academy | 2025 State #7 Nation UT is another talented player that has really made some major noise Nationally, especially after he was playing at the 17U level on one of the best circuits in America. The combo guard fits him well because he can be on the ball, off the ball or running off of screens. The potential of this kid is off the charts as he is being tracked by every top basketball program in the country. Isiah comes in at #6 in Rivals.
Class of 2024
#90 Malick Diallo Malick Diallo 6'9" | C Wasatch Academy | 2024 State #131 Nation UT || Wasatch Academy ||
Malick has been a steady stock riser and is currently the #1 player in the state. He deserves that recognition as he is a force on both ends of the floor. He had an excellent showing for his native country Mali as he played with that National Team and played well. His wingspan is impressive as he blocks shots and pulls down anything around the rim. He has a nice jumper and he can really get that going even more. He has really worked on his body as he now enters a new chapter of his basketball playing career at Wasatch Academy a basketball powerhouse.
#128 Brody Kozlowski Brody Kozlowski 6'8" | SF Corner Canyon | 2024 State #103 Nation UT || Corner Canyon High School ||
Brody is currently ranked 2nd in our ranking system and he has really emerged as an elite perimeter shooting wing that can light it up from the outside. Brody has turned into a multi-dimensional player with that elite shooting and inside presence. Brody can really hit those tough three-pointers against long and big close-outs. He punishes smaller defenders in the post and his moves to the basket continue to improve. There would be no surprise on our end if Brody continues to rise in the National rankings.
#199 David Katoa David Katoa 6'4" | CG Layton | 2024 State #255 Nation UT || RSL Academy ||
David is another no surprise player getting recognition at the national level as he has really stepped up his game at an overall level and regardless of the competition he always rises to the occasion. Lately you can see that David has been working on his outside shooting whcih makes him an even more dangerous prospect. He already attacks the rim and is never afraid to try and punch one in on anyone. He also contest shots and is an excellent help-side defender. On the ball he is one of the best defenders in the country.
Class of 2023
#73 RJ Jones RJ Jones 6'3" | SG Wasatch Academy | 2023 State #70 Nation UT || Wasatch Academy ||
Once again we seem to be on the same track here as RJ is the top player in our rankings and he is ready to show why he is a next level top player in the country. RJ has committed to play at Kansas State and this kid can hoop. He is an elite shooter that can hit at all three facets of shooting. He is elite off the bounce, he is elite in a catch and shoot and he is dangerous coming off of screens.