The State of Idaho

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In the past few years Idaho has somewhat been obscure when it comes to talent on the hardwood but that is starting to change as players are not only developing but playing at such a high level that they're making waves across the country. Idaho is staring to show the country that they can produce hoopers just like everyone else. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Commitments</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"backgroundColor":"primary","fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-primary-background-color has-background has-medium-font-size"><strong>6'11 C Blake Buchannan || Lake City High School || 2023 ||</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The big fella has committed to <strong>The University of Virginia.</strong> Which is a big time move for him as he is rated in the Top 75 in the Class of 2023 across the country. The #1 player in Idaho has set the tone. That shot blocking ability and impressive footwork attracted a lot of programs but Virginia took home the prize with this big who has a high ceiling. In a day and age where switching is important Blake can hold his own against guards using that lateral movement and length. He will be a great addition that will improve through the years at Virginia.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"backgroundColor":"primary","fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-primary-background-color has-background has-medium-font-size"><strong>6'3 CG [player_tooltip player_id='1378464' first='Julian' last='Bowie'] || Pocatello High School || 2024 ||</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Julian is a big time playmaker that can score all over the floor. He is a three-level scorer and has some impressive range. At the club level he really showcases that ball handling as he might be an off the ball at times and on the ball at times guard at the next level. Julian has committed to <strong>Boise State University.</strong> This is a win/win for both sides as The Broncos keep an in-state kid but Julian will also be in a position to showcase what he can do and will be allowed to play his game. Look for him to have a monster scoring year here shortly when the season starts. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Player on the Move</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"backgroundColor":"primary","fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-primary-background-color has-background has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1532052' first='Isiah' last='Harwell'] || Wasatch Academy || 2025 ||</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1532052' first='Isiah' last='Harwell'] was an absolute baller at Century High School. He was a player that could take over a game and make some spectacular plays. He was up there with the best players in the state of Idaho regardless of class. While playing an absolutely game changing Spring and Summer he was sought out by multiple powerhouse programs. Harwell has ended up enrolling at Wasatch Academy in Mount Pleasant Utah. He will be playing against the best players in the country in the NIBC League. Isiah was also ranked in the Top 10 in almost every ranking system in the country. Stay tuned as he is on an upward stock rising path. He has offers from multiple big times school like Kansas, Baylor, Texas Tech and more. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"backgroundColor":"primary","fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-primary-background-color has-background has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1171749' first='JJ' last='Funk'] || Canyon Ridge High School || 2024 ||</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>JJ has really matured and his athleticism has taken the next step. He has some solid skills in the perimeter as well as in the paint. He will be attending a prep school at Skyline Prep in Phoenix Arizona. JJ is a solid prospect in the Class of 2024 locally and he looks to help out his stock by playing in Phoenix. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->