5A Pre-Season Rankings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this installment we will be looking at the next 5 teams that will round out the Top 10.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":1,"fontSize":"medium"} --> <h2 class="has-medium-font-size">#6 Olympus, Titans</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Olympus is one of the most consistent programs in the state. For the past 5-7 years or even more they have been the hunted. This year they could be that team that just out-shoots everyone and makes their way to the top again. Olympus will go from the hunted to the hunters. They will be lead by two of the best players in the Class of 2024 in [player_tooltip player_id='1057034' first='Dutch' last='Dowdell'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1057020' first='Jordan' last='Barnes']. Dutch is one of the more feared shooters in the state that can change things quickly with his shooting. [player_tooltip player_id='1057020' first='Jordan' last='Barnes'] is one of the Top PG's in the West as he can create and score. Has been one of the top distributors in the country. They will get some additional help from Joe Johnson as he will likely take over as the post but don't count out the Titans as they will be one f those deep teams in 5A that can compete with anyone. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>#7 Skyline, Eagles</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Skyline has been a team that has had some talent on their roster and a lot of those talented players are now seniors. [player_tooltip player_id='942593' first='Yorgio' last='Golesis'] is one of the most athletic pound for pound players in the state. He is an electric player that can score. [player_tooltip player_id='969238' first='Peter' last='Broadbent'] is another solid guard that can shoot the ball well from deep and he has a good handle as well. [player_tooltip player_id='1459329' first='Landon' last='Shaw'] could really be a difference maker as Landon can run the floor and defend. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>#8 Cottonwood, Colts</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cottonwood has been building a culture changing program and this could be another year they move in the right direction. They will be lead by Class of 2024 rising wing [player_tooltip player_id='1384525' first='Chris' last='Cox'] who can score from all over and play the big if needed. At around 6'6 Aiden Oliphant is another solid scoring guard that is a two way player. [player_tooltip player_id='1207014' first='Max' last='Russo'] can really shoot the ball. They have a solid team and could catch someone sleeping on them. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>#9 Timpview, Thunderbirds </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Timpview is in the middle of a youth movement as they will have some new pieces that will need to step up immediately. Keep an eye on big time incoming freshman [player_tooltip player_id='1278448' first='Dean' last='Rueckert']. He has size and just overall scoring ability from all three-levels. He is throwing it down with ease and force now as he matured a lot playing up this past summer. [player_tooltip player_id='934031' first='James' last='Rust'] will be solid as a he is a big guard that can punish smaller guards in the post. [player_tooltip player_id='923130' first='Taki' last='Uluilakepa'] is going to really help them at PG this year. They will have some more names pop up that will help them compete at a high level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>#10 Payson, Lions</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Payson will have its leading scorer come back as [player_tooltip player_id='1402375' first='Isaac' last='Wolfe'] can absolutely spray the ball from all over. <strong>Cooper Swasey </strong>is another guard that can help with the scoring as well. Payson always seems to put a solid team together. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->