5A Pre-Season Sleepers

Like we mentioned in the few post before 5A is as deep as it has been in years. It has talent scattered across different region and frankly there are teams that could likely make a move up with some good quality wins/ Here is a list of a few sleeper teams to be aware of that could easily jump into the Top 10.

Orem, Tigers

Orem has been learning with their young core how to play together and how to compete with veteran teams. They have a new coach and a lot of new faces. One of the most notable new faces is incoming freshman Anthony Felesi Anthony Felesi 6'5" | CG Orem | 2026 State UT . Anthony is a highly touted Class of 2026 prospect that could likely get some national recognition. Anthony is a playmaker that gets out in the open floor and makes things happen. He is an attacking guard that can also shoot from deep. Fellow incoming Class of 2026 prospect Kai Wesley Kai Wesley 6'8" | PF Orem | 2026 State UT is another bright young player that has length and a lot of potential. Kai is about 6’7 and can really turn into a major force. Chance Dastrupt has shown some excellent shooting that pairs up well with the other young players on the roster. This team could sneak up on a team or two. Keep an eye on them, they have something brewing over in Orem.

Box Elder, Bees

Box Elder is a very well respected program that has some players that can score the ball. Jackson McKee Jackson McKee 6'6" | PF Box Elder | 2023 State UT is about 6’6 and versatile. Can score in the perimeter but he is a a double-double machine. At that wing position with height he does pose issues defensively for other teams. Elijah Kersey Elijah Kersey 6'1" | PG Box Elder | 2024 State UT is another player that can score the ball as they create a solid duo. Both will average double digits this season. Cooper Stevensen Cooper Stevensen 6'1" | PG Box Elder | 2023 State UT could be an off the ball guard that could increase his production. This team is dangerous.

Bountiful, Redhawks

Bountiful will be a team that will be much improved from a season ago. With only 7 wins last season we predict they will double that but they do have a tough schedule as they face teams like Sky View and Davis who will both be tough in their own right. New face to know over there is Charlie Smith Charlie Smith 6'5" | SG Bountiful | 2025 State UT not only does he have positional size as a SG he is a sniper out there. Carson Smith Carson Smith 6'4" | CG Bountiful | 2024 State UT will be a well rounded returning guard that will put up 15+ a game. Danny Holland Danny Holland 6'2" | CG Bountiful | 2023 State UT is a big returning player for the Redhawks as well. Bpuntifull will have a tough team that can shoot. They will be a sleeper team to watch.