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Impact Players
Hector Marquez
Hector Marquez November 4, 2022 @ 09:50 AM
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Steven LaPray
Steven LaPray 6'3" | CG | 2024
UT
Tyler Christensen
Tyler Christensen 6'4" | CG | 2023
UT
Chomp (Jaxson) Jones
Chomp (Jaxson) Jones 6'1" | CG | 2023
UT
Rykan Meadows
Rykan Meadows 6'9" | C | 2024
UT
Junior Higby
Junior Higby 6'5" | CG | 2023
UT
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There are a lot of players that are poised to have some outstanding play this season. Here is a short list of players to watch this year that will make an impact. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_636521ecd4cb0","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1541293"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"align":"","mode":"preview"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Watching this kid develop over the past few months has really caught our attention. He is a fluid player that knows how to control tempo. The IQ oozes out of this young prospect. With the Class of 2024 being loaded Steven could be a prospect that is a steal for a small school. Steven can shoot and he has range and his creating ability is elite. With him playing in a smaller classification look for him to post some impressive numbers this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_636522dbd4cb1","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1129098"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"align":"","mode":"preview"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>When you look up and down the list of players in the Class of 2023 prospects you come across a player that checks all the boxes. He has the athleticism to defend out on the perimeter those 1-3 positions. He has the height to give him positional size to score at those different levels. Ty has ability to get to the rim with some quickness. In the open floor he fills the lanes and is a threat out in the perimeter shooting as well. Cedar Valley has been tabbed as a team to fear in 5A and with a multi-use player like Ty they have a lot of pieces. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_6365241bd4cb2","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1120188"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"align":"","mode":"preview"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Chomp has a promising year ahead of him. After battling some injuries he has an opportunity to hit that ground running entering this senior season. Chomp has some quick shifty moves laterally and that allows him to get in the lanes and also allows him to create that space to get shots off. Good size for a lead guard. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_636524b3d4cb3","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1391448"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"align":"","mode":"preview"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Although Bingham has a lot of solid guard play that should be noted Rykan provides some size and if he has spent some time in the weight room like most players at Bingham do he is going to be a great piece and a promising prospect that is raw in that Class of 2024 that could be an off the radar player to track. He has had some moments this Fall and offseason that leave you wanting to see more. It would not be out of the question to see him hit 6'10. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_63652555d4cb4","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["934496"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"align":"","mode":"preview"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Junior is playing on the RSL Academy Prep team this year after a solid year last year doing everything that was asked of him. Junior has been picking up the traction on the recruiting trail as he has schools like Hawaii Hilo and Metro State interested as well as other schools. Junior has been handling the ball better, he has been just increasing his all around skills playing at a high level against some tough competition. Junior will be a solid pick up that can possibly play the 3 at the next level at the D2 level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

There are a lot of players that are poised to have some outstanding play this season. Here is a short list of players to watch this year that will make an impact.

Steven LaPray

Steven LaPray

UT
CG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS CG
CLASS 2024
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Steven
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Class
2024
Height
6'3"
HS
Timpanogas
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UT

Steven LaPray

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State: Utah
School: Timpanogas
Club: UBC Elite Adidas Gold
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Tyler Christensen

Tyler Christensen

UT
CG
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS CG
CLASS 2023
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Tyler
Christensen CG
Class
2023
Height
6'4"
HS
Cedar Valley
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Tyler Christensen

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State: Utah
School: Cedar Valley
Club: UBC Elite/EM Flight
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Chomp (Jaxson) Jones

Chomp (Jaxson) Jones

UT
CG
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS CG
CLASS 2023
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Chomp
(Jaxson) Jones CG
Class
2023
Height
6'1"
HS
Desert Hills
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Chomp (Jaxson) Jones

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State: Utah
School: Desert Hills
Club: UBC, UT Empire
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Rykan Meadows

Rykan Meadows

UT
C
HEIGHT 6'9"
POS C
CLASS 2024
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Rykan
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Class
2024
Height
6'9"
HS
Bingham
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Rykan Meadows

State: Utah
School: Bingham
Club: Miners
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Junior Higby

Junior Higby

UT
CG
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS CG
CLASS 2023
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Class
2023
Height
6'5"
HS
RSL Academy
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UT

Junior Higby

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State: Utah
School: RSL Academy
Club: CDE Elite
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