Tarkanian Classic Preview (Part 1)
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We take a look at some of the local talent heading to Vegas. Alta The Alta Hawks will be playing in the Nike Bracket and will open up against St. Mary’s, Arizona. This is a good matchup to test the…
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Alta
The Alta Hawks will be playing in the Nike Bracket and will open up against St. Mary’s, Arizona. This is a good matchup to test the Hawks who have been running everyone in Utah. Although some games have been close it will be nice to see them tested out side of Utah. Their entire roster seems to be producing. Jaxon Johnson Jaxon Johnson 6'8" | SF Alta | 2024 State #106 Nation UT has been solid and he will likely face a few players at his caliber and height this next week. Ace Reiser Ace Reiser 6'0" | PG Alta | 2024 State UT has been such a fantastic addition as he can handle pressure and when these teams put on their press he has the ability to break it with his handle and passing ability. Look for Nash Hinck Nash Hinck 5'11" | PG Alta | 2023 State UT to light it up from deep. Carter Doleac Carter Doleac 6'8" | PF Alta | 2024 State UT could be a big time piece in a run out in Vegas.
Bingham
The Miners head to Vegas looking for their first win of the season. They will need to really lean on Stockton Tueller, Brayden Whitehead Brayden Whitehead 6'10" | C Bingham | 2023 State UT and new comer Luke West Luke West 6'2" | SG Bingham | 2026 State UT as they have been the players that have been very productive as of late but the reality is they will need everyone that gets on the floor to score. They will be playing in the Spalding bracket and will open up against Redondo Union, CA. This team has some size that could bother Bingham.
Timpview
Timpview has had a good season and they still have room to improve. They have had some big time wins as the squeeze everything out of Class of 2023 prospect James Rust James Rust 6'5" | CG Timpview | 2023 State UT who is playing at a high level getting to the rim and shooting the ball. Dean Rueckert Dean Rueckert 6'7" | SF Timpview | 2026 State UT could have another coming out party out in Vegas. They open up in the Spalding bracket against Jones High School out in Florida. With two bigs at 6’9 Timpview could throw a zone out there to prevent those bigs from getting paint touches.
Layton
The Lancers play in a very favorable bracket and they open up against Spring Valley, NV. Mekhi Martin Mekhi Martin 6'2" | PG Layton | 2024 State UT has been the best player on the squad this year as he is just carving up defenses with his play. He is dishing and he is scoring. Look for him to really make a big time impression out in Vegas. KJ Miller KJ Miller 6'3" | CG Layton | 2024 State UT could really get it going if his shot is on and we have yet to hear from Brock Mendoza Brock Mendoza 6'9" | C Layton | 2023 State UT . Layton has the quad that can really put pressure on you with the way they run their on ball screens a sit shooters around to prevent you from helping.