Login Subscribe
    • Players/Parents
    • College Coaches
  • Choose Your State Middle School Coverage
    Alabama
    Arizona
    Arkansas
    California
    Colorado
    Dakotas
    Delaware
    Florida
    Georgia
    Idaho
    Illinois
    Indiana
    Iowa
    Kansas
    Kentucky
    Louisiana
    Maryland
    Michigan
    Minnesota
    Missouri
    Nebraska
    Nevada
    New England
    New Jersey
    New Mexico
    New York
    North Carolina
    Ohio
    Oklahoma
    Oregon
    Pennsylvania
    South Carolina
    Tennessee
    Texas
    Utah
    Virginia
    Washington
    West Virginia
    Wisconsin
  • Loading...
  • Loading...
  • Tournaments
    • Prep Hoops Prep Hoops
    • Prep Hoops Next Prep Hoops Next
    Showcases
    • The Expo The Expo
    About Our Events
  • Prep Hoops for
    • Players
    • Parents
    • Club Coaches
    • High School Coaches
    • College Coaches
    • Fans
    View All Features
    • Player Profiles Build your own profile and join the Prep Hoops database.
    • Coverage Access Prep Hoops articles year-round without ads.
    • Rankings See how players stack up in each state.
    • Coach Views Get notified when a college coach views your profile.
    • Profile Trends Track your Player Profile views over time.
    • Recruiting Tasks Stay on-track in the recruiting process.
    • Recruiting Dashboard All your recruiting tools in a single place.
    • College Match Recommends colleges that match with your profile.
    • Coach Contacts Contact any program in the country.
    • Recruiting Tips Become an expert on the recruiting process.
    • Event Credits Save $25 on all Prep Hoops showcases.
    • College Email Templates Send customized emails directly to college coaches.
    • Scouts
    • How We Rank
    • Reviews
    • About Us
  • Utah
  • Rankings
    • How We Rank

    • Archived Rankings

    • 2026 Rankings

    • 2027 Rankings

    • 2028 Rankings

    • 2029 Watch List

  • Club Programs
  • Player Database
  • Scouts
  • Home
  • Coverage
      Choose Your State Middle School Coverage
      Alabama
      Arizona
      Arkansas
      California
      Colorado
      Dakotas
      Delaware
      Florida
      Georgia
      Idaho
      Illinois
      Indiana
      Iowa
      Kansas
      Kentucky
      Louisiana
      Maryland
      Michigan
      Minnesota
      Missouri
      Nebraska
      Nevada
      New England
      New Jersey
      New Mexico
      New York
      North Carolina
      Ohio
      Oklahoma
      Oregon
      Pennsylvania
      South Carolina
      Tennessee
      Texas
      Utah
      Virginia
      Washington
      West Virginia
      Wisconsin
  • Events
      Tournaments
      • Prep Hoops Prep Hoops
      • Prep Hoops Next Prep Hoops Next
      Showcases
      • The Expo The Expo
      About Our Events
  • Rankings
      Loading...
  • Scores
      Loading...
  • Features
      Prep Hoops for
      • Players
      • Parents
      • Club Coaches
      • High School Coaches
      • College Coaches
      • Fans
      View All Features
      • Player Profiles Build your own profile and join the Prep Hoops database.
      • Coverage Access Prep Hoops articles year-round without ads.
      • Rankings See how players stack up in each state.
      • Coach Views Get notified when a college coach views your profile.
      • Profile Trends Track your Player Profile views over time.
      • Recruiting Tasks Stay on-track in the recruiting process.
      • Recruiting Dashboard All your recruiting tools in a single place.
      • College Match Recommends colleges that match with your profile.
      • Coach Contacts Contact any program in the country.
      • Recruiting Tips Become an expert on the recruiting process.
      • Event Credits Save $25 on all Prep Hoops showcases.
      • College Email Templates Send customized emails directly to college coaches.
  • About Us
      • Scouts
      • How We Rank
      • Reviews
      • About Us
  • Support
Login Subscribe

Head to Head

Head to Head
Photo: Herriman Hoops
Hector Marquez
Hector Marquez January 15, 2023 @ 07:06 PM
Facebook
X (Formerly Twitter)

In this article:

Zach Fisher
Zach Fisher 6'7" | CG | 2024
UT
Malcom Johnson
Malcom Johnson 6'6" | SF | 2024
UT
Noah Bendinger
Noah Bendinger 6'4" | CG | 2025
UT
Jaxon Kerekes
Jaxon Kerekes 6'5" | CG | 2023
UT
Aaydan Saucedo
Aaydan Saucedo 6'0" | CG | 2024
UT
Kaden Ericksen
Kaden Ericksen 6'2" | CG | 2023
UT
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Utah hoopers have been scoring at a high pace this year. it has a lot to do with young players getting really good at hitting from deep. Bad close-outs have really opened the floor for all players driving as well. With teams that play good defense the smart coaches have put shooters in places that hurt the rotations. Here are a few players that went off win or lose. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1384539"],"_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"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63c4a315f0367"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Malcom passes the eyeball test as he is 6'6 or so and he can play out in the perimeter and can duck in and work the post as well. When he gets going from deep which is exactly what happen when they hosted Riverton. He went off for 6 three-pointers. He was also just one rebound shy of a double-double. With Malcom stat stuffing you can see the kind of skill he can bring to the next level. Lost in a heart breaker but he is set to continue to play well, especially with his size just makes him a tough guard. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>VS.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1116164"],"_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"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63c4a315f03cd"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jaxon was clutch and he helped get a tough road win at Herriman as he had 22 points. Jaxon has bene lights out all year and he is now going to try and keeps that rolling against team specifically looking to stop him. The reason he hasn't really been on the radar recruiting wise is because he did not play AAU. If he was on a squad playing in a solid platform he would be a much more known name. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1190621"],"_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"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63c4a315f0415"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Watch Out! Mason is not just scoring from deep like he has done in the past. He is tossing in floaters and runners and he has some bounce as he threw one down as well. Had 13 in a win and a fantastic atmosphere. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>VS. </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1115998"],"_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"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63c4a315f045d"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This kid put on a show as he almost stole the show with the win against a team that is really good. They had no real answer for Aaayden as he went off for 27 points. This kid has been playing well all season and this Judge team has yet to reach their potential so y'all need to watch out for Aaayden and Judge, because they're coming. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1548360"],"_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"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63c4a315f04a1"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the most intriguing prospects out there in the Class of 2024. Zach had himself a game and he was instrumental in this OT win. 25 points and he hit some long three-pointers. Rebounded the ball well. One of the best Swiss Army knifes out there this year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>VS.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["935898"],"_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"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63c4a315f04e7"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kaden battles and although his team came up short he has been playing well. He had himself 9 rebounds to go along with another double digit scoring outing. Kaden would be an ideal D2 player but he has interest from all over. Kid has a motor and he can score from all over. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

Utah hoopers have been scoring at a high pace this year. it has a lot to do with young players getting really good at hitting from deep. Bad close-outs have really opened the floor for all players driving as well. With teams that play good defense the smart coaches have put shooters in places that hurt the rotations. Here are a few players that went off win or lose.

Navy
Football
Malcom Johnson

Malcom Johnson

UT
SF
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS SF
CLASS 2024
View Player
​
Malcom
Johnson SF
Class
2024
Height
6'6"
HS
Herriman
|
UT

Malcom Johnson

Twitter
State: Utah
School: Herriman
Club: UBC Elite Adidas Gold
Subscribe below to view this player's evaluation
Jaxon Kerekes

Jaxon Kerekes

UT
CG
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS CG
CLASS 2023
View Player
​
Jaxon
Kerekes CG
Class
2023
Height
6'5"
HS
Riverton
|
UT

Jaxon Kerekes

State: Utah
School: Riverton
Subscribe below to view this player's evaluation
Boise State
Noah Bendinger

Noah Bendinger

UT
CG
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS CG
CLASS 2025
View Player
​
Noah
Bendinger CG
Class
2025
Height
6'4"
HS
Corner Canyon
|
UT

Noah Bendinger

Instagram Twitter
State: Utah
School: Corner Canyon
Club: Salt Lake Rebels
Subscribe below to view this player's evaluation

Highlights

Puget Sound
Aaydan Saucedo

Aaydan Saucedo

UT
CG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS CG
CLASS 2024
View Player
​
Aaydan
Saucedo CG
Class
2024
Height
6'0"
HS
Judge Memorial Catholic
|
UT

Aaydan Saucedo

State: Utah
School: Judge Memorial Catholic
Subscribe below to view this player's evaluation

Highlights

Eastern Arizona
Kaden Ericksen

Kaden Ericksen

UT
CG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS CG
CLASS 2023
View Player
​
Kaden
Ericksen CG
Class
2023
Height
6'2"
HS
Syracuse
|
UT

Kaden Ericksen

Twitter
State: Utah
School: Syracuse
Club: Kongo Elite
Subscribe below to view this player's evaluation

Highlights

Prep Hoops

Access all of Prep Hoops

Continue reading this article and more.

Continue Reading
Already a subscriber? Log in

Rankings

245 Players Ranked

  • 1
    Junior County

    Junior County

    Wasatch Academy

    UConn
  • 2
    Anthony Felesi

    Anthony Felesi

    Utah Prep

  • 3
    Dean Rueckert

    Dean Rueckert

    Timpview

    BYU
  • 4
    Katrelle Harmon

    Katrelle Harmon

    Wasatch Academy

    Creighton
  • 5
    Jamyn Sondrup

    Jamyn Sondrup

    Springville

View Full Rankings

Related Articles

  • The Expo Utah: 5 Head-Turning Players

    The Expo Utah: 5 Head-Turning Players

    Hector Marquez • October 6

  • PH Utah Expo Recap: Top Big Men

    PH Utah Expo Recap: Top Big Men

    Dayten Jennings • October 6

  • The Expo Utah: Most Impressive 5

    The Expo Utah: Most Impressive 5

    Hector Marquez • October 5

  • Impact Players in Salt Lake County 1.0

    Impact Players in Salt Lake County 1.0

    Hector Marquez • October 4

  • Big-Man Breakdown: Utah’s Top Frontcourt Players to Watch

    Big-Man Breakdown: Utah’s Top Frontcourt Players to Watch

    Dayten Jennings • October 3

Loading...
Home Utah Head to Head

Prep Network

  • Prep Network
  • Prep Dig
  • Prep Girls Hoops
  • Prep Hoops
  • Prep Lacrosse
  • Prep Redzone
  • Prep Soccer
  • Prep Softball

Company

  • News
  • About
  • Careers
  • Store
  • Partner Interest Form

Resources

  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Accessibility
  • Cookie Policy
  • NCSA College Recruiting
  • Recruiting Tips
  • Student Loan Resources
  • College Scholarship Search

Support

  • My Account
  • Contact
  • Sitemap

© 2025 Prep Hoops. All rights reserved.