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After 10+ games in the books and a few tournaments as well and the prospects showing their skills and coaches showing their hands we take a look at a few state contenders in the 6A-4A Classifications. 4A Top Contenders: Dixie,…
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Continue ReadingAfter 10+ games in the books and a few tournaments as well and the prospects showing their skills and coaches showing their hands we take a look at a few state contenders in the 6A-4A Classifications.
4A
Top Contenders: Dixie, Ridgeline, Layton Christian, Sky View
It seems like it is the same contenders that we had prior to the start of this season. It is nice to know we got something right. Dixie has a stacked schedule this year as they played anyone and everyone, anywhere. Kyle Lemke Kyle Lemke 6'9" | C Dixie | 2024 State UT has really matured and he is a man out there among these kids. They run a four guard set and they are able to spread the floor and at times they can pick apart teams with their ball movement.
Ridgeline has a team to contend with anyone. Jagger Francom Jagger Francom 6'8" | C Ridgeline | 2024 State UT is a load and he seems to be healthy now. Carson Cox Carson Cox 6'4" | CG Ridgeline | 2024 State UT has been playing well and he is an underrated college prospect.
Layton Christian has been playing some tough teams but the style of play that they are playing against might not match the level of play in 4A. Either way when Souleymane Barro Souleymane Barro 6'7" | SF Layton Christian | 2023 State UT and Tyrese Lacey Tyrese Lacey 5'10" | PG Layton Christian | 2023 State UT they are good. They go deep and they have been known to play 13 players in a game. Otavio Armani Otavio Armani 6'5" | CG Layton Christian | 2024 State UT could be a matchup problem in tournament play.
Sky View has talent behind Logan Deal Logan Deal 6'6" | SF Sky View | 2023 State UT and Tanner Davis Tanner Davis 6'5" | PG Sky View | 2024 State UT . This duo is super tough and they are legit.
5A
Top Contenders: Alta, Olympus, Woods Cross, Cottonwood, Lehi, Timpview, Springville
Let’s start by saying that anything can happen in 5A. Do not count out Skyline, Box Elder, Murray or anyone.
Sprinville has height and shooting and that is a dangerous combo. Jamyn Sondrup Jamyn Sondrup 6'10" | C Springville | 2026 State UT is big time prospect.
Olympus is dangerous with Jordan Barnes Jordan Barnes 6'4" | PG Olympus | 2024 State UT and Dutch Dowdell Dutch Dowdell 6'6" | SG Olympus | 2024 State #310 Nation UT on the floor and they are always on the floor.
Woods Cross has a dynamic duo in Mason Bendinger Mason Bendinger 6'3" | CG Woods Cross | 2023 State UT and Jaxon Smith Jaxon Smith 6'1" | PG Woods Cross | 2023 State UT and they are the only team in the state to take down American Fork.
Alta has been #1. for us for a long time and they have been tested but they seem sharper as Ace Reiser Ace Reiser 6'0" | PG Alta | 2024 State UT has been a great addition and Jaxon Johnson Jaxon Johnson 6'8" | SF Alta | 2024 State #106 Nation UT is playing at the highest level he has in high school.
Cottonwood has some dudes. Chris Cox Chris Cox 6'7" | SF AZ Compass Prep | 2024 State AZ paired with some shooters is a problem.
Lehi and Cooper Lewis Cooper Lewis 6'1" | PG Lehi | 2024 State UT can light it up from deep. They smacked Timpview earlier this month.
Timpview has bounced back and they will be a tough out in the tournament.
6A
Top Contenders: American Fork, Cyprus, Corner Canyon, Syracuse, Fremont, Layton
6A is top heavy but we will see what teams do after some losses and how they adjust. American Fork is good they have a lot of height and can slowly grind games out. Tiger Cuff Tiger Cuff 6'4" | CG American Fork | 2024 State UT and Blake Rawson Blake Rawson 6'8" | PF American Fork | 2024 State UT have been solid. Aaron Dunne Aaron Dunne 6'9" | C American Fork | 2023 State UT and Ashton Wallace Ashton Wallace 6'4" | CG American Fork | 2023 State UT are key players as well.
Max Toombs Max Toombs 6'3" | CG Corner Canyon | 2023 State UT is playing very well and he is scoring like crazy. Kellen Lewis is tough and so is Jaxson Roberts Jaxson Roberts 6'2" | PG Corner Canyon | 2023 State UT . Brody is a legit HM player.
Cyprus is a team nobidy wants to see on their side of the bracket. Quentin Meza Quentin Meza 6'0" | PG Cyprus | 2023 State UT is unreal. Diego Mulford Diego Mulford 5'10" | PG American Fork | 2024 State UT shoots lights out. Spies Tia Spies Tia 6'3" | PF Cyprus | 2023 State UT is an Energizer Bunny. Justus Jackson-Fobbs Justus Jackson-Fobbs 6'6" | SF Cyprus | 2023 State UT is the key for them.
Kaden Ericksen Kaden Ericksen 6'2" | CG Syracuse | 2023 State UT went off last year and the question is, can he do it again. Syracuse has a shot a swell.
Fremont has been up and down but they are team that has talent. Hunter Hansen Hunter Hansen 6'4" | PG Fremont | 2024 State UT is really good and he was a few inches away from taking out American Fork so they. have potential.
Layton is dangerous especially with Mekhi Martin Mekhi Martin 6'2" | PG Layton | 2024 State UT playing well.