Player of the Year Preview: 2026
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This is the class that might be the hardest because there are a lot of talented players in this class that have really made a difference at the varsity level. Here is a preview of some of those names you…
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Continue ReadingThis is the class that might be the hardest because there are a lot of talented players in this class that have really made a difference at the varsity level. Here is a preview of some of those names you already know or might not be familiar with.
In 5A you have a dandy over at Orem High School where it has been awhile since they have a had a high flyer like him in a long time. The last time they had a show stopper like him was likely when Puka Nacua was there and he is s et to enter the NFL Draft now. Anthony Felesi Anthony Felesi 6'6" | CG Utah Prep | 2026 State UT has been unreal. He has an incredible wingspan to go along with his 6’4 frame and athleticism. He project very well especially with him likely to get a few more inches.
Not too far from Orem High School you have a 6’7 W in Dean Rueckert Dean Rueckert 6'7" | SF Timpview | 2026 State UT who has been developing right before our eyes over at Timpview High School He is dunking with ease. he is hitting the three and he is working in the post and mid-range. A big time three-level scorer.
Over at Highland High School you see the development and determination with Isaiah Drisdom Isaiah Drisdom 6'0" | PG Highland | 2026 State UT who is a big time guard that is build and he has that handle and play making ability.
Over in Springville you have the big fella in Jaymn Sondrup who at times seems very hard to stop. He should be able to get a lot of National attention playing this summer as one of the bigger guys out West with his height.
A sleeper kid that seemed to have come out of nowhere earning the starting spot at Copper Hills is Isaiah Reiser Isaiah Reiser 5'10" | PG Copper Hills | 2026 State UT . That kid can playa nd he has been a prospect that has been putting up solid numbers in 6A. He has a bright future ahead.
A few other notable players are Luke West Luke West 6'2" | SG Bingham | 2026 State UT at Bingham. Bryce Mena has been balling over at Mountain View.
This one is goint o be hard but we will have a Player of the Year in this class.