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Who’s the Best PG in 5A

Who’s the Best PG in 5A
Photo: Cottonwood High School
Hector Marquez
Hector Marquez February 3, 2023 @ 08:35 AM
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Bryce Mella
Bryce Mella 6'5" | CG | 2026
UT
Isaac Wolfe
Isaac Wolfe 6'1" | PG | 2023
UT
Chris Cox
Chris Cox 6'7" | SF | 2024
AZ
Chance Dastrup
Chance Dastrup 5'11" | PG | 2025
UT
Kirath Makhar
Kirath Makhar 6'2" | CG | 2023
UT
Jordan Barnes
Jordan Barnes 6'4" | PG | 2024
UT
Ace Reiser
Ace Reiser 6'0" | PG | 2024
UT
Cooper Lewis
Cooper Lewis 6'1" | PG | 2024
UT
Maddux Albers
Maddux Albers 5'11" | PG | 2023
UT
Jaxon Smith
Jaxon Smith 6'1" | PG | 2023
UT
Jaxson Workman
Jaxson Workman 6'0" | SG | 2023
UT
Yorgio Golesis
Yorgio Golesis 5'10" | SG | 2023
UT
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>5A is as good as it has been in awhile. Things will change drastically when regions change next year but lets take a look at some players really making a splash right now. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1207011"],"_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-63dc7adb454ca"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the underrated PG's in all of 5A but regardless how many points he scores he is going to drop dimes. He has a couple of double-doubles this year and has even gone off in the scoring column a few times. You often see his passes go viral when he is dropping on the money passes to [player_tooltip player_id='1384525' first='Chris' last='Cox'] his high flying teammate. He has a tight handle and he knows how to set up his defender and sell misdirection set plays that lead to easy buckets. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1439711"],"_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-63dc7adb45526"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Put him where you want but this kid is one of the best PG's in 5A and he defends all five positions. The future is bright for this young multi-use PG. Bryce can score at all three levels and he plays a lot of minutes and he does make some young mistakes but it will pay off in time. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1057037"],"_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-63dc7adb4556f"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We mentioned him earlier this week but Cooper has really turned the corner this year. He is playing better defense and if you do not put your best PG defender on him he will have his way as he did with Alta earlier this week. Put your best defender on him and don't switch he will make you pay, watch the film. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1260479"],"_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-63dc7adb455b1"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Y'all need to really respect this kid because he does a great job getting everyone involved. Chance is putting up solid assist numbers and he keeps defenses honest with some quality shooting. Look for him to make a big jump next year, especially in the assist column. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1057035"],"_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-63dc7adb455f2"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ace keeps proving that he can play at a high level. Will have a big year when he jumps on with Utah Gold who has put together one of the best Class of 2024 rosters you will see. Ace uses elite footwork and his shifty dribbling and handle make it difficult. You can't stand around when he is dribbling. you have to move and cut and he will find you. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["969245"],"_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-63dc7adb45632"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jaxon is starting to pick up some traction as he pulled an offer from a NJCAA squad looking to build a new culture with tough players that can score. Jaxon is a big threat when he has the ball in his hands as he has a quick release and he has range. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1057020"],"_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-63dc7adb45672"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Only PG in 5A committed to play for a D1 school. Utah State fell in love with his play. Jordan has elite vision and passing ability paired with some of the highest IQ you will see. He fits in perfect with what Utah State needs and is doing. Good size and impressive defensive reading skills as he looks like an elite safety or DB out there racking up steals. Likely leads the state in steals. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Others: </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='942593' first='Yorgio' last='Golesis'] || Skyline</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='969239' first='Maddux' last='Albers'] || Hillcrest</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1402375' first='Isaac' last='Wolfe'] || Payson</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='934037' first='Jaxson' last='Workman'] || Murray </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Aaron Castagnetto || Provo</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

5A is as good as it has been in awhile. Things will change drastically when regions change next year but lets take a look at some players really making a splash right now.

Treasure Valley
Kirath Makhar

Kirath Makhar

UT
CG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS CG
CLASS 2023
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Kirath
Makhar CG
Class
2023
Height
6'2"
HS
Cottonwood
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UT

Kirath Makhar

State: Utah
School: Cottonwood
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Bryce Mella

Bryce Mella

UT
CG
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS CG
CLASS 2026
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Bryce
Mella CG
Class
2026
Height
6'5"
HS
American Fork
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UT

Bryce Mella

State: Utah
School: American Fork
Club: Utah Prospects
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Saint Mary&#039;s University
Cooper Lewis

Cooper Lewis

UT
PG
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS PG
CLASS 2024
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Cooper
Lewis PG
Class
2024
Height
6'1"
HS
Lehi
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UT

Cooper Lewis

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State: Utah
School: Lehi
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Long Beach State
Chance Dastrup

Chance Dastrup

UT
PG
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS PG
CLASS 2025
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Chance
Dastrup PG
Class
2025
Height
5'11"
HS
Orem
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UT

Chance Dastrup

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State: Utah
School: Orem
Club: Utah Valley Prime
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Southern Idaho
Ace Reiser

Ace Reiser

UT
PG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS PG
CLASS 2024
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Ace
Reiser PG
Class
2024
Height
6'0"
HS
Alta
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UT

Ace Reiser

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State: Utah
School: Alta
Club: Utah Gold
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Utah State
Jaxon Smith

Jaxon Smith

UT
PG
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS PG
CLASS 2023
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Jaxon
Smith PG
Class
2023
Height
6'1"
HS
Woods Cross
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UT

Jaxon Smith

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State: Utah
School: Woods Cross
Club: Idaho Select
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Utah State
Jordan Barnes

Jordan Barnes

UT
PG
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS PG
CLASS 2024
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Jordan
Barnes PG
Class
2024
Height
6'4"
HS
Olympus
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UT

Jordan Barnes

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State: Utah
School: Olympus
Club: Utah Prospects
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