New Alignment Notes 5A

5A looks a lot different with about 13 teams exiting the classification. 5A was tough last year and it will remain the same this upcoming year as well. Three of the Final 4 in this years State Finals remain with…

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The old Region 2 has all moved down to 5A and this might help with some competitive equity. Cyprus had a big year but their new roster for next season is questionable but we will see. They have a coach that knows how to get the best out of anyone on the roster. Kearns should perform better in 5A as should West Jordan. Hunter, Granger and Taylorsville are the other teams from this region moving down.

Clearfield is the other team that moves down to 5A.

Top 5A Teams

Alta, will be the favorite to repeat with the 4 solid players coming back that made an impact in the playoffs.

Olympus returns a solid team and they will be experienced with Jordan Barnes Jordan Barnes 6'4" | PG Olympus | 2024 State UT and Dutch Dowdell Dutch Dowdell 6'6" | SG Olympus | 2024 State UT .

Springville, brings back one of the best bigs out there in Jamyn Sondrup Jamyn Sondrup 6'10" | C Springville | 2026 State UT

Timpview, has Dean Rueckert Dean Rueckert 6'7" | SF Timpview | 2026 State UT and company which Could be tough.

Cedar Valley, has some young players like Jax Allen Jax Allen 6'4" | SG Cedar Valley | 2025 State UT and Owen Bowden coming back.

Slepper Teams

Bountiful

Highland

Salem Hills

Overview

Region 6 and Region 7 should be the two toughest regions in basketball. There is about 7 players that should be able to land on a D1 roster that will play in 5A next year. The competition isn’t as deep as it was this year but with some new teams playing in 5A anything can happen.

Players to Watch:

Jaxson Johnson

Ace Reiser