Prep Hoops: 1st Team All-Freshman

Here is the list of the best freshman in the state on one team.

PG: Bryce Mella Bryce Mella 6'5" | CG Mountain View | 2026 State UT || Mountain View High School

Bryce took this year by storm and he was really important on the Mountain View and their rebuilding process. They did play a decent schedule and Bryce at time was playing every position but he was used a lot at the PG position. He was really good there because at around 6’5 he does pose issues as a bigger point guard. He should have an excellent Spring and Summer.

CG: Anthony Felesi Anthony Felesi 6'5" | CG Orem | 2026 State UT || Orem High School

Anthony has been one of the more electric players in the state and he has been mixing things up with big time finishes and dunks but he has also been showcasing his shooting. Teams have been giving him too much space and he is making them play. His movement off the ball is something to really take note of because he is always in attack mode. Towards the end of the season here he has not disappeared in big games, he has actually stepped his game up when it counts. He might be the next big time home grown player to come out of Utah if he continues at this pace.

G: Junior County Junior County 6'5" | CG RSL Academy | 2026 State UT || RSL Academy

Many might not get a chance to watch Junior but he went from rotation player as a freshman on a loaded roster that plays a big time schedule to a starter getting major minutes and in games when it counts. Junior is tough and the way he attacks is aggressive and he does it with force. he has been playing above the rim at around 6’5 and he is catching some impressive lobs and finishing above the rim. He is stepping things up defensively as well. One of the better two way playing youngsters in the state.

W/F: Dean Rueckert Dean Rueckert 6'7" | SF Timpview | 2026 State UT || Timpview High School

Dean is another player who’s game has matured a lot. He has taken his game to the next level. He has developed that slashing to the basket attack mode and he has been consistent. His perimeter game has been developing nicely and this really makes Dean a big time high ceiling talent. When you have a 6’8 kid moving the way he is moving out in the perimeter on offense and defense that is just hard to ignore. Dean plays the right way and hard on both ends of the floor. He has a solid handle and is just adding things to his bag as we move along here through the season.

C: Jamyn Sondrup Jamyn Sondrup 6'10" | C Springville | 2026 State UT || Springville High School

Not very many kids in the state with his size and strength at any age group. When he gets the ball near the rim he is a tough cover. Trail three big that can hurt you a bit from the outside. Willing passer and he complements shooters well, especially when they come over and double team.