Team Preview: Utah Gold 16U
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This team is super tough as they have been able to piece together some players that will give them depth at various positions and they will also be able to go small or have some size. Players to Watch Coleman…
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Continue ReadingThis team is super tough as they have been able to piece together some players that will give them depth at various positions and they will also be able to go small or have some size.
Players to Watch
Highlights
Coleman is a knockdown shooter that excels off the ball, but he is a solid ball handler as well. With him on the floor he can break pressure if needed but also shoot the rock. His ability to trive and create is good but developing. He is a lefty which makes him tough to guard and stay in front of. Great size off the ball and that range is nice. Look for him to be a floor stretching guard that will make defenders think twice about helping.
This kid is big and he has length. He will need a lot more game experience but he is building up those skills and when it comes to getting things done near the paint he is going to be a tough cover. Over his left shoulder he is solid and as he gets more reps and practice he will be able to improve on his counters and foot work.
Highlights
Strong frame to go along with his strong handle. In a platform where you will need a solid PG running the show Hunter does a great job of keeping his eyes up and scanning the floor looking for open players and even just getting into the offense. Strong moves that get him lanes to drive and he keeps it simple on drive and kicks. Solid mid-range and log ball shooting ability.
Roster
Colemam Atwater || Davis
Owen Bawden Owen Bawden 6'10" | PF Cedar Valley | 2025 State UT || Cedar Valley
Hunter Jackson Hunter Jackson 6'3" | PG Woods Cross | 2025 State UT Woods Cross
Trey Hiatt Trey Hiatt 6'6" | PF Orem | 2025 State UT || Orem
Trey has size as a 4 and he is working on being consistent from deep. Will be a great high IQ player on the floor.
Jason Peterson Jason Peterson 6'4" | CG Bingham | 2025 State UT || Bingham
Strong wing that can play the 3 or 4. He has a crazy motor and he is starting to kick things into a different gear.
Brady Perry Brady Perry 6'2" | SG American Heritage | 2025 State UT || Wasatch
Strong guard that can shoot the ball and handle it as well. Good vision and activity off the ball.
Drez Jensen || Viewmont
Another guard that can shoot and handle the ball. Good experienced kid that will be solid on both ends of the floor.
Overview
This team will be able to go 5-out and surround you with perimeter players. They can matchup size wise with most teams and they are tough and play defense and try and get out on the break. A lot will fall on their guards to get that ball moving and get their bigs touches,but if this team can score from deep they will beat a lot of good teams.