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Top Duo’s Part 2: 5A

Top Duo’s Part 2: 5A
Photo: Kendra Sutton Utah Prospects
Hector Marquez
Hector Marquez April 21, 2023 @ 08:57 AM
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Derelle Desiré
Derelle Desiré 6'10" | C | 2024
UT
Dean Rueckert
Dean Rueckert 6'8" | SF | 2026
UT
Anthony Felesi
Anthony Felesi 6'6" | SG | 2026
UT
Kai Wesley
Kai Wesley 6'8" | PF | 2026
UT
Noah Bendinger
Noah Bendinger 6'4" | CG | 2025
UT
Jaxon Smith
Jaxon Smith 6'1" | PG | 2023
UT
Mason Bendinger
Mason Bendinger 6'3" | CG | 2023
UT
James Rust
James Rust 6'5" | CG | 2023
UT
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Like we said in the previous Top Duo's addition this 5A Classification is super tough and it is sad to see it go away as some teams leave, but here is a solid group of players that made some legit duo's. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Woods Cross</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["934027"],"_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-6441defac688f"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mason made easy work of any guards that did not spend any time in the weight room or that were undersized because he would take them down into the mid-post and bully them and turn and shoot or he would get to a comfortable spot and make some tough buckets before any help came. At the next level he is going to adjust but he was a big time hooper in high school that allowed his teammates, especially [player_tooltip player_id='969245' first='Jaxon' last='Smith'] get open looks.</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-6441defac68f9"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jaxon made a living with quick buckets in transition an through the years he really developed a shooting that allowed him to be in attack mode at all times. Him and Mason really accounted for a lot of buckets and big time play that helped them really take this WX team to another level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Timpview</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["934031"],"_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-6441defac694a"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>James had seen a lot of talent and other duo's come through Timpview and he really showed why he is a tough player to guard as a bigger stronger guard with a big time motor. James fingured out that those rip and go straight line drives is all he needed to get that physical frame to the rim and finish through contact. James and Dean no pun intended were a great duo this past season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1278448"],"_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-6441defac6995"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The other side of the duo as in Dean was able to make some elite plays cutting to the rim and shooting the rock from deep. Dean made a big time splash and was among the best players in the state regardless of class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Juan Diego Catholic</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1877114"],"_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-6441defac69e2"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dorelle is a player that made his mark quickly at JDCHS. He has a smooth looking shot that we are seeing a lot more at the club level but he did work running the floor, blocking shots and pulling down lobs and finishing a lot of dunks. He was able to team up with Noah and really work that inside and outside game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1190621"],"_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-6441defac6a2b"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Noah can really light it up and him being able to spread the floor really opens things up for a player like Dorelle. This is an exciting duo that will be back again next year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Orem</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1278443"],"_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-64429644f3b87"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This is a duo that is going to be a main stay as both are freshman and have so much upside. Anthony is already turning heads with his elite ability and above the rim game. Anthony is no just an athlete that attacks the rim, that is just one part of his game. Anthony can hit that mid-range and the deep ball. He is going to be fun to watch for years to come. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1278444"],"_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-64429644f3bda"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kai has grown a bit more and he is stronger. Kai is going to develop nicely with the young core at Orem but right now he makes for a solid complimentary piece as he has a high IQ getting in spots and just being in the right place at the right time. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

Like we said in the previous Top Duo's addition this 5A Classification is super tough and it is sad to see it go away as some teams leave, but here is a solid group of players that made some legit duo's.

Mason Bendinger

Mason Bendinger

UT
CG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS CG
CLASS 2023
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Mason
Bendinger CG
Class
2023
Height
6'3"
HS
Woods Cross
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Mason Bendinger

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School: Woods Cross
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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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School: Woods Cross
Club: Idaho Select
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James Rust

James Rust

UT
CG
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS CG
CLASS 2023
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James
Rust CG
Class
2023
Height
6'5"
HS
Timpview
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UT

James Rust

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School: Timpview
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BYU
Dean Rueckert

Dean Rueckert

UT
SF
HEIGHT 6'8"
POS SF
CLASS 2026
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Dean
Rueckert SF
Class
2026
Height
6'8"
HS
Timpview
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UT

Dean Rueckert

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School: Timpview
Club: Utah Prospects
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Derelle Desiré

Derelle Desiré

UT
C
HEIGHT 6'10"
POS C
CLASS 2024
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Derelle
Desiré C
Class
2024
Height
6'10"
HS
Corner Canyon
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UT

Derelle Desiré

State: Utah
School: Corner Canyon
Club: Salt Lake Rebels
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Boise State
Noah Bendinger

Noah Bendinger

UT
CG
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS CG
CLASS 2025
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Noah
Bendinger CG
Class
2025
Height
6'4"
HS
Corner Canyon
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Noah Bendinger

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School: Corner Canyon
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Anthony Felesi

Anthony Felesi

UT
SG
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS SG
CLASS 2026
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Anthony
Felesi SG
Class
2026
Height
6'6"
HS
Utah Prep
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UT

Anthony Felesi

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School: Utah Prep
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Baylor
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Kai Wesley

Kai Wesley

UT
PF
HEIGHT 6'8"
POS PF
CLASS 2026
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Kai
Wesley PF
Class
2026
Height
6'8"
HS
Orem
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UT

Kai Wesley

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School: Orem
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