Great Western Classic Preview
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Here we go again. One of the biggest tournaments out West is back. Every year TGWC brings some out of state talent to help challenge some of the top teams and programs in the state. The talent in Utah and…
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Continue ReadingHere we go again. One of the biggest tournaments out West is back. Every year TGWC brings some out of state talent to help challenge some of the top teams and programs in the state. The talent in Utah and the style of play here really helps teams when they come in. Teams from Idaho, Arizona, California and New Mexico are usually in the state competing.
Out of State Regulars
Here are a few teams that seem to make the trek to Utah every summer.
Ironwood (Arizona) this is a program that is very well coached and has teams that can really play ball. They have next level talent every year.
Balboa Prep (CA) in the past has been able to field good teams but also bring highly ranked players as well. They are a team that attracts some to tier talent.
ABC Prep (New Mexico)
With some of the top players in the Class of 2024 they will be a tough team as they come out to Utah every year for this event.
Local Teams
Really excited to see a lot of teams but we will name a few.
Orem High School: They have a lot of young talent and with a year under their belt they will be a team that will have more chemistry and fire power as their players continue to get better.
Players to Watch: Anthony Felesi Anthony Felesi 6'6" | CG Utah Prep | 2026 State UT , Kai Wesley Kai Wesley 6'8" | PF Orem | 2026 State UT , Chance Dastrup Chance Dastrup 5'10" | PG Orem | 2025 State UT
American Fork: With two new players on the roster at east this team is going to play at a high level.
Players to Watch: Tiger Cuff Tiger Cuff 6'4" | CG American Fork | 2024 State UT , Reece Dent Reece Dent 6'8" | SF American Fork | 2024 State UT , Diego Mulford Diego Mulford 5'10" | PG American Fork | 2024 State UT
Corner Canyon: They look to defend their title and they have some new pieces but they will reload.
Players to Watch: Brody Kozlowski Brody Kozlowski 6'8" | SF Corner Canyon | 2024 State #103 Nation UT , Taylor Feroah Taylor Feroah 6'7" | SG Corner Canyon | 2024 State UT , Hayden Gribble Hayden Gribble 6'6" | SF Corner Canyon | 2024 State UT , Tate Boman Tate Boman 6'2" | CG Bingham | 2024 State UT
Overview
This is a great platform that gets college coaches in the building and it is also another way for players to get more film as they get better through out the Spring and Summer. This event will take place all over the valley on June 7th and will end June 10th.