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This year a lot of teams from Utah are heading to Texas to play against some of the best teams in the country. Who Wants the Smoke has been a staple for kids to be found and they usually turn…
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Continue ReadingThis year a lot of teams from Utah are heading to Texas to play against some of the best teams in the country. Who Wants the Smoke has been a staple for kids to be found and they usually turn from unknowns to next level prospects. Excited to have so many Utah Teams make it out.
Players to Watch
Kye is running with SUSA and will likely go up against a few other bigs that might match his elite rim running skills. He has been a force on the boards and in the paint finishing at the rim. If he continues to do what he does he is going to attract a lot of attention from college coaches in attendance.
This kid is ready for primetime. Tanner has the skills to really cause havoc this weekend. He is a big guard that can handle and also put a kid on a poster. He is one viral dunk away from blowing up and having D1’s all over him. He has the three tools you look for in a lead guard. He has long range shooting, three-point shot making ability and rim attacking skills. Look for him to turn some heads.
Jaxon has some solid schools on his tail on the recruiting trail. His big time wing skills and size as a shooter at 6’9 will really be a big time eye catching skill. If he gets space he can really go off and with other bigs guarding him he usually has some space to work with. He is crazy good when he attacks the offensive glass. Should be on every big board looking to add big shooters out on the wing.
Super tough pesky guard that can pick you up full-court but also bully other guards with that downhill attack mode that he can get into. He has a quick first step that allows him to get paint touches and get a few open looks or drop offs to his bigs. This is a great opportunity for him to put together some great film against some elite talent.
Big Matchup’s Day 1
Utah Gold vs. Dream Vision 3SSB
This is a great warm up game regardless of the outcome for a 17U Gold team that made the 3SSB Circuit, This will tech this group what they need to do to win games against these shoe teams that sometimes have some tough players and provide tough matchups. Key players will be Brock Felder Brock Felder 6'8" | SF Parowan | 2023 State UT and Ace Reiser Ace Reiser 6'0" | PG Alta | 2024 State UT .