SPRING Standouts 16U
With spring here and gone we take some time ot look at some of the 17U Standouts across the state. Stock Risers JJ Mandaquit JJ Mandaquit 6'2" | PG Utah Prep | 2025 State #45 Nation UT Not much higher…
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Continue ReadingWith spring here and gone we take some time ot look at some of the 17U Standouts across the state.
Stock Risers
Not much higher he can go in the local rankings but he is starting to really rise up the ranking nationally with his play. He has been in Colorado Springs, Colorado with the 16U USA National Team and he made an impression as he made the cut to the final 18 and hopes to be one of the PG’s chosen on a team that will have 12 players. JJ just knows how to run a team and he makes the right reads and really does make everyone around him better. Reminds you of a Jason Kidd when he is out there on the floor.
Drezdon Jensen Drezdon Jensen 6'4" | CG Viewmont | 2025 State UT
He was such a great piece on that Utah Gold team that has been playing at such a high level. His ability to score the ball and just find ways to be an impact on the floor. You don’t have to run anything his way, he just finds ways to score and he is a solid defender as well. Look for him to really improve at the high school level next season.
Wes Murdock Wes Murdock 6'5" | SF Green Canyon | 2025 UT
Wes is a big strong kid who just does a lot of the dirty work but he cleans up the glass and finishes with strength. Kinda plays like a smaller (much smaller) version of Steven Adams. Really expect him to continue to elevate his game on the club circuit with UBC Elite and his high school team.
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Easton Hawkins Easton Hawkins 6'4" | CG Lehi | 2025 State UT
This kid is starting to rise and his level is going on up with him. He is bouncey, he defends and he can shoot the ball. That alone should turn your head. Look for Easton to continue to build that skill and develop.
Chamberlain Burgess Chamberlain Burgess 6'9" | PF Lone Peak | 2025 State #214 Nation UT
Blocking shots and is rebounding out of his mind, oh yeah scoring inside and out. If he keeps this up not too much else you can ask of him. He is a D1 kid with upside, wait till he gets in a D1 weight room.
With the traditional center kinda of going away Longar really provides that strong big fella that can go down in the post and play with strength but also spread the floor.
On the Rise
Augustine Ekwe Augustine Ekwe 6'10" | C Wasatch Academy | 2025 State UT
Just buy stock now. This kid is good and he is a low risk and high reward player. Could see him shining at a LM/MM. He still has a lot of room to grow.
Hunter Jackson Hunter Jackson 6'3" | PG Woods Cross | 2025 State UT
This kid is just laying ball and having fun. He is getting noticed at the same time. He is a player on the rise for sure.
Bryton Valdes Bryton Valdes 5'10" | PG Corner Canyon | 2025 State UT
A big motor PG that is scoring from all three levels now. He has really taken his game to a new level that is putting him on the rise.