Mountain West Representing: Damien Classic

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It is always great to see regional teams get an invite to these prestigous tournaments that they can play in and Idaho and Utah have two early bids and these two teams should be a handful regardless who they play. Let's take a look at these two early teams that are heading to The Damien Classic. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Teams we would love to see in this event.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Idaho</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Hillcrest</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hillcrest usually plays a solid schedule but would love to see [player_tooltip player_id='1568018' first='Isaac' last='Davis'] play against some of those California schools and do work along with [player_tooltip player_id='1646244' first='Talan' last='Taylor'], [player_tooltip player_id='1378465' first='Ike' last='Sutton'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1715640' first='Titan' last='Larsen'] theyhave a solid group that can hang in almost any dicision there. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Eagle</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Eagle has put together a solid group and [player_tooltip player_id='1057045' first='Russell' last='Gibson'] could really shine against other top Pg's in this event and it could be another team that could play at a high level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Pocatello </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1378464' first='Julian' last='Bowie'] should get a chance to play in some solid event as he goes out as a senior. This kid is legit and he is even proving his athleticism out on the football field right now. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Utah</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Corner Canyon</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This squad is an obvious team that could beat anyone and they are absolutely loaded as they have reloaded and will be good but they will be different as they will have some additional shooters out in the perimeter. [player_tooltip player_id='1056969' first='Brody' last='Kozlowski'] is the real deal and they have a few solid plyers on teh squad that will be big time role players. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>American Fork</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>AF is another team that reloaded and there are players that we have yet to see that wel will see shortly as the season gets underway. [player_tooltip player_id='1057050' first='Tiger' last='Cuff'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1538434' first='Blake' last='Rawson'] are a killer combo. The you add newcomers like diego Mulford and Reese Dent it gets really tough. They have played in this event in the past and they always represent. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Alta</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Alta is stacked with [player_tooltip player_id='1298532' first='Jaxon' last='Johnson'], [player_tooltip player_id='1057035' first='Ace' last='Reiser'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1057047' first='Carter' last='Doleac']. This trio is solid and they might be able to play with anyone. All three are no starngers to high level play and they can all change the game with theirr unique skillset. Jaxon continues to rise in the National Rankings and Ace is just a dude that will play against anyone, anywhere. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Orem</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This team is full of YOUNG GUNS. [player_tooltip player_id='1278443' first='Anthony' last='Felesi'] is a big time player and he has garnered some national recognition as well. [player_tooltip player_id='1164726' first='Jax' last='Allen'] is one of the best defenders in the state and Players like [player_tooltip player_id='1278444' first='Kai' last='Wesley'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2045987' first='Tate' last='Robinson'] just to name a few make this team dangerous. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Invitees</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Owyhee</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Storm will be bringing a loaded roster. They will be lead by [player_tooltip player_id='1568017' first='Liam' last='Campbell'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1716581' first='Jackson' last='Rasmussen'] these two players are no brainer D1 kids that can really impact the game. Liam is a go get youa bucket type of player all over the floor. Jackson is a hybrid 3 that often times has to play big but the kid is solid on both ends of the floor. Logan Husteviet is a solid PG and Jayce Allen among other players have been playing at a high level. This team is poised to make a run and upset a team or two.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dixie</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Southern utah team is a powerhouse and although they play in 4A they can play with anyone and they will be lead by the big fella [player_tooltip player_id='1185179' first='Kyle' last='Lemke'] and impressive work-horse that will average 25 PPG the od fashion way, down in the paint. He is a man among men and he will be one of those players that still surprises you as he plays with an elite motor and the kid runs the floor very well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->