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Hidden Gems: Class of 2024 (Part 1)

Hidden Gems: Class of 2024 (Part 1)
Photo: Wasatch Academy Athletics
Hector Marquez
Hector Marquez October 26, 2023 @ 10:13 PM
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In this article:

Sean Felts
Sean Felts 6'10" | C | 2024
UT
Fischer Brown
Fischer Brown 6'6" | SG | 2024
UT
Bentley Whitear
Bentley Whitear 6'2" | PG | 2024
UT
Steven LaPray
Steven LaPray 6'3" | CG | 2024
UT
Rykan Meadows
Rykan Meadows 6'9" | C | 2024
UT
Sam Lind
Sam Lind 6'2" | SG | 2024
UT
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Let's check out a few Hidden Gems in teh Class of 2024.

Snow (UT)
Sean Felts

Sean Felts

UT
C
HEIGHT 6'10"
POS C
CLASS 2024
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Sean
Felts C
Class
2024
Height
6'10"
HS
Crimson Cliffs
|
UT
Hidden Gems: Class of 2024 (Part 1)
So much of a hidden gem that he will need to wat till the next rankings to make...
Written by Hector Marquez
Snow (UT)
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Sean Felts

State: Utah
School: Crimson Cliffs
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Western Carolina
Fischer Brown

Fischer Brown

UT
SG
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS SG
CLASS 2024
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​
Fischer
Brown SG
Class
2024
Height
6'6"
HS
Wasatch Academy
|
UT
Hidden Gems: Class of 2024 (Part 1)
This kid would be a solid D1 find as he is a really good shooter that has positional...
Written by Hector Marquez
Western Carolina
Read more at PrepHoops.com
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Fischer Brown

State: Utah
School: Wasatch Academy
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Sam Lind

Sam Lind

UT
SG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS SG
CLASS 2024
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Sam
Lind SG
Class
2024
Height
6'2"
HS
Wasatch
|
UT
Hidden Gems: Class of 2024 (Part 1)
Sam is just starting to reach his potential as not just a shooter but a really good all-around...
Written by Hector Marquez
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Sam Lind

Instagram
State: Utah
School: Wasatch
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Umpqua CC
Bentley Whitear

Bentley Whitear

UT
PG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS PG
CLASS 2024
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​
Bentley
Whitear PG
Class
2024
Height
6'2"
HS
Northridge
|
UT
Hidden Gems: Class of 2024 (Part 1)
Size, strength and scoring ability really gives this kid those three important aspects to his game that will...
Written by Hector Marquez
Umpqua CC
Read more at PrepHoops.com
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Bentley Whitear

Instagram Twitter
State: Utah
School: Northridge
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Highlights

Steven LaPray

Steven LaPray

UT
CG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS CG
CLASS 2024
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Steven
LaPray CG
Class
2024
Height
6'3"
HS
Timpanogos
|
UT
Hidden Gems: Class of 2024 (Part 1)
This kid has a shot to rise this year as he will be at Timpanogos a school that...
Written by Hector Marquez
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Steven LaPray

Instagram Twitter
State: Utah
School: Timpanogos
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Highlights

Rykan Meadows

Rykan Meadows

UT
C
HEIGHT 6'9"
POS C
CLASS 2024
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Rykan
Meadows C
Class
2024
Height
6'9"
HS
Bingham
|
UT
Hidden Gems: Class of 2024 (Part 1)
Talk about a kid with a high ceiling that is a hidden talent. T=Rykan has yet to scratch...
Written by Hector Marquez
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Rykan Meadows

State: Utah
School: Bingham
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