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Top Duo’s Region 8

Top Duo’s Region 8
Hector Marquez
Hector Marquez October 10, 2023 @ 02:15 PM
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Simeon Suguturaga
Simeon Suguturaga 6'4" | CG | 2026
UT
Dauson Gardnier
Dauson Gardnier 6'1" | CG | 2024
UT
Makai Allen
Makai Allen 6'2" | CG/PG | 2026
UT
Jaron Colton
Jaron Colton 6'0" | PG | 2024
UT
Bryce Mella
Bryce Mella 6'5" | CG | 2026
UT
Aaron Castagnetto
Aaron Castagnetto 6'1" | PG | 2024
UT
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are a few Duo's in that new look Region 8 in 4A. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Provo</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A team that will be much improved is Provo and these two players are going ot be tough to stop as one is a seasoned player that can go. Aaron has been playing at a high level and he even picked up an offer from a very good National JUCO in College of Southern Idaho. Aaron has a solid style of play that allow shim to create for others and to also create enough space to get him some great looks as well. He should have a solid year scoring in double-figures. Makai on the other hand is the next man up that can go. Not only is he fast but hhe has to be one of the most athletic kids in the state and for his height the kid can fly. Makai will be able to slash tothe rim and get buckets in transition but this duo makes a great backcourt for sure. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1115971"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6525a2b6c5fd6"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1598259"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6525a2b6c602a"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Mountain View</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another team that will be able to make some noise based on some solid guard play. Bryce is one of the best guards in his class and with his size he is able to play all over the floor but one aspect of his game that has improved is his outside shooting and hopefully he does not abandon the rest of his game because being able to do it all will be very beneficial for him this coming year because they will need him to do a little bit of everything. Simeon is a player with size and ability to make an impact. Another youngster that should make his way onto the court a lot more this season. Look for this duo to surprise some people for sure. Mountain View could be a dark horse with a duo like this in 4A. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1439711"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6525a2b6c6070"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='2306605' first='Simeon' last='Suguturaga']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'4u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77244","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Mountain View","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6525a2b6c6104"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Uintah</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Uintah might not be the household name that we are use to hearing. Dauson is a bucket and the way that he can get open and hit open shots might make you really pay attention to the scouting report. He works well off the bounce and he knows how to set himself up to get good quality shots off and he also sets up the defense to get his shots off. He has an opportunity to put up 20 PPG the way he is shooting the ball right now. Jaron is going to be a player that will be able to pick up the slack and score some buckets. If you are not ready to take the trek to Uintah these two might light you up. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2222384"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6525a2b6c614e"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1551358"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6525a2b6c618d"} /-->

Here are a few Duo's in that new look Region 8 in 4A.

Aaron Castagnetto

Aaron Castagnetto

UT
PG
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS PG
CLASS 2024
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Aaron
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Height
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Provo
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Aaron Castagnetto

State: Utah
School: Provo
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Makai Allen

Makai Allen

UT
CG/PG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS CG/PG
CLASS 2026
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Makai
Allen CG/PG
Class
2026
Height
6'2"
HS
Provo
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UT

Makai Allen

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School: Provo
Club: Utah Gold
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Utah State
Bryce Mella

Bryce Mella

UT
CG
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS CG
CLASS 2026
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Bryce
Mella CG
Class
2026
Height
6'5"
HS
American Fork
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UT

Bryce Mella

State: Utah
School: American Fork
Club: Utah Prospects
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Simeon Suguturaga Simeon Suguturaga Simeon Suguturaga 6'4" | CG Orem | 2026 State UT

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Simeon Suguturaga Simeon Suguturaga Simeon Suguturaga 6'4" | CG Orem | 2026 State UT

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Dauson Gardnier

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CG
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School: Uintah
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Jaron Colton

Jaron Colton

UT
PG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS PG
CLASS 2024
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Height
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Uintah
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School: Uintah
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