4A Pre- Season Team Rankings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>4A looks a lot different now but it still seems like the same few teams are at the top joking for position or a shot at Dixie. Dixie might have one of the toughest teams they have had in a long time and their level of play is just different. It might be them against the field and it is hard to bet against the Flyers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#1 Dixie</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dixie is an absolute machine and right now they start at #1 and that is no surprise to anyone as they return one of the most dominant bigs in the state in [player_tooltip player_id='1185179' first='Kyle' last='Lemke']. He should average 20 + PPG and just be a tear on the boards. Logan Weisdauer is a great addition who is a 3 that can do work inside and outside. The you have an extension of the coaching staff on the floor with [player_tooltip player_id='1391447' first='Jordan' last='Roberts']. Also look out for Breackon Robinson outside making some tough jumpers. This team is the favorite for sure. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#2 Ridgeline</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ridgeline has been up for a long time and they will be lead by two really good seniors in [player_tooltip player_id='1235094' first='Jagger' last='Francom'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1392877' first='Carson' last='Cox'], this inside/outside combo should be a force for them, not to mention the team chemistry that they will have with their role players. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#3 Layton Christian Academy</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A team that brings talent to the state for sure and they will only fly under the radar for so long. They have a mixture of young talent and seasoned players. [player_tooltip player_id='1554674' first='Otavio' last='Armani'] is a really good three-man who has strength and ability to dominate the boards and work inside and out. He has been running the floor very well and he can shoot lights out. [player_tooltip player_id='1575685' first='Tyrin' last='Jones'] is another notable player that can be a game changer with that length, kinda reminds you of a Brandon Ingram, With these teo players alone they will be a problem for sure. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#4 Snow Canyon</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Snow Canyon could be a sleeper in thsi class and that is mainly because they have [player_tooltip player_id='1384536' first='Owen' last='Mackay'], the recent Utah Tech University commit is explosive and will be an absolute highlight film all year long. They have some solid players pn this team that allow them to play in the half court and run up and down the floor, they also have a little bit of size that will help them too. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#5 Crimson Cliffs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Crimson Cliffs has a shot to make some noise and they have a big fella that has finally started to develop at the right time in [player_tooltip player_id='2255340' first='Sean' last='Felts']. The nearly 7'0 big runs the floor wella nd his size opens things up for everyone around him and on the defensive soide of the ball he is a presence and rim protector for sure. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#6 Green Canyon</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Green Canyon has one of the best scorers in the state with [player_tooltip player_id='1057039' first='Jared' last='Anderson'] a player that can stretch the floor with his shooting and he will also get some help from [player_tooltip player_id='1960181' first='Gavin' last='Crane'] an athlete that does a little bit of everything. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#7 Sky View</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sky View has a player on their team that could likely change things in a hurry and that is [player_tooltip player_id='1559781' first='Tanner' last='Davis']. Tanner has size and scoring ability and he is an active defender. He might get the kitchen sink thrown at him this year on defense but he is a scoring machine and if he is on he could carry any team to a deep run.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#8 Murray</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Murray always finds a way to compete and they have some youngsters that can really play. Look out for players like [player_tooltip player_id='1439714' first='Isaiah' last='Beh'] who can go. He is getting taller and taller and he uses that strength and height to do work in the mid-post area. He also shoots the rock well. [player_tooltip player_id='1115933' first='Quinton' last='Christman'] is a player that can get in the lane and make tings happen. [player_tooltip player_id='1278503' first='Blayke' last='Chand'] and Tryce Wilson can also score the ball too. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#9 Mountain View</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mountain View could surprise people with the play of a much improved team. [player_tooltip player_id='1439711' first='Bryce' last='Mella'] is the real deal and his skill level to play multiple positions is key. He is a grab and go bigger guard that can score at all three-levels. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#10 Cottonwood</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cottonwood looks much different than they did last year but do not count them out. They have players that can score at all positions and [player_tooltip player_id='1146659' first='John' last='Rosevear'] has been playing well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Notable Teams: </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Provo</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->