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6A 6A is starting to heat up and two players coming back into their respective lineups could change a lot. David Katoa David Katoa 6'4" | CG Layton | 2024 State #255 Nation UT returns in a few days and…
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6A is starting to heat up and two players coming back into their respective lineups could change a lot. David Katoa David Katoa 6'4" | CG Layton | 2024 State #255 Nation UT returns in a few days and adding another guard that can do so much makes Layton even more dangerous. Many people have missed out on watching Katoa play and they are in for a treat. crazy saying this but he might be better than he was before his injury. Then you have Brody Kozlowski Brody Kozlowski 6'8" | SF Corner Canyon | 2024 State #103 Nation UT making it back into the swing of things after his injury. corner Canyon will need to tighten up their rotations but they have a few players playing well and I really like what I am seeing from Deisel Dart, he should be getting minutes. American Fork is battle tested and the emergence of Jared Shepherd has been big time. Xander Hale Xander Hale 6'9" | PF American Fork | 2024 State UT has stepped up as well. Then you have Tigger Cuff and Blake Rawson Blake Rawson 6'8" | PF American Fork | 2024 State UT doing their thing. Lehi is quietly building ther resume but they are good. Cooper Lewis Cooper Lewis 6'1" | PG Lehi | 2024 State UT is turning into one of the best unsigned kids in the class. Easton Hawkins Easton Hawkins 6'4" | CG Lehi | 2025 State UT is popping and Gabe Cowan Gabe Cowan 6'4" | CG Lehi | 2024 State UT is starting to come into his own. Pleasant Grove High School is playing some wild basketball shooting more three-pointers than I have ever seen. If they are on they are trouble and Ty Palmer Ty Palmer 6'0" | PG Pleasant Grove | 2025 State UT can go, this kid can shoot the lights out. Ryker Mikkelsen Ryker Mikkelsen 6'3" | CG Orem Tigers | 2025 State UT plays hard and is a hybrid forward that cleans up a lot of misses. Andre Anderson and Clay Hansen can also sling it from deep.
Riverton is a dangerous team because they have to solid PG’s in Tate Allred and Evan Barrett who can both handle the ball and play make. Barrett can shoot from deep. Then you have the big fella who might not light up the stat sheets but he is a force in the paint on both ends in Christian Heninger Christian Heninger 6'10" | C Riverton | 2024 State UT . I like what Zach Edwards Zach Edwards 6'4" | PF Riverton | 2024 State UT provides as a SF and Ben Barrus Ben Barrus 6'4" | CG Riverton | 2024 State UT is so underrated as he can score from all over the floor. Herriman High School is really good on paper and it seems like they will start the new year on a role as they are getting excellent play from Carlo Mulford Carlo Mulford 6'0" | PG Herriman | 2026 State UT and Ike Palmer Ike Palmer 6'6" | CG Herriman | 2024 State UT . Keep an eye on Cale Barclay Cale Barclay 6'8" | PF Herriman | 2025 State UT and Malcom Johnson Malcom Johnson 6'6" | SF Herriman | 2024 State UT . Farminton has guards galore and Paul Beattie Paul Beattie 6'9" | PF Farmington | 2024 State UT is playing at a high level. Jayden Haskell Jayden Haskell 6'3" | CG Farmington | 2024 State UT has bene stellar as well. Lone Peak needs to stay out of foul trouble and healthy and they have a squad. At times they shoot some bad threes with no other touches, but when they play the right way they can play with anyone. Thom Kramer Thom Kramer 6'4" | PG Lone Peak | 2024 State UT has been solid, Chamberlain Burgess Chamberlain Burgess 6'9" | PF Lone Peak | 2025 State #214 Nation UT continues to improve and Ike Staley Ike Staley 6'6" | SG Lone Peak | 2025 State UT is a big kid that can shoot. Jackson Taylor Jackson Taylor 6'2" | SG Lone Peak | 2025 State UT could be a difference maker if he shoots 40% from deep. Weber like everyone else has had their ups and downs but you have more ups when Hunter Schenck Hunter Schenck 6'2" | PG Weber | 2024 State UT and Malachi Spencer Malachi Spencer 6'7" | CG Weber | 2024 State UT are feeling it. They are getting some great play from Jordan Oberholtzer Jordan Oberholtzer 5'11" | CG Weber | 2026 State UT as well.
#1 American Fork
#2 Lehi
#3 Layton
#4 Corner Canyon
#5 Pleasant Grove
#6 Riverton
#7 Herriman
#8 Farmington
#9 Lone Peak
#10 Weber
Others: Fremont, Bingham
5A
There are a few teams that have the pieces but is it going to be enough to take down Alta or Olympus? That is the question. Olympus is picking up steam and they get better and better every game. They are getting great play from Reef Smylie Reef Smylie 6'3" | CG Olympus | 2024 State UT and Will Blanck Will Blanck 6'5" | SF Olympus | 2025 State UT . that helps players like Gavin Lowe Gavin Lowe 5'10" | PG Olympus | 2026 State UT , Jordan Barnes Jordan Barnes 6'4" | PG Olympus | 2024 State UT and Dutch Dowdell Dutch Dowdell 6'6" | SG Olympus | 2024 State #310 Nation UT get open looks. This team is dangerous. ALta has been talked about enough. Ace Reiser Ace Reiser 6'0" | PG Alta | 2024 State UT and Jaxon Johnson Jaxon Johnson 6'8" | SF Alta | 2024 State #106 Nation UT are just next level. Highland has a lot of players that can play at a high level. They might have too many players as sometimes thier go to players are on the becnh too much. George McKonkie shows flashes and Isaiah Drisdom Isaiah Drisdom 6'0" | PG Highland | 2026 State UT can GO! This kid is electric. Grayson Gaddis Grayson Gaddis 6'6" | CG Highland | 2024 State UT has proven he can score from all over and Matt Lambson Matt Lambson 5'11" | SG Highland | 2024 State UT can shoot!. Bountiful is playing better and they are getting great play from Carson Smith Carson Smith 6'6" | CG Bountiful | 2024 State UT and Charlie Smith Charlie Smith 6'5" | SG Bountiful | 2025 State UT . Salem Hills is getting a lot from Chase Degraffenried Chase Degraffenried 6'2" | PG Salem Hills | 2024 State UT . Orem has had some really good moments and Chance Dastrup Chance Dastrup 5'10" | PG Orem | 2025 State UT is a good PG. Tate Robinson Tate Robinson 6'2" | SG Orem | 2026 State UT is shooting well and Jax Allen Jax Allen 6'4" | CG Orem | 2025 State #391 Nation UT is figuring things out but he has a lot of potential on this roster. This team has not peaked one bit.
Timpview has some young guns and you can never overlook Dean Rueckert Dean Rueckert 6'7" | SF Timpview | 2026 State UT . Skyline is starting to figure things out with this team . Landon Shaw Landon Shaw 6'6" | PF Skyline | 2024 State UT is a go to player and he has some guard he can count on out in the perimeter. really like that guard Beau Bierman Beau Bierman 6'0" | PG Skyline | 2025 State UT . Springville has bigs, and guard and they just need to put it all together. Jamyn Sondrup Jamyn Sondrup 6'10" | C Springville | 2026 State UT is a tuff tuff cover. Andrew Miller is electric and Mason Hansen Mason Hansen 6'1" | SG Springville | 2026 State UT is doing well running the team. Maple Mountain is a sleeper team that nobody wants to play. Matthew Peterson Matthew Peterson 6'4" | CG Maple Mountain | 2024 State UT , Bennett Averett and Brogan Miles Brogan Miles 5'11" | PG Maple Mountain | 2024 State UT are a tough trio.
#1 Alta
#2 Olympus
#3 Highland
#4 Bountiful
#5 Salem Hills
#6 Orem
#7 Timpview
#8 Skyline
#9 Springville
#10 Maple Mountain
Others: Juan Diego, Roy, Brighton
4A
dixie is the team to beat and they are not worried about the target on their back. They have been here before and Kyle Lemke Kyle Lemke 6'9" | C Dixie | 2024 State UT and Jordan Roberts Jordan Roberts 6'0" | PG Dixie | 2024 State UT keep getting better. Roberts is showing even more wiggle to his game, which helps him create for himself and others. Green Canyon and Jared Anderson Jared Anderson 6'0" | SG Green Canyon | 2024 State UT are playing really tough ball right now. Murray is a scary team that should be in the mix. Quinton Christman Quinton Christman 5'10" | PG Murray | 2024 State UT is a must see. Timpanogos is playing well and Jaxen Mcuistion is playing at a high level over there and so is Jack Johnson Jack Johnson 6'1" | CG Timpanogos | 2025 State UT and you are starting to see more production from Steven LaPray Steven LaPray 6'3" | CG Timpanogas | 2024 State UT . LCA has so many dudes that it is hard to keep track but Tyrin Jones Tyrin Jones 6'9" | CG Layton Christian | 2025 State UT is leading that team as a high flying win. They have a couple of shooters and some size.
Provo is playing very well and Jason Carter Jason Carter 6'9" | PF Provo | 2024 State UT has come out of the sticks to be playing at a level that all small schools should be on him including the NJCAA schools. Ridgeline is always good and they should string a bunch of wins together here as they are lead by Carson Cox Carson Cox 6'4" | CG Ridgeline | 2024 State UT and Jagger Francom Jagger Francom 6'8" | C Ridgeline | 2024 State UT . Mountain view is string to play better and they are getting that do it all play from Simeon Sugutugara Bryce Mella Bryce Mella 6'5" | CG Mountain View | 2026 State UT and Conner Fairbanks Conner Fairbanks 6'4" | CG Mountain View | 2024 State UT . Crimson Cliffs is no walk in the park and they will be battle tested come state. Sean Felts Sean Felts 6'10" | C Crimson Cliffs | 2024 State UT and Luke Johnson Luke Johnson 6'3" | PG Crimson Cliffs | 2024 State UT are legit.
#1 Dixie
#2 Green Canyon
#3 Murray
#4 Timpanogos
#5 Layton Christian
#6 Provo
#7 Ridgeline
#8 Logan
#9 Mountain View
#10 Crimson Cliffs
Others: Pine View, Hillcrest
3A
#1 South Summit
#2 Emery
#3 Juab
#4 Canyon View
#5 Judge Memorial
2A
#1 South Sevier
#2 Enterprise
#3 Duchesne
#4 North Summit
#5 APA West Valley
1A
#1 Panguitch
#2 Wendover
#3 Tabiona
#4 Wayne
#5 Piute