Player of the Month, Playoffs and Offers
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This past month had a lot of players really play at such a high level. Here is who is our Player of the Month. Player of the Month Komy Ocwor Komy Ocwor 6'5" | C APA West Valley | 2024…
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Continue ReadingThis past month had a lot of players really play at such a high level. Here is who is our Player of the Month.
Player of the Month
Komy Ocwor Komy Ocwor 6'5" | C APA West Valley | 2024 State UT || West Valley APA || 2024 ||
We wanted to give one of the small school prospects some love but Ocwor earned and deserves it. His level of play is high and he has really taken his game to the next level since the start of the season. He can step outside and shoot the ball and that really make shim tricky to guard. He has a long forst step so if the close out is not done well then he will take one step and it does not take many more for him to get to the rim and play above the rim. When he catches the ball on the move he moves well and he has a lot of guard skills. He will be a really good get at the next level. If an NWAC school can pull him they will be able to use him very well as he can play skill wise as a 4 even though he has the height of a 5.
Playoffs
6A
In 6A it seems like Corner Canyon will have a bullseye on their backs once again regardless of their position in the RPI. Lehi is dangerous with Cooper Lewis Cooper Lewis 6'1" | PG Lehi | 2024 State UT and Easton Hwkins on that squad. Big S/O to Cooper Lewis Cooper Lewis 6'1" | PG Lehi | 2024 State UT as he had a heck of a January. Then you shift over to Layton and they have found different ways to win. It looks like Katoa has taken the lead in the sense of big shots late in the game but you can’t leave Mekhi Martin Mekhi Martin 6'2" | PG Layton | 2024 State UT or KJ Miller KJ Miller 6'3" | CG Layton | 2024 State UT any open looks late in the game either. American Fork has not peaked yet and you have a lot of other teams that have been up and down. 6A is going to be wild.
5A
Alta is playing so well and even with Ace Reiser Ace Reiser 6'0" | PG Alta | 2024 State UT hurt for 3 quarters one of the best teams in the state could not take them down. Dash Reiser Dash Reiser 5'9" | CG Alta | 2026 State UT is a big option to pick up scoring when they need him to. Carter Goodfellow Carter Goodfellow 6'2" | SG Alta | 2024 State UT could be dangerous in the corners when teams decide to help. Jaxon Johnson Jaxon Johnson 6'8" | SF Alta | 2024 State #106 Nation UT can grab and go and play the 1 anytime he wants. This team has dudes. Then you take into account that Carter Doleac Carter Doleac 6'8" | PF Alta | 2024 State UT is hitting fadeaway three’s, SHEESH! Olympus is getting great play from all of their guys and they have Dutch Dowdell Dutch Dowdell 6'6" | SG Olympus | 2024 State #310 Nation UT that is scoring like crazy and Reef Smylie Reef Smylie 6'3" | CG Olympus | 2024 State UT is playing well late. Jordan Barnes Jordan Barnes 6'4" | PG Olympus | 2024 State UT will find whoever is open. Orem has a team that can beat anyone as they even beat Dixie earlier this season. Jax Allen Jax Allen 6'4" | CG Orem | 2025 State #391 Nation UT and Kai wesley have been doing well and Chance Dastrup Chance Dastrup 5'10" | PG Orem | 2025 State UT can drop dimes. Isaiah Drisdom Isaiah Drisdom 6'0" | PG Highland | 2026 State UT over at Highland is one of the best PG’s regardless of class and they have so many dudes that can help them win. 5A could be wild as teams get to the finals.
4A
Dixie is the team to beat and if you do not like that then you have not been paying attention. Kyle Lemke Kyle Lemke 6'9" | C Dixie | 2024 State UT is too tough. Jordan Roberts Jordan Roberts 6'0" | PG Dixie | 2024 State UT is happy passing the ball to all of his guys and this team has a lot of weapons and they play a solid brand of basketball. Cottonwood has some pieces that could cause problems for anyone. Chris Cox Chris Cox 6'8" | SF Cottonwood | 2024 State UT is playing some care free basketball and John Rosevear John Rosevear 6'1" | PG Cottonwood | 2025 State UT is a tough lead guard. Murray has some weapons and their lack of height is usually a concern but they play some great scramble defense. Logan is a good team and so is Snow Canyon and Crimson Cliffs. There might be one team that makes it one end of the bracket but the other end might be a fight for sure.
Offers/ Commitments (25)
John Mobley John Mobley 6'2" | PG Wasatch Academy | 2024 UT Jr || Ohio State
Jaxon Johnson Jaxon Johnson 6'8" | SF Alta | 2024 State #106 Nation UT || Utah
Brody Kozlowski Brody Kozlowski 6'8" | SF Corner Canyon | 2024 State #103 Nation UT || USC
Malick Diallo Malick Diallo 6'9" | C Wasatch Academy | 2024 State #131 Nation UT || TCU
David Katoa David Katoa 6'4" | CG Layton | 2024 State #255 Nation UT || Utah
Dutch Dowdell Dutch Dowdell 6'6" | SG Olympus | 2024 State #310 Nation UT || Harvard
Owen Mackay Owen Mackay 6'5" | CG Snow Canyon | 2024 State UT || Utah Tech
Hunter Hansen Hunter Hansen 6'4" | PG Fremont | 2024 State UT || Weber State
Jordan Barnes Jordan Barnes 6'4" | PG Olympus | 2024 State UT || Utah State
Hunter Schenck Hunter Schenck 6'2" | PG Weber | 2024 State UT || Utah Tech
Tanner Davis Tanner Davis 6'5" | PG Sky View | 2024 State UT || Utah Tech
Ace Reiser Ace Reiser 6'0" | PG Alta | 2024 State UT || CSI
Kyle Lemke Kyle Lemke 6'9" | C Dixie | 2024 State UT || Snow
Jordan Roberts Jordan Roberts 6'0" | PG Dixie | 2024 State UT || Snow
KJ Miller KJ Miller 6'3" | CG Layton | 2024 State UT || San Marcos
Grayson Brousseau Grayson Brousseau 6'6" | PF Lehi | 2024 State UT || Utah State (Football)
Asher Young Asher Young 6'5" | CG Orem | 2024 State UT || BYU (Football)
Blake Rawson Blake Rawson 6'8" | PF American Fork | 2024 State UT || CSI
Tiger Cuff Tiger Cuff 6'4" | CG American Fork | 2024 State UT || Weber State
Diego Mulford Diego Mulford 5'10" | PG American Fork | 2024 State UT || CSI
Sefa Brown Sefa Brown 6'5" | SF Highland | 2024 State UT || BYU (Football)
Malcom Johnson Malcom Johnson 6'6" | SF Herriman | 2024 State UT || NAVY (Football)
Zach Edwards Zach Edwards 6'4" | PF Riverton | 2024 State UT || Oregon State (Baseball)
Makai Peterson || SUU (Football)
Kaden Allred Kaden Allred 5'11" | PG Riverton | 2024 State UT || SUU (Baseball)
Game Recap
Alta vs. West
Excellent Play
When you see what Johnson can do on both ends it really makes you excited if you are a Utah Utes fan. He hits a fall-away three on the wing on one end and then he gets back and blocks a 6’10 kid on one end. Gets down the floor and drops a dime and then gets back and hauls ina. rebound and brings the ball up the floor weaving in and out and even going behind the back getting that offense started. This kid can do it all.
This kid is build like a D1 running back and he can hoop. He had a stellar game as he was doing his thing from deep abut his strength on his drives is what really stands out. He could be a two way menace for sure. He had a solid 20 points and he did it with ease.
Intriguing Prospects
No longer 6’6 he is much taller than that and he is built like a solid PF that has some raw skill. H eis likely 6’10 and if he gets the proper training he could be a steal.
Everytime I watch this kid play I like him more and more. He plays defense and he does a lot of the little things to help and he is a winner. He would be a solid addition to a team looking for glue guys that are winners.