Playoff Reaction, WX vs. Bountiful and Friday Night Standouts
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6A Reactions The top of the bracket is not ideal for the overall 1 Seed. The top of the bracket has American Fork, Corner Canyon and Layton. If you were to pull 15 of the best players from these three…
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The top of the bracket is not ideal for the overall 1 Seed. The top of the bracket has American Fork, Corner Canyon and Layton. If you were to pull 15 of the best players from these three teams alone they would likely win state in almost any state across the country. American Fork vs. Bingham stands out as they played earlier this year Tiger Cuff Tiger Cuff 6'4" | CG American Fork | 2024 State UT and Luke West Luke West 6'2" | SG Bingham | 2026 State UT and company are all playing well. Corner Canyon might be a team that is overwhelming especially with Derelle Desire and Brody Kozlowski Brody Kozlowski 6'8" | SF Corner Canyon | 2024 State #103 Nation UT , bit PG has the 3 ball. Anything can happen.
The bottom of the bracket is tough to and a Herriman team that has changed their culture could really make a run. Lehi might have something to say about that as Copper Lewis is playing at an absolute mind blowing pace.
5A Reactions
Will Alta have a healthy 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 ? that is the question.West Jordan is dangerous and they are playing with nothing to lose. Coltan Blackham is legit. Although WZ loss last night they are playing better and Hunter Jackson Hunter Jackson 6'3" | PG Woods Cross | 2025 State UT has been playing at the highest level.Olympus might be the hottest team in all of 5A. Dowdell is 8 three-pointers away from being the all-time three-point leader in the state. 5A is up in the air.
4A Reaction
This is probably my favorite bracket. The RPI got it right and at the end of the day we can see a LCA, Dixie, Cottonwood and Ridgeline Final 4. LCA got the controversial 1 seed. Chris Cox Chris Cox 6'8" | SF Cottonwood | 2024 State UT is a big game changer for Cottonwood. Kyle Lemke Kyle Lemke 6'9" | C Dixie | 2024 State UT is playing like Superman and I am not sure if anyone in the bracket has the Kryptonite.
WX vs. Bountiful
Best Players on the Floor Last Night
Hunter is seeing the game differently. Just watching his eyes and what he is looking for, he does not have to look back at his coach to change a play or make an adjustment. His ability to read the defense is really QB’esk. Hunter found his range and then he went to the high post to work the matchup-zone. Hunter is attacking the rim with eyes wide open taking advantage of angles and even who is in the paint waiting. He was quick on rip and goes and he was changing speeds. Drew a face guard later in the game but his movement and activity still impacted the game.
Highlights
Best athlete on the floor and he was all over the place. He was showing that athleticism and he was in the post in the mid-range but his presence in the paint on cuts and post ups was just hard to defend last night. He really broke WX’s back when he stepped out and hit a lefty 3 that really put that game a little out of reach. The BYU Football commit is going to run wild at state and next year at BYU.
Surprise Play
Garcia got a lot of run and it is because he was playing well. He was playing good defense and his on ball steals and off the ball steals helped produce some easy offense. He is quick and he can get paint touches and create for others.
Good motor and skill to handle a little and score in the perimeter a little and rebound a little. He is a player that provides a lot of energy and can do a little bit of everything.
Friday Night Standouts
Solid game at the right time and Bear River picks up a big time win and Jensen had a lot to do with that big win. Jensen is good for a three or two and he rebounds at like 5 a clip. He is a good player making it happen at the right time.
Argyle hasn’t gotten enough love. This kid is nice and he can hoop. He has some positonal size and he brings his hard hat to work out there and he was on his game last night.
New name with a lot of upside. Wilson has the size and the impact ability to really transform him game. Not sure what club team he plays for but someone needs to get on this kid ASAP.