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5A Playoffs: Best Under the Radar Players

5A Playoffs: Best Under the Radar Players
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Hector Marquez
Hector Marquez March 1, 2024 @ 10:42 AM
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Karson Kaufusi
Karson Kaufusi 6'5" | PF | 2025
UT
Matt Lambson
Matt Lambson 5'11" | SG | 2024
UT
Jaxon Soto
Jaxon Soto 6'0" | PG | 2025
UT
Zack Paepke
Zack Paepke 6'1" | SG | 2026
UT
Aisa Galeai
Aisa Galeai 6'1" | PG | 2026
UT
Trey Hiatt
Trey Hiatt 6'6" | PF | 2025
UT
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Here is a list of a few players in the 5A Playoffs.

Zack Paepke

Zack Paepke

UT
SG
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS SG
CLASS 2026
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Zack
Paepke SG
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
HS
Alta
|
UT
5A Playoffs: Best Under the Radar Players
Zach has had a major level up this season. Not only is he a young players making his...
Written by Hector Marquez
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Zack Paepke

State: Utah
School: Alta
Club: Team Utah
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Aisa Galeai

Aisa Galeai

UT
PG
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Aisa
Galeai PG
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
HS
Timpview
|
UT
5A Playoffs: Best Under the Radar Players
One of the strongest lead combo guards that state and his ability to take guards into the paint...
Written by Hector Marquez
Utah
Football
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Aisa Galeai

Instagram
State: Utah
School: Timpview
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Matt Lambson

Matt Lambson

UT
SG
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS SG
CLASS 2024
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Matt
Lambson SG
Class
2024
Height
5'11"
HS
Highland
|
UT
5A Playoffs: Best Under the Radar Players
Lambson is a lights out shooter. He does not get enough looks or he does not put up...
Written by Hector Marquez
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Matt Lambson

State: Utah
School: Highland
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Trey Hiatt

Trey Hiatt

UT
PF
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS PF
CLASS 2025
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Trey
Hiatt PF
Class
2025
Height
6'6"
HS
Orem
|
UT
5A Playoffs: Best Under the Radar Players
Hiatt has really improved his game this year. He is solid inside 15 feet as that is his...
Written by Hector Marquez
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Trey Hiatt

Instagram
State: Utah
School: Orem
Club: Utah Valley Prime
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Jaxon Soto

Jaxon Soto

UT
PG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS PG
CLASS 2025
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Jaxon
Soto PG
Class
2025
Height
6'0"
HS
Brighton
|
UT
5A Playoffs: Best Under the Radar Players
Soto really made an impression and he plays with so much poise. He will be a big time...
Written by Hector Marquez
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Jaxon Soto

State: Utah
School: Brighton
Club: UBC Elite
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Utah
Football
Karson Kaufusi

Karson Kaufusi

HEIGHT 6'5"
POS PF
CLASS 2025
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Karson
Kaufusi PF
Class
2025
Height
6'5"
HS
Skyline
|
UT
5A Playoffs: Best Under the Radar Players
Really impressed with the big fella. Kaufusi has really improved his touch. He has soft hands which translates...
Written by Hector Marquez
Utah
Football
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Karson Kaufusi

State: Utah
School: Skyline
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