5A Playoffs: Best Under the Radar Players
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Here is a list of a few players in the 5A Playoffs. Zack Paepke UT #28 SF #5 HEIGHT 6'1" POS SF CLASS 2026 View Profile Zack Paepke State: Utah School: Alta Club: Utah Gold Zach has had a major…
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Zach has had a major level up this season. Not only is he a young players making his way into the rotation on one of the best teams in the state but he has been huge for them when the offense has stalled as he provides good shooting and some attacking that you at times do not expect. With a team with players you can’t leave he has been taking advantage of the lack of rotational help. He is really turning into a 3-level scorer. Defense is solid and he plays the passing lanes and reads plays very well. Kid is solid!
One of the strongest lead combo guards that state and his ability to take guards into the paint and post them up is just tough to defend. He is strong and athletic and that helps him finish through contact and that hang time helps him a lot. He is a sleeper in the Class of 2026 that is loaded. He is a player that could take over and with a young core Timpview is going to be legit next year again.
Lambson is a lights out shooter. He does not get enough looks or he does not put up enough attempts but this kid could likely transition to a lead guard at a small school next year and really light things up to shoot the rock.
Hiatt has really improved his game this year. He is solid inside 15 feet as that is his comfort zone but you can see that he has extended his range and will continue to develop and outside game to go along with that high motor he can play with.
Soto really made an impression and he plays with so much poise. He will be a big time player for Brighton next year as he showed e is ready for the big stage. He is a next level lead guard that has three-level scoring ability but on the flip side he can defend at all three-levels as well.
Really impressed with the big fella. Kaufusi has really improved his touch. He has soft hands which translates to the football field but he plays with a lot of strength. His shooting was nice and he is going to come back next year and really take over that block for Skyline and there will be less traffic in the paint for him to work with.