AAU Roster Spotlight: Salt Lake Rebels 17U EYCL
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The Salt Lake Rebels are no strangers to success as they have been able to compete against anyone and everyone regardless of what circuit they are on. They are very competitive once again. Scoring Leader Noah Bendinger UT #23 CG…
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Continue ReadingThe Salt Lake Rebels are no strangers to success as they have been able to compete against anyone and everyone regardless of what circuit they are on. They are very competitive once again.
Scoring Leader
Bendinger has been on a tear this Spring and he is not only leading his team in scoring he is leading all of the EYCL in scoring as well. Bendinger is feeling like his old self before getting injured. He is obviously a shooter but he is adding more to his game. He is getting bouncier and his first step is shifty so look for him to get more looks here in the summer and during the high school season because the kid can score. He’s averaging over 22 PPG.
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Sleeper Talent
Desire is a player that is intriguing. He is very slender but strong and he has the height and skill to continue to develop his skill set at the next level. In some ways he reminds you of a Chris Bosh in the paint and mainly because they have similar builds but if a school is willing to put the time in with him he is a player that can continue to rise at the next level. If he ends up at a prep school he will be a double-double machine.
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Lead Guards
Bryton Valdes
Bryton
Valdes
5'10" | PG
Corner Canyon | 2025
State
UT
John Rosevear
John
Rosevear
6'1" | PG
Cottonwood | 2025
State
UT
Having three players that can handle the ball is smart and it gets other players good looks but most importantly it allows this team to handle pressure and keep those ball handlers fresh.
Bryton Valdes
Bryton
Valdes
5'10" | PG
Corner Canyon | 2025
State
UT
had some really good moments last season and he is building on that success he had. He is a player that could step into a D2 and be impactful because he is not just a dribble and pass PG, he can shoot the open catch and shoot three-pointer.
John Rosevear
John
Rosevear
6'1" | PG
Cottonwood | 2025
State
UT
was another player that had an excellent year last season moving over to a lead guard role but his shooting was really impressive. Being on the floor and being able to move over as an odd guard really makes things work for the Rebels.
Luke Park Luke Park 5'10" | PG Cottonwood | 2025 State UT is a sleeper player. He might be one of those NWAC steals that will step in and take minutes and impact winning. He is a really quick guard that can also handle the ball.
Impactful Players
Tollestrup can impact the game with his size and his shooting. He can step in and light it up from deep, which makes it difficult for teams to help off of him. He is playing well this spring.
Highlights
Hansen is a big time glue guy that does all of the little things to impact winning, like making the extra pass or going after lose balls. He can attack the rim and hit jumpers when he needs to as well.
Hadfield plays with a motor and he is strong as well. He is able to defend bigger but also allow his team to go smaller and spread the floor. He is a big off the radar but has a chance to elevate his stock.