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Great Western Classic Impressions

Great Western Classic Impressions
Hector Marquez
Hector Marquez June 8, 2024 @ 09:24 PM
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Bennett Atwood
Bennett Atwood 6'4" | SF | 2028
UT
Weston Larson
Weston Larson 6'3" | SG | 2025
UT
Mana Winitana
Mana Winitana 6'3" | PG | 2027
UT
Jelani Odjegba
Jelani Odjegba 6'6" | SF | 2026
UT
Owen Barney
Owen Barney 6'1" | SG | 2028
UT
Jackson Rasmussen
Jackson Rasmussen 6'7" | SF | 2025
ID
Kolton Asay
Kolton Asay 6'5" | SG | 2025
UT
Beckham Bayles
Beckham Bayles 6'3" | PG | 2026
UT
AJ Peek
AJ Peek 6'3" | CG/SF | 2026
UT
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There was a lot to be impressed about and a lot of players that made some noise. The Great Western Classic is the best summer event in the state and all local teams know it. Let's take a look at a few of these players and teams that impressed. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2244555"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6665125b6da66"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2244555' first='Weston' last='Larson'] is a steal of a shooter and he will rise in the rankings. This kid has matured a lot and he has athleticism to go along with that sharp shooting. He was coming off of screens with speed and great play designs and was able to get these shots to fall. he was impressive for sure. Small school but his game can translate to a small school. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1960175"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6665125b6dae9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Someone must have told this kid something because he was playing with a high motor every game and he was dunking the ball like crazy. This kid can fly and I can see him just trying to body anyone in his way here shortly because his confidence is high right now. Could be moving up the rankings as well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1547879"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6665125b6db4f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bayless is looking great and he is finding his pace and it is great to see because it has opened up a lot of his game. He was shooting the ball really well and just getting into scoring mode. He is set to have a big year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1716581"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6665125b6dbae"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This kid is playing himself into a big time steal for Idaho. Sheesh he is a load to defend and he plays like a bull in a china shop as he is just going to punish you anywhere on the floor. The most physical player in the entire evenet that was efficient. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2194676"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6665125b6dc0f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Barney is talented as he is growing and getting more and more athletic out there. He is a freshman that should be playing up. He was among a few other players on Davis that just took teams to the house. Barney is going to be a steady riser in this incoming class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1438933"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6665125b6dc6f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Peek was among some of the bast catch and shoot kids out there. Really like the muscle he has put on and on a team that will have players that can get in the paint he will be a great catch and shoot guy and he showed that this tournament. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2022332"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6665125b6dcd2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This kid can go and he has put on muscle and he is jumping higher. He is going to get to the rim with ease against these small schools and he is going to score a lot of points. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1571773"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6665125b6dd3a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Asay is snipping at WX now and with that size and shooting ability it looks like WX will be much improved. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2347057"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6665125b6dd9e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This kid is shifty and will be a player to watch in this incoming class. He is shifty and has strong finishing moves. Looks like he's going to Herriman. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

There was a lot to be impressed about and a lot of players that made some noise. The Great Western Classic is the best summer event in the state and all local teams know it. Let's take a look at a few of these players and teams that impressed.

Weston Larson

Weston Larson

UT
SG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SG
CLASS 2025
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Weston
Larson SG
Class
2025
Height
6'3"
HS
American Heritage
|
UT
Great Western Classic Impressions
Weston Larson is a steal of a shooter and he will rise in the rankings. This kid has...
Written by Hector Marquez
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Weston Larson

State: Utah
School: American Heritage
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Jelani Odjegba

Jelani Odjegba

UT
SF
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS SF
CLASS 2026
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Jelani
Odjegba SF
Class
2026
Height
6'6"
HS
Pine View
|
UT
Great Western Classic Impressions
Someone must have told this kid something because he was playing with a high motor every game and...
Written by Hector Marquez
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Jelani Odjegba

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State: Utah
School: Pine View
Club: Idaho Premier
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Beckham Bayles

Beckham Bayles

UT
PG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Beckham
Bayles PG
Class
2026
Height
6'3"
HS
Cyprus
|
UT
Great Western Classic Impressions
Bayless is looking great and he is finding his pace and it is great to see because it...
Written by Hector Marquez
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Beckham Bayles

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State: Utah
School: Cyprus
Club: Utah Valley Prime
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Jackson Rasmussen

Jackson Rasmussen

ID
SF
HEIGHT 6'7"
POS SF
CLASS 2025
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Jackson
Rasmussen SF
Class
2025
Height
6'7"
HS
Owyhee
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ID
Great Western Classic Impressions
This kid is playing himself into a big time steal for Idaho. Sheesh he is a load to...
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Jackson Rasmussen

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State: Idaho
School: Owyhee
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Owen Barney

Owen Barney

UT
SG
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS SG
CLASS 2028
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Owen
Barney SG
Class
2028
Height
6'1"
HS
Davis
|
UT
Great Western Classic Impressions
Barney is talented as he is growing and getting more and more athletic out there. He is a...
Written by Hector Marquez
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Owen Barney

State: Utah
School: Davis
Club: Utah Prospects
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AJ Peek

AJ Peek

UT
CG/SF
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS CG/SF
CLASS 2026
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AJ
Peek CG/SF
Class
2026
Height
6'3"
HS
Judge Memorial
|
UT
Great Western Classic Impressions
Peek was among some of the bast catch and shoot kids out there. Really like the muscle he...
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AJ Peek

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State: Utah
School: Judge Memorial
Club: Utah Gold
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Mana Winitana

Mana Winitana

UT
PG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS PG
CLASS 2027
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Mana
Winitana PG
Class
2027
Height
6'3"
HS
Wasatch Academy
|
UT
Great Western Classic Impressions
This kid can go and he has put on muscle and he is jumping higher. He is going...
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Mana Winitana

State: Utah
School: Wasatch Academy
Club: Bucked Up Elite
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Eastern Wyoming
Kolton Asay

Kolton Asay

UT
SG
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SG
CLASS 2025
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Kolton
Asay SG
Class
2025
Height
6'5"
HS
Morgan
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UT
Great Western Classic Impressions
Asay is snipping at WX now and with that size and shooting ability it looks like WX will...
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Eastern Wyoming
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Kolton Asay

State: Utah
School: Morgan
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Bennett Atwood

Bennett Atwood

UT
SF
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SF
CLASS 2028
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Bennett
Atwood SF
Class
2028
Height
6'4"
HS
Riverton
|
UT
Great Western Classic Impressions
This kid is shifty and will be a player to watch in this incoming class. He is shifty...
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Bennett Atwood

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State: Utah
School: Riverton
Club: Utah Valley Prime
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