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10 Best Available Prospects Heading Into the Season

10 Best Available Prospects Heading Into the Season
Photo: Utah Gold
Hector Marquez
Hector Marquez November 5, 2024 @ 10:09 AM
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Luke Meyer
Luke Meyer 6'8" | PF | 2025
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Owen Bawden
Owen Bawden 6'10" | C | 2025
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Kolton Asay
Kolton Asay 6'5" | SG | 2025
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Sam Romer
Sam Romer 6'4" | CG | 2025
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Cale Barclay
Cale Barclay 6'8" | PF | 2025
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Bryton Valdes
Bryton Valdes 5'10" | PG | 2025
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Hunter Jackson
Hunter Jackson 6'3" | PG | 2025
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Jax Allen
Jax Allen 6'4" | CG | 2025
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Charlie Smith
Charlie Smith 6'5" | SG | 2025
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Ike Staley
Ike Staley 6'6" | SG | 2025
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<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The obvious two that have not committed yet are Aj Dybantsa and JJ Madaquit who should commit here this month. Let's take a look at some of the rest.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1164726"],"_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-6728fc5749ac2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Allen has a few offers on the table but he is a high rising player. His development has taken off and he is better than many give him credit and it is due to his high ceiling still. Give this kid two more years and he is going to be that much better. His handle is stronger and his shootning is better.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1164728"],"_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-6728fc5749b51"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Smith is a cold blooded shooter. He could come into a program and us that shooting ability to really help a team win. He has good size and as he gets quicker and uses his moves off the dribble he will only elevate his stock. He could be solid player to bring along and continue to develop. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1369726"],"_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-6728fc5749bcb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Barclay is another late bloomer that has finally started to elevate his all-around game. He is stronger than most basketball players in his position and he can shoot. He could end up staying in Utah and he would be a solid get that could develop strongly in a 4 year program. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1190620"],"_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-6728fc5749c39"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Valdes is a D2/NAIA prospect as he has had a few of those schools offer and reach out. He also has some options at the NWAC level. Regardless what school he ends up at they will get a hard woking do what you need to win lead guard. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1574292"],"_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-6728fc5749ca6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bawden is a player that you can mold into a top tier talent. I could see a smart NJCAA school bringing him in and teaching him all the tools he needs to be impactful at the next level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1185170"],"_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-6728fc5749d12"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jackson is going to end up being a steal. No brainer D2/NAIA kid. He could come in right away and meet the physicality of other lead guards. Could really refine his skills at the NJCAA level. This kid is a good you have to watch this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1146663"],"_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-6728fc5749d7d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Staley can shoot and has size. He has jumping ability and he has strength to defend in the post. He could be a solid addition to the right program and he could even be a walk on at the right school. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1568152"],"_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-6728fc5749de8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Romer could be an NWAC dream type of a player. He still has developmental growth ahead of him and he has some solid size as a guard. He is set to have a big year this coming season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1964621"],"_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-6728fc5749e53"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Meyer will be a solid find. He is another D2/NAIA or even a D3 kid that can come in and work hard and provide solid two way minutes. </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-6728fc5749ec3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">If I were an NWAC school I would lock this kid up right away. He shoots the ball but he is not only a shooter. He can put the all on the floor and make solid next level moves to the basket. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

The obvious two that have not committed yet are Aj Dybantsa and JJ Madaquit who should commit here this month. Let's take a look at some of the rest.

Utah State
Jax Allen

Jax Allen

UT
CG
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS CG
CLASS 2025
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Jax
Allen CG
Class
2025
Height
6'4"
HS
Orem
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UT
10 Best Available Prospects Heading Into the Season
Allen has a few offers on the table but he is a high rising player. His development has...
Written by Hector Marquez
Utah State
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Jax Allen

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State: Utah
School: Orem
Club: Utah Prospects
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Charlie Smith

Charlie Smith

UT
SG
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SG
CLASS 2025
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Charlie
Smith SG
Class
2025
Height
6'5"
HS
Bountiful
|
UT
10 Best Available Prospects Heading Into the Season
Smith is a cold blooded shooter. He could come into a program and us that shooting ability to...
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Charlie Smith

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State: Utah
School: Bountiful
Club: Utah Gold
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Southern Utah
Cale Barclay

Cale Barclay

UT
PF
HEIGHT 6'8"
POS PF
CLASS 2025
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Cale
Barclay PF
Class
2025
Height
6'8"
HS
Herriman
|
UT
10 Best Available Prospects Heading Into the Season
Barclay is another late bloomer that has finally started to elevate his all-around game. He is stronger than...
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Southern Utah
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Cale Barclay

State: Utah
School: Herriman
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Green River
Bryton Valdes

Bryton Valdes

UT
PG
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS PG
CLASS 2025
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Bryton
Valdes PG
Class
2025
Height
5'10"
HS
Corner Canyon
|
UT
10 Best Available Prospects Heading Into the Season
Valdes is a D2/NAIA prospect as he has had a few of those schools offer and reach out....
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Green River
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Bryton Valdes

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State: Utah
School: Corner Canyon
Club: Salt Lake Rebels
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Owen Bawden

Owen Bawden

UT
C
HEIGHT 6'10"
POS C
CLASS 2025
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Owen
Bawden C
Class
2025
Height
6'10"
HS
Cedar Valley
|
UT
10 Best Available Prospects Heading Into the Season
Bawden is a player that you can mold into a top tier talent. I could see a smart...
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Owen Bawden

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State: Utah
School: Cedar Valley
Club: Utah Gold
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Southern Idaho
Hunter Jackson

Hunter Jackson

UT
PG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS PG
CLASS 2025
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Hunter
Jackson PG
Class
2025
Height
6'3"
HS
Woods Cross
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UT
10 Best Available Prospects Heading Into the Season
Jackson is going to end up being a steal. No brainer D2/NAIA kid. He could come in right...
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Southern Idaho
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Hunter Jackson

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State: Utah
School: Woods Cross
Club: Utah Gold
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Ike Staley

Ike Staley

HEIGHT 6'6"
POS SG
CLASS 2025
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Ike
Staley SG
Class
2025
Height
6'6"
HS
Lone Peak
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UT
10 Best Available Prospects Heading Into the Season
Staley can shoot and has size. He has jumping ability and he has strength to defend in the...
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Ike Staley

State: Utah
School: Lone Peak
Club: Utah Gold
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Sam Romer

Sam Romer

UT
CG
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS CG
CLASS 2025
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Sam
Romer CG
Class
2025
Height
6'4"
HS
Layton
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UT
10 Best Available Prospects Heading Into the Season
Romer could be an NWAC dream type of a player. He still has developmental growth ahead of him...
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Sam Romer

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State: Utah
School: Layton
Club: Team Utah
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Illinois Wesleyan
Luke Meyer

Luke Meyer

UT
PF
HEIGHT 6'8"
POS PF
CLASS 2025
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Meyer PF
Class
2025
Height
6'8"
HS
Juan Diego Catholic
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UT
10 Best Available Prospects Heading Into the Season
Meyer will be a solid find. He is another D2/NAIA or even a D3 kid that can come...
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Illinois Wesleyan
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Luke Meyer

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School: Juan Diego Catholic
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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
10 Best Available Prospects Heading Into the Season
If I were an NWAC school I would lock this kid up right away. He shoots the ball...
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Eastern Wyoming
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Kolton Asay

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School: Morgan
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