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Playoffs: Popcorn Poppin Prospects

Playoffs: Popcorn Poppin Prospects
Hector Marquez
Hector Marquez February 18, 2025 @ 09:22 AM
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Cael Lake
Cael Lake 6'2" | CG | 2025
UT
Ryker Kereks
Ryker Kereks 6'4" | CG | 2025
UT
Owen Bawden
Owen Bawden 6'10" | C | 2025
UT
Beckham Bayles
Beckham Bayles 6'3" | PG | 2026
UT
Bryce Mella
Bryce Mella 6'5" | CG | 2026
UT
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are some players that you need to watch on Wednesday that will have you entertained. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>6A Playoffs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1439711"],"_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-67b4a5c5011ca"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">With 8 of their 16 losse sthis year coming to out of state powerhouse prgrams and without Mella, this playoff run will be interesting for AF for sure. F is 5-5 with Mella and anything can happen. He is averaging 16 PPG and as a bigger guard he could be tough to cover as he can go in the post, outside and he is tough on the move. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2244582"],"_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-67b4a5c50122d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kereks is a sneaky good prospect at the next level. He is putting up solid numbers as well. Kereks can hurt you from beyond the arc and he can also get downhill and attack. Really like how he takes what you give him. Kereks gets his average and more in this one. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>5A Playoffs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- 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-67b4a5c501273"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bayless has been a bright riser in his class and should be among the players that schools put on their board because he has a scoring punch and with a little bit of size at the lead guard position he is going to be tought o stop. East will throw everything at him but he should be able to handle pressure and find open players. Look for him to be a creator and scorer in this one. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2523041"],"_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-67b4a5c5012b2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Northridge has had WX number this year and the most important game tips off for them on Wednesday and Lake will be the player to stop. Lake is averaging 20 points a game in this matchup and if he gets to that number it could go their way in this one once again. </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-67b4a5c5012ee"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bawden is a D2 type player that can patrol the paint and work inside and if he can get to 15+ and about 10 rebounds he will be controlling the paint and that is what they need to get this win. Bawden could elevate his stock as well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Here are some players that you need to watch on Wednesday that will have you entertained.

Bryce Mella

Bryce Mella

UT
CG
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS CG
CLASS 2026
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Bryce
Mella CG
Class
2026
Height
6'5"
HS
American Fork
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UT
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Bryce Mella

State: Utah
School: American Fork
Club: Utah Prospects
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Ryker Kereks

Ryker Kereks

UT
CG
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS CG
CLASS 2025
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Ryker
Kereks CG
Class
2025
Height
6'4"
HS
Riverton
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UT
Playoffs: Popcorn Poppin Prospects
Kereks is a sneaky good prospect at the next level. He is putting up solid numbers as well....
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Ryker Kereks

State: Utah
School: Riverton
Club: Salt Lake Rebels
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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
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UT
Playoffs: Popcorn Poppin Prospects
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Beckham Bayles

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State: Utah
School: Cyprus
Club: Utah Valley Prime
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Cael Lake

Cael Lake

UT
CG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS CG
CLASS 2025
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Cael
Lake CG
Class
2025
Height
6'2"
HS
Northridge
|
UT
Playoffs: Popcorn Poppin Prospects
Northridge has had WX number this year and the most important game tips off for them on Wednesday...
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Cael Lake

State: Utah
School: Northridge
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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
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UT
Playoffs: Popcorn Poppin Prospects
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Owen Bawden

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State: Utah
School: Cedar Valley
Club: Utah Gold
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