Colorado’s 2029 Top 5 Players: An Inside Scoop

With a young class comes exciting development and talent that oozes potential. The class of 2029 brings us exactly that, with guys who play miles ahead of their age group. Here's a closer look at the top 5 players in the class and why they've earned spots at the top. Let's talk about it.    [player_tooltip player_id='2823241' first='Henry' last='Tarpenning'] has an astonishing advantage over his competition standing at 6'8. Tarpenning's ability to muscle through defenders and maintain concise footwork is remarkable. Being the first one to box out and crash the boards, Tarpenning brings his “A” game to every contest he laces up for. With plenty of time ahead to continue improving his craft, keep your eyes on [player_tooltip player_id='2823241' first='Henry' last='Tarpenning'] to tear up the Colorado basketball scene.     [player_tooltip player_id='2828051' first='Easton' last='Greene'] has established himself as a shooting guard who can dominate game in and game out on the offensive end. Greene utilizes his length at 6'2 to shoot over defenders and create space for himself beyond and inside the 3-point arc. What amazes me most is Greene's positive attitude regardless of what the scoreboard says, which is a mental advantage that can't be coached.     [player_tooltip player_id='2399392' first='Grayson' last='Hulse'] is another outstanding star that Discovery Canyon will produce and develop. Hulse has a silky smooth component to his game, getting to his spot around the mid-range and deep frying his opponents on offense. Hulse times his jumps well on defense and constantly battles for rebounds on the blocks. Slithering to the rim, Hulse has a multitude of moves that he uses to convert on difficult layups over defenders.     [player_tooltip player_id='2825480' first='Ayden' last='OKeefe'] makes other teams strategize their game plan around him. OKeefe always has his head on a swivel, looking for open teammates to dish the ball to and make plays. One of the more impressive aspects of his game is his shooting, capitalizing on difficult shots in tights coverage. At 5'11 now, OKeefe still has more height to attain, which would make him that much more of a threat on offense. OKeefe is any defenses worst nightmare to match up against, and he will continue to make a big impact wherever he goes.     [player_tooltip player_id='2828737' first='Ryker' last='Smith'] is a key piece of the puzzle for [program_tooltip program_id='2833629' first='The' last='Valley'], as he can knock down shots from anywhere at will. With a shifty handle and a deep bag of scoring, Smith brings all the firepower a coach could ask for. Entering his high school career, Smith will continue to make plays and wow crowds with his well-rounded style of play. Being a pest defensively, he frustrates his matchup and forces turnovers, resulting in a constant stream of transition buckets for his squad.

With a young class comes exciting development and talent that oozes potential. The class of 2029 brings us exactly that, with guys who play miles ahead of their age group. Here's a closer look at the top 5 players in the class and why they've earned spots at the top. Let's talk about it.