PH Utah Player of The Year Candidates

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's that time of the year when we start looking at who will be the Player of the Year for PH Utah. There are a lot of good players and we are just including the traditional high school kids in this one. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1278436' first='Luke' last='West'], Bingham</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1278436' first='Luke' last='West'] is poised to make a significant impact. He has the potential to emerge as a standout player from the start, especially with his upcoming match-up against the talented Timpview team. The opening game promises to be exciting, and West could very well set the tone for the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1278448' first='Dean' last='Rueckert'], Timpview</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rueckert will face off against one of the better defense teams in the state in Bingham, and this could also turn into a pace that could allow Rueckert to get loose and play above the rim and use his driving skills against smaller defenders, and he could easily make a statement in game one against Bingham. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1278502' first='Gavin' last='Lowe'] Olympus</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1439711' first='Bryce' last='Mella'], American Fork</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mella will have a full year under his belt in a system that could favor him to have one of the best all-around seasons. Mella could make a lot of noise as a Swiss Army Knife out there. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1278442' first='Carlo' last='Mulford'], Herriman</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1278442' first='Carlo' last='Mulford'], Herriman is expected to have a significant impact this season. His offensive skills could lead to a high-scoring year, and the Herriman team should not be underestimated.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2089441' first='Jax' last='Clark'], American Fork</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Clark could be one of the state's few legitimate power forwards. It wouldn't be a shock to see him have a breakout season, especially if he plays with a strong competitive drive; he could truly shine.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2388587' first='Bracken' last='Saunders'], Morgan</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2388587' first='Bracken' last='Saunders'], hailing from Morgan, possesses the potential to dominate the state in scoring while also leading his team to a championship. His exceptional talent and unwavering drive make him an incredibly promising prospect. Saunders' combination of physical attributes, including impressive length, coupled with his refined skillset, positions him as a coach's dream, ready to make an immediate impact at the collegiate level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2306605' first='Simeon' last='Suguturaga'], Orem</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2306605' first='Simeon' last='Suguturaga'] has been somewhat underrated, but he possesses the potential to be a game-changer. Classified as a D1 prospect, Suguturaga has the ability to dominate games, especially when he's at his best, leading to a high-scoring output. Keep an eye on him as he could be a key factor in Orem securing significant victories this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1278439' first='Jamyn' last='Sondrup'], Springville</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sondrup has the potential to become a 20-point and 10-rebound player this season. If he achieves this, he could lead Springville to significant success. Such a performance would undoubtedly boost his candidacy for Player of the Year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1724368' first='Karter' last='Miller'], Layton</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If it's Miller time at Layton, he could be one of the most electric players to watch. Miller is capable of scoring from anywhere on the court and doesn't solely depend on deep shots to accumulate points. It's exciting to anticipate his performance this season, as he is projected to be among the best in scoring and assisting.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->