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Rural Utah: 5 Players to Watch

Rural Utah: 5 Players to Watch
Photo: Kanab
Hector Marquez
Hector Marquez October 29, 2025 @ 01:40 PM
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Jason Hernandez
Jason Hernandez 5'7" | PG | 2026
UT
Braxton Pickett
Braxton Pickett 6'0" | PG/SG | 2025
UT
Tate Stubbs
Tate Stubbs 6'2" | CG | 2026
UT
Kyle Brown
Kyle Brown 6'3" | SG/CG | 2026
UT
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It is hard to get eyes on players out in rural Utah, but we have a list of players that have talent, and we are excited to watch and track. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Jason Hernandez","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'11u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77246","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Green River","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69025fa605a5b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hernandez is a talented scorer who demonstrated impressive statistics during his junior year. He recorded 20 points or more in 13 games last season, showcasing his potential for a triple-double, a rare feat at the high school level. Beyond his scoring ability, Hernandez excels at distributing the ball and creating opportunities for his teammates. His skill and potential make him a valuable player, and he could be a standout recruit for a D3 college.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2538776"],"_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-69025fa605ac7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Stubbs possesses an impressive skillset. As a lefty measuring around 6'3, he demonstrates excellent form and mechanics with his shot. His quick first step allows him to easily disorient defenders, enabling him to execute a step-back effectively. Previously at Parowan, he now attends Cedar City, and he is poised to make an immediate impact.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2721988"],"_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-69025fa605b11"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gunnisson is a place that always has athletes and those athletes are usually multi-sport athletes, and Pickett is one of them. Last season he averaged 10 PPG, and this season, there should be no reason why he can't duplicate that or get up to 22 PPG. He has a smooth very un-assuming jumper. He rebounds and plays defense. Pickett is one of the best rural guards out there. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Boede Cox","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'10u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77248","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Valley","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69025fa605b9d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cox is a big-time shooter. He is a must-defend player out in the perimeter; you can't give him room because he does not need much room to score. Cox could be a 4 to 5 plus made three. One of the best rural shooters in the state and he could easily be a 20 PPG scorer. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2528348"],"_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-69025fa605be6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Brown has been a player I have been impressed with for a few seasons now, and he has the potential to have a breakout year and make a name for himself. He is a reliable combo guard with shooting ability, which makes him a versatile player. While he might be best suited for a smaller college, he definitely has the talent to succeed. I project him to average around 15 points per game while also being a strong contributor in other statistical areas.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

It is hard to get eyes on players out in rural Utah, but we have a list of players that have talent, and we are excited to watch and track.

Jason Hernandez

Jason Hernandez

HEIGHT 5'11"
POS PG
CLASS 2026

Jason Hernandez

School: Green River
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Tate Stubbs

Tate Stubbs

UT
CG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS CG
CLASS 2026
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Tate
Stubbs CG
Class
2026
Height
6'2"
HS
Cedar City
|
UT
Rural Utah: 5 Players to Watch
Stubbs possesses an impressive skillset. As a lefty measuring around 6’3, he demonstrates excellent form and mechanics with...
Written by Hector Marquez
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Tate Stubbs

State: Utah
School: Cedar City
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Braxton Pickett

Braxton Pickett

UT
PG/SG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS PG/SG
CLASS 2025
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Braxton
Pickett PG/SG
Class
2025
Height
6'0"
HS
Gunnison Valley
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UT
Rural Utah: 5 Players to Watch
Gunnisson is a place that always has athletes and those athletes are usually multi-sport athletes, and Pickett is...
Written by Hector Marquez
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Braxton Pickett

State: Utah
School: Gunnison Valley
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Boede Cox

Boede Cox

HEIGHT 5'10"
POS SG
CLASS 2026

Boede Cox

School: Valley
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Kyle Brown

Kyle Brown

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SG/CG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SG/CG
CLASS 2026
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Kyle
Brown SG/CG
Class
2026
Height
6'3"
HS
Kanab
|
UT
Rural Utah: 5 Players to Watch
Brown has been a player I have been impressed with for a few seasons now, and he has...
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Kyle Brown

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State: Utah
School: Kanab
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