Senior Sensations in Utah

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the best classes to ever come through the state is the Class of 2026. With so much talent from top to bottom, there are players outside the Top 100 who are poised to make a significant college impact. We've tried to highlight some of the seniors who are ready to have a great year. Some might call them box office, but we're calling them sensational.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Player 1: [player_tooltip player_id='1960175' first='Jelani' last='Odjegba'], Pine View</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pine View is developing something special in the southern part of the state, and [player_tooltip player_id='1960175' first='Jelani' last='Odjegba'] stands out as one of the team's key players, potentially emerging as one of the most exciting talents in Utah, irrespective of his grade level. He possesses the potential to play at the Division 1 level, but he is certainly a standout prospect for Division 2 programs. Projecting him as a 3 at the collegiate level, he is an exceptional athlete known for his ability to drive to the basket and dominate the boards. With the right coaching and system, he has the potential to become a game-changer for any college program. Look for Jelani to be a 17PPG performer and have some thunderous dunks along the way. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Player 2: [player_tooltip player_id='1278436' first='Luke' last='West'], Bingham</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>West had a fantastic summer running with the Miners. West was solid at the club level, and you can see that the game has slowed down for him over the past few years. West is smart, and he will get to his spots. He is shooting the ball well, and when he attacks, you can see that he has tremendous elevation this year. He is a D1 player with a lot of upside, and in a few years, he could probably sprout an inch or two. Keep an eye on him at Bingham, a big-time dark horse in 6A. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Player 3: [player_tooltip player_id='1278502' first='Gavin' last='Lowe'], Olympus</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1278502' first='Gavin' last='Lowe'] has to be one of the most loved players across the state because he is not a giant who is expected to dominate. While smaller in stature, he plays with immense passion. Lowe has the ability to carry a team, and even when he's not at his best, he always finds a way to make a significant impact, whether it's a clutch play or a crucial shot. His play style makes him one of the most entertaining players to watch in the state, and his unique size only adds to that enjoyment. Lowe is poised for a sensational senior season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Player 4: Brcken Saunders, Morgan</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Saunders is a legit next-level player. After looking at their schedule, I do not see Morgan losing more than 2 games in the regular season. The schedule is very favorable for a player like him to score more points than he did last year. The only tough team on the schedule is Provo, and he should be able to just run the table for 22 games before entering the playoffs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Player 5: [player_tooltip player_id='1278439' first='Jamyn' last='Sondrup']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sondrup is projected to be a double-double per game player. His size allows him to dominate both offensively and defensively. Expect Sondrup to make a three-pointer every game while also being a dominant force in the paint. If he focuses on playing inside, he could lead the state in free throws per game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Others: </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1278442' first='Carlo' last='Mulford']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1439711' first='Bryce' last='Mella']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2089441' first='Jax' last='Clark']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1278448' first='Dean' last='Rueckert']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->