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5A Pre-Season Region 4 Watch List

5A Pre-Season Region 4 Watch List
Photo: Cyprus Basketball
Hector Marquez
Hector Marquez November 8, 2025 @ 06:41 PM
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Tyler Ashby
Tyler Ashby 6'2" | CG | 2027
UT
Will Tidwell
Will Tidwell 5'10" | PG | 2027
UT
Samiu Taukiuvea
Samiu Taukiuvea 6'4" | PF/SF | 2028
UT
Alen Hadzialijagic
Alen Hadzialijagic 6'5" | SF | 2028
UT
Mason Dorenbosch
Mason Dorenbosch 6'2" | PF | 2027
UT
Elijah Albertson
Elijah Albertson 5'11" | PG | 2026
UT
Xian Brown
Xian Brown 5'10" | CG | 2026
UT
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There are going to be some battles in Region 4. I would be surprised if someone went undefeated. There is a lot of parity in the region. Here are a few players to watch:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2675042"],"_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-690fe321ecfbf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Excited to watch this player enter his second season. He had a surprisingly good freshman year, and he proved to be consistent. This year, he could bring his numbers up and become a go-to player for Cyprus, a team that is going to be tough.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2737177"],"_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-690fe321ed044"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tidwell brings valuable scoring from the perimeter to Granger, and he has the potential to significantly impact the team this season, particularly with his outside shooting. He will be a key player to watch for Granger in the upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2979754"],"_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-690fe321ed0b1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ashby is an up-and-coming player in the class of 2027. He possesses great energy and has shown flashes of brilliance beyond the arc. If he can become consistent from deep this upcoming season, he could become a significant threat all over the court. Ashby is also active on the glass, and he has the potential for a breakout season at Hillcrest.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2675052"],"_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-690fe321ed0f5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Taukiuvea had a strong season on a team that was loaded with seniors. Now, entering his next season, he brings valuable experience and is poised to become the primary offensive option. He has the potential to average in double figures this upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1278512"],"_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-690fe321ed134"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1278512' first='Xian' last='Brown'] has the opportunity to climb the rankings and contribute to a significant improvement for the Kearns team in the upcoming season. He is a quick player who frequently penetrates the lane.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Others</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ayden Maxfield, Taylosrville</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2086275' first='Elijah' last='Albertson'], West</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2477776' first='Mason' last='Dorenbosch'], West Jordan</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

There are going to be some battles in Region 4. I would be surprised if someone went undefeated. There is a lot of parity in the region. Here are a few players to watch:

Alen Hadzialijagic

Alen Hadzialijagic

UT
SF
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SF
CLASS 2028
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Alen
Hadzialijagic SF
Class
2028
Height
6'5"
HS
Cyprus
|
UT
5A Pre-Season Region 4 Watch List
Excited to watch this player enter his second season. He had a surprisingly good freshman year, and he...
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Alen Hadzialijagic

State: Utah
School: Cyprus
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Will Tidwell

Will Tidwell

UT
PG
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS PG
CLASS 2027
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Will
Tidwell PG
Class
2027
Height
5'10"
HS
Granger
|
UT
5A Pre-Season Region 4 Watch List
Tidwell brings valuable scoring from the perimeter to Granger, and he has the potential to significantly impact the...
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Will Tidwell

State: Utah
School: Granger
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Tyler Ashby

Tyler Ashby

HEIGHT 6'2"
POS CG
CLASS 2027
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Tyler
Ashby CG
Class
2027
Height
6'2"
HS
Hillcrest
|
UT
5A Pre-Season Region 4 Watch List
Ashby is an up-and-coming player in the class of 2027. He possesses great energy and has shown flashes...
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Tyler Ashby

State: Utah
School: Hillcrest
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Samiu Taukiuvea

Samiu Taukiuvea

UT
PF/SF
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS PF/SF
CLASS 2028
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Samiu
Taukiuvea PF/SF
Class
2028
Height
6'4"
HS
Hunter
|
UT
5A Pre-Season Region 4 Watch List
Taukiuvea had a strong season on a team that was loaded with seniors. Now, entering his next season,...
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Samiu Taukiuvea

State: Utah
School: Hunter
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Xian Brown

Xian Brown

UT
CG
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS CG
CLASS 2026
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Xian
Brown CG
Class
2026
Height
5'10"
HS
Kearns
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UT
5A Pre-Season Region 4 Watch List
Xian Brown has the opportunity to climb the rankings and contribute to a significant improvement for the Kearns...
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Xian Brown

State: Utah
School: Kearns
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