Holiday Hoopfest: Impressive Performers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Holidays in Lehi, Utah have been different since the Holiday Hoopfest has come to town, as teams from different parts of the country have come down to challenge some of the talent in Utah. Let's take a peek at the talent from Day 1. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Christopher Hunt. Duncanville (TX)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hunt is an explosive 6'1 Guard with a quick first step, enabling him to initiate downhill attacks. He consistently reaches the rim and adeptly maneuvers around physical contact, transitioning smoothly into secondary moves after hitting the brakes. His repertoire includes an elite spin move, allowing him to maintain balance and face the basket effectively. As a lefty playmaker, he demonstrates strong shooting abilities, making him a promising 2027 prospect.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1278508' first='Dillon' last='Roberts'], Corner Canyon</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1278508' first='Dillon' last='Roberts'] from Corner Canyon has been patiently waiting for an opportunity to showcase his talent and prove his potential. This season, he has truly blossomed, delivering a standout performance against a top Texas team. Roberts demonstrated physicality and energy on the court, making him a guard to watch, as he looks to gain momentum in his recruiting process.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2306605' first='Simeon' last='Suguturaga'], Orem</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The University of Utah signee is legit. He went off for 20 points against a talented Cardinal Ridder, MO team. Suguturaga continues to impress, and his takeover ability is rising. He might be a sleeper prospect heading to Utah who could use a versatile 2-guard. When you have a high school player who can guard 1-5 and set the tone early defensively, you have a player that is a problem. Suguturaga was making the right reads, and he had a very casual two-handed block that looked effortless.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2854586' first='Austin' last=''] Brown, Lufkin, (TX)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Maryland signee was impressive as he had an arsenal of options to draw from, and his stop-and-pop from deep and in the midrange was a sight to behold. Brown has a knack for finding the ball. He's crafty with his changes in elevation and speed, and his long strides allow him to consistently reach the rim. He is an impressive player.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>William Openshaw, Timpview</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Openshaw is having a strong senior season. After a solid grassroots campaign, he's effectively applying the skills and knowledge he's gained. He's been a force on the boards, using his length to block shots both inside and around the perimeter. Conversely, in a simple horns set, opposing defenders often back off, allowing him to confidently rise up and knock down three-pointers. His potential at the college level is certainly something to watch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->