Player Matchup’s to Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Let's take a look at a few matchups that are going to be great to watch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1724367' first='Saxon' last='Young'] vs. [player_tooltip player_id='1278436' first='Luke' last='West']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This week is going to be a blockbuster. [player_tooltip player_id='1724367' first='Saxon' last='Young'] is shifty, he can shoot, and he can get those much-needed paint touches. He doesn't care who is guarding him as he just plays his game regardless. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1278436' first='Luke' last='West'] has strength and length, and his a player who has a motor that, when it is on he can be among the best scorers and defenders in the state. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2809208' first='Xavier' last='Mulford'] vs. [player_tooltip player_id='2732870' first='Lincoln' last='Smith']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This Bountiful vs. Herriman matchup is interesting. With Herriman not playing many games, there's a lot to look forward to, but in this one, we're looking forward to [player_tooltip player_id='2809208' first='Xavier' last='Mulford'] showing how skilled he is. He will likely have a solid player tracking him, and that could be [player_tooltip player_id='2732870' first='Lincoln' last='Smith']. Smith has great size at 6'3" and is shooting the ball well. He can use his length and speed to track down smaller players. This one should be a good one.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1958347' first='Skylar' last='Orton'] vs. [player_tooltip player_id='1724426' first='Swift' last='Hall']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Orton is a scoring guard that has a high skill set, and he can score in the mid-range and frankly at all three levels. [player_tooltip player_id='1724426' first='Swift' last='Hall'] is up and coming and he has wiggle and he can defend. This is going to be a fun matchup to watch. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1439711' first='Bryce' last='Mella'] vs. [player_tooltip player_id='1598266' first='Jordan' last='Oberholtzer']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mella is a player that can impact the game without scoring but it is rare that he comes up empty in that column. His scoring skill set is sharp and he can get inside and use his size to post and work in the midrange. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Oberholtzer is crafty, quick, and when he is on, he makes some impossible shots look easy. Oberholtzer can drag out players away from help and go to work. This matchup should be interesting. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ethan Wolley vs. [player_tooltip player_id='2895644' first='Malei' last='Atem']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Logan vs. Cottonwood is a sneaky good game. Wolley is a player on the rise, and he has a playing style that is translatable to the college level. He is a player who could be a prime prospect for the small JUCOs looking for versatility. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Similarly, Atem's motor and quickness immediately stand out, especially his defensive intensity. This is a great matchup, and you can expect them to be on each other throughout their matchup. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->