The Gold Standard

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We take a look at some of the players who made some noise in the Adidas Gold Session 1</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1724367' first='Saxon' last='Young'], Lone Peak</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If you have never seen The [program_tooltip program_id='2272999' first='Salt' last='Lake Rebels'] play, you are missing out on a team that can play up and down and score a lot of points. They usually have players littered all over the floor who can score the ball and shoot from beyond the arc. Enter [player_tooltip player_id='1724367' first='Saxon' last='Young']. Young went wild this weekend, making a case for himself as a D1 prospect. Young led his Rebels 17U squad to a 4-0 finish, and he lit up the scoreboard. Young scored 49 points in one game alone. It is hard to ignore the trajectory that Young is on, and his skill set will translate to the next level. He was one of the best players in the entire gym in Session 1.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXCvKpYClKR/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==">https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXCvKpYClKR/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2400415' first='Jackson' last='Branz'], Mountain Crest</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Branz averaged 14 points per game (PPG) last season, and it's likely he'll increase that number next year. His dedication to improving his game is evident, particularly his shooting ability. Beyond his scoring, he demonstrated excellent court awareness by moving the ball effectively and working hard on the floor. Expect him to continue refining his all-around skillset.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3517480' first='Caleb' last='Balch'], Wasatch</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This young player is currently underrated, but he has a high ceiling for growth. His powerful drive to the basket, coupled with his ability to create contact, combined with exceptional ball-handling and passing skills, makes him a highly sought-after prospect. He demonstrated his potential during state playoffs, showcasing his natural basketball ability.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://www.instagram.com/p/DXBDujcAKZe/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_linku0026amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"instagram","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.instagram.com/p/DXBDujcAKZe/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2444335' first='Alec' last='Maynard'], Weber</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Maynard is another off-the-radar kid who had a great weekend. While he is 6'3, he plays much bigger, and his activity inside and around the rim was impressive. Look for him to have a breakout high school season if he continues his club-level performance.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2400676' first='Krew' last='Peterson'], Box Elder</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Box Elder High School (BEHS) boasts a hidden gem in [player_tooltip player_id='2400676' first='Krew' last='Peterson']. His court presence and playmaking abilities are immediately noticeable. He showcased his talents this past weekend at the Made Hoops Circuit, distributing the ball effectively across the floor. Peterson's contributions led his team to a perfect 4-0 record.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->