Utah County’s 2027 Prospect to Monitor in the Grassroots Season

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1724364' first='Malik' last='Sika'], Westlake</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sika might be on a short list of the best two-sport athletes. Catch him on the hardwood, and you will find a hard-nosed, blue-collar, working player. He does a lot of the dirty work, but he's not just a defender who can rebound. His ability to play off the dribble, get to two feet, and kick the ball out is great, and he's a timely shot maker.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1724360' first='Ashton' last='Shewell'], Lehi</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Shewell is a player to monitor as a D1 prospect. When you see him on the floor, you can tell by the way he moves that he is an athlete. You can see it in the way he rebounds and brings the ball up the floor. He is a CG that can be a grab-and-go player on a break, but he can also get rebounds, push up with a pass, and be a trailing threat at the three. He is a must-guard player beyond the arc, but if you play him too high, he possesses the quickness to blow by you. When it comes to guards playing above the rim, he is one of the best in Utah. Catch Shewell running with the [program_tooltip program_id='2110367' first='Utah' last='Prospects'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2084384' first='Camden' last='Broadhead'], Lone Peak</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Broadhead is set to have a breakout season during the grassroots season. Broadhead has all the potential in a stretch 4, and he will get a lot of opportunities running with the [program_tooltip program_id='2272999' first='Salt' last='Lake Rebels'], who have been able to develop some talented next-level 4's. At the high school level, he is just scratching the surface of his potential, and that is something that next-level coaches should keep in mind, as he is a high-ceiling prospect. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Gage Bruckner, Skyridge</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Buckner brings a "do whatever it takes" approach to the game. He rebounds well, plays good defense, and when you mix in some shooting and a great touch on the ball with his shot, you have a player who is ready to have a breakout spring and summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2125364' first='Cooper' last='Harris'], Orem</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Harris has already hit the ground running with [program_tooltip program_id='2214029' first='Utah' last='Valley Prime'], and he is a player who is set to have a big year. One of the standouts for his club team in Vegas, not too long ago, at the Vegas Elite Invitational. Harris is a quick slashing guard who can get to the rim, and he can also create. He has racked up a few offers already, but is just getting started. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1724369' first='Jax' last='Oyler'], American Fork</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Oyler remains an underrated shot maker. He is also developing into a precise passer with high basketball IQ, excelling in both passing and defensive reads as a point guard. There is a lot of potential in his game, and he is a valuable asset when he is making shots.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2422947' first='Jackson' last='Black'], American Heritage</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Black will once again suit up for [program_tooltip program_id='2459859' first='Bucked' last='Up Elite'] on the Under Armour Rise Circuit. With a very good high school season under his belt as the lead guard for his team, you can expect Black to be more comfortable and reach a new level of play heading into the club season. mixed with elite passinga nd vision, you can throw in some elite shooting. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Avery Tuk Howe, Lehi</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Howe is ready to build on a monster state tournament that had everyone turning their heads. His length and shot-making ability has only opened up that perimeter attack game even more. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->