Player Turning Heads: Utah Showdown
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This weekend there were the usual players and the recognizable faces that seem to consistently play well. Then there are those players that turn heads and make you ask around to see who they are. Here is a short list…
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Continue ReadingThis weekend there were the usual players and the recognizable faces that seem to consistently play well. Then there are those players that turn heads and make you ask around to see who they are. Here is a short list of players that turned heads this weekend.
Jaxon Heiden Jaxon Heiden 6'9" | PF Alta | 2022 State UT | Salt Lake Rebels | Alta High School | 2022
Jaxon is having a breakout Spring playing with his club team, he is playing with a high motor and displaying his ability to play multiple positions. He was active this weekend out in the perimeter and in the paint. He is athletic and he can get up and finish above the rim which we expect as a 6’8 player but he can really fly. Turned some heads this weekend with some solid plays.
Kaden Ericksen Kaden Ericksen 6'2" | CG Syracuse | 2023 State UT | Utah Hard Knox | Syracuse High School | 2023
Kaden was playing lights out as he was all over the floor and he was not missing very many shots. He was playing with confidence and freedom and he really turned heads and got people out of their seats with his athletic ability and his above the rim play. With what we saw this weekend Kaden is going to double his scoring output from last season with ease. Keep an eye on him moving forward.
Nick Clark Nick Clark 6'3" | SG Orem | 2022 State UT | JM Elite | Orem High School | 2022
Nick Clark Nick Clark 6'3" | SG Orem | 2022 State UT put some people on notice this weekend as he was shooting the ball from deep and making it rain. He plays with his teammates in mind as he looks for them and tries to get them involved when he can. He is also not afraid to let it fly. With the green light all weekend we were able to see him shine and light it up from deep.
Kyle Lemke | Flight | Dixie High School | 2024
Kyle is young but he was playing like a grown man in the paint protecting the blocks and altering shots. He was also a force in the paint on the other end of the floor making easy buckets and tough ones alike. He’s a young prospect to keep an eye on especially after the career his brother had at Dixie High School.
Dai’Shaun Buie-Wilkerson | Salt Lake Rebels | Jordan High School | 2023
Dai’Shaun has been having an active Spring as he has been blossoming on the floor. He was able to showcase his athletic ability early as he can block shots, rebound, and run the floor. Great athleticism and he sows it off in warm-ups. It’s just a matter of time before he is consistently making those high-flying dunks count in the game. Solid left hand and he great going over his right shoulder, look for him to continue to develop.