Local Teams Headed to the Tarkanian Classic

<p>Once again teams from Utah are heading back to Las Vegas to participate in one of the best tournaments in the West.</p> <p><strong>Teams</strong></p> <p><strong>Wasatch Academy</strong></p> <p>In comparison to the NIBC this might be light-work, but Wasatch is going to be a fun squad to watch as they play all their games at Gorman. </p> <p>Players to Watch: 6’9 PF [player_tooltip player_id="935804" first="Keba" last="Keita"] (2022), 6’4 SG [player_tooltip player_id="1129639" first="Roddy" last="Gayle"] (2022), 6’7 [player_tooltip player_id="711697" first="Chris" last="Bunch"] (2022), 6’7 G Cam Heide (2022), 6’2 PG [player_tooltip player_id="674422" first="Koren" last="Johnson"] (2022)</p> <p><strong>Bingham</strong></p> <p>Bingham is one of the solid 6A teams and they go out and compete in of the better divisions at the Tarkanian as they also look to get better. </p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Players to Watch:</span> 6’5 G [player_tooltip player_id="968087" first="Tyler" last="Newbold"] (2022), 6’5 G [player_tooltip player_id="968084" first="Kam" last="Dupaix"] (2022), 6’7 SF [player_tooltip player_id="968083" first="Devin" last="Carlson"] (2022), 6’3 SG [player_tooltip player_id="968085" first="Luke" last="Leatherwood"] (2022), 6’0 PG [player_tooltip player_id="1057035" first="Ace" last="Reiser"] (2024)</p> <p><strong>Alta</strong></p> <p>Alta leaving Utah is new bu they have the guys to compete against anyone. Do not be surprised f players like [player_tooltip player_id="967725" first="Jaxon" last="Heiden"] and [player_tooltip player_id="1298532" first="Jaxon" last="Johnson"] both pick up interest. </p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Players to Watch:</span> 6’8 SF [player_tooltip player_id="967725" first="Jaxon" last="Heiden"] (2022), 6’2 PG [player_tooltip player_id="968776" first="Jett" last="Lundberg"] (2022), 6’8 SF [player_tooltip player_id="1298532" first="Jaxon" last="Johnson"] (2024)</p> <p><strong>Timpanogos</strong></p> <p>This will a place where Timpanogos can regroup and have their star players shine. </p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Players to Watch:</span> 6’11 SF [player_tooltip player_id="969630" first="Bron" last="Roberts"] (2023), 6’1 G [player_tooltip player_id="1207026" first="Mason" last="Faux"] (2022), 6’1 G Jaxon Van Chiere (2022), 6’6 SF [player_tooltip player_id="1201646" first="Jacob" last="Norman"] (2022)</p> <p><strong>RSL Academy</strong></p> <p>RSL Will have their hands full against some top teams from Canada. Look fo rtheir guard play to be a big difference maker. </p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Players to Watch:</span> 6’3 G [player_tooltip player_id="1057044" first="David" last="Katoa"] (2024), 6’2 PG [player_tooltip player_id="868223" first="Dravyn" last="Gibbs-Lawhorn"] (2023), 6’11 C [player_tooltip player_id="1046038" first="Adam" last="Stewart"] (2022), 6’5 G [player_tooltip player_id="1146662" first="JJ" last="Apathjang"] (2025)</p> <p><strong>Utah Peaks Prep</strong></p> <p>Utah Peaks is making their debut for many on-lookers. They have a deep roster full of international talent. </p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Players to Watch:</span> <strong>Marco Vojvodick, Kann Akal, Akeel Felix, </strong></p> <p><strong>Draper APA</strong></p> <p>Draper APA has the reputation to develop talent and this year is no different as one of the small school sin the state heads to Vegas to get better. </p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Players to Watch:</span> 6’4 G Lucas Bacikalo (2022), 5’9 PG Logan Baldwin (2022) </p> <p><strong>Pleasant Grove</strong></p> <p>PG should be fun to watch as they have a good squad and one good player that is turning heads. Time to show it against out of state competition. </p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Players to Watch: </span>6’3 G [player_tooltip player_id="1127199" first="McCaden" last="Adams"] (2022), 6’7 SF Issacc Garett (2023), 6’8 C [player_tooltip player_id="969251" first="Colby" last="Dean"] (2023), 6’2 G [player_tooltip player_id="934022" first="Michael" last="Mitton"] (2023)</p> <p><strong>Jordan</strong></p> <p>Jordan is a little down this year but they have some hidden gems on the roster that can play at the next level. </p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Players to Watch:</span> 6’7 SF [player_tooltip player_id="1192141" first="Camden" last="Gagnier"] (2022), 6’2 G [player_tooltip player_id="968100" first="Will" last="Green"] (2022)</p> <p><strong>Layton Christian Academy</strong></p> <p>Layton will bring a solid team that has length to Vegas. </p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Players to Watch:</span> <strong>Tyrese Lacey, Sammie Ishimwe, Souleymane Barro</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p>