Game 1: UT Top 50 Elite League Anaheim Amigos
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Let’s start by saying that everyone involved put together a phenomenal production. Games started at 7 p.m and the last game started at 9 p.m. The organization was great as players from all over the state made it down to…
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Continue ReadingLet’s start by saying that everyone involved put together a phenomenal production. Games started at 7 p.m and the last game started at 9 p.m. The organization was great as players from all over the state made it down to play. Kids from St.George to the Northern areas all made it to SLCC and it was a show from the tip.
Early Over View:
Very well balanced teams as they all have solid Varsity talent. Great matchups as Isaac Garret and Bowen Hammer Bowen Hammer 6'8" | CG Fairmont Prep Academy | 2023 CA-S went up against Jaxon Johnson Jaxon Johnson 6'8" | SF Alta | 2024 State #106 Nation UT and Brock Felder Brock Felder 6'8" | SF Parowan | 2023 State UT . Isaac displaying a lot of movement and activity. Ace Reiser Ace Reiser 6'0" | PG Alta | 2024 State UT had a great matchup against Quentin Meza Quentin Meza 6'0" | PG Cyprus | 2023 State UT as they booth have major wiggle. Ace finds ways to score.
Anaheim Amigos vs. Flint Tropics
Amigos
Jax Allen Jax Allen 6'4" | CG Orem | 2025 State #391 Nation UT || Cedar Valley High School || 2025 ||
Jax Allen Jax Allen 6'4" | CG Orem | 2025 State #391 Nation UT is the real deal, really like him playing defense and getting his hands on passes and causing havoc. Really good off the dribble.
Dutch Dowdell Dutch Dowdell 6'6" | SG Olympus | 2024 State #310 Nation UT || Olympus High School || 2024 ||
Really like what Dutch has been doing today as he is getting crowded on the three-point line and he is getting to the rim or the mid range and getting some great looks.
Jagger Francom Jagger Francom 6'8" | C Ridgeline | 2024 State UT || Ridgeline High School || 2024 ||
Jagger Francom Jagger Francom 6'8" | C Ridgeline | 2024 State UT cleans up the boards on the defensive end. He is a big body and he can hit three-pointers.
Isaac Garrett Isaac Garrett 6'8" | SF Pleasant Grove | 2023 State UT || Pleasant Grove High School || 2023 ||
Isaac Garrett Isaac Garrett 6'8" | SF Pleasant Grove | 2023 State UT is good. This kid might really need to get these D1 looks but he is an absolute D1 NJCAA player for sure. He really gives himself an edge with his aggressive style of play.
Bowen Hammer Bowen Hammer 6'8" | CG Fairmont Prep Academy | 2023 CA-S || Snow Canyon High School || 2023 ||
Positional size really is a game changer as he can play inside and out.
Matani Hinckley Matani Hinckley 6'2" | SF Brighton | 2023 UT || Brighton High School || 2023 ||
Really like his motor and the ability he has to track down loose balls. He defends multiple positions.
Malcom Johnson Malcom Johnson 6'6" | SF Herriman | 2024 State UT || Herriman High School || 2024 || DNP
Ace Reiser Ace Reiser 6'0" | PG Alta | 2024 State UT || Alta High School || 2024 ||
Ace was not only displaying his shifty ball handling but he was defending very well.
Nash Shroeder || Pine View High School || 2024 ||
It is not often we get to see Nash but when we do he shows out. Nash Schroder is quick and shifty with the ball in his hands. He has been all over the floor rebounding. One of the better rebounding guards. Elite quickness.
Jaxon Smith Jaxon Smith 6'1" | PG Woods Cross | 2023 State UT || Woods Cross High School || 2023 ||
Jaxon is really good on the ball and when he is off the ball he really shows what a talented shooter he is. Impressive ability to shoot contested three-pointers. Had a streak where he was on fire from deep.
End of the Game Overview: In a game like this movement and off the ball action is key and they just ran out of that movement but this squad will be tough especially when a player like Ace can stay the entire game.
Player of the Game: Jaxon Smith Jaxon Smith 6'1" | PG Woods Cross | 2023 State UT
Impressive Performance: Jax Allen Jax Allen 6'4" | CG Orem | 2025 State #391 Nation UT
Surprise Player: Jagger Francom Jagger Francom 6'8" | C Ridgeline | 2024 State UT