Early Pre-Season Top 10

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Her is the first look at the Top 10 across the state. A lot of bulletin board material here but this is where we will stay art in the Early Pre-Season Rankings. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#1 Wasatch Academy</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>You cannot have a Top 10 without one of the best teams in the country. We hope that more people can make an effort to watch this program, there is a vast amount of talent on the squad. A few recognizable names will be [player_tooltip player_id='1532052' first='Isiah' last='Harwell'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1114374' first='Malick' last='Diallo'] as they play on local AAU teams. A few new names that should make electric additions are John Mobely Jr. and Christian Nwuli. This team is going to be tough. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#2 Alta</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The returning champs have a solid core coming back and they have some players that will be tough to stop. Let's start with [player_tooltip player_id='1057035' first='Ace' last='Reiser'], this kid is the shiftiest player in the state and we are not arguing with anyone about it. It is what it is. Ace gets to his spots and he has a what seems to be unlimited motor and gas in the tank. Just when you thought the kid couldn't get better [player_tooltip player_id='1298532' first='Jaxon' last='Johnson'] has elevated his game. He has added more strength to his frame and in the next few months if he bulks up a little he is going to be in that unstoppable conversation. The biggest stock riser on the squad might be [player_tooltip player_id='1057047' first='Carter' last='Doleac'], he is active and strong in the paint. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#3 American Fork</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>American Fork has the players on paper and now we are excited to see what they can do on the floor. [player_tooltip player_id='1538434' first='Blake' last='Rawson'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1115954' first='Reece' last='Dent'] provide since and scoring, Reece might be a little more mobile outside playing the SF and Blake will be a problem in the paint playing PF. [player_tooltip player_id='1057050' first='Tiger' last='Cuff'] continues to rise with his HIGH IQ play and game changing ability on the ball. [player_tooltip player_id='1057025' first='Diego' last='Mulford'] is one of the most talented shooters in the state and this team has some young pieces that will come in and produce.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#4 Corner Canyon</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Corner Canyon could be at #2 or #3 but they start at #4 right now and that is no knock, there is good basketball in Utah right now. [player_tooltip player_id='1056969' first='Brody' last='Kozlowski'] has been unreal this offseason. He will anchor the team and he will have a shooting mate on the wing in [player_tooltip player_id='1877115' first='Taylor' last='Feroah'] who can really shoot. They have a few additions in [player_tooltip player_id='1190620' first='Bryton' last='Valdes'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1190621' first='Noah' last='Bendinger'] who could really add value to the team in different ways. Corner might be one of the deadliest run and gun teams in the state and that means they can beat ANYONE!. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#5 Utah Prep</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the best PG in the country in [player_tooltip player_id='1532662' first='JJ' last='Mandaquit'] running the show as he will be in that Top 75 players in the nation and has big time offers including an offer from USC as of late. They also have [player_tooltip player_id='1057044' first='David' last='Katoa'] who will be back this season and is committed to Utah. Then you add [player_tooltip player_id='1278435' first='Junior' last='County'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1146670' first='John' last='Southwick'] and that is some solid perimeter play. They will also add two twins from Colorado in [player_tooltip player_id='1509231' first='Gallagher' last='Placide'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1509230' first='Gavin' last='Placide'] who are Class of 2026 prospects and both over 6'8. This team is slowly taking shape and should be good. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#6 Olympus</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1057034' first='Dutch' last='Dowdell'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1057020' first='Jordan' last='Barnes'], name a better duo. Jordan is a big time PG that can facilitate and Dutch is a big time shooter heading to Harvard. this squad has a lot of pieces around them and they play a tough brand of basketball. [player_tooltip player_id='1278502' first='Gavin' last='Lowe'] is a player that should have a major impact moving forward as well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#7 Dixie</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dixie is at it again. [player_tooltip player_id='1185179' first='Kyle' last='Lemke'] is one of the most underrated bigs in the state for sure. [player_tooltip player_id='1391447' first='Jordan' last='Roberts'] is one of the best passers in the state. Then you add one of the best guard in 6A to the mix in [player_tooltip player_id='1115966' first='Logan' last='Weidauer'] and now Dixie is one of the toughest teams to beat. Dixie has a plethora of guard that can come in and score. This team is tough. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#8 Orem</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Orem is young but they are also fearless. they have a pair of guard that will rival any other guards in the state in [player_tooltip player_id='1278443' first='Anthony' last='Felesi'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1164726' first='Jax' last='Allen']. Both have athleticism and both have D1 written all over them. Anthony showcased his talents in the Adidas All-American game. [player_tooltip player_id='1278444' first='Kai' last='Wesley'] is getting better and [player_tooltip player_id='1260479' first='Chance' last='Dastrup'] can shoot. Look out for this team they have talent. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#9 Layton Christian</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There was confusion if LCA was playing in 3A, 4A or simply Independent all the way around, but either way this team is impressive. They have a solid core building this coming squad. [player_tooltip player_id='1554674' first='Otavio' last='Armani'] has talent and he is bigger than you think and stronger than you think. [player_tooltip player_id='1575685' first='Tyrin' last='Jones'] is a sleeper D1 prospect as well. Excited to see who else is on the squad but they have a solid foundation. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#10 Lone Peak</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lone Peak has a chance to really make noise with the size they have and the shooting ability. [player_tooltip player_id='1146663' first='Ike' last='Staley'] can really shoot the ball. Might be one of the best shooters with positional size. [player_tooltip player_id='1146666' first='Chamberlain' last='Burgess'] is a player that looks completely different from a year and a half ago. Look for him to surprise many. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->