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<p>What a year for these Class of 2024 players as most of them have ended their AAU careers. There will be a few here and there that might play as unsigned seniors but this group is talented and we can see 15+ kids in the class go D1. These players that made 1st Team played Spring and Summer. We pulled Synergy stats to compile some data for this list. </p>
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<p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>MVP</strong></p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1298532' first='Jaxon' last='Johnson'] || Alta High School || [program_tooltip program_id='2110367' first='Utah' last='Prospects'] Adidas 3SSB ||</strong></p>
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<p>The MVP came through on many occasion but none better that the Championship game of the 3SSB Circuit as he went off for four 3-pointers in a row. Although that is the last image you will have of [player_tooltip player_id='1298532' first='Jaxon' last='Johnson']'s AAU career is holding up three fingers in the air knowing he put the nail in the coffin, he did so much all Spring and Summer. Jaxon continues to rise nationally and he is going to be a really good get for a college program. </p>
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<p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>1st Team All-AAU</strong></p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1057034' first='Dutch' last='Dowdell'] || Olympus High School || Mountain Stars UAA ||</strong></p>
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<p>Dutch shot 44% from beyond the arc and put up some big time numbers. One of the deadliest deep ball threats in the country for sure. Dutch is heading to Harvard and that looks to be a smart move. </p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1056969' first='Brody' last='Kozlowski'] || Corner Canyon High School || [program_tooltip program_id='2110367' first='Utah' last='Prospects'] Adidas 3SSB ||</strong></p>
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<p>One of the best two way players and rebounders in the country. Brody has size and strength that allows him to mix it up against bigs. He has the shooting ability that makes guards have to guard him and he is just a matchup problem. This kid has major upside and is being highly recruited. </p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1057035' first='Ace' last='Reiser'] || Alta High School || [program_tooltip program_id='2091934' first='Utah' last='Gold'] 3SGB ||</strong></p>
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<p>Ace shot lights out from all over the floor and he averaged 24 PPG as his team likely played a tougher schedules than some circuit teams. Ace uses a barrage of moves to get loose but the kid is skilled. </p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1114374' first='Malick' last='Diallo'] || Wasatch Academy || [program_tooltip program_id='2110367' first='Utah' last='Prospects'] Adidas 3SSB ||</strong></p>
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<p>Upside is crazy as he is starting to pop on all aspects of his game including his handle and his passing ability. Really good rim protector and a solid pick n' roll option. His back to the basket game and footwork is elite. </p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1185179' first='Kyle' last='Lemke'] || Dixie High School || SUSA 3SGB ||</strong></p>
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<p>Kyle put up some unreal numbers as he averaged around 27 PPG and he shot a whooping 77% from the field and beat some elite D1 bigs in head to head battles. </p>
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<p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>2nd Team All-AAU</strong></p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1534951' first='Zach' last='Fisher'] || Davis High School || [program_tooltip program_id='2091934' first='Utah' last='Gold'] 3SGB ||</strong></p>
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<p>Zach has tapped into that all-around Swiss Army Knife role. With size and lateral movement he averaged around 15 PPG all Spring and Summer. He was rebounding and passing as well. </p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1128939' first='Hunter' last='Schenck'] || Weber High School || Mountain Stars UAA ||</strong></p>
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<p>Hunter shot over 40% from the field and was displaying his burst anytime he touched the ball either getting to the rim or shooting the ball from deep. </p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1384536' first='Owen' last='Mackay'] || Snow Canyon High School || [program_tooltip program_id='2110367' first='Utah' last='Prospects'] Adidas 3SSB ||</strong></p>
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<p>One of those players that played himself into a D1 no brainer as he has the shooting ability and the athleticism to play the 2 at the next level. He was converting big time plays and playing above the rim. Big time AAU Season for sure. </p>
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<p><strong>Derelle Desire || Juan Diego Catholic || Salt Lake Rebels ||</strong></p>
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<p>A sleeper no more Derelle had himself one solid AAU season playing with the Salt Lake Rebels showcasing a little bit of his all-around skill. A lot of upside and potential still left for this kid. </p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1115966' first='Logan' last='Weidauer'] || Dixie High School || SUSA 3SGB ||</strong></p>
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<p>Logan has arrived and he is here as a two-way player. Logan can lock up and slide his feet. He defended at a high level and he was also able to make some tough buckets all season long at the AAU level and he was a big piece in SUSA's big run on the 3SGB Circuit.</p>
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<p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Honorable Mention</strong></p>
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<p>Chris Cox || Phoenix Prep || [program_tooltip program_id='2091934' first='Utah' last='Gold'] 3SGB ||</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1057041' first='KJ' last='Miller'] || Layton High School || Salt Lake Rebels ||</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1057020' first='Jordan' last='Barnes'] || Olympus High School || [program_tooltip program_id='2110367' first='Utah' last='Prospects'] Adidas 3SSB ||</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1057050' first='Tiger' last='Cuff'] || American Fork High School || [program_tooltip program_id='2091934' first='Utah' last='Gold'] 3SGB ||</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1559781' first='Tanner' last='Davis'] || Sky View High School || [program_tooltip program_id='2091934' first='Utah' last='Gold'] 3SGB ||</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1115954' first='Reece' last='Dent'] || American Fork High School || Salt Lake Rebels ||</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1235094' first='Jagger' last='Francom'] || Ridgeline High School || Idaho Premier ||</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1538434' first='Blake' last='Rawson'] || American Fork High School || [program_tooltip program_id='2091934' first='Utah' last='Gold'] 3SGB ||</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1115931' first='Hunter' last='Hansen'] || Fremont High School || Mountain Stars UAA ||</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1554674' first='Otavio' last='Armani'] || Layton Christian Academy || Kongo Elite UA Rise ||</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1231453' first='Carson' last='Smith'] || Bountiful High School || Select PRO 16 NB ||</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1115971' first='Aaron' last='Castagnetto'] || Provo High School || Mountain City ||</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1406205' first='Spencer' last='Krainich'] || Mountain Ridge High School || UBC Elite 3SGB ||</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1384534' first='Elijah' last='Kersey'] || Box Elder High School || Utah Hard Knox ||</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1057040' first='Mekhi' last='Martin'] || Layton High School || Salt Lake Rebels ||</p>
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What a year for these Class of 2024 players as most of them have ended their AAU careers. There will be a few here and there that might play as unsigned seniors but this group is talented and we can see 15+ kids in the class go D1. These players that made 1st Team played Spring and Summer. We pulled Synergy stats to compile some data for this list.
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