Mountain West Representing: Damien Classic
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It is always great to see regional teams get an invite to these prestigous tournaments that they can play in and Idaho and Utah have two early bids and these two teams should be a handful regardless who they play.…
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Continue ReadingIt is always great to see regional teams get an invite to these prestigous tournaments that they can play in and Idaho and Utah have two early bids and these two teams should be a handful regardless who they play. Let’s take a look at these two early teams that are heading to The Damien Classic.
Teams we would love to see in this event.
Idaho
Hillcrest
Hillcrest usually plays a solid schedule but would love to see Isaac Davis Isaac Davis 6'8" | PF Hillcrest | 2024 State #140 Nation ID play against some of those California schools and do work along with Talan Taylor Talan Taylor 6'3" | CG Hillcrrest | 2024 State ID , Ike Sutton Ike Sutton 5'11" | PG Hillcrest | 2024 State ID and Titan Larsen Titan Larsen 6'3" | CG Hillcrest | 2025 State ID theyhave a solid group that can hang in almost any dicision there.
Eagle
Eagle has put together a solid group and Russell Gibson Russell Gibson 6'2" | CG Eagle | 2024 State ID could really shine against other top Pg’s in this event and it could be another team that could play at a high level.
Pocatello
Julian Bowie Julian Bowie 6'3" | SG Pocatello | 2024 State #227 Nation ID should get a chance to play in some solid event as he goes out as a senior. This kid is legit and he is even proving his athleticism out on the football field right now.
Utah
Corner Canyon
This squad is an obvious team that could beat anyone and they are absolutely loaded as they have reloaded and will be good but they will be different as they will have some additional shooters out in the perimeter. Brody Kozlowski Brody Kozlowski 6'8" | SF Corner Canyon | 2024 State #103 Nation UT is the real deal and they have a few solid plyers on teh squad that will be big time role players.
American Fork
AF is another team that reloaded and there are players that we have yet to see that wel will see shortly as the season gets underway. Tiger Cuff Tiger Cuff 6'4" | CG American Fork | 2024 State UT and Blake Rawson Blake Rawson 6'8" | PF American Fork | 2024 State UT are a killer combo. The you add newcomers like diego Mulford and Reese Dent it gets really tough. They have played in this event in the past and they always represent.
Alta
Alta is stacked with Jaxon Johnson Jaxon Johnson 6'8" | SF Alta | 2024 State #106 Nation UT , Ace Reiser Ace Reiser 6'0" | PG Alta | 2024 State UT and Carter Doleac Carter Doleac 6'8" | PF Alta | 2024 State UT . This trio is solid and they might be able to play with anyone. All three are no starngers to high level play and they can all change the game with theirr unique skillset. Jaxon continues to rise in the National Rankings and Ace is just a dude that will play against anyone, anywhere.
Orem
This team is full of YOUNG GUNS. Anthony Felesi Anthony Felesi 6'6" | CG Utah Prep | 2026 State UT is a big time player and he has garnered some national recognition as well. Jax Allen Jax Allen 6'4" | CG Orem | 2025 State #391 Nation UT is one of the best defenders in the state and Players like Kai Wesley Kai Wesley 6'8" | PF Orem | 2026 State UT and Tate Robinson Tate Robinson 6'2" | SG Orem | 2026 State UT just to name a few make this team dangerous.
Invitees
Owyhee
The Storm will be bringing a loaded roster. They will be lead by Liam Campbell Liam Campbell 6'5" | SG Owyhee | 2024 State #154 Nation ID and Jackson Rasmussen Jackson Rasmussen 6'7" | SF Owyhee | 2025 State #260 Nation ID these two players are no brainer D1 kids that can really impact the game. Liam is a go get youa bucket type of player all over the floor. Jackson is a hybrid 3 that often times has to play big but the kid is solid on both ends of the floor. Logan Husteviet is a solid PG and Jayce Allen among other players have been playing at a high level. This team is poised to make a run and upset a team or two.
Dixie
The Southern utah team is a powerhouse and although they play in 4A they can play with anyone and they will be lead by the big fella Kyle Lemke Kyle Lemke 6'9" | C Dixie | 2024 State UT and impressive work-horse that will average 25 PPG the od fashion way, down in the paint. He is a man among men and he will be one of those players that still surprises you as he plays with an elite motor and the kid runs the floor very well.