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Players on the Rise

Players on the Rise
Photo: Provo MBB
Hector Marquez
Hector Marquez January 17, 2024 @ 04:29 PM
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Spencer Krainich
Spencer Krainich 6'5" | CG | 2024
UT
Noah Bendinger
Noah Bendinger 6'4" | CG | 2025
UT
Aaron Castagnetto
Aaron Castagnetto 6'1" | PG | 2024
UT
Stockton Tueller
Stockton Tueller 6'2" | CG | 2024
UT
David Katoa
David Katoa 6'4" | CG | 2024
UT
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We are going to feature a few players that have stepped it up and are on the rise on their campus and possibly in the rankings.

Utah
David Katoa

David Katoa

UT
CG
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS CG
CLASS 2024
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David
Katoa CG
Class
2024
Height
6'4"
HS
Layton
|
UT
Players on the Rise
It did not take long for Katoa to make his presence felt and last night he went nuts,...
Written by Hector Marquez
Utah
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David Katoa

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State: Utah
School: Layton
Club: Utah Prospects
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Boise State
Noah Bendinger

Noah Bendinger

UT
CG
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS CG
CLASS 2025
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Noah
Bendinger CG
Class
2025
Height
6'4"
HS
Corner Canyon
|
UT
Players on the Rise
It’s great seeing players find their groove, especially coming back after an injury and that is what we...
Written by Hector Marquez
Boise State
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Noah Bendinger

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State: Utah
School: Corner Canyon
Club: Salt Lake Rebels
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Highlights

Stockton Tueller

Stockton Tueller

UT
CG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS CG
CLASS 2024
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Stockton
Tueller CG
Class
2024
Height
6'2"
HS
Bingham
|
UT
Players on the Rise
Tueller has been a big surprise these past two years but what he is doing as an overall...
Written by Hector Marquez
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Stockton Tueller

State: Utah
School: Bingham
Club: Utah Force
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Umpqua CC
Spencer Krainich

Spencer Krainich

UT
CG
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS CG
CLASS 2024
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Spencer
Krainich CG
Class
2024
Height
6'5"
HS
Mountain Ridge
|
UT
Players on the Rise
I think this kid is going to be a steal. He has size and athleticism and when he...
Written by Hector Marquez
Umpqua CC
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Spencer Krainich

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State: Utah
School: Mountain Ridge
Club: UBC Elite
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Highlights

Aaron Castagnetto

Aaron Castagnetto

UT
PG
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS PG
CLASS 2024
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Aaron
Castagnetto PG
Class
2024
Height
6'1"
HS
Provo
|
UT
Players on the Rise
This kid has put up some crazy numbers and he can spray from all over the floor. 20,30,21,21,22....
Written by Hector Marquez
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Aaron Castagnetto

State: Utah
School: Provo
Club: Mountain City
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