4A Mountain League: First Look

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 4A Mountain League should be an exciting conference to follow this year!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There are a number of teams that will likely be a competing for the top spot, and a few of these teams have multiple college prospects.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Mountain League</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bonanaza</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Canyon Springs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cheyenne</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Legacy</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Somerset Losee</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Shadow Ridge</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Somerset Sky Pointe</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Western</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Top Prospects In The 4A Mountain League</em></strong> <strong><em>(In No Particular Order)</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2423332' first='Mehki' last='Carter']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2635490' first='Grayson' last='Williams']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2635516' first='Jaden' last='Williams']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Zayden Jefferies </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2812145' first='Phoenix' last='Dalton'] </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2117590' first='Jaylin' last='Trotter'] </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2806767' first='Ja'cory' last='Gory'] </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jordyn Perdue</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2477281' first='DJ' last='Hunter']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2618949' first='Yasin' last='Musa'] </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2654786' first='Jordan' last='Troya']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>10 Potential Breakout Players</em></strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jayden Johnson </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2883883' first='Caleb' last='Camarillo']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2889031' first='Carlos' last='Fergueson'] </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1741615' first='Kieran' last='Daniel'] </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2813415' first='Shem' last='Greene'] </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2877378' first='AC' last='McDowell']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1668928' first='Reno' last='Gilbert'] </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2673607' first='Demarion' last='Johnson'] </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1965087' first='Marcus' last='Jennings Jr']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1945332' first='Lennox' last='Grayson']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Top 4 Teams In The Mountain League</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>1. Somerset Losee - </em></strong>The Somerset Losee Lions have a youthful talented roster that may surprise some people this season. They brought in the #1 2029 prospect in Nevada, [player_tooltip player_id='2477281' first='DJ' last='Hunter'], who I assume will be running the point from Day 1. In addition to Hunter, [player_tooltip player_id='2117590' first='Jaylin' last='Trotter'] will be eligible to play Varsity this season. After having to play JV last season due to transfer rules. Trotter should provide rim protection, and he'll be an asset on offense as well. The other players that I expect to have a big year are [player_tooltip player_id='2618949' first='Yasin' last='Musa'], [player_tooltip player_id='1741615' first='Kieran' last='Daniel'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1668928' first='Reno' last='Gilbert']. Musa is a bouncey guard that can make difficult finishes and he utilizes his quickness to make plays on defense. Daniel is a physical scorer who scores inside. While Gilbert is crafty and can connect on shots from the outside. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>2. Legacy - </em></strong>I was able to catch 2 of Legacy's games at Section 7. Although they have slightly less star power than last year, they have plenty of guys who can make a positive impact. At the moment it looks as though [player_tooltip player_id='2635490' first='Grayson' last='Williams'] will be one of their top scorers. 2028 guard [player_tooltip player_id='2654786' first='Jordan' last='Troya'] could be another consistent bucket getter for the Longhorns. Then Legacy also has Jordyn Perdue, [player_tooltip player_id='2611918' first='Ramon' last='Troya'], [player_tooltip player_id='1945332' first='Lennox' last='Grayson'], and [player_tooltip player_id='2127131' first='Marlin' last='Miles']. Who all figure to be on the court a good amount. If they can continue to build cohesion and play as a unit, they'll likely become a playoff team that can make a run. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>3. Shadow Ridge - </em></strong>Shadow Ridge should be one of better teams in the 4A Mountain League this year. [player_tooltip player_id='2635516' first='Jaden' last='Williams'] has been steadily improving and I would guess that he'll be continue to be the engine for the Mustangs. Floor general, [player_tooltip player_id='2673607' first='Demarion' last='Johnson'], will likely be handling the rock quite a bit and it will be his job to facilitate tings. Guys like [player_tooltip player_id='1965087' first='Marcus' last='Jennings Jr'], [player_tooltip player_id='2673903' first='Troy' last='Fields'], and [player_tooltip player_id='2883883' first='Caleb' last='Camarillo'] will need to stay ready for catch and shoot opportunities. And they'll also need to get after it on the defensive end. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong>4. Canyon Springs -</strong></em> Canyon Springs went 11-15 last season and lost some close games. Despite the losing season, 2028 PG [player_tooltip player_id='2423332' first='Mehki' last='Carter'] took major strides and performed well against much older players. After watching him play this summer, I think you'll notice that he's even more dangerous this year. If Carter can get to his spots and set up his teammates often, their offense could be tough to stop. A few other names to watch for this year will be: Jayden Johnson, [player_tooltip player_id='2912155' first='Keith' last='Carter'], [player_tooltip player_id='2889031' first='Carlos' last='Fergueson'], and [player_tooltip player_id='2672705' first='Jaxon' last='Senter']. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->