Underrated Future College Players
Raimonana is not on anybody’s top prospect rankings in the state of Utah, but he should be. Tinirauarii, an aggressive scorer with good athleticism and strength, can attack the basket well, and he is quickly developing a solid perimeter shot. As only a 2019 player, Raimoana played for the Utah Basketball Club 17U team for several tournaments and did well. He will have a break-out year at Juan Diego now that he will be inserted into the starting lineup.
Trey Stewart (6’2″) 2019 G — American Fork HS
American Fork is known for having solid bigs year after year, but Coach Doug Meacham isn’t complaining about the development of this young guard. Stewart is the son of former UVSC star and current BYU Women’s Basketball assistant coach Ray Stewart. Trey is showing signs of similar athleticism: he tested at a 37.5″ approach vertical leap at the Utah Hoops Showcase last month (according to Player Data LLC). With a 6’7.5″ wingspan, Trey is a terror on defense; he can attack the basket and finish over defenders with his length. It won’t be long until Trey has interest from dozens of colleges.
Emmanuel Andrew(6’5″) 2019 G/F — Kearns HS
Emmanuel is not well known yet in the state of Utah, but he will be soon. Andrew moved to Utah to follow his brother, David Andrew (2018 guard for Kearns HS), and Coach Dan Cosby couldn’t be more thrilled with what he’s seen so far. With a 6’8″ wingspan and 39″ approach vertical leap (according to Player Data LLC), Emmanuel undoubtedly has a Division I body and athleticism. More impressively, he has some excellent guard skills to go along with it. Andrew can knock down threes with consistency and has good ball handling skill to get by defenders and finish at the rim.
Trevon Allfrey (6’5″) 2019 F — Copper Hills HS
Trevon plays so much bigger than his 6’5″ height because of his legitimate 7’0″ wingspan (according to Player Data LLC). Allfrey is sure to continue growing since his dad, Brian Allfrey (Utah Basketball Club Coach & Director), is 6’8″. If Trevon can grow just an inch or two more, he will undoubtedly be a legitimate Division I recruit. He has a beautiful perimeter stroke and will be an ideal pick & pop big that can also score on the block. He will be a major focal point of the Copper Hills offense this year now that Stockton Shorts is gone.
Rich Stucki (6’8″) 2018 F — Davis HS
Stucki will play a big role in this year’s Davis team that will have a chance at a state title. One of Stucki’s most valuable assets is his ability to run the floor. He plays with a high motor and gets easy buckets simply by outrunning other bigs. Rich also has the ball-handling skill to attack the basket off the bounce from the perimeter. If Stucki can become more consistent with his perimeter shot, he will be recruited at the D1 level. He may need a year of prep or JUCO to develop.