5A MVP

<p>The 5A playoffs were spectacular, especially all the games leading towards the final game. Springville sure had themselves an impressive ride. With a 66-53 win it didn't seem like The Red Devils were in too much trouble as they were able to handle Timpview. With a heavy senior laden team (8 seniors) their experience and will was in full display. The biggest difference in 5A was Zach Visentin he was the player that nobody had. ,Most teams can matchup with guards, forwards, etc... The difference was the 6'10 man of a player with skill on the block.</p> <p>6'10 C Zach Visentin the Idaho State signee was the difference. He averaged 17 points and 9 rebounds a game. He had 13 double-doubles. It almost feels like Zach came out of nowhere simply because he was and still is developing as a player. You can see him get better on the block being able to shield defenders with his lower body and extend his off arm so that his teammates can throw over the top. Defenders tried everything. They tried to side front, play directly behind and most times front. Zach had to deal with double after double. He often times was fouled or he would find open cutters. His ability to make shots on the lower block or battle for boards was of the elite. While Zach still has a lot of playing left in him, he could really hurt teams if he developed a 15 foot shot. When deep on the block he was basically an automatic 2 points. The demoralizing aspect of his game was his ability to hit free-throws. </p> <p>There was no other player like Zach in 5A. He was the tournament MVP.</p>