5 Players to Watch: 5A Scorers
With so much anticipation for the season to start we take a look at some of those players that scored the ball well last season and we expect them to do the same this next season. 5A has a lot…
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Continue ReadingWith so much anticipation for the season to start we take a look at some of those players that scored the ball well last season and we expect them to do the same this next season. 5A has a lot of talented players that can score the ball, most of them will be seniors but there are some underclassmen that can really put the ball in the hoop.
6’5 Robert Whaley Robert Whaley 6'5" | PF Bountiful | 2021 State UT (Bountiful)
Robert is just built different with not only his size and strength but his lefty game. Robert really knows how to use his frame and get to spots where he is almost automatic. He can score on either block and is nimble as he can spin to either side and finish through contact. Last season robert put up 20.3 point per game and look for a lot of the same this next season and possibly more.
6’1 Noa Gonsalves Noa Gonsalves 6'2" | PG Lehi | 2021 State UT (Lehi)
Noa is one of the better PG’s in the state as he can score at all three levels at a high level. He had a solid showing playing against the best teams in the country a few weekends ago in Dallas. He is a tough unselfish player that can really take over a game. He makes it difficult on defenders when he can really shoot the ball beyond the arc which then allows him more room to take the ball to the basket. After watching Noa play last season and a little bit this off-season he has the skill to play at the Division 1 level. Noa put up 19.6 points per game. With a new coach that could relly transform him and the team as a whole look for Noa to increase his production.
6’8 Jaden Brownell Jaden Brownell 6'8" | SF Alta | 2021 State UT (Alta)
Jaden scored 19.4 points a game last season and he has really put in a lot of work into his stretch game. He has been shooting the ball really well from deep. His length on the block against smaller players makes him a tough player to defend. Against players his size he uses good footwork and his length to fade away from defenders. Don’t be surprised if he scores 25+ a game and 2-3 three’s a game either. Jaden has also received a Division 1 offer because of his play.
6’7 Parker Buchanan Parker Buchanan 6'7" | SF Box Elder | 2021 State UT (Box Elder)
Not only is Parker a solid basketball player that can really score the ball he is also an impressive football player as he has committed to play QB at Utah State University. Although he will be throwing touchdown in due time at the Division 1 level he has been on the receiving end of the scoring colum as he scores 16 points a game last season. With a lack of size in his region look for Parker to really score the ball more next season.
6’7 Jake Wahlin Jake Wahlin 6'8" | SF Timpview | 2021 State #150 Nation UT (Timpview)
Jake is one of those players this Spring/Summer that just blew up. With great size and length Jake’s true position is a 3 guard with his ability to bring the ball up the floor and handle with pressure. He has a smooth get to the basket game finishing with both hands and he even has a nice float game against those bigger defenders. He shoots the ball well from deep. Division 1 coaches not only see his current skill level but also know he has a lot more room to improve all facets of his game. Look for Jake to really score the ball more. He can score the ball without plays being run his way, so look for him to score off of broken plays and put-backs that will surely increase his scoring output. Jake has some big time offers from Arizona State, San Diego State, New Mexico, UC Santa Barbara and San Diego
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6’4 Collin Chandler Collin Chandler 6'5" | CG Farmington | 2022 State #28 Nation UT (Farmington)
6’6 Jackson Holcombe Jackson Holcombe 6'6" | CG Timpanogos | 2021 State UT (Timpanogos)