State Recap: Breakout Performers
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Rex Sunderland Rex Sunderland 6'4" | PG Davis | 2022 State UT 6’3 CG Davis 2022 (#6PHU 2022) (featured image) – The combo guard was magnificent in leading Davis to the 6A title. Sunderland averaged just under 20 points during…
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Continue ReadingRex Sunderland Rex Sunderland 6'4" | PG Davis | 2022 State UT 6’3 CG Davis 2022 (#6PHU 2022) (featured image) – The combo guard was magnificent in leading Davis to the 6A title. Sunderland averaged just under 20 points during the Darts title run. Perhaps his best game was his 25 point overtime performance in the Semifinals to help his squad reach the title game.
Colby Simms Colby Simms 5'11" | PG Davis | 2022 State UT 5’11 PG Davis 2022 (#113PHU 2022) – The PG came up big for the Darts, using his leadership and timely scoring, he helped Davis take home the 6A crown. The junior PG averaged 14ppg during the Championship run.
Max Toombs Max Toombs 6'3" | CG Corner Canyon | 2023 State UT 6’3 CG Corner Canyon 2023 (#11PHU 2023) – The sophomore guard showed a lot of promise during the run. On a senior-led team, he founds ways to contribute. Toombs scored 11 in a victory over Herriman and led the team in assist in the victory over American Fork.
Zab Santana Zab Santana 6'5" | CG Cedar City | 2022 State UT 6’4 CG Cedar 2022 (#14PHU 2022) – The Puerto Rico native was an absolute stud during the 4A playoffs, willing Cedar to a state championship. Santana averaged just over 15 per game while leading the 6th seeded Reds to an improbable championship run.
James Rust James Rust 6'5" | CG Timpview | 2023 State UT 6’3 CG Timpview 2023 (#3PHU 2023) – It was a coming-out party of sorts for Rust. The sophomore guard was at his best when his best was needed including a magnificent 14 point 7 rebound 3 assist 3 steals performance in a triple OT victory against Alta. The young guard averaged just under 15 per game en route to helping the Thunderbirds reach the state finals.
Jack Wistrcill Jack Wistrcill 6'8" | PF Olympus | 2022 State UT 6’8 SF Olympus 2022 (#8PHU 2022) – The Titans rode the play of Wistrcill all the way to the state title game. The stretch 4 man averaged over 20ppg during the 5A playoff run, including multiple 24 point performances.
Jordan Barnes Jordan Barnes 6'4" | PG Olympus | 2024 State UT 6’0 PG Olympus 2024 (#8PHU 2024) – Barnes showed why he is one of the top young PGs in the state. The floor general led Olympus in assist during their 5A playoff run, putting together games of 11, 10, and 8 assists respectively.