Super Team: Wasatch Academy
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Wasatch Academy has built one of the best basketball programs in the country over the past few years and in little time they have pumped out some amazing talent that has gone on and made a splash at different colleges…
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Continue ReadingWasatch Academy has built one of the best basketball programs in the country over the past few years and in little time they have pumped out some amazing talent that has gone on and made a splash at different colleges around the country.
Back in 2011 Wasatch Academy brought in legendary coach Geno Morgan who brought a tough yet likable style of coaching to the small town in Mt. Pleasant, Utah. Players started to trickle in to the boarding school and a program was built. The late Geno Morgan not only set a foundation for generations to come he left a legacy of excellence that has brought through many talented players.
Here is a list of many players that have gone through Wasatch Academy:
Koby McEwan || Marquette || • Cody John || Weber State || • Geno Luzcando || Idaho State || • Jackson Rowe || Cal State Fullerton ||
Emmanuel Akot || Boise State || • Josip Varnkic || Santa Clara || • Bryan Penn-Johnson || LSU || • Damion Squire || UC Davis ||
Tre Williams || Minnesota || • Bernardo de Silva || Hawaii || • Richie Saunders Richie Saunders 6'5" | SG Wasatch Academy | 2020 State #145 Nation UT || BYU • || Maddy Sissoko || Michigan State ||
Leonardo Collimero || Fresno State || • Caleb Lohner Caleb Lohner 6'7" | SF Wasatch Academy | 2020 State #119 Nation UT || BYU || • Mike Saunders Mike Saunders 6'0" | PG Wasatch Academy | 2020 State UT || Cincinnati || • Matt Bradley || San Diego State ||
Fousseyni Traore Fousseyni Traore 6'7" | SF Wasatch Academy | 2021 State UT || BYU || • || Casey Jones Casey Jones 6'6" | SF Wasatch Academy | 2021 State UT || Easter Washington || • Nolan Hickman Nolan Hickman 6'2" | PG Eastside Catholic | 2021 #29 Nation UT || Gonzaga || • Robbie Ambrester || Houston || • Tristan Enaruna || Iowa State ||
The list of colleges in and out of Utah recruiting these talented prospects in incredible. With them increasing their level of play with their schedule every year it is safe to say that these young players will continue to fly up the charts with their recruiting. They are currently coached by Paul Petersen, Anson Winder, Quinn Nelson and Jim Detjen.
With a stacked roster this year these players will continue to add to the legacy that has been created before them. Wasatch Academy is a Super Team.
Roddy Gayle : One of the best shooters in the country.
Camden Heide Camden Heide 6'7" | SF Wasatch Academy | 2022 State #129 Nation UT : Big time player and shooter with size out of Minnesota.
Chris Bell : Four star SF will be huge for the Tigers.
Koren Johnson Koren Johnson 6'3" | SG Wasatch Academy | 2022 #83 Nation WA : One of the best floor generals from the Pacific Northwest.
Matus Hronsky : Will be a valuable piece for the Tigers as he return for his senior yer healthy.
Keba Keita Keba Keita 6'9" | C Wasatch Academy | 2022 State #157 Nation UT : Keba will finally get his shot as he has been a force on the blocks.