2024 Notables Week 1
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Every year a new group of sophomores break onto everybody’s radar, quickly solidifying themselves as the names next up. A wide variety of score first guards have taken the reigns among 4A and 5A divisions while a few forwards have…
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Continue ReadingEvery year a new group of sophomores break onto everybody’s radar, quickly solidifying themselves as the names next up. A wide variety of score first guards have taken the reigns among 4A and 5A divisions while a few forwards have made huge steps rebounding.
Fairview – Featuring the leading scorer per game among sophomores, Owen Foster Owen Foster 6'0" | CG Fairview | 2024 State CO is shooting an absurd 64% from the field while averaging 24.5 points per game. The guard has done well using an array of quick twitch moves to get inside where he showcased his elite touch with the right hand. Foster is also creating six free throws and 5.5 three point attempts per game, an area to keep track of.
Mullen – Jordan Leslie Jordan Leslie 6'0" | PG Mullen | 2024 State CO has jumped into a larger role this season on the varsity team with Mullen, averaging 14.5 points, 3.5 boards, and 3 assists per game. While his shooting splits have room to improve outside of the free throw line, Leslie is taking tough shots that prove the coach has trust. Leslie has a quick trigger off the catch regardless of a contest and has ample confidence taking self created pullup jumpers coming off of screens or broken plays.
Thomas Jefferson – Doren Sacha Doren Sacha 6'2" Thomas Jefferson | 2024 CO is one guard to look out for over the next few seasons, averaging 10.8 points, three rebounds, three assists, and 2.5 steals per game. Sacha just has a high understanding of the game, rarely forcing tough shots and acting as a floor general as a sophomore, posting a 3:1 assist to turnover ratio through four games. Sacha is especially dependable finishing finger roll layups with either hand and has the ability to shoot off a screen should the defense go under. Another memorable effort came from JV center Owen Alleman Owen Alleman 6'10" | C Thomas Jefferson | 2024 State CO , who blocked six shots against Dakota Ridge due to his alert weakside rim protection.
Windsor – Johnnie Reed (main photo) has been on a tear with his rebounding numbers, averaging 9.5 rebounds per game along with 5.5 points and 1.5 steals. Reed made waves right off the bat with a 9 point and 19 rebound against Poudre and has continued to be a pest on the glass. Reed will be a big name to keep an eye on, standing at 6’6, he does all the dirty work needed and has an important effect stretching beyond the box score.
Mead – Dominic McLawrence Dominic McLawrence 6'3" | SG Mead | 2024 State CO has benefitted from playing with the dynamic scoring duo of Elijah Knudsen Elijah Knudsen 5'10" Mead | 2022 CO and James Shiers James Shiers 7'1" | C Mead | 2022 CO , while shooting 68% from the field through three games. In limited minutes, McLawrence is averaging 12.3 points and 4.3 rebounds while showing no signs of slowing down as one of Mead’s more dependable rotation players.
Denver North – Jacob Giron Jacob Giron 5'9" | PG Denver North | 2024 State CO can put the ball in the basket and understands how to take advantage of ideal matchups. Through his first three games, Giron is shooting 38% from three on high volume on roughly eight attempts per contest. As he progresses, monitoring how often he gets to the rim will be crucial to his long term development.
Boulder – Kyle Blauch Kyle Blauch 6'7" | PF Boulder | 2024 State CO has made a big impression with his rebounding intensity through his first two contests, sitting at 13.5 rebounds per game. Standing at 6’6 with a built frame, Blauch is mobile and alert as he constantly looks for an opportunity to secure a rebound. He came up with 10 boards in a loss against Rock Canyon but bounced back with 17 boards in a win over Brighton. Although Blauch is off to a rough start from the field, he did well creating 11 free throw attempts versus Brighton.