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Although the AAU Grassroots season has just started there are a few players that have started turning heads already. Here is a short list of players that made a great first impression. 6’9 Malick Diallo Malick Diallo 6'9" | C…
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Continue ReadingAlthough the AAU Grassroots season has just started there are a few players that have started turning heads already. Here is a short list of players that made a great first impression.
6’9 Malick Diallo Malick Diallo 6'9" | C Wasatch Academy | 2024 State #131 Nation UT || Utah Stars || Juan Diego || 2024 ||
This kid has size and he is dominating the ball and the post as he is a force that can create and really score at a high level. Will be interesting to see him playing up with the 17’s this season as it can really help him deal with that physicality that he wasn’t ready for last year. This season he is demanding the ball and he is getting to his spots down on the blocks. This could be a big year for him playing UA Rise.
6’7 Brody Kozlowski Brody Kozlowski 6'8" | SF Corner Canyon | 2024 State #103 Nation UT || Utah Prospects || Corner Canyon || 2024 ||
Brody is turning into a complete player as he is really starting to figure out what he has to offer out on the floor and that is everything. He is rebounding very well on both ends of the floor and he is defending all positions at a high level as well. When it comes to offense you are starting to see him blossom as a multi-level scorer. His outside shot really sets all of that up. This kid is a D1 W that will blow up if he continues to show what his did in the first weekend of games.
6’2 Donovan Averitte Donovan Averitte 6'4" | CG Bingham | 2025 CA-S || Syndicate || Corner Canyon || 2024 ||
Smooth player that should be getting varsity minutes because he has the goods. He is creating and he is distributing. It seems like when given a role he can fill it. Nice looking shot from deep and he is getting in the lanes and finishing those tough lays. Could be a force next season as a young guard.
6’3 Mason Bendinger Mason Bendinger 6'3" | CG Woods Cross | 2023 State UT || Utah Prospects || Woods Cross || 2023 ||
Mason got his AAU flow going again as he was doing his thing in high school it seemed like it took him a bit to get the feel of the speed and physicality at the high level on the Adidas 3SSB Circuit. Let’s just say it is different than most other games in high school or at random tournament in the AAU world. Mason is a 3-level scorer that is rising to the occasion with his game. Stay tuned as he will continue to get better and stronger, he hasn’t scratched the surface yet.
6’2 Kevin Doe Kevin Doe 6'5" | CG East | 2023 State UT || Salt Lake Rebels || East || 2023 ||
Kevin looks focused and he looks ready to make a statement as he hits those open looks and impressive straight-line drives he is really good at. Really like his poise out on the floor as he battles through adversity. Could really be a fun player to watch in that open system with the Rebels.