Key Players: Region 8
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Region 8 has some players that you cannot wait to see as there is a lot of scoring power in this region. With some young size and a lot of shooting. Here is a list of the Key Players in…
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Continue ReadingRegion 8 has some players that you cannot wait to see as there is a lot of scoring power in this region. With some young size and a lot of shooting. Here is a list of the Key Players in the Region.
Alta High School || Jaxon Johnson Jaxon Johnson 6'8" | SF Alta | 2024 State #106 Nation UT || 2024
When you look at players across the state Jaxon is a player that is a game changer. Not only does he display size at around 6’9 he also displays a finesse game as well. Jaxon will protect the paint and haul in rebounds. He cannot be left un-guarded on the perimeter because he is an excellent shooter. Trail three is deadly and his spread the floor corner three is money as well. Good vision as he passes the ball well and he is not a high volume shooter or ball stopper so the flow of the offense continues to move. He will be a tough stop all year long.
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Timpview High School || James Rust James Rust 6'5" | CG Timpview | 2023 State UT || 2023 ||
It feels like this kid has been at Timpview for like 6 years but James is finally heading into his senior season and he is a very well rounded player. At the next level he is a guard but right now he can roam around everywhere which is why he is such a key player on that Timpview teamm that has some pieces that could cause some damage. James does well out in the perimeter shooting the ball but he is better than people give him credit for in the mid-post.
Lehi High School || Cooper Lewis Cooper Lewis 6'1" | PG Lehi | 2024 State UT || 2024 ||
Watch out everyone Copper is not so little anymore and he is still shooting the ball very well. Cooper can score the three ball in many ways and with an aggressive offensive style of play over at Lehi, Cooper will be a key factor in leadership, distribution and shot selection. Watch him have some big games this year, especially with his shooting ability.
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Orem High School || Anthony Felesi Anthony Felesi 6'6" | CG Utah Prep | 2026 State UT || 2026 ||
Freshman Phenom season is about to get started. Anthony is built a little different as he is stronger than you might think as a freshman, his wingspan is long and he can get up and play above the rim. Anthony will be a key player because he has no fear and he attacks the rim with some aggression. he will make freshman mistakes but he does have a mature game and some solid pieces around him.
Timpview High School || Dean Rueckert Dean Rueckert 6'7" | SF Timpview | 2026 State UT || 2026 ||
Dean is another freshman that has a shot at making a very impactful first year. Dean is long and lean and we are just starting to scratch the surface. Dean has good footwork and it will get better over the years. He shoots the ball better than you think and he is fluid going to the rim. Timpview will need him as he is one of the taller players on that roster.
Alta High School || Ace Reiser Ace Reiser 6'0" | PG Alta | 2024 State UT || 2024 ||
One of the biggest transfers in the past few years will get his shot to play on a new team and his game is such that he can change the trajectory of team immediately. Ace has a shifty and high motor style of play. When h is on the floor he makes everyone around him better and he is a take over type of player that can really score the ball in many ways.