American Fork’s Ashton Wallace (20) drives towards Nook Canyon’s Max Toombs within the 6A boys basketball state championship recreation at BYU in Provo on Saturday, March 5, 2022. Laura Seitz, Deseret Information
The 2022-23 highschool boys basketball season will get underway this week for 6A, 5A and 4A groups after the conclusion of the soccer season this previous weekend. To organize followers for the upcoming season, the Deseret Information has put collectively capsules for each crew in 6A. Each coach was invited to take part and submit info.
The area rankings are primarily based on coaches preseason projections.
There are two new head basketball coaches in 6A this 12 months: Scott McClaughlin (Clearfield) and KJ Ng (Hunter).
Listed here are the 6A groups and gamers to observe this upcoming season.
Area 1
1. Fremont Silverwolves
Head coach: Corey Melaney (14th 12 months)
2021-2022 document: 13-10 (third in Area 1 with a 6-6 document)
2022 RPI rating: No. 13 in 6A
2022 postseason: Misplaced to Nook Canyon, 75-63, within the 6A second spherical
2022 offense: 55.3 ppg (No. 18 in 6A)
2022 protection: 54.5 ppg (No. 8 in 6A)
Returning starters: 5
Returning contributors:
Braden Flinders, PG, Sr.
Boston Hadley, SG, Sr.
Hunter Hansen, SG, Jr.
David Calvert, PF, Sr.
Key newcomers:
Treyden Hoggan - SG, Sr.
Coach remark: We now have plenty of expertise coming again this 12 months. We now have many versatile gamers that may play a number of positions on the perimeter. We now have had bother staying wholesome over the previous two years. I’m excited for these guys to play collectively. We now have many groups in Area 1 which have expertise and are very proficient.
2. Layton Lancers
Head coach: Kelby Miller (14th 12 months)
2021-2022 document: 7-15 (sixth in Area 1 with a 4-8 document)
2022 RPI rating: No. 20 in 6A
2022 postseason: Misplaced to Fremont, 59-49, within the 6A first spherical
2022 offense: 60 ppg (No. 11 in 6A)
2022 protection: 64.3 ppg (No. 24 in 6A)
Returning starters: Three
Returning contributors:
KJ Miller, Combo Guard, Jr.
Mekhi Martin, Level Guard, Jr.
Brock Mendoza, Middle, Sr.
Key newcomers:
Andrew Watts, SG, Sr.
Elias Parkinson, Wing, Sr.
Crew Harrop, Wing, Sr.
Coach remark: We're wanting ahead to an ideal season of basketball at Layton Excessive Faculty. The work that the gamers have put in throughout the offseason, together with our preseason schedule, may have us prepared for area play and past. This group likes taking part in basketball with each other and it reveals on the courtroom. Our crew has three returning starters and a number of other seniors that contributed final 12 months on the varsity degree. If gamers proceed to simply accept and excel of their roles, this needs to be a profitable season at Layton.
3. Syracuse Titans
Head coach: Mike Russell (2nd 12 months)
2021-2022 document: 10-14 (tied for fourth in Area 1 with a 5-7 document)
2022 RPI rating: No. 18 in 6A
2022 postseason: Misplaced to American Fork, 59-43, within the 6A quarterfinals
2022 offense: 52.9 ppg (No. 20 in 6A)
2022 protection: 54.9 ppg (No. 11 in 6A)
Returning starters: 4
Returning contributors:
Kaden Ericksen, Guard, Sr.
Brevin Hamblin, Ahead, Sr.
Carter Semrow, Guard, Sr.
Joshua Godfrey, Ahead, Jr.
Kane King, Level Guard, Sr.
Dax Brady, Ahead, Sr.
Key newcomers:
Logan Goddard, Guard, Jr.
Coach remark: We return plenty of expertise and have plenty of confidence coming into this season. We consider that we are able to compete with anybody, regardless of not having as a lot depth as some packages in addition to not having a legit 5 man. Our guys play with a chip on their shoulder and can welcome the “underdog” function that we are going to have in plenty of our video games this season.
4. Davis Darts
Head coach: Chad Sims (ninth 12 months)
2021-2022 document: 22-2 (first in Area 1 with a 11-1 document)
2022 RPI rating: No. 2 in 6A
2022 postseason: Misplaced to Syracuse, 48-42, within the 6A second spherical
2022 offense: 60.4 ppg (No. 10 in 6A)
2022 protection: 44.9 ppg (No. 1 in 6A)
Returning starters: None
Returning contributors:
Key newcomers:
Colby Whicker, Sr., G
Kaden Eggett, Sr., F
Alex Fisher, Sr., G
Ike Morgan, Jr., G
Zach Fisher, Jr., F
Coleman Atwater, So.
Bennett Wright, So.
Coach remark: We will probably be younger with out plenty of varsity expertise however we are going to play onerous and compete every day. Wanting ahead to working with this crew and making progress all year long. It will likely be enjoyable.
5. Farmington Phoenix
Head coach: Kasey Walkenhurst (fifth 12 months)
2021-2022 document: 14-10 (second in Area 1 with a 8-4 document)
2022 RPI rating: No. 12 in 6A
2022 postseason: Misplaced to Cyprus, 85-75, within the 6A second spherical
2022 offense: 62 ppg (No. 8 in 6A)
2022 protection: 56.7 ppg (No. 15 in 6A)
Returning starters: Two
Returning contributors:
Cole Johnson, PG, Sr.
Paul Beattie, F, Jr.
Key newcomers:
Jayden Haskell, G, Jr.
Ethan Atkinson, F, Jr.
Easton Ralphs, F, Jr.
Ben Stucki, G, Sr.
Coach remark: We're excited in regards to the upcoming season and really feel like we will probably be proper within the combine. Area 1 will probably be excellent once more this 12 months and if we concentrate on taking part in protection each evening we are going to give ourselves a chance to play our greatest basketball by February and March.
6. Weber Warriors
Head coach: Landon Cosby (4th 12 months)
2021-2022 document: 10-14 (tied for fourth in Area 1 with a 5-7 document)
2022 RPI rating: No. 17 in 6A
2022 postseason: Misplaced to Bingham, 75-58, within the 6A second spherical
2022 offense: 62.1 ppg (No. 7 in 6A)
2022 protection: 68.9 ppg (No. 25 in 6A)
Returning starters: Two
Returning contributors:
Hunter Schenck, Guard, Jr.
Griffyn Doughty, Guard, Sr.
Ethan Shupe, Guard, Sr.
Jaxon Shaw, Ahead, Sr.
Key newcomers:
Cole Bingham, Guard, Sr.
Dylan Rylands, Ahead, Sr.
Malachi Spencer, Ahead, Jr.
Coach remark: We're excited for the chance to see how we stack up in Area 1. Our success will rely upon everybody shopping for into defending and rebounding. This group could be very aggressive and now we have had some nice practices.
7. Clearfield Falcons
Head coach: Scott McClaughlin (1st 12 months)
2021-2022 document: 4-18 (seventh in Area 1 with a 3-9 document)
2022 RPI rating: No. 24 in 6A
2022 postseason: Misplaced to Kearns, 42-37, within the 6A first spherical
2022 offense: 41.5 ppg (No. 24 in 6A)
2022 protection: 53.9 ppg (No. 6 in 6A)
Returning starters: 4
Returning contributors:
James Barraza, F, Sr.
Lincoln Church, G, Sr.
Hint Hansen, G, Jr.
Peyton Kotter, G, Jr.
Austin Mitchell, F, Sr.
Key newcomers:
Canyon Dugger, F, So.
Spencer Jones, G, Jr.
Chase Mcneill, C, Jr.
Tayvian Singletary, F, Jr,
Davis Woll, F, Jr.
Coach remark: We now have a wonderful group of gamers which were working very onerous all offseason. We enter the 12 months with plenty of expertise and predict to have an ideal season.
Area 2
1. Cyprus Pirates
Head coach: Tre Smith (ninth 12 months)
2021-2022 document: 19-6 (first in Area 1 with a 12-0 document)
2022 RPI rating: No. 5 in 6A
2022 postseason: Misplaced to Nook Canyon, 57-53, within the 6A quarterfinals
2022 offense: 68.2 ppg (No. 2 in 6A)
2022 protection: 54.6 ppg (No. 10 in 6A)
Returning starters: 4
Returning contributors:
Quentin Meza, PG, Sr.
Diego Mulford, PG, Jr.
Justus Jackson-Fobbs, Ahead, Sr.
Spies Tia, Ahead, Sr.
Key newcomers:
Arou Ayuen, G, Sr.
Kaden Christensen, Ahead, Sr.
Anywan Kuang, Ahead, Jr.
Coach remark: We're wanting ahead to an ideal 12 months. We now have getting higher to do however we are going to take it one observe and one recreation at a time. We now have the items/group to do particular issues. We simply wish to begin taking part in our greatest basketball at first of February and see what occurs.
2. Roy Royals
Head coach: Scott Hunt (4th 12 months)
2021-2022 document: 9-15 (tied for fourth in Area 2 with a 6-6 document)
2022 RPI rating: No. 21 in 6A
2022 postseason: misplaced to Farmington, 69-37, within the 6A first spherical
2022 offense: 51 ppg (No. 22 in 6A)
2022 protection: 52.3 ppg (No. 4 in 6A)
Returning starters: Three
Returning contributors:
Beau Belnap, PG, Sr.
Key newcomers:
Elijah Soward, Publish, Sr.
Coach remark: Roy Excessive Faculty returns three starters from final season and appears ahead to having a seasoned crew for the 2022-23 season. This crew needs to be a scrappy, hard-nosed crew that likes to compete. Workforce chemistry will probably be one other power of this crew. They take pleasure in taking part in collectively and have real concern for each other, which we are going to lean on all through the season. We glance ahead watching these guys play.
3. Kearns Cougars
Head coach: Dan Cosby (14th 12 months)
2021-2022 document: 19-6 (second in Area 2 with a 9-3 document)
2022 RPI rating: No. 9 in 6A
2022 postseason: Misplaced to Westlake, 58-54, within the 6A second spherical
2022 offense: 68.4 ppg (No. 1 in 6A)
2022 protection: 51.6 ppg (No. 3 in 6A)
Returning starters: None
Returning contributors:
Could Kueny, SF, Sr.
QuayVon Palmer, G, Sr.
Kapeli Smith, G, Sr.
Tresor Ndayisenga, G, Sr.
Key newcomers:
Alex Wilcox, G, Sr.
Daniel Deng, G Jr.
Coach remark: We will probably be senior-led once more however with little varsity expertise. This group has performed collectively all summer season and we hope they get after it on protection and use their athleticism to stand up and down the courtroom. I'm wanting ahead to seeing how we compete and probably shock a couple of groups.
4. Hunter Wolverines
Head coach: KJ Ng (1st 12 months)
2021-2022 document: 12-10 (third in Area 2 with a 7-5 document)
2022 RPI rating: No. 16 in 6A
2022 postseason: Misplaced to Weber, 68-63, within the 6A first spherical
2022 offense: 57.1 ppg (No. 17 in 6A)
2022 protection: 48.8 ppg (No. 2 in 6A)
Returning starters: One
Returning contributors:
Dominick Phannolath, G, So.
Zaquel Cossa, G, Jr.
Key newcomers:
Caleb Hamblin, C, Sr.
Griffin Gallagher, C, Jr.
Devan Morris, G, Sr.
Alex Francom, G, Sr.
Tracen Sorenson, G, Jr.
Coach remark: Going into my first teaching season there will probably be plenty of bumps within the highway, however we count on to be aggressive recreation in and recreation out.
5. West Panthers
Head coach: Christian Wouden (2nd 12 months)
2021-2022 document: 1-19 (tied for sixth in Area 2 with a 1-11 document)
2022 RPI rating: No. 26 in 6A
2022 postseason: Didn't qualify
2022 offense: 40.5 ppg (No. 26 in 6A)
2022 protection: 62.7 ppg (No. 23 in 6A)
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6. Taylorsville Warriors
Head coach: Bernie Graziano (seventh 12 months)
2021-2022 document: 7-16 (tied for fourth in Area 2 with a 6-6 document)
2022 RPI rating: No. 22 in 6A
2022 postseason: Misplaced to Skyridge, 66-53, within the 6A first spherical
2022 offense: 49.7 ppg (No. 23 in 6A)
2022 protection: 60.2 ppg (No. 20 in 6A)
Returning starters: Two
Returning contributors:
Moroni Johnson
Kobe Allen
Easton Guevara
Key newcomers:
Bronson Dallimore
Logan Bertagnolli
Preston Gledhill
Daniel Healy
Cole Kramer
Coach remark: We now have three gamers with varsity expertise and a number of other younger gamers that may contribute as properly. We may have a while to develop and enhance as a crew and will probably be prepared for area play. We now have plenty of confidence in our gamers and they're an impressive group of student-athletes to educate. We're excited to begin the season.
7. Granger Lancers
Head coach: Stephen Tidwell (4th 12 months)
2021-2022 document: 3-19 (tied for sixth in Area 2 with a 1-11 document)
2022 RPI rating: No. 25 in 6A
2022 postseason: Didn't qualify within the 6A
2022 offense: 40.6 ppg (No. 25 in 6A)
2022 protection: 72.1 ppg (No. 26 in 6A)
Returning starters: One
Returning contributors:
Qani Abdi, Guard, Sr.
Hunter Lopez, Ahead, Sr.
Garrett Cousins, Guard, Sr.
Key newcomers:
Isaac Begay, Guard, Sr.
Nasean Lee, Guard, Sr.
Jose Muro Prado, Guard, Sr.
Daudi Aweyso, Guard, Jr.
Stephen Kpaleh, Guard, Jr.
Isaiah Gukisen, Guard, So.
Henry Tidwell, Gaurd, Jr.
Mason Biddulph, Ahead, So.
Coach remark: I'm excited with the group of fellows now we have. They appear wanting to compete.
Area 3
1. Herriman Mustangs
Head coach: Lance Gummersall (4th 12 months)
2021-2022 document: 5-19 (tied for fifth in Area 3 with a 2-8 document)
2022 RPI rating: No. 23 in 6A
2022 postseason: Misplaced to American Fork, 59-40, within the 6A first spherical
2022 offense: 52.8 ppg (No. 21 in 6A)
2022 protection: 61.1 ppg (No. 21 in 6A)
Returning starters: 4
Returning contributors:
Malcolm Johnson, F, Jr.
Ike Palmer, G, Jr.
Cale Barclay, F, So.
Hayden Gribble, F, Jr.
Richard Dut, F, Jr.
Key newcomers:
Carlo Mulford, G, Fr.
Stockton Blanchard, G, So.
Tristan Koerner, F, Jr.
JJ Tomsick, G, So.
Coach remark: We now have a powerful group of returners wanting ahead to exhibiting what they'll do collectively as a gaggle. These boys have put in plenty of work this offseason. As their teaching employees, we're excited to see what we are able to accomplish this season.
2. Bingham Miners
Head coach: Kyle Straatman (4th 12 months)
2021-2022 document: 22-3 (first in Area 3 with a 10-0 document)
2022 RPI rating: No. 1 in 6A
2022 postseason: Misplaced to Westlake, 75-63, within the 6A quarterfinals
2022 offense: 66.2 ppg (No. 4 in 6A)
2022 protection: 53.6 ppg (No. 5 in 6A)
Returning starters: None
Returning contributors:
Brayden Whitehead, Middle, Sr.
KJ Jenson, Guard, Sr.
Carson Bagley, Guard, Sr.
Key newcomers:
Luke West, Guard, Fr.
Jason Peterson, Guard, So.
Donovan Averitte, Guard, So.
Gage Vance, Guard, Sr.
Coach remark: We'll lack varsity expertise firstly of the 12 months however will attempt to make up for that with toughness and energy. We now have a really powerful preseason to assist us put together for a battle in our area this 12 months.
3. Riverton Silverwolves
Head coach: Skyler Wilson (ninth 12 months)
2021-2022 document: 7-16 (tied for fifth in Area 3 with a 2-8 document)
2022 RPI rating: No. 19 in 6A
2022 postseason: Misplaced to Mountain Ridge, 53-49, within the 6A first spherical
2022 offense: 53.4 ppg (No. 19 in 6A)
2022 protection: 57 ppg (No. 16 in 6A)
Returning starters: Two
Returning contributors:
Jaxon Kerekes, Guard, Sr.
Logan Dunfield, Ahead, Sr.
Stratton Johnson, Guard, Sr.
Ben Barrus, Guard, Jr.
Zach Edwards, Ahead, Jr.
Christian Heninger, Middle, Jr.
Key newcomers:
Kobe Nielsen, Level Guard, Sr.
Carter Nixon, Ahead, Sr.
Coach remark: We're excited for the upcoming season! We now have plenty of proficient gamers, and a very good mixture of measurement, athleticism and perimeter taking pictures. I do know this group is hungry and wanting to compete on the highest degree. We are able to’t wait to get began.
4. Copper Hills Grizzlies
Head coach: John Watkins (4th 12 months)
2021-2022 document: 15-8 (third in Area 3 with a 6-4 document)
2022 RPI rating: No. 6 in 6A
2022 postseason: Misplaced to Skyridge, 56-55, within the 6A second spherical
2022 offense: 60.7 ppg (No. 9 in 6A)
2022 protection: 56.3 ppg (No. 14 in 6A)
Returning starters: One
Returning contributors:
Kyson Hymas, Ahead, Sr.
Logan Weidauer, Guard, Jr.
Ashtyn Howick, Ahead, Sr.
Key newcomers:
Josh Pommerening, Guard, Sr.
Bryan Jones, Guard, Sr.
Myles Masuisui, Guard, Jr.
Isaiah Reiser, Guard, Fr.
Coach remark: I’m excited to see the combo of our upperclassmen with our underclasssmen and the way they arrive collectively. It needs to be a enjoyable and thrilling 12 months.
5. Mountain Ridge Sentinels
Head coach: Scott Briggs (4th 12 months)
2021-2022 document: 14-11 (fourth in Area 3 with a 3-7 document)
2022 RPI rating: No. 14 in 6A
2022 postseason: Misplaced to Nice Grove, 62-49, within the 6A second spherical
2022 offense: 59.3 ppg (No. 12 in 6A)
2022 protection: 54 ppg (No. 7 in 6A)
Returning starters: One
Returning contributors:
Jackson Moller, Middle, Sr.
Kyle Carley, Level Guard, Sr.
Key newcomers:
Jackson Evans, Guard, Sr.
Spencer Krainich, Ahead, Jr.
Cayleb Whiite, Guard, Sr.
Jaren Dickson, Guard, Sr.
6. West Jordan Jaguars
Head coach: Duane Bourdeaux (third 12 months)
2021-2022 document: 15-9 (second in Area 3 with a 7-3 document)
2022 RPI rating: No. 7 in 6A
2022 postseason: Misplaced to American Fork, 67-48, within the 6A second spherical
2022 offense: 65 ppg (No. 6 in 6A)
2022 protection: 62.4 ppg (No. 22 in 6A)
Returning starters: None
Returning contributors:
Colton Blackham, G, Jr.
Key newcomers:
Gage Muffett, F, Sr.
Carter Dorenbosch, G, Jr.
Ethan Black, F, Jr.
Coach remark: I'm wanting ahead to an thrilling season. We're going to play onerous and provides our greatest effort each evening. Ought to be a enjoyable 12 months.
Area 4
1. Nook Canyon Chargers
Head coach: Dan Lunt (seventh 12 months)
2021-2022 document: 19-7 (tied for first in Area 4 with a 7-3 document)
2022 RPI rating: No. 4 in 6A
2022 postseason: Misplaced to American Fork, 43-39, within the 6A championship
2022 offense: 67.2 ppg (No. 3 in 6A)
2022 protection: 59.5 ppg (No. 18 in 6A)
Returning starters: Three
Returning contributors:
Max Toombs
Jaxon Roberts
Brodie Kozlowski
Key newcomers:
Kalen Lewis
Taylor Feroah
Coach remark: Very enthusiastic about this crew excellent defensively and offensively.
2. American Fork Cavemen
Head coach: Ryan Cuff (fifth 12 months)
2021-2022 document: 16-12 (third in Area 4 with a 6-4 document)
2022 RPI rating: No. 10 in 6A
2022 postseason: Beat Nook Canyon, 43-39, within the 6A championship
2022 offense: 57.8 ppg (No. 16 in 6A)
2022 protection: 55.3 ppg (No. 12 in 6A)
Returning starters: One
Returning contributors:
Ashton Wallace, SG, Sr.
Key newcomers:
Jaxon Durrant, F, Sr.
Aaron Dunne, C, Sr.
Kean Webb, C, Sr.
Jr Turley, G, Sr.
Tiger Cuff, PG, Jr.
Blake Rawson, F, Jr.
Coach remark: We're extraordinarily excited for an additional basketball season at American Fork Excessive Faculty. We love our crew. We now have plenty of work to do that season. There are plenty of actually good groups within the state. We now have one other powerful preseason schedule that may assist us prepare for our powerful area schedule. We're wanting ahead to the challenges in entrance of us. We're actually completely satisfied to be taking part in and being collectively right now.
3. Nice Grove Vikings
Head coach: Randy McAllister (twenty first 12 months)
2021-2022 document: 19-7 (tied for first in Area 4 with a 7-3 document)
2022 RPI rating: No. 3 in 6A
2022 postseason: Misplaced to American Fork, 56-53, within the 6A semifinals
2022 offense: 58.5 ppg (No. 15 in 6A)
2022 protection: 54.6 ppg (No. 9 in 6A)
Returning starters: Two
Returning contributors:
Michael Mitton, G, Sr.
Isaac Garrett, F, Sr.
Ryker Mikkelson, G, So.
Makai Peterson, G, Jr.
Chase Chandler, G, Sr.
Key newcomers:
Bron Roberts, F, Sr.
Ryan Hadley, G, Jr.
Coach remark: With a stable group of returning gamers and a really difficult preseason schedule, we're wanting ahead to the season and the journey we’ll take to see if we are able to rise to the extent essential to compete in Area 4 and make a run within the state event.
4. Westlake Thunder
Head coach: Nate Carling (ninth 12 months)
2021-2022 document: 15-10 (tied for fourth in Area 4 with a 4-6 document)
2022 RPI rating: No. 8 in 6A
2022 postseason: Misplaced to Nook Canyon, 68-60, within the 6A semifinals
2022 offense: 66.1 ppg (No. 5 in 6A)
2022 protection: 59 ppg (No. 17 in 6A)
Returning starters: None
Returning contributors:
Maverick McManus, C, Sr.
Key newcomers:
Bodie Capell, F, Sr
Jordan Kroll, G, Sr
Quade Fausett, C, Sr
Boston Jones, F, Sr
Tyler Burdette, G, Sr
Tate Merrill, G, Sr
Jace Adams, G, Jr
Coach remark: Westlake has a brand new group of seniors which can be excited to show themselves on the varsity degree. They're a hardworking group that likes to compete. I'm excited to see what they'll accomplish collectively.
5. Lone Peak Knights
Head coach: Robert Ross (fifth 12 months)
2021-2022 document: 10-11 (sixth in Area 4 with a 2-8 document)
2022 RPI rating: No. 15 in 6A
2022 postseason: Misplaced to Syracuse, 54-45, within the 6A first spherical
2022 offense: 58.7 ppg (No. 13 in 6A)
2022 protection: 59.6 ppg (No. 19 in 6A)
Returning starters: Three
Returning contributors:
Luke Fotheringham, Sr.
Cameron Swiggett, Sr.
Ike Stayley, So.
Key newcomers:
Jaxon Greatest, Sr
Tyler Amberry, Sr.
Jorge Suarez, Sr.
Jason Burton, Jr.
Chamberlain Burgess, So.
Jackson Taylor, So.
Coach remark: We're enthusiastic about this group of boys. They work onerous and wish to be good teammates.
6. Skyridge Falcons
Head coach: Jeff Gardner (seventh 12 months)
2021-2022 document: 14-10 (tied for fourth in Area 4 with a 4-6 document)
2022 RPI rating: No. 11 in 6A
2022 postseason: Misplaced to Nice Grove, 60-43, within the 6A quarterfinals
2022 offense: 58.7 ppg (No. 13 in 6A)
2022 protection: 55.4 ppg (No. 13 in 6A)
Returning starters: One
Returning contributors:
Mason Hunter, G, Sr.
Josh Davis, F, Sr.
Key newcomers:
Cannon Jensen, Sr., G
JJ Jory, Sr., F
Tate Van Komen, Sr., G
Cy Hansen, Jr., F
Dane Housley, Jr., G
Ethan Gagon, Jr., F
Jordan Kohler, So., F
Davis Fyans, Fr., G
Coach remark: We're excited to start the 2022-23 season. Our children have been working actually onerous and are excited to get going. As a way to achieve success we're going to need to play nice protection, share the ball and play sensible, powerful basketball.