Rural Utah’s 10 Best Prospects

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#1 [player_tooltip player_id='825056' first='Kennedy' last='Searle'], Tooele 2027</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Searle is an intriguing prospect because she has the strength to be impactful inside, but she also has the shooting ability and form to be impactful on the perimeter. The midrange game is developing, and she is a strong downhill player when she starts attacking. Watching her the past few weeks in Fall league action, you can see that she is trying to play the right way and get her teammates involved, which is great. Her ability to get others opportunities and get them involved in the offense is commendable. There are times when you watch her and you want her to take over because you know she can. This is what next-level coaches can see in her, and if she can really assert herself this coming season, you might be able to get a glimpse of her ceiling at the next level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#2 [player_tooltip player_id='854299' first='Kenadie' last='Maughan'], Uintah 2026</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Maughan is a D2/NJCAA prospect who has upside. Maughan is taught to stop on the paint, and positioning is key for her as her percentage goes up dramatically as she gets great position going over her left shoulder. Last season, she was able to put up great numbers, averaging 16 PPG and 12 RPG. She was only held under double digits a handful of times last season, and this season look for her to duplicate her numbers. Maughan will easily surpass the 1,000-point mark. Excited to see her play this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#3 [player_tooltip player_id='873330' first='Blakelie' last='Davies'], Millard 2028</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Davies has good length, and she has a solid IQ and understanding of the game. Attacks the rim well, and if she can get her outside shot to fall more this coming season, you might not just see her improve her numbers, but she might just move the needle when it comes to her ranking as well. Davies could get close to averaging 20 PPG if she gets to the line a few more times and hits a 3 once or twice a game. She has upside and potential for sure coming out of rural Utah. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#4 [player_tooltip player_id='952640' first='Emmy' last='Butler'], Grantsville 2027</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 5'10 do-it-all combo forward has a chance to really make a name for herself this coming season. All eyes will be on Butler, and she should be able to respond well. Could see her getting some D2 looks, but she does have next-level talent. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#5 [player_tooltip player_id='879144' first='Jaycee' last='Barlow'], Enterprise 2026</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Barlow is a hidden gem. She should be on small colleges' radar. She has great positional size and could be a very good find. She will have an excellent senior year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#6 Lily Crane, Richfield, 2026</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Crane can shoot the ball! Would not be surprised if she leads the classification in made three-pointers this coming season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#7 [player_tooltip player_id='790608' first='Danzee' last='Bradshaw'], Beaver 2026</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Might have some really good upside at the college level. She is a forward who has active hands and is athletic. She could be a player you turn into a 3 a the next level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#8 [player_tooltip player_id='1230559' first='Joslyn' last='Christiansen'], Delta 2026</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another good shooter that could easily go off for 4+ three-pointers a game if you do not locate her. If you are looking for a solid lead guard that can shoot, this kid could be a really good find. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#9 [player_tooltip player_id='866689' first='Kira' last='Grant'], Duchesne 2026</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Grant is an athlete who does not get enough credit for how well she plays the gaps and can jump in lanes and make things happen. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#10 AJ Van Dyke, Wayne 2027</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>VanDyke will likely be the leading scorer in 1A, and she can really shoot the ball. She is quick and can go to her left all day, and she has a soft touch around the rim. Her ability to be a grab-and-go player off a rebound makes her tough to stop. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->