🎙️ Utah HS Hoops: The “United Nations” of LCA
Adam Peek is joined by “three-peat” guest and head coach of Layton Christian Academy, Casey Stanley, for a deep dive into the 2024-25 season.
Adam and Coach Stanley discuss how last year’s scholarship-winning players are adapting to the “grind” of college basketball and what feedback their new coaches are providing. They then break down the unique makeup of this year’s LCA roster—15 players from 15 different countries—and the unselfish, European style of play they bring.
Finally, they unpack LCA’s “insanely difficult” national schedule and why Coach Stanley is warning his international players not to underestimate the talent of their in-state Utah opponents.
⏰ Key Segments
Banter & Aerial Silks (0:00 - 5:30): Adam and Coach Stanley catch up, discuss Adam’s daughter’s aerial silks performance, and joke about the future “Utah Aerial Silks Podcast.”
Life After LCA (5:30 - 10:45): How are last year’s stars (Tyran, Anor, Sam, Allen, etc.) handling the jump to college? Coach Stanley shares feedback from both the players and their new college coaches, who praise the team’s preparedness for the “grind” and their high level of competitiveness.
The “United Nations” Roster (12:30 - 15:15): This year’s LCA team is a global powerhouse, with 15 players from 15 different countries. Coach shares some humorous stories about players who previously competed against each other in European championship games before becoming teammates.
Euro Style vs. USA Style (15:15 - 22:30): A fascinating breakdown of player development. Coach Stanley compares the European model (fewer games, more skill development for all 5 positions) with the American style (hunting mismatches, “highlight” plays).
The 2024-25 Gauntlet (22:30 - 27:30): The team’s goal is to make the Chipotle Nationals. To get there, they’ll face one of the toughest schedules in the country, including powerhouses like AZ Compass, Mount Zion, and Wasatch Academy.
Don’t Sleep on Utah (27:30 - 30:00): Coach Stanley emphasizes that his team has “no off nights,” pointing to the high-caliber Utah teams on their schedule like Lone Peak, Orem, Timpview, Judge, and Springville. He discusses warning his international players about the high-IQ, team-oriented style of basketball played in Utah.
📺 How to Watch the Eagles
Watch: Almost all Layton Christian Academy games this season will be streamed live on BallerTV. (Select games may also be featured on NBA TV).
Follow Stephani…er..I mean Casey James Stanley on LinkedIn
Follow: For schedules, scores, and updates, follow the team on Instagram at @lcambb
