Make sure you get out to Hoopfest Utah Monday 11/20-22
Big thanks to Krysten Peek for coming on the podcast to breakdown who we should be paying attention to from Montverde, Sunrise Christian, and AZ Compass (including why she think Alta could get a win over Sunrise)
Here’s how AI summed up the episode:
About The Guest(s):
Krysten Peek is an NBA draft analyst for Yahoo Sports and has been covering prospects from high school to the NBA for almost ten years.
Summary: Krysten Peek joins the Utah High School Hoops podcast to discuss the upcoming Hoop Fest in Utah and break down some of the players to watch. She shares her experience as an NBA draft analyst and the emotional moments of seeing players realize their dreams. Krysten highlights the stacked lineup of teams participating in Hoop Fest, including Montverde Academy, Sunrise Christian, and Link Academy. She provides insights into the talent and potential of players like Cooper Flag, Asa Noelle, and Trey Johnson. Krysten also mentions the gritty style of Simeon and the exciting prospects from AZ Compass. The podcast concludes with a discussion about the historic talent of Montverde Academy and the competitiveness of the games at Hoop Fest.
Key Takeaways:
Hoop Fest in Utah features top high school basketball teams, including Montverde Academy, Sunrise Christian, and Link Academy.
Cooper Flag and Asa Nowell are projected to be top picks in the NBA draft and will be playing for Montverde Academy.
Simeon is a gritty team with a history of producing talented players like Derrick Rose and Jabari Parker.
AZ Compass has a mix of first-year players but possesses high-level talent like Vyctorious Miller and Jeremiah Fears.
Hoop Fest provides an opportunity for Utah teams to compete against national powerhouses and gain exposure.
Quotes:
"I'm Kristen Peek, the NBA draft analyst for Yahoo Sports. I cover prospects from high school to the NBA and have been doing this for almost ten years." - Krysten Peek
"If you're planning on going to this thing, try to go to as many Montverde games as possible. What this Montverde team is capable of doing this year is historic." - Krysten Peek
"Cooper Flag and Asa Noelle are projected to be top picks in the NBA draft. They are both versatile forwards with high-level skills." - Krysten Peek
"Simeon is a gritty team known for its toughness and quickness. They play aggressive defense and look to push the ball in transition." - Krysten Peek
"AZ Compass has a mix of first-year players, but Victorious Miller and Jeremiah Fears are high-level talents to watch." - Krysten Peek
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