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Huge thanks to Hector at Prep hoop! Go subscribe - https://prephoops.com/utah/

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About the Guest(s):

Hector Marquez: Hector Marquez is a prominent figure in the basketball community, working as a lead analyst for Prep Hoops. He is known for his deep understanding and keen insights into high school basketball, particularly in the Utah region. Hector's work involves scouting and evaluating basketball talent, with a focus on helping players gain visibility and advance their careers.

Episode Summary:

In this engaging episode of the Utah High School Hoops Podcast, host Adam Peek dives into the nuances between high school basketball live periods in June and AAU periods in the spring and summer. Peek shares insights he recently discovered about these periods, including how they showcase different playing styles and provide unique opportunities for player assessment. He also touches on the latest achievements and standout performances of players, leaning on expert analysis from his friend Hector Marquez of Prep Hoops.

Peek discusses notable players such as Noah Benninger, JJ Apath Chang, Alan Gabalu, and others who have significantly improved their profiles over the summer. The episode highlights the importance of focusing on inputs rather than outcomes and how summertime is a crucial period for player development. Peek also introduces a new sponsor and gives a sneak peek into the exciting opportunities and challenges awaiting club teams in the upcoming live periods of July.

Key Takeaways:

  • The differences between high school live periods and AAU periods help showcase varying playing styles, essential for evaluating player skills.

  • Notable players like Noah Benninger, JJ Apath Chang, and Alan Gabalu have significantly boosted their profiles through hard work in the offseason.

  • Focus on inputs, such as training and skill improvement, rather than just outcomes to achieve long-term success.

  • Key club teams and their standings, including Team Utah, Utah Valley Prime, and others, highlight the competitive landscape as they head into the July live periods.

  • The upcoming live period in July will be crucial, revealing which players have been putting in the work and who will stand out to college recruiters.

Notable Quotes:

  1. Adam Peek: "The goal of your work should be to improve and to get to the next step."

  2. Adam Peek: "Focus on your inputs, build good habits, and when you can do those things, then you can start to see the outcomes follow."

  3. Adam Peek: "You are halfway through the summer, players. School is going to be starting up… this is your time to get into it."

  4. Hector Marquez via Adam Peek: "I think Noah is a player who is putting in the work, who is trusting the inputs."

  5. Adam Peek: "Too many players today are focused on the immediacy of the outcome. Focus on your inputs."

Resources:

  • Prep Hoops: Prep Hoops Utah

  • Sports Fit Health and Performance Institute (Down in Highland with Jasper)

  • Verbal Commits: Use promo code "Utah"

  • Go Ruvi: Go Ruvi, use code "adam15" for 15% off

Stay tuned for more insightful episodes of the Utah High School Hoops Podcast, where we delve into the vibrant world of high school basketball, providing valuable information and entertainment to our listeners. Don't miss out on our upcoming content, including interviews with expert coaches and standout players.