High school boys basketball: 2024 Class 6A team-by-team region capsules, predictions

The 2024-2025 high school boys basketball season gets underway this week with the official start of the season on Tuesday. To prepare fans for the upcoming season, the Deseret News has put together capsules for every team in 6A. Every coach was invited to participate and submit information.

The region rankings are based on coaches preseason projections.

There are five new head basketball coaches in 6A this year: Greg Godderidge (Syracuse), Brian Allfrey (Copper Hills), Lance Gummersall (Riverton), Reed Bromley (Lehi) and Carsen Williams (Pleasant Grove).

Here are the 6A teams and players to watch this upcoming season.

Region 1

Head coach: Chad Sims (11th year).

No. 6 in 6A.

Lost to Herriman, 63-48, in the 6A quarterfinals.

Returning starters:

Returning contributors:

Coleman Atwater, G, Sr.

Bryker Couser, G, Sr.

Bennett Wright, G, Sr.

Croydon Christensen, F, Sr.

JT Turley, G, Jr.

Tradon Bessinger, F, Jr.

Bode Sparrow, G, SO

Coach comment: Looking forward to another great year at Davis. We have a group of players with high expectations. We are excited to see what this team will accomplish.

Head coach: Kelby Miller (16th year).

No. 1 in 6A.

Lost to Corner Canyon, 89-60, in the 6A semifinals.

Returning starters:

Returning contributors:

Sam Romer, Wing, Sr.

Josh Checketts, C, Sr.

Jonah Fullmer, G, Sr.

Karter Miller, PG, So.

Key newcomers:

Chase Randall, Wing, Jr.

Jack Godderidge, Wing, Jr.

Tage Allen, F, Jr.

Nic Anderson, Wing, Jr.

Coach comment: We are looking forward to another great season of basketball at Layton High School. We have several returning players that played pivotal roles last year on a team that won a region championship and made a deep run in the state tournament. Those returners, along with a group of players that are new to the varsity level, should continue our great tradition of basketball here at Layton High. As always, with teams that have talent, if we can stay away from drama, block out the outside noise, can get everyone to buy in, accept, and excel in their roles, we should have another successful basketball season at LHS.

Head coach: Corey Melaney (16th year).

No. 11 in 6A.

Lost to Davis, 59-36, in the 6A second round.

Returning starters:

Returning contributors:

Easton Duft, PG, Sr.

Dylan Bruce, SG, Sr.

Zach Masters, PF, Sr.

Jace Hadley, SG, Sr.

Key newcomers:

Will Ridgway, SG, Sr.

Zach Hancock, C, Jr.

Ben Calvert, C, Sr.

Cam Campbell, SG, Jr.

Coach comment: This is the hardest working group collectively that we have had for a long time. Great chemistry and hard-nosed kids that will play unselfishly. Excited about the leadership on this team and where it can take us.

Head coach: Landon Cosby (6th year).

No. 8 in 6A.

Lost to Farmington, 63-62, in the 6A second round.

Returning starters:

Returning contributors:

Will Stratford, F, Sr.

Key newcomers:

Ben Olpin, G, Sr.

Ryder Howe, G, Jr.

Derik Bowden, G, Jr.

Thomas Packer, G, Jr.

Luke Bingam, F, Sr.

Brandon Crockett, F, Sr.

Jace Rydalch, F, Jr.

Coach comment: We are very excited for the group we have this year. They are very close knit and competitive. If we can play together and not worry about who gets the credit, we have a chance to win a lot of games this year.

Head coach: Kasey Walkenhurst (7th year).

No. 9 in 6A.

Lost to Laton, 77-61, in the 6A quarterfinals.

Returning starters:

Returning contributors:

Malakai Tobler, PG, So.

Key newcomers:

Cameron Brower, PF, Jr.

Cole Tweden, SG, Sr.

Sawyer Nash, SF, Sr.

Coach comment: Just like any other season, we will be working every day to be playing our best basketball by February so we can make some noise in our region and in the state tournament.

Head coach: Greg Godderidge (1st year).

No. 17 in 6A.

Lost to Copper Hills, 65-62, in the 6A first round.

Returning starters:

Returning contributors:

Bradlee Trejo, G, Sr.

Skyler Orton, G, Jr.

Hudson Hess, G, Sr.

Beckam Rees, G, Jr.

Key newcomers:

Carter Robinson, F/C, Jr.

Kade Ashcroft, G, Jr.

Drake Semrow, F, Jr.

Colton Hoenigman, G, So.

Cohen Godderidge, G, So.

Bryson Wilson, F, So.

Lincoln Sohl, F, So.

Coach comment: I am optimistic about the upcoming season with a new coaching staff, playing style, and culture being developed at Syracuse. With four returning contributors and strong senior leadership, Syracuse is ready to complete.

Region 2

Head coach: Dan Lunt (9th year).

No. 4 in 6A.

Lost to Lehi, 78-67, in the 6A championship.

Returning starters:

Returning contributors:

Bryton Valdas

Noah Bendinger

Key newcomers:

Josh Tolman

Peterson Lunt

Dillon Roberts

Tyler Mortenson

Tag Jensen

Hudson Brown

Mo Brown

Coach comment: Should be a very good defensive team. Very athletic with outstanding shooters.

Head coach: Doug Meacham (2nd year).

No. 3 in 6A.

Lost to Lehi, 63-62, in the 6A semifinals.

Returning starters:

Returning contributors:

Cale Barclay, F, Sr.

Carlo Mulford, Pt G, Jr.

Stockton Blanchard, G, Sr.

Key newcomers:

Zach Tanner, C, Sr.

Dray Stilson, G, Sr.

JJ Tomsick, G, Sr.

Kole Worthington, G, Jr.

Brady Ninow, G Jr.

Coach comment: Our players have placed high expectations on themselves. If we can keep holding each other accountable on the defensive side of the floor and keep trying to play the right way on offense, this group can have a chance at the end of the year.

Head coach: Kyle Straatman (6th year).

No. 12 in 6A.

Lost to American Fork, 48-37, in the 6A second round.

Returning starters:

Returning contributors:

Luke West, PG, Jr.

Jason Peterson, G, Sr.

Key newcomers:

Lucas Neidig, C, Jr.

Brayden Ericson, G, Sr.

Coach comment: We are very excited for this group of players. They have been working extremely hard this offseason to help prepare themselves to be a tough team in the, 6A classification. We have some very exciting new pieces who are looking forward to a tough preseason to learn how to compete at the varsity level. Our region is also going to be very good this year which will help prepare us for a run in the state tournament.

Head coach: Lance Gummersall (1st year).

No. 7 in 6A.

Lost to Lehi, 70-49, in the 6A quarterfinals.

Returning starters:

Returning contributors:

Evan Berrett, PG, Sr.

Ryker Kerekes, SF, Sr.

Blake Robbins, PF, Sr.

Key newcomers:

Austin Berrett, SG, Sr.

Collin Fackrell, SG, Sr.

Coach comment: This group is coming off of two really successful seasons. We hope to continue that success with a few new faces being added to the mix. The test for this group will be whether or not they can play hard through adversity, put their team first and play for each other. We hope to answer those questions the right way and to compete with the best teams in Region 2 and, 6A.

Head coach: Brian Allfrey (1st year).

No. 16 in 6A.

Lost to Layton, 71-52, in the 6A second round.

Returning starters:

Returning contributors:

Isaiah Reiser, PG Jr.

Boston Lambourne, SG Sr.

Wesley Curtis, F, Sr.

Jacob Curtis, F Jr.

Austin Ormond, G Jr.

Key newcomers:

Asante Gondwe, F Sr.

Daxton Nelson, F Sr.

Coach comment: After a challenging season, the Copper Hills Grizzlies are poised for a significant turnaround this year. With four returning starters and a roster full of young, developing talent, they have the experience needed to build on last season. Despite a tough schedule packed with formidable opponents, the team is eager to compete and prove themselves. This year will be a test of resilience, but with the mix of returning leadership and a new players & staff, Copper Hills is set to take a big step forward.

Head coach: Scott Briggs (6th year).

No. 18 in 6A.

Lost to Lehi, 64-49, in the 6A second round.

Returning starters:

Returning contributors:

Will Lindsay, F, Sr.

Isaac Langston, G, Jr.

Tate Munson, F, Sr.

Logan Howell, F, Sr.

Sawyer Howell, G, Sr.

Key newcomers:

Landon Blackwell, G, Sr.

Jordan Horsley, G, Freshman

Coach comment: We are excited about the upcoming season and about the team that will take the floor for Mountain Ridge High this year. The team will play hard, be well balanced, and will look to compete every night we play. We believe that we are up to the challenge of taking another step forward in the progression of Sentinel Basketball!

Region 3

Head coach: Reed Bromley (1st year).

No. 2 in 6A.

Beat Corner Canyon, 78-67, in the 6A championship.

Returning starters:

Returning contributors:

Easton Hawkins, G/F, Sr.

Cole Welch, G, Sr. (got time in preseason)

Ashton Shewell, G/F, So. (got time in preseason)

Key newcomers:

Drew Durrant, Wing, Sr.

Peyton Hawkins, Wing, Sr.

Nate Rosenlof, G/Wing, Jr.

Trevor Anderson, Wing, Jr.

Saxton Young, G, So.

Tuk Howe, Wing, So.

Coach comment: A lot of youth around a returning first team all-state player. How we come together will determine the type of success we hope to have. We have a tough pre-season with Holiday Hoopfest, Tarkanian, and the other teams we will play. We need our young player to mature quickly for region play.

Head coach: Nate Carling (11th year).

No. 15 in 6A.

Lost to Mountain Ridge, 72-57, in the 6A first round.

Returning starters:

Returning contributors:

Symon Su'a, SG, Sr.

Graydin Anderson, PG, Jr.

Kyler Hadfield, F, Sr.

Beckam Featherstone, C, Sr.

Malik Sika, G, So.

Key newcomers:

Carter Campbell, C, Sr.

Micah Sorensen, C, Sr.

Walker Jensen, G, Jr.

Slone Su'a, G, So

Coach comment: Westlake brings back a seasoned and experienced team, featuring four returning starters along with several key contributors and promising newcomers. With many strong opponents on our schedule, we're excited for a fun and competitive season ahead.

Head coach: Ryan Cuff (7th year).

No. 5 in 6A.

Lost to Corner Canyon, 67-58, in the 6A quarterfinals.

Returning starters:

Returning contributors:

Jax Clark, F, Sr.

Key newcomers:

Bryce Mella, G, Sr.

Jax Oyler, G, Jr.

Dieter Tuitavuki, F, So.

Braylond Johnstun, G, Sr.

Coach comment: We are very excited to work with this group. They are coachable and strive to get better. We appreciate all the good things they do on and off the court. We feel very lucky to coach them and be around them. We recognize the work we have in front of us and look forward to the challenges that we will face.

Head coach: Jeff Gardner (9th year).

No. 14 in 6A.

Lost to Herriman, 57-39, in the 6A second round.

Returning starters:

Returning contributors:

Jordan Kohler, F, Sr.

Ryder Gentry, F, Jr.

Davis Fyans, G Jr.

Key newcomers:

Zach Gagon, G, Jr.

Joel Gardner, G, Jr.

Josh Hansen, G Sr.