Video: Breaking down the Independent Top 10Wasatch Academy aiming for a repeat trip to New York City.7. Wasatch Academy (Mt. Pleasant, Utah)Head coach: Curtis Condie (29-4, second year)
2015-16 record: 29-4
PLAYERS TO WATCHEmmanuel Akot (6-7, Jr., F) … Top 50 prospect in the Class of 2018
Jeff Baradziej (6-5, Sr., G) … Returner from last year's Dick's Nationals team
Bernardo Da Silva (6-7, So., F) … Newcomer from Brazil
Devonire Glass (6-6, Jr., F) … Began last season at Chicago power Simeon
Michael Okafor (6-3, Sr., G) … One of six Canadians on the roster
Josip Vrankic (6-8, Sr., F) … Committed to Santa Clara
Zion Young (6-3, Jr., G) … Newcomer from Indiana
Luis Zerban (7-0, Jr., C) … Has played on Germany national age group teams
STORYLINES* Before bowing out to Oak Hill Academy at Dick's Nationals, Wasatch Academy legitimized itself as a national power during the 2015-16 season. The Tigers beat teams from nine states (including 2016-17 preseason No. 1 La Lumiere) as well as Australia and Canada.
* Akot was a virtual unknown when he arrived at Wasatch Academy a year ago but has since rose to five-star status. Arizona, Louisville, Oregon and Utah are the finalists for his services.
KEY DATES
Nov. 30 – vs.
Findlay Prep (Henderson, Nev.)Dec. 8-10 – FreeTaxUSA Shootout
Jan. 15 – vs.
IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.) @ Spalding Hoophall Classic
Jan. 28 – vs.
Chino Hills (Calif.) @ Fairfax State Preview
