Utah Pump N Run Basketball

On Thursday night, the Utah basketball community turned its eyes to the gym at Orem High School. The Great Western Shootout was only a high school basketball tournament in its inaugural year. But judging from the crowd, you could tell it was already a hot ticket.

There were hundreds of fans, jumping up and down and cheering. Larry Krystkowiak stopped by, as did half the BYU men’s basketball team and a dozen area college coaches.

Even Jerry Sloan — whose mere presence caused the students to stop watching the game to chant his name — would stop by that night, nestling into a high corner of the stands.

After a phenomenal run at multiple tournaments this summer, Utah Pump-N-Run’s 17U Elite Team broke last week’s HoopsReport.com national Top 25 AAU team rankings, landing at No. 22. HoopsReport.com, an online resource for college basketball recruiting and scouting information, has a team of journalists working across the country to provide players, coaches, scouts and fans the most accurate and in-depth prep basketball information available.

Congratulations 17U Elite, for being recognized nationally for your accomplishments this season!

Utah Pump-N-Run alum, Nate Fakahafua was recognized as Utah’s Male High School Athlete of the Year at the 33rd Annual Dinner of Champions, presented by the McCarthey Family at La Caille Restaurant on September 14, 2011. The annual event for the National MS Society Utah-Southern Idaho Chapter celebrates athletic and community leaders who inspire all to keep moving forward with drive and determination.

We are compiling our 2011 fall/winter team rosters for 5th, 6th and 7th graders. You are invited to attend three workout sessions to play and learn more about our program.

Loveridge, Ranked #12 on the 2012 ESPNU Top 50 List of West Recruits and Utah’s Top 2012 Basketball Prospect, Will Commit During the Early Signing Period to Play at University of Utah for Coach Larry Krystkowiak.

The decision comes after scholarship offers from multiple college basketball programs, including the University of Colorado, BYU, Utah State and University of Hawaii.

“When it came down to it, choosing the University of Utah just felt like the right fit for me”, said Loveridge. “I’m looking forward to helping Coach K and his staff reinstate the winning team tradition that Utah basketball fans expect.”