Utah Pump N Run Basketball

SALT LAKE CITY (April 4, 2010) – 17U RED ELITE, Utah Pump-N-Run’s flagship team comprised of basketball players from various high schools in Utah, completed play with a 5-2 record at the Easter Showcase in Las Vegas this past weekend. After advancing to the quarterfinals in the Platinum bracket, the team lost a heartbreaker to the Las Vegas Dogcatchers by only two points after leading by as much as 12 points in the second half. Earlier in the bracket, 17U RED beat Team Next Level 51-48 in overtime to advance to quarterfinals play. 17U RED players include Sam Orchard (Highland), Mike Brown (Wasatch), Blake Wilkinson (Viewmont), Morgan Hesleph (Juan Diego), Austin Bankowski (Woods Cross), Lew Evans (Highland), Matt Sumsion (Springville), Nate Fakahafua (Highland), Zach Stanley (Lehi) and Austin Hudson (Brighton). Jason Long and Dave Thompson coach the team.

17U RED will compete in two additional tournaments in April; the Double Pump Spring Tournament in Denver April 16-18 followed by the Double Pump Spring Classic in Las Vegas April 23-25.

Despite only having six players, the 16U Utah Pump-N-Run RED went undefeated and won the championship of the Platinum bracket at the Easter Showcase in Las Vegas, finishing play with a 6-0 record. The team played exceptionally well together throughout the tournament thanks to a well-balanced offensive attack. Team members include Jordan Loveridge (West Jordan), Marcel Davis (American Fork), Jaden Jackson (Skyline), Jordan Pryor (West Jordan), Davis Erickson (American Fork) and Quincy Bair (American Fork). Todd Phillips and Brad Blanchfield coach the team.

16U RED will look to continue their undefeated streak later this month in the Double Pump Spring Classic in Las Vegas.

More information on players and additional tournament details can be found online at www.utahpumpnrun.org and www.doublepump.com.

About Utah Pump-N-Run
Utah Pump-N-Run, Utah’s premier basketball development program is a non-profit corporation designed to offer student athletes the opportunity to compete at the highest levels possible in their age groups. By offering high-quality coaching and access to state-of-the-art facilities, student athletes that meet increased GPA and character standards advance their skills rapidly through consistent workouts and team play, both in and out of state. The objective of Utah Pump-N-Run is to provide student athletes with the experience they need to succeed in high school varsity and college level basketball programs. Utah Pump-N-Run, based in Salt Lake City, Utah is designated Level 3 Club Status by the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) and is qualified under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. To learn more about Utah Pump-N-Run, please visit www.utahpumpnrun.org or send an email to info@utahpumpnrun.org.

About Utah Pump N Run’s Affiliation with Double Pump, Inc. and adidas
Established in 2003, Utah Pump-N-Run maintains a direct strategic affiliation with Double Pump, Inc. and adidas Basketball, which helps the organization to receive exclusive national tournament and camp invitations. In addition, the affiliation allows the club to be placed in highly visible team pools, which in turn gives players the most exposure possible on the national basketball recruiting circuit. For more information, please visit www.doublepump.com.