Teams Stay Competitive at Double Pump Spring Tournament in Denver
17U RED ELITE, Utah Pump-N-Run’s flagship team comprised of basketball players from various high schools in Utah, completed play with a 4-2 record at the Double Pump Spring Tournament in Denver, CO this past weekend. After advancing to the quarterfinal round of six teams in the highest bracket, the team lost by two points in a back-and-forth battle to eventual tournament champion Kansas City Pump-N-Run after more than 7 lead changes throughout the game. Earlier in competition, 17U RED beat NorCal Pharaohs, Arizona Magic Pump-N-Run, St. Louis Game Face and Danny Granger Elite.
17U RED players in Denver include Sam Orchard (Highland), Mike Brown (Wasatch), Blake Wilkinson (Viewmont), Austin Bankowski (Woods Cross), Matt Sumsion (Springville), Nate Fakahafua (Highland), Zach Stanley (Lehi) and Austin Hudson (Brighton). Will Walker (Lehi) also joined the team as an unsigned senior for the Denver tournament. Jason Long and Dave Thompson coach the team.
17U RED is preparing for competition next weekend at the Double Pump Spring Classic in Las Vegas.
After a slow start on Friday, Utah Pump-N-Run’s 15U RED team advanced past Danny Granger 15s and Colorado Hawks to the Elite 8, but then fell to Kansas City Pump-N-Run 15s to finish tournament play. Stephan Holm (Riverton) led the team in scoring and steals, Zach Hunsaker (Woods Cross) led the team in assists, Jacek Hacking (Skyline) led the team in rebounding and Dayon Goodman (Alta) led the team in blocks. Other team members include David Divver (Highland), Dallin Bosco (Provo), Todd Connolly (Highland), Bryce Stone (Riverton), and Jared Stutzman (Bonneville, Idaho Falls). Eric Johnson and Aton Sykes coach the team.
15U RED will compete next weekend in the Double Pump Spring Classic in Las Vegas.
16U RED did not play in Denver.
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.