May 14, 2024 Utah Tech men's basketball coach John Judkins and staff members will conduct their annual youth camp June 7-8 in St. George, Utah.Photo by Brock Staheli, St. George News
ST. George — Utah Tech men's basketball coaches are recruiting participants for their annual youth camp June 7-8.
“Coach (John) Judkins has done a great job over the years of developing players at all skill levels,” Trail Blazers assistant coach Brock Staheli told the St. George News. .
Two sessions will be held each day at the camp. The first is from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and is open to players from kindergarten through his fifth grade.
The second session each day is from 12:30pm to 3:30pm and is for 6th to 8th grade students.
Youth basketball camps are held at the Human Performance Center on the Utah Tech campus.
“They will have the opportunity to spend time with some of the best coaches at St. George and continue to improve their game,” Staheli said.
He added that each participant will receive a camp T-shirt.
“They will leave having had a good time,” Staheli said.
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Transferred twice to Utah Tech
The Trail Blazers coaching staff also announced the arrival of two transfer players who are expected to hit the ground running next year.
Utah Tech has signed former Utah State wing Darin Grant, according to a press release.
At 6-foot-8, Grant is no stranger to Southern Utah. During his senior season at Cedar High School, Grant helped the Reds win their first state championship in 25 years and was named the 2021 Utah Player of the Year.
After redshirting one year with the Aggies, Grant will receive four years of eligibility at St. George.
Also transferring to Utah Tech is 6-foot-5 guard Justin Beeker, who will be given one year of eligibility after playing four seasons in San Francisco.
“Justin is a great addition to our program,” Trail Blazers coach John Judkins said in a press release.
“He plays with great energy and instincts. Justin is a high IQ player who plays the game the right way,” Judkins said. “He comes from a great program and will bring age and experience to our roster.”
Beeker averaged 1.2 points and 0.8 rebounds in 28 games off the bench for the Dons last season.
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