Utah High School Hoops Teams Head to Vegas: Tarkanian Classic Takes Center Stage

by Utah Sports Ink Staff / Mountain & Main

While most Utah high school basketball programs are enjoying a brief pause for Christmas under the UHSAA moratorium, a strong contingent of teams has packed their bags and headed south for one of the nation’s premier holiday showcases — the Tarkanian Classic in Las Vegas.

This annual event draws elite competition from across the country and offers Utah programs a chance to test themselves against unfamiliar opponents, varied styles of play, and high-level talent — all in a true tournament environment.

Where Utah Teams Are Competing

Platinum High School Division

• Orem

• Timpview

Nike High School Division

• Lone Peak

• Layton

Spalding High School Division

• Alta

• Bingham

• Springville

Gatorade High School Division

• Herriman

BallerTV High School Division

• Ogden

JK2 High School Division

• Maple Mountain

• Wasatch

• East

Foot Locker High School Division

• Salem Hills

Sophomore & JV Teams in Action

Several Utah programs are also gaining valuable experience by bringing their sophomore and JV squads to Las Vegas, including: Springville, Alta, Bingham, Herriman, Lone Peak, Timpanogos, Cyprus, East, Salem Hills, Ogden, and Timpview.

Utah Prep Programs Representing

Utah’s growing prep-school presence is also on display in the Prep School Division, featuring:

• Utah Prep Rise

• Utah Prep Select

• Utah Prep Academy Elite

• Utah Prep Prime

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We’ll be tracking results, standout performances, and key storylines throughout the week. Follow Mountain & Main on X, Facebook, and right here on the website for tournament updates as Utah high school hoops takes on Las Vegas.

Let’s go Utah high school basketball. 🏀