Some fans may not have noticed yet, but the Utah basketball program is turning itself into a recruiting juggernaut. On the heels of the program’s best recruiting class under Larry Krystkowiak in 2019, Utah hoops is once again a hot ticket in the 2020 recruiting class. Krystkowiak and company have quietly pulled together one of the top rated classes in school history en route to a top 10 national class.

As it stands right now, Utah not only has the top recruiting class in the Pac-12, but also the #5 class in the entire nation. With the early signing period for basketball opening up on Wednesday, UteZone takes a closer look at the Utah basketball class and what makes them special.

Ian Martinez

Combo Guard - Four Stars - J Serra Catholic High School

6-foot-3 inches, 155 pounds

One of the top combo guard prospects in the country, Martinez is comfortable as both a shooter and a distributor. He’s explosive and isn’t shy about attacking the rim. Martinez is ranked the #56 player overall nationally, the #10 shooting guard nationally, and the #9 player in the state of California. He chose Utah over offers from Arizona, Arizona State, and Ole Miss, among others. Martinez is the #2 highest rated prospect to commit to the Utes since 247 Sports began tracking recruits.

Caleb Lohner

Wing - Four Stars - Wasatch Academy

6-foot-6 inches, 200 pounds

Originally from Flower Mound, Texas, Lohner has cut his teeth playing at one of the elite basketball schools in the country in Wasatch Academy. Lohner is a long wing with a terrific outside shot and strong rebounding ability. He’s grown as a defender in the last year and has the tools to be a solid inside-outside scoring threat for the Utes. Lohner chose Utah over offers from Baylor, TCU, Kansas State, and BYU, among others. He is the #4 highest rated prospect to commit to the Utes since 247 Sports began tracking recruits.

Pelle Larsson

Combo Guard - Four Stars - Sweden

6-foot-5 inches, 200 pounds

Utah has had success with European players in the past, and have pulled another top flight prospect out of the region in Larsson. A long combo guard that is comfortable playing the one and the two, Larsson committed to the Utes last week after taking an official visit. Larsson shined on the FIBA international circuit over the summer, and brings a strong basketball IQ and a multi-faceted toolbox of skills to the Utes. He is the #87 ranked prospect overall and is the #3 highest rated prospect to commit to the Utes since 247 Sports began tracking recruits.

Mason Falslev

Shooting Guard - Three Stars - Sky View High School

6-foot-3 inches, 180 pounds

Falslev may not have the buzz that others in his class have received, but he’s one of the best overall athletes to ever join Krystkowiak’s program. A multi-sport star that is also a P5 football prospect, Falslev is an explosive scorer and is one of the toughest players in the state of Utah. The #5 overall prospect in the state of Utah, Falslev chose Utah very early in the process over an offer from Utah State. He plans on serving a two-year LDS mission prior to enrolling at Utah.

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