3A boys basketball state tournament capsules

Playoff opener: vs. Cedar, Saturday, 6 p.m.

Best preseason victory: A 56-50 win at Payson on Jan. 4.

Best region victory: A 61-54 win at Park City on Jan. 6.

Top contributors

Matt Pelo, Sr., Guard (19.5 ppg, 4.6 rpg, 1.3 apg, 2.0 spg)

Zack Watts, Sr., Guard (11.0 ppg, 1.4 rpg, 1.1 apg, 1.2 spg)

Cale Strong, Sr., Guard (9.0 ppg, 2.7 rpg, 1.0 apg, 1.2 spg)

Parker Davis, Sr., Guard (5.0 ppg, 1.1 rpg, 1.4 apg, 1.3 spg)

Jake Segura, Sr., Center (2.1 ppg, 1.7 rpg, 0.1 apg, 0.1 spg)

Scoring offense: 55.4 ppg (12th in 3A)

Scoring defense: 55.0 ppg (18th in 3A)

Last state championship: 2011

Prep editor James Edward’s bracket: Loss to Cedar in first round.

Edward’s evaluation: The two-time defending state champs are an afterthought in the 3A conversation this year. A 3-peat is very unlikely, however, there’s enough talent on this team and the bracket is favorable enough that the Wasps could win a game or two.

Deseret News prep editor and Real Salt Lake beat writer.