Matt Hubbard

In a little town called Colville just about an hour and half north of Spokane, WA. resides 2014 Matt Hubbard. Hubbard is a 6’10 big who can play in the paint and stretch his game out to the three point line. The Colville native averaged 18 points, 14.5 rebounds, 3.5 blocks and 4 assist this year. Hubbard also earned first team in the Great Northern League.

Left Coast Recruiting caught up with Hubbard to see how things are going.

How is your recruiting going?

I’ve got 2 offers, one from Idaho and one from Eastern Washington. I have interest from Gonzaga, Pepperdine, San Diego, Portland, Nevada, Santa Barbara, Cal Poly, and Colgate.

How would you describe your game?

Stretch 4 who can shoot the three. I like to face up and go to one dribble pull up.

What do you have you been working on to get better?

I’ve been working on taking guys off the dribble all the way to the rim and ball handling. Also working on getting stronger and finishing around the rim.

What AAU team do you play for?

Emerald City Basketball

Be on the lookout for Hubbard this spring/summer. The talented big man should pick up some more offers. Left Coast Recruiting will be following Hubbard’s recruiting all AAU season.

Many big names from the past have participated in the All-State game. Brandon Roy, Aaron Brooks, Luke Ridnour, Jason Terry, Nate Robinson etc. are all former participants of the event. If you need your basketball fix, there will be a total of three games played.

The doors will open at 1 p.m. with the first game starting at 2 p.m. The cost is $10 per adult and $8 for seniors, HS students, and children under 12. W.S.C.A. coaches get in free but must show W.S.C.A pass for entry-no exceptions.

Here are the start times of the games and the rosters of each team.

1B vs. 2B (2:00 p.m.)

1B

Lowell Kirkwood (Moses Lake Christian)

Terry Eun (Cedar Park Christian)

Alex Brouwer (Sunnyside Christian)

AJ Kieffer (Wellpinit)

Kyle Howell (Shorewood Christian)

Josh Cline (Muckleshoot)

Derrick Findley (Crescent)

David Iras (Columbia Adventist)

DJ Kidd (Tualip)

2B

Carte Bisbee (Raymond)

Lars Blix (Wahkiakum)

Cooper Zurfluh (Adna)

Enrique Hernandez (Winlock)

Tyler Howlett (La Conner)

Josh Likkel (Davenport)

Brady Ellis (Colfax)

Bryce Mortan (Seattle Lutheran)

Michael Garrett (Riverside Christian

1A vs. 2A (4:00 p.m.)

1A

Robert Slack (Zillah)

Austin Trafelet (Toledo)

Brennan Rakoz (Toledo)

Josh Wall (Kalama)

Shawn Spencer (Cascade Christian)
Yauiv Shier (Seattle Academy)

Coleman McElroy (Cashmere)

Michael Amsel Jr. (Chelan)

Evan Scholten (Cedar Park Christian)

Calbe Taylor (Kings)

2A

Corey Landerveld (Pullman)

Jalen Peake (West Valley Yakima)

John Shine (Lynden)

Dak Shagren (Lynden)

Alex Sayler (White River)

Brock Wade (WF West)

Tanner Brill (Mark Morris)

AJ Yost (Anacortes)

Austin Strock (West Valley Yakima)

Jason Brocklesby (Sequim)

3A vs. 4A (6:00 p.m.)

3A

DJ Fenner (Seattle Prep)

Will Dorsey (Rainier Beach)

Josh Hawkinson (Shorewood)

Brett Bailey (University)

Patrick Ball (Franklin)

Joe Rasmussen (Mercer Island)

Arell Hennings (Franklin)

Cooper Clyde (Kamiakan)

Blake Fernandez (Mountlake Terrace)

Jordan Johnson (Lakes)

4A

Perrion Callendrant (Bothell)

Dom Robinson (Curtis)

Tucker Haymond (Garfield)

Terry Dawn (Arlington)

Tyler Copp (Union)

Austin Rehkow (Central Valley)

Trevante’ Williams (Garfield)

Seth Berger (Ballard)

Harold Lee (Auburn)

Braxton Tucker (Spanaway Lake)

In addition to the game, state players of the year, coaches of the year and the state Mr. Basketball awards will be presented to the players and coaches.

2013 All-State Awards

Mr. Basketball                   Zach LaVine (Bothell)

4A Player of the year      Lucas Meikle (Bellarmine Prep)

3A Player of the year      Tre’Shaun Fletcher (Lincoln)

2A Player of the year      Brad Wallace (River Ridge)

1A Player of the year      Isaac Reimer (Lynden Christian)

2B Player of the year      Spencer Novak (LaConner)

1B Player of the year      Brandon Berosma (Sunnyside Christian)

Left Coast Recruiting will be in attendance covering the event.

Isabell is a point guard who can change the pace of the game. He can either speed it up or slow it down. Isabell is at his best in the open court getting to the rim. Hard work and dedication is going to pay off in the long run for Isabell. Don’t be susrpised to see his recruiting blow up over the summer.

Dezmyn Trent

2013 Dezmyn Trent (Tacoma, Wa) will be playing his college ball next year at Boise State University. Trent averaged 25 points this year for Foss High School and was  named MVP of the Narrows League. Trent is a 6’4 wing who can score from anywhere on the court. The future Bronco gives Boise State a nice addition to their team.

Give credit to Boise State assistant coach John Rillie for recruiting Trent and building a nice relationship with the young man. Great pickup for the Broncos!

Will Dorsey

The 3A and 4A state tournament was a success. A lot of exciting games took place at the Tacoma Dome. Rainier Beach won the 3A field and Curtis won 4A field. Both MVP’s of 3A and 4A were usually the smallest guys on the court. Dominic Robinson won MVP for Curtis and Will Dorsey won MVP for Rainier Beach.

Left Coast Recruiting was in attendance for two days straight from beginning to end checking out local talent. Here is an in depth run down of players who stood out.

2013

Arell Hennings (Franklin) – The 5’9 guard showed leadership at the point guard position. Hennings has the will to win and loves to play defense. The Quaker guard got to the rim at times and hit some nice shots. There were times Hennings over dribbled into no man’s land but that’s something that can be fixed. Hennings is a solid point guard who will end up playing basketball somewhere next year. 

Patrick Ball (Franklin) – Ball is a nice sized wing standing at 6’5. Ball is at his best when coming off a screen and hitting jump shots. Ball is capable of putting the ball on the ground but isn’t consistent at times getting to the rim. What you notice about ball is his long wing span. When Ball is hitting from outside, he can easily drop 30 in a game quick and has done it before. In order for Ball to be successful at the next level, the young man will need to work on handling the ball and getting stronger.

Peter French (Lakeside) – French is a true 7 footer who can alter shots. With that said, French needs a lot of work in order to compete at the next level. French will need to work on his hands, foot work, and being more aggressive at all times. French looked at his best in the second day of the tournament. 7 footers are hard to come by so there will be a good chance French will wind up somewhere next year. 

*Tre’Shaun Fletcher (Lincoln) – The 6’7 Colorado commit had a good tournament and made it all the way to the championship game. The second day of the tournament, Fletcher was one of the best players on the court throughout the day. Fletcher showed his D1 skills by being patient and picking his shots wisely. Fletcher showed his athleticism by slashing to the rim and taking his opponents off the dribble. Fletcher has come a long ways and went from mediocre into a complete player who will contribute from day 1 at Colorado.

Marquis Armstead (Mountlake Terrace) – Armstead is a well-built 6’1 guard who displayed good ball handling and got to the rim off the dribble. Armstead hit some key shots for Mountlake Terrace in the tournament. Armstead didn’t do anything great but didn’t do anything bad on the court.

Will Dorsey (Rainier Beach) – Dorsey was MVP for Rainier Beach in the 3A state championship game. The 5’9 guard played big all tournament and was a huge reason why Beach won their last two games. Dorsey showed the will of champion and was a true floor general on the court. When Beach needed shots Dorsey made huge shots time after time. Dorsey broke down the defense with ease and finished at the rim effortlessly. Dorsey hit open shots and showed lock down defense. No question about it Dorsey will and should be playing college ball next year.

Marquis Davis (Rainier Beach) – Davis won MVP last year for Beach during the state tournament. This year Davis didn’t disappoint. Davis showed his passion for the game like he has been showing all year long. Davis uses his athleticism to break down his opponent and getting to the rim or by breaking down his opponent on the wing and hitting a three pointer. One thing you are going to get out of Davis is a player who plays both ends of the court. Davis is nice size guard who isn’t going to get bullied around.

*DJ Fenner (Seattle Prep) – The Nevada commit was a man amongst boys on the court. Fenner picks his spots on the court and knows exactly where they are. What you notice about Fenner is that he already has a college body. You can tell Fenner practices everything as you should when you practice on your own. His shot never loses form and he has the will to win, which is why Seattle Prep got as far as they did. Fenner will be a great addition to Nevada.

Elijah Sanders (Timberline) – Sanders is a 6’5 undersized forward who has shown some skills down in the paint. Sanders isn’t going to wow you with any athleticism but Sanders displayed nice hands in the paint. It takes a little bit of time for Sanders to gather himself in the paint but when he does he can finish. At the next level Sanders will need to work on defense and foot speed but Sanders does have tools to compete at some level next year.

*Brett Bailey (University) – Bailey showed what he is capable of doing on the second day of the tournament. Bailey was hitting his shots from everywhere on the court standing at 6’5. What was really impressive was that Bailey was hitting a lot of his shots off the dribble. Came away impressed with Baily that day and am interested to see how his college career next year at the University of San Diego goes.

Terry Dawn (Arlington) – Dawn is a 6’5 guard who can shoot. Dawn can put the ball on the ground but would be better coming off screens hitting open shots. In order for Dawn to progress at the next level, he will need to work on dribbling. No question about it, Dawn can shoot the ball but Dawn will also need to work on defense. 

*Perrion Callandret (Bothell) – Callandret didn’t have the best showcase but he did show signs of why he will be attending Idaho next year. Callandret has a basketball body and a long wingspan. Callandret showed that he can break down the defense and finish at the rim. No question about it that Callandret is a ball player. His wingspan is very disruptive on defense and he is capable of hitting mid-range and three point shots as well as taking it to the rack.

*Zach LaVine (Bothell) – Next year LaVine will be playing his college basketball at UCLA. Although LaVine didn’t shoot the ball very well over the weekend, he did show why he is one of the top players in the country. LaVine showed he could get to the rim at any time and get his shot off at any time. The shots just weren’t falling for LaVine during the tournament. LaVine hasn’t had the best of luck shooting in the Tacoma Dome. Basketball fans will be hearing about LaVine for years to come.

Dominic Robinson (Curtis) – 5’7 Robinson played big all weekend and won MVP for the Curtis in the state championship game. Robinson was stellar every game. Robinson ran the offense well and hit huge shot after shot. Don’t let Robison’s size fool you. Robinson showed a nice mid-range game and shot well from behind the arc. Robinson is someone you want on your team. There is no question size is an issue for Robinson but there is no reason why Robinson shouldn’t be playing basketball somewhere on a collegiate level.

Andre Lewis (Curtis) – Lewis didn’t do anything great or bad on the court. At 6’3 he showed signs of hitting open shots and getting to the rim. One of his best attributes is defense. Lewis is capable of putting the ball on the ground and getting to the rim.

Isom Brown (Curtis) – Brown is an active 6’6 forward who can extend his game out 15 feet. Brown rebounded well and showed nice footwork in the paint. The Curtis Viking came up huge as well in the championship game. Brown showed a nice face up game that consisted of taking his opponent off the dribble and finishing in the lane. If you have been watching Brown play since his freshman days when he was at Clover Park, you notice he has come a long way.

Tucker Haymond (Garfield) – Western Michigan is getting a straight winner in Haymond. The 6’5 wing has worked his tail off the last 4 years while at Garfield and has improved every year. Haymond is reliable with the ball in his hands on the wing and is a bruiser down in the paint. Haymond will give 100000% on the court and that’s what he did all weekend long. What really stands out is how much Haymond has worked on his handles and jump shot. Western Michigan is getting a great player and even a better person.

Trevaunte Williams (Garfield) – Williams might be a bit undersized forward at 6’5 but there is no question he has the footwork and post-up game like a player who is 6’10. Williams is very patient when it comes to offense. Williams can handle the rock on the wing but is at his best in the post. Garfield’s outcome might have been different if Williams didn’t foul out against Curtis on Friday night. There is a good possibility that Garfield would’ve been in the championship games if Williams was in the game. Haymond and Williams were that much of a difference for Garfield. Williams should be playing somewhere next year, no questions asked.

2014

Eugene Artison (Franklin) – Came away really impressed with Artison. The 6’8 lefty wing was very active on the court. Artison can rebound, attack the rim, post-up, and block shots. Artison ran the court VERY well for a big man and would fit well in a fast paced offense. Wouldn’t be surprised to see Artison’s recruiting blow up some come AAU.  You can’t instill heart in players and Artison shows just that on the court.

Tramaine Isabell (Lakeside) – Isabell proved over the weekend that he is one of, if not the best point guard in the state of Washington. At 6’1, Isabell’s handles are out this world. The Lakeside guard had no problems getting to the rim any time he wanted. Isabell displays nice court vision and can lace a pass through tough defenses. If you want a guard who will give you his all on the court, Isabell is the guy. A true division 1 prospect, coaches don’t sleep on Isabell. One thing Isabell needs to work on is his body language.

D’Marques Tyson (Lakeside) – Tyson has nice size for being 6’5. The Lakeside wing can shoot the ball from three real well. Tyson can put the ball on the floor but will need to get stronger in order to do it on a consistent basis. With a hard summer of training it will be interesting to see Tyson come back even better. Tyson is a late bloomer who still has room to grow on the court.

*Ahmaad Rorie (Lincoln) – Rorie and Isabell are up there as the best of the best PG’s in the state.  Rorie is committed to the University of California. The 6’2 guard gets buckets when needed and can get them in many ways. Rorie has a nice jump shot from mid-range that extends beyond the three point line. Rorie can get to the rim and finish with his built frame. The only thing Rorie will need to work on his defense but that can be taught.

Ar’Mond Davis (Lincoln) – Davis didn’t have his best games over the weekend but did show on why he is a prospect. The 6’5 wing when on can shoot with the best of them. Davis will need to get into the weight room and get stronger in order to play at the next level. Improved ball handling is a must as well but Davis has all the tools to become a legit D1 prospect.

Greg Bowman (Mountlake Terrace) – Bowman impressed standing at 6’7. Bowman showed that he can pop out outside and hit the three pointer, face up his opponent, and displayed nice post-up moves. Bowman ran the court really well and finished in the lane. Bowman finished the season as the leading scorer for Mountlake Terrace.

Loren Lacasse (Mountlake Terrace) – What stood out about 6’6 forward Lacasse is the heart he showed throughout the weekend. Lacasse never took a play off and he is a bruiser down in the post. Lacasse can hold his own in the post and can board as well. A bit undersized at the power forward position, Lacasse heart makes up for it on both ends of the court. Lacasse ended up being the second leading scorer for Mountlake Terrace this year.

Naim Ladd (Rainier Beach) – Ladd might be the smallest guard for Beach but the kid can hoop. Ladd is 5’8 on a good day but his handles are better than most guards at any height. Ladd has a low dribble that is hard for opponents to steal. Ladd’s dribble allows him to get past his opponent and get to the rim with a nice little floater or layup. Ladd likes to play defense and is capable of getting some steals. Ladd is a guard who is fun to watch on the court and is another guard who plays bigger than his size.

Elijah Foster (Rainier Beach) Foster is a 6’7 forward who has broad shoulders and is filled in. Foster could be the best big man in the northwest if he chooses to be. When Foster’s head is in the game 100% he is almost impossible to stop. Foster’s at his best in the paint but can extend his game 15 feet from the rim. When his head is in the game Foster can board, block shots, and finish at the rim with contact. Foster is another legit D1 prospect.

Djuan Piper (Rainier Beach) – Piper is one of those 6’6 wings who can do a bit of everything on the court. Piper has a nice wing span, runs the court, plays defense, and finishes above the rim. Piper shouldn’t be overlooked on a loaded Rainier Beach team. Piper is another legit D1 prospect who should have a nice AAU season. Don’t be surprised to hear Piper’s name blow up this spring/summer.

*Shaqquan Aaron (Rainier Beach) – The 6’7 Louisville commit was playing throughout the tournament with an injury. Aaron showed signs why he is one of the top ranked juniors in the country. At 6’7 Aaron can put the ball on the ground, has nice court vision, can rebound, and when he wants to can play great defense. Aaron has a high ceiling and once he puts it all together, watch out. If you were expecting Aaron to put on a killer performance during the tournament, that didn’t happen but if you can recognize talent, you see the potential in Aaron.

Donaven Dorsey (Timberline) – Dorsey WAS the state’s best kept secret until the weekend. Everyone heard about Dorsey but no one has really seen the 6’6 guard play and he didn’t disappoint. In a losing effort the first day Dorsey dropped 28 points and was the best player on the court the very first day of the tournament. The second day Dorsey dropped 21 points in another losing effort. Dorsey made a name for himself and proved he is one of the nation’s top rising juniors.

Josh Martin (Bothell) – Martin is an athletic 6’8 forward who can run the court and has a motor that doesn’t stop. Very energetic on the court, Martin can rebound with the best of them, block shots, and finish at the rim. Martin is a little raw on the offensive side and will really need to work on some post-up moves this summer in order for him to make an easier transition to the next level.

Adam Chamberlain (Central Valley) – The 6’0 guard is fundamentally sound and doesn’t make that many errors on the court. Central Valley is well coached and Chamberlain is very coachable. Chamberlain can run a team, find the open man, and hit shots.

Beau Byus (Central Valley) – Byus stands around 6’6 but has nice size to him. Byus is very active on the court and runs the court well. Byus was the leading scorer for the Bears all season long. Byus was a nice post presence for Central Valley and blocked shots. Byus showed a lot of hustle out there on the court.

Torrence Baker (Garfield) – Baker is a well-built 6’3 wing. Next year Baker will be asked to do a bunch more since Williams and Haymond will be gone. Baker can score from the wing and in the paint. With AAU coming up and another summer of working out, Baker could and should have a monster year next year for Garfield.

Jason Todd (Jackson) –After the first two days of the tournament, Todd was top 5 in scoring, rebounds, and assists. Todd is a player who just gets it done and is a winner at the same time. Todd will give you his all on the court. Todd displayed better ball handling skills from what LCR saw in the summer and has put on muscle. Todd has a nice mid-range game and can shoot the three. Todd knows how to get to the rim, board, and get his teammates involved.

Brian Zehr (Jackson) – Jackson coaches make sure their players are in the weight room. Zehr is an undersized 6’4 forward who is built. Zehr knows how to use his body in the paint and seems like he likes playing the post more than the wing, which could be a problem at the next level. Once Zehr works on ball handling more, he could be a force inside and out.

Dan Kingma (Jackson) – The Kingma’s are known for shooters on the court and Dan is just that. Kingma can shoot lights out when he is on. The 5’10 guard is capable of putting a game away with his shot. Kingma can put the ball on the ground some to create his shot. Jackson will be tough to beat next year with their 3 star juniors coming back.

Nathan Streufert (Richland) – Streufert is kind of a tweener but the kid can play. He needs to gain some weight in order to bang down low in the post every game but the talent level is there. Streufert can put the ball on the ground for his size but does it well about 15 feet out. Streufert has a nice touch around the rim and a nice shooters touch. At times he showed how active he could be but when faced against competition that had some muscle it showed Streufert still has a ways to go.

2015

Jordan Kitchen (Seattle Prep) – Kitchen is 6’5 and has a long wingspan and a basketball body. It looks like he is still growing. Kitchen right now is best on the wing and showed signs of putting the ball on the ground and getting to the rim. Kitchen will need to put on weight and hopefully his body will mature more at his young age but he is defiantly one to keep an eye out for.

Brandell Evans (Timberline) – Evans has come a long way from just the beginning of the season. Evans was able to break down his opponent and finish in the lane with either a layup or a floater. Evans showed signs of being a good defensive player as well.  Evans needs to work on handling the ball under pressure and few other things but at a young age the 2015 guard was the starting PG for Timberline all year long.

Dejounte Murry (Rainier Beach) – Beach is in good hands with Murry. The 6’3 guard played quite a bit of minutes over the weekend. Murry is another player with a basketball player’s body. Murry is a guard who can do a bit of everything on the court and the best has yet to be seen.

2016

Keith Smith (Franklin) – Smith is a smooth 6’4 wing who is scratching the surface on how good he can become. Smith can put the ball on the ground and is very reliable with the ball in his hands. At 6’4 Smith can get his shot off and can shoot from anywhere on the court. Smith averaged 7 points this year for Franklin and started the majority of the year.

Isiah Brown (Lakeside) – Brown is one of the best up and coming freshman in the nation. Already holding a UW offer and many interest from Pac-12 Schools, Brown stepped up during the tournament and showed why he is going to be talked about from years to come. Brown plays well beyond his age and doesn’t have the body of a 9^th grader. Brown has no problem getting to the rim, playing defense, or hitting an open shot. Brown is going to be a big time player in the state of Washington. Get used to hearing his name.

Sean Gummersall (Seattle Prep) – Gummersall is a 6’5 forward who is a bit undersized right now but the kid is only in 9^th grade. Gummersall was the third leading scorer for Seattle Prep. The Seattle Prep big man plays in the paint and knows how to rebound and put the ball back in the rim. Gummersall will need to work on his foot speed this summer but he has all the tools to become a legit big man.

Jashaun Agosto (Garfield) – 5’8 Agosto is lighting quick for his size and is a true PG guard. Agosto name has been heard in the Seattle streets for quite some time and don’t expect for that to change anytime soon. The Garfield Bulldog can run the show and is fundamentally sound at the guard position. He wasn’t asked to score much this year but Agosto kept things in order on the court when he came off the bench. Agosto is pesky on defense and is a hard worker on the court.

Steven Beo (Richland) – Beo is a solid 6’2 point guard who was the second leading scorer on the Richland team. Beo is poised on the court had has nice size to him. Beo can shoot the rock, get his teammates involved and plays defense. Beo is guard who people east of the mountains will be hearing about for the next three years.

*= Committed

Left Coast Recruiting and Future 150 are looking to team up to host a camp in the Pacific Northwest. The camp will consist of players from the class of 2014-2018. We are still in the works for looking for a gym etc. but before we move forward, LCR and Future 150 would like to get a head count of players who would want to attend.

The camp will accommodate 150 people and the price will be $150 with an early bird special of $130 if you register ASAP. Future 150 has been running successful camps for some time but would like to branch out west. Why not team up with Left Coast Recruiting to get your name out there?

The camp is still TBD but the possible dates would be either the first weekend or second weekend of June. Below is an example of what YOU as a player will get out of camp.

Only a select number of camp spots are available for registration and we want to see the best — so signup now. (Coaches, be sure to let your athletes know quickly.) Below are just some of the camp highlights:

New! Let college coaches know you’re interested with the help of Future150. Our basic College Exposure Pack is now included for high school registrants. Pick up to 3 colleges, with analyst recommendations, for bio sheet mailing to college coaches. The professionally-designed bio sheets include player’s picture, scouting report and player submitted information. Access to Div. I/II/III, NAIA and JUCO schools. (Upgrade options will be available during camp.)

The “Top 40″ at each camp will earn an expanded Future150.com profile that includes photo, bio, an evaluation, analyst points & star rating (see example).

The “Top 20″ at each camp will earn a Future150 National Camp invite — to play against the best from each city where we held a camp.

Only the very best camp participants will earn a spot in our camp rankings. Even fewer will break into our exclusive national rankings**, but every camp attendee can get exposure. Find out if you’re ready to get ranked — or ranked higher. Exposure Is Everything™

** Our exclusive national rankings are reserved for only the very best. No promise is ever made that any of our camp’s participants will be included, or if they’re currently ranked, that their ranking will be improved. **

Highlights:

• Skills Station Work
• Q & A: Recruiting Session with Valuable Information Packet
• 3 on 3
• 5 on 5
• Top 20 & Top 40 All-Star Games

Both ranked and unranked participants can receive exposure from Future150. We aim to feature more basketball athletes than any other news outlet — from marquee Division I prospects to top Junior College recruits.

Rankings:

Top analysts from Left Coast Recruiting and Future150 will be on-site during each camp — carefully evaluating the future potential of each participant — and determining who, if anyone should be ranked. Where do you stand? See Future150 Rankings.

CONTACT:

Jason McCleary:  leftcoastrecruiting@gmail.com

 Jason Pratt: Jpratt@Future150.com

Camp Schedule:

      Saturday

• Camp Registration: 8:30 AM -10:00 AM
• Stretching Warm Up- 10:00-10:30 AM
• Dribbling Academy: 10:30 AM – 11:15 PM
• Shooting Academy: 11:15 – 12:00 PM
• Lunch Break- 12:00-1:00 PM
• 5 on 5 Play: 1:00-4:00 PM

      Sunday

• Stretching Warm Up: 9:00-9:30 PM
• 3 on 3 Tourney: 9:30 AM- 11:00AM
• Recruiting Session Q&A: 11:30-12:00 PM
• Lunch Break: 12:00-12:50 PM
• 5 on 5 Play: 1:00 PM – 2:20 PM
• Top 40 All Star Game: 2:30-3:10 PM
• Top 20 All Star Game: 3:20-4:00 PM

Camp Classes:

• 2014
• 2015
• 2016
• 2017

Bothell

2013 Zach LaVine – The UCLA bound guard is the best player in the state of Washington.  LaVine is a scoring machine and when he is on, LaVine is fun to watch. The 6’4 guard knows how to break down his opponent to create a shot and isn’t scared to shoot from anywhere on the court. LaVine is known for getting into the passing lanes, steal the ball, and finish with a monster dunk. Win or lose, you are guaranteed to see a couple of highlight reels from LaVine.

2013 Perrion Callandret – Callandret will be playing his college ball at the University of Idaho next year. Callandret has been putting up huge numbers all year along with LaVine. Callandret has the ability to put the ball on the ground and get to the rim. The future Vandal is also capable of lighting it up from behind the arc.

2014 Josh Martin – Martin has a motor like former Husky Jon Brockman. Martin is very athletic and can throw down some monster dunks. Martin rebounds well and is improving on his post game. The 6’6 forward displays a nice face up game. Martin’s recruiting should pick up here real soon. Gonzaga, Washington, and many other schools have shown interest in Martin.

Central Valley

2013 Austin Rehkow -6’3 shooting guard who kicked a 67 yard field goal during the football season, has committed to play foot ball at Idaho. He has a similar range on the basketball court. Rehkow is the team leader and can light it up all the way to up the NBA three point line. Rehkow is best at coming off deep screens.

2014 Adam Chamberlain – Chamberlain stands at 6’0 and is very quick with the ball. Chamberlain scores most of his points by penetrating to the rim. Physical on the defensive side, Chamberlain plays defense with intensity. One of the best point guards out east of the mountains, Chamberlain is a smart player who will attract some offers down the road.

2014 Beau Byus – 6’6 forward Byus plays almost his entire offensive game around the rim where he’s a skilled scorer and aggressive offensive rebounder. He can handle the ball when necessary and provides good interior defense. Likely a lower-level college player.

Richland

2014 Nate Streufert – 6’7 Streufert – a second team all-conference player as a sophomore and unanimous first-team selection as a junior – is the Bombers’ on-court leader. He showed his athleticism in a 29-point trouncing of Stadium, throwing down a two-handed dunk and swatting a break-away layup attempt into the stands. Streufert averaged over 16 ppg during the season. He can get to the rim; shoot the three, and scoops up a lot of offensive rebounds. A potential D-1 player, he has interest from schools such as Portland.

2014 Payton Radliff – Fans will love watching 5’10 Payton Radliff — who is a bit of a poor man’s Isaiah Thomas. Radliff has probably the quickest jump shot you will see in the Dome, elevating over bigger opponents to hit both threes and deep twos. He’s also incredibly fast in the front court, slashing to the rim for at least a couple of open layups per game. Radliff — another Mid-Columbia Conference first-teamer — averaged 15 ppg and has collected 70+ steals on the season. A couple of D1 schools have inquired about Payton; he’s one that will likely be much higher on a lot of lists after this weekend.

2016 Steven Beo – 6’2 Beo arrived to Richland this fall and was an immediate starter. He showed his brilliant potential with 28 points in a critical mid-season, overtime win in Walla Walla, and has scored in double-digits in almost every game since, including a 13 point, 7 rebound performance against Stadium last week. During league play and the playoffs, Steven, who is a deadly three-point shooter and adept penetrator, has averaged over 10 ppg as part of a balanced Richland scoring attack. He’s one of the best few freshmen in the state of Washington, and a future Division I player.

2016 Jason Crandall – 5’10 Crandall — who moved into a permanent varsity role in early January — is a heady point-guard with solid fundamentals. His smothering defense and ability to run the team have earned him significant varsity minutes down the stretch, including three starts midseason. He had a season high of 14 points versus Kennewick and his assist to turnover ratio is just over 4. Jason is athletic and quick but looks like a freshman physically; how much he fills out will be factor in where he lands down the line

Jackson

2014 Jason Todd – Todd is an all around player who can play in the paint and on the wing at 6’5. Todd has really worked on his perimeter skills throughout the year and is very reliable with the ball in his hands. Todd has received interest from numerous of D1 schools. Todd has been consistent all year long and is the heart and soul of the Jackson team.

2014 Dan Kingma – 6’0 Kingma is brother of former Jackson stand out, Brett Kingma. Like his brother, Dan is sharpshooter from beyond the arc and can handle the rock as well.

Garfield

2013 Tucker Haymond – Western Michigan commit Tucker Haymond is one of the team leaders for Garfield. Haymond leaves his heart out on the court and is going to give you all he has. Haymond can put the ball on the ground, defend, and board.

2013 Tre’Vaunte Williams – Williams has had a huge year for Garfield and has been great down the stretch of the season. Last game, Williams scored a season high 35 points. Williams is very active in the paint and very skilled.

2016 Jashaun Agosto – Agosto is another freshman who will be a superstar down the road. Agosto is around 5’7 but the kid can play. When Agosto gets in the game, you can see the potential he has. Garfield will be relying on Agosto in the near future. Agosto brings intensity right off the bench and is very active while in the game.

Curtis

2013 Dominic Robinson – Robinson has been huge for Curtis all year long. The 5’7 guard has a huge heart and is lights out from behind the arc. Robinson is capable of hitting the mid-range jump shot as well. Although Robinson is the little guy on the court, he leads the Vikings in scoring.

2013 Isom Brown - Brown has came a long ways since his days at Clover Park. Now more coordinate in the paint, Brown has filled in at 6’6. Brown knows his roll in the paint and can board as well.  Brown doest most is damage on the defensive side of the ball.

2013 Andre Lewis- Lewis does a bit of everything for the vikings standing at 6’3. Lewis is active around the boards, scores, and gets his temmates involved. Although Robinson is the leading scorer for the Vikings, Lewis might be the key player.

Newport

2013 Isaac Dotson- 6’3 Dotson has signed to play quarterback for WSU in the fall. He’s a high school version of a power-forward with an imposing physique and athleticism that’s hard to match. Mostly an inside scorer who will have his way at times in the paint, he looks like a football player on the court.

2014 Will Ferris – Ferris has a smooth presence on the floor standing at 6’3– moving fluidly to get open shots on the perimeter. He has a nice stroke and is a dangerous scoring threat. He can also get to the basket when teams overplay him on the perimeter

2015 Calvin Throckmorton – 6’6 Throckmorton is the closest thing to “huge” that we will probably see in the 4A tourney. He’s a true low-post player with solid basketball fundamental and nice touch in the paint. He moves well for a big man, allowing Newport to play aggressive defense all over the floor. Lots of potential. A true force for a sophomore. If he grows a few more inches, he’s a genuine D-1 prospect at the 4 position.

Arlington

2013 Terry Dawn – Dawn is a 6’5 wing who can put up points Dawn scored 29 points in the game against Bellarmine to advance to state. Dawn has a nice jump shot for his size and can take the ball to the rack.

Timberline vs. Franklin (3:45 p.m.)

Timberline is treading new water led by 2014 Donaven Dorsey. Head Coach Jason Kerr has Franklin back in the state tournament for the first time since 2009. Head Coach Allen Thomas has his Timberline team believing in the system and playing their best basketball at the right time of the year.

Players to watch:

2013 Patrick Ball (Franklin) – Ball is a 6’5 guard who can shoot and get to the rim. Ball can drop 30 points in a game if he is on.  The Franklin guard is getting some D2 looks.

2013 Elijah Sanders (Timberline) – Sanders is a 6’7 PF who has nice footwork, hands, and a soft touch in the post. Sanders sat out last year with back problems. The big man has had some big games for Timberline this year. Sanders is receiving interest from some local CC’s and Jucos.

2013 Arell Hennings (Franklin) – Hennings is a tough noised guard who goes out and plays hard. A solid point guard at 5’10, Hennings is the floor general of the Franklin Quakers.

2013 Tim McMillon (Franklin) – McMillon has had some big games for the Quakers when guys like Hennings and Ball had off nights. McMillon can fill it up from behind the arc.

2014 Donaven Dorsey (Timberline) – One of the best players in the state of Washington, Dorsey can do it all at 6’6. Dorsey can score, rebound, and get his players involved. During Dorsey’s junior season: Washington, Washington State, Gonzaga, Oregon State, and Portland have all offered Dorsey.

2016 Keith Smith (Franklin) – Smith is a talented freshman and is one of the best freshmen in the state of Washington. At 6’3 Smith has had some double digit games for his young age. Smith is averaging around 6 pts but has shown signs of good things to come.

 Rainier Beach vs. Seattle prep (5:30 p.m.)

This game will be a rematch of an earlier matchup that happened earlier in the year. Seattle Prep came out victorious due to a huge 4^th quarter from 2013 Nevada commit DJ Fenner. Fenner came up huge along with 2014 Laurence Hicks for Prep. Rainier Beach has steam rolled through the competition since then minus one bump in the road, which was Lakeside who beat Beach in the District title game.

Players to watch:

2013 DJ Fenner (Seattle Prep) – The Nevada commit hasn’t disappointed this year. Fenner is on a tear and can hit between 30-40 points on any given night. Fenner has had a scorer’s mentality all year and hasn’t slowed down.

2013 Will Dorsey (Rainier Beach) – At 5’10, Dorsey is a pass first point guard who loves to get his team involved. Dorsey can hit the open shot and break down his opponent to get to the rim. Dorsey also displays toughness on the defensive end.

2013 Marquis Davis (Rainier Beach) – Davis was MVP of last year’s championship game and this year Davis is one of Rainier Beach’s leaders on the court. Very emotional on the court, Davis shows a lot of heart and will. Davis can light it up from beyond the arc, displays a nice mid-range game and get take it to the rack. Defense is another thing that stands out from Davis.

2014 Laurence Hicks (Seattle Prep) – Hicks has chipped in a lot during the season for Prep. Hicks has shown he can hit shots at 6’2 and has the ability to get to the rim.

2014 Djuan Piper (Rainier Beach) – Piper is an active player who has a bunch of intangibles that he brings to the court. Piper is 6’5 who can rebound, block shots, and has a long wingspan to get interrupt the passing lanes. Piper has been consistent all year for the Vikings.

2014 Elijah Foster (Rainier Beach) – 6’6 Foster is a big bodied forward who knows how to play in the paint.  Foster has soft hands and uses his body to position himself for rebounds. Foster displays a nice face up and post up game.

2014 Naim Ladd (Rainier Beach) – Ladd is a small 5’8 point guard who plays bigger than his height. Ladd gives Beach nice balance at the guard position. Ladd finds ways to break his opponent down with his low dribble to the ground and can dish out assists to his teammates.

2014 Shaqquan Aaron (Rainier Beach) – 6’6 Aaron has lived up to the hype all year for Rainier Beach. The Louisville commit has been compared to former Beach legend Jamal Crawford. Aaron does it all on the offensive side of the ball. You don’t want to take your eye off the court just in case Aaron does a jaw dropping play.

2015 De’Jounte Murray (Rainier Beach) – Beach is in good hands down the road with 6’2 Murray. Murray has a bunch of talent for his age. The young man can hit the open shot and put the ball on the ground. Rainier Beach has a loaded roster and at times Murray doesn’t get as much burn but when he does, you can see the potential in him.

2015 Jordan Kitchen (Seattle Prep) – 6’5 Kitchen has a nice upside and it seems like he is growing even more. Kitchen is a wing/forward player who will be interesting to see how he progresses in the next couple of years.

2016 Sean Gummersall (Seattle Prep) – Gummersall is a skilled 6’6 freshman who has been playing his best basketball the second half of the season. Gummersall is a true big man who likes to bang in the post and can finish around the rim. Gummersall will have a bright future for years to come.

 Lincoln vs. Mountlake Terrace (7:15 p.m.)

Lincoln has been very impressive this year but proved they can be beaten. Mountlake Terrace has nice size to their team. Lincoln has a duo of Pac-12 commits in 2013 Colorado commit Tre’Shaun Fletcher and 2014 California commit Ahmaad Rorie. Mountlake Terrace is a well-balanced program who lost to Lincoln earlier in the year by 1 point after blowing a 12 point lead.

Players to watch:

2013 Tre’Shaun Fletcher (Lincoln) – 6’7 Colorado commit has stepped up his game throughout the year. Fletcher is patient on the offensive side and can pick apart the defense when he wants to. Fletcher has an all around game that is rare for his size. Colorado is getting a steal in Fletcher.

2013 Marquis Armstead (Mountlake Terrace) – 6’1 guard is one of 4 players on a balanced scoring Mountlake Terrace squad. Armstead can take over a game with his bulldog approach taking it to the rim.

2013 Blake Fernandez (Mountlake Terrace) – Fernandez likes to put the ball on the ground and take it to the rack. Fernandez can hit the occasional jumper at times as well.

2014 Ahmaad Rorie (Lincoln) – One of the best players in the state, Rorie has a motor that doesn’t stop. A silent assassin on the court, Rorie is a coachable player who can put up points in a hurry and from anywhere on the court. California is getting one heck of a player in Rorie.

2014 Loren Lacasse (Mountlake Terrace) – 6’6 Lacasse can play the wing and forward position. Lacasse can put the ball and the ground and hit open shots.

2014 Armond Davis (Lincoln) – Davis is the third leading scorer for Lincoln. The 6’6 guard can get hot from behind the arc at any given moment. Davis has a long wingspan that interrupts the passing lanes. Davis also can put the ball on the ground and take it to the rim.

2014 Greg Bowman (Mountlake Terrace) – Bowman is physical in the paint, displays a decent post up game and can hit an open three at times.

 University vs. Lakeside (9:00 p.m.)

Lakeside is playing its best basketball right now. 2014 Tramaine Isabell has been fantastic down the stretch of the season. University is led by 2013 San Diego commit Brett Bailey who can put up points in a hurry. If Lakeside can contain Bailey they should be able to advance to Friday. University will need contributions from their role players.

Players to watch:

2013 Brett Bailey (University) – 6’5 San Diego commit can put up points in a hurry and finish in the lane. Bailey is a name you don’t hear about much but the kid can hoop.

2014 Tramaine Isabell (Lakeside) – Isabell has been playing with a chip on his shoulder all year. Isabell is the heart of the team and will be the key player for the Lakeside Lions. Isabell can get to the rim, get his teammates involved, and has a knack of getting into the passing lanes. Isabell is getting interest from Boise State, Seattle U, Idaho, Providence, and many other schools.

2014 D’Marques Tyson (Lakeside) – Tyson is a 6’6 wing who can hit shots from behind and arc. Tyson has the ability to put the ball on the ground and get to the rim as well. Tyson is a late bloomer and hasn’t reached his potential yet.

2016 Isiah Brown (Lakeside) – Brown is a well-built 6’1 guard who isn’t asked to do much yet but has stepped up this year with some double digit scoring games. Brown is one of the best rising freshmen in the state and holds an offer from the University of Washington already.

Many college head coaches and assistants were in attendance: California, Washington, Gonzaga, Idaho, Portland, Seattle U, Tulsa, Santa Clara, Washington State, Boise State, and many other schools as well.

The games were very close. The final game lived up to the hype. Garfield and Franklin renewed their rivalry this year. Garfield pulled it out 74-72. There was a bunch of talent on display throughout the event. Here are the top performers of the MLK Hoopfest.

• Zach LaVine (Bothell) – The UCLA commit had to earn all of his 34 points against Rainier Beach in a losing effort. Although he didn’t have a great shooting percentage this game. LaVine showed why he is one of, if not the best player in the state. LaVine can get his shot off any time he wants to and has worked on his point guard skills handling the ball facing pressure.
• Trevaunte Williams (Garfield) – Williams was hitting shots from behind the arc and working hard in the paint. The unsigned senior is a work horse on the court. Williams can defiantly help out a team at the D2 level. Williams dropped 27 points in a winning effort against Franklin.
• Tramaine Isabell (Lakeside) – This is the second time Lakeside beat O’Dea this year. Isabell scored 25 points by getting to the rim. The knack that Isabell has to get to the rim is something you can’t coach; you just have to have it in you. Isabell gets in the passing lanes as well. Boise State and a couple other schools were checking out the 2014 prospect.
• Victor Sanders (Jefferson) – LCR saw Sanders at the LSI in Portland last month. Sanders didn’t disappoint at the MLK Hoopfest. The underrated senior had 25 points and scored in multiple ways. Sanders displayed a three point shot, mid-range game, and took it to the rim. The 6’5 guard can go. Colorado and Utah are interested in the senior.
• Jason Todd (Jackson) – Todd gets better and better every time LCR sees him. The 6’5 wing finished with 21 points. Todd has been putting numbers all year and has is many ways. Todd has a soft touch when shooting the ball. Todd can back down his defender or put the ball on the ground and use his strong body to get to the rim. A very coachable prospect, Todd had many coaches in attendance watching him.
• Caden Rowland (Mount Rainier) – Rowland looked good out on the court. The unsigned guard showed good footwork at the top of the key to get his shot off. One thing Rowland can do is shoot the ball. Rowland did show signs of putting the ball on the ground but at the next level he will need to put on weight in order to finish with contact. Rowland had 21 points in a losing effort.
• Aaron Falaniko (O’Dea) – Falaniko ha a season high 20 points. Falaniko found a way to get to the paint and hit shot after shot. One of those games where the senior was on.
• Silas Melson (Jefferson) – Melson didn’t have a good game to his standards with 19 points. Melson showed signs of why he one of the hot rising prospects in the northwest. Melson showed his athleticism and sweet jump shot. Many coaches were in attendance watching Melson play.
• D’Marques Tyson (Lakeside) – Tyson and Isabell are a nice duo on the court. Tyson is about 6’5 who is more of a late bloomer. Wouldn’t be surprised to see his recruiting heat up this summer if he is in the right situation. Tyson can knock down the three point shot, mid-range shot, and at times can get to the rim. Tyson will need to put on a little bit more muscle to finish at the next level.
• Jamil Wilson-Jones (Mount Rainier) – Wilson-Jones is a flashy guard who can play the game. Wilson-Jones plays the game hard and with passion. The senior played tough defense and showed signs getting to the rim. Wilson-Jones finished the game with 18 points.
• Patrick Ball (Franklin) – Ball had 17 points in a losing effort. Ball had a nice first half for Franklin but slowed up in the second half. Ball handling is Ball’s weakness and in order to play guard at the next level, Ball will need to work on that. Ball can put the ball on the ground at times but isn’t consistent. Ball was hitting some nice jump shots.
• Brian Zehr (Jackson) – Zehr was a guy LCR wanted to see since he has been putting up numbers as of lately. Zehr isn’t a bad guard. Knows how to get his shot off and use the backboard when need to. The 2014 guard finished with 17 points.
• Tucker Haymond (Garfield) Haymond has a motor on him. The Western Michigan commit has worked on his ball handling and can put it on the ground to get past his defender. Haymond’s damage this game came in the paint. Williams and Haymond are a handful in the paint.
• Dan Kingma (Jackson) – The brother of former Jackson sharpshooter Brett Kingma can shoot as well. Kingma hit some key three pointers for Jackson. A bit undersized for a shooting guard at the D1 level, Kingma can help out a team at the D2-D3 level. Kingma had 16 points with most shots from behind the arc.
• Jordan King (Rainier Beach) – Rainier Beach had some help from their seniors. King isn’t known for his scoring but the senior led the team with 14 points over Bothell. King was active in the paint where he scored the majority of his points.
• Will Dorsey (Rainier Beach) ­ - Dorsey is another unsigned guard who can hoop. Dorsey loves to play defense and is very coachable. Dorsey penetrated to the basket and finished at the rim. Opposing guards for Bothell had their hands full with Dorsey and his defensive presence.

Left Coast Recruiting would like to thank Jeremy Eggers and Friends of Hoop for hosting the event. Here are the scores and game stats from each game courtesy of the Seattle Times.

Zach Lavine

The Martin Luther King Jr Hoopfest will kick off on January 21^st in Seattle, Washington. The event has drawn many players who have gone on to college. Many of those players have furthered their careers in either the NBA or Overseas. Seattle Pacific University will host the event for the first time.

There will be plenty of high quality D1-D3 talent on display at the MLK Hoopfest. Usually during the event you might see a Rick Pitino, Ben Howland, Lorenzo Romar, Mark Few, etc. checking out the Northwest finest prospects.

Here is a list of players to watch out for while watching a fun filled day of basketball

2013

• Zach LaVine (Bothell) – The UCLA commit has been putting up numbers all year long. LaVine can fill up the score board quick with his deadly jump shot. If that isn’t falling, LaVine can take his defender to the rim with his crafty skills. You cannot give LaVine any space to shoot or he will take full advantage of it. The future Bruin will have his hands full when Bothell takes on reigning 3a Washington State champion Rainier Beach.
• Perrion Callandret (Bothell) – Callandret doesn’t get the attention he should be getting. At 6’3, Callandret has long arms that help on defense and displays a nice jump shot. The young man will continue his basketball and education next year at Idaho.
• Victor Sanders (Jefferson) – Sanders is one of the most underrated players in the Northwest. The 6’4 guard can put up numbers in a hurry. Sanders can either light it up from the outside or get to the rim when he wants to. Many schools are interested in Sanders but haven’t pulled the trigger. Sanders will have to wait for the results of his ACT score. The last game LCR saw Sanders play he dropped 42 points.
• Peter French (Lakeside) – Standing 7 foot tall, French is still a project in the works but there is no question the talent is there.  French has soft hands in the paint and his size alone disrupts opposing teams trying to finish at the rim.
• Tucker Haymond (Garfield) – Haymond has been a well-known name in Seattle for the last three years. The Garfield Bulldog is just that on the court. Haymond brings 10000% effort to the court every game. The Western Michigan commit has come a long ways since his freshman days.
• Patrick Ball (Franklin) – College coaches, Ball is still available, which is shocking. The 6’4 guard knows how to the play the game. Ball has broad shoulders and long arms. Ball is can knock down the open jump shot, create his own shot, and can play defense.
• Arell Hennings (Franklin) – At 5’8 Hennings is a true floor leader who knows how to run the point guard position. Hennings gives it his all on the court and plays bigger than his size. Not afraid to take it to the rim, Hennings is another guard flying under the radar in the Northwest.
• TreVaunte Williams (Garfield) – Williams game and body is similar to former Michigan State star Draymond Green. Not the most athletic guy on the court but Williams gets it done. Williams can use his body to post up and has the ability to use his dribble to get by opposing players.
• Djuan Piper (Rainier Beach) – The 6’5 strong forward is late bloomer with a huge upside. Don’t be surprised to see Piper at a D1 school when it’s all said and done. Many schools like Oregon State, Boise State, and even Washington have kept an eye on Piper’s progress. The Rainier Beach Viking can slash to the rim and finish with contact. Piper has a long wingspan which allows him to block shots and get into the passing lane for a steal.
• Brendan Leonard (Olympia) – A tough matchup at 6’8, Leonard is a hard worker on the court who can put up a double double any given day. Leonard won’t wow you with his athleticism but can play the game. A solid D2 prospect.
• Caden Rowland (Mount Rainer)- Rowland is a 6’5 wing prospect. Tall and lenky, Rowland can put up points if his shot is falling. Rowland will need to get stronger in order to play at the next level and work on his ball handling. Rowland is at his best knocking down the jump shot.
• Marquis Davis (Rainier Beach) – Davis is a 5’11 guard who doesn’t back down. Davis is one of those guys who strives off playing defense. When Davis needs to score he can. Davis can fill it up from behind the arc, mid-range, or taking to the rim. Another guy flying under the radar, Davis has been getting D1 interest but no offers as of yet.
• Will Dorsey (Rainier Beach) –Dorsey is a natural leader on the court. The 5’9 guard knows how to control the offense and get his teammates involved. Rainier Beach is filled with guards. Dorsey is a big piece of the puzzle. Dorsey just like Davis has received D1 interest but no offers.

2014

• Shaqqaun Aaron (Rainier Beach) – Aaron is the #1 prospect in this event. At 6’7 Aaron has a huge upside and a bunch of tools to work with on the court. When the young man is on his game, it’s a beautiful thing to watch. Aaron can hit the open shot, take his opponent off the dribble and finish at the rim, block shots, nice court vision to get off pass, and just loves to play the game. At times the Rainier Beach Viking can play out of control but there is no denying that Aaron is a man amongst boys on the court. Almost the whole Pac 12 has offered Aaron along with many colleges around the nation like Louisville, UConn, UNLV, Kansas, Syracuse, etc.
• Silas Melson (Jefferson) – The Jefferson Demo has major athleticism, a killer crossover, and a sweet jump shot to add to his arsenal. Melson has picked up some offers as of lately. Gonzaga, Washington, and Colorado State have offered Melson while Oregon, Oregon State, Pepperdine, San Francisco, and Idaho have all shown interest. Melson’s game is similar to Avery Bradley minus Bradley’s defensive mindset.
• Tramaine Isabell (Lakeside) – Isabell is a crafty PG who likes to get his teammates involved first. The 6’1 guard can also score when need to. Isabell is a gym rat who just loves to play the game of basketball and you can see it on the court every time he steps on it. Isabell is also a pest on defense who loves to get into the opponents grill. Boise State, UC Irvine, Seattle U, Oregon State and Washington State are just to name a few who have been in contact with Isabell.
• D’Marques Tyson (Lakeside) – Tyson has that basketball player’s body. Broad shoulders and long arms. The shooting guard has come a long ways and has been having a nice year for Lakeside so far. Tyson has been reliable beyond the arc and getting to the rim. Don’t be surprised to see Tyson’s recruitment heat up this spring/summer.
• Josh Martin (Bothell) – Martin has been talked about in the Seattle area since his freshman year. This is Martin’s first year at Bothell after transferring from Seattle Prep. Martin is a beast in the paint and has a motor that won’t stop. Some compare Martin to former Washington super star Jon Brockman. One thing about Martin is that he plays above the rim. Don’t be surprised to see some rim rattling dunks from Martin on January 21st. Gonzaga, UCLA, Seattle U, and many others have shown interest in Martin. Washington offered Martin a couple years ago.
• Jacob Lampkin (O’Dea) – Lampkin is has many tools for a big man. Lampkin can face up his opponent 15 feet out and can knock down a jump shot or use his IQ and find the open man. Lampkin has been putting up points this year for O’Dea but the team as a whole has struggled this year.
• Naim Ladd (Rainier Beach) – Standing roughly around 5’8 don’t let the size fool you.  Ladd can hang with the best of them. Ladd had a great second half of the season last year at Rainier Beach and is also having a good one this year. Ladd uses his speed to get past opponents and to the rim. The young man also displays nice court vision. Utah, Washington State, and Seattle U have been in contact with Ladd.
• Elijah Foster (Rainier Beach) – Foster is a 6’7 forward built like Andrew Bynum. Foster has a chance to be the best big man in the state if he plays up to his potential.  A little raw on the offensive side, Foster makes up for it on defense.  When Foster reaches his peak it could be a scary site. Foster is more of a late bloomer. UCLA, Washington, UNLV, and Seattle U have been keeping tabs on the big man.
•  Jason Todd (Jackson) – At 6’5 Todd has made the transition from being a full time post player to being a threat on the wing now. Todd is a hard worker on the court and is getting better every game. Todd can use his nice frame to get past opponents or he can post up against smaller guards. Todd has numerous interests from many west coast colleges: Nevada, San Diego, Portland, Santa Clara, Stanford, Portland St, Pepperdine, Washington State, and Gonzaga have all been in contact with Todd.
• Jamil Wilson-Jones (Mount Rainier) – Wilson-Jones has been putting up points this year for Mount Rainer. The 6’1 guard is averaging 15.4 points for Mount Rainier has had a 30 point game so far this year.
• Dan Kingma (Jackson) – Yes Kingma is younger brother of former Jackson High School star Brett Kingma. Just like his older brother, Kingma can light it up from beyond the arc. The 5’10 guard is hearing from Seattle Pacific, Cal Santa Barbara, and Portland.

2015

• Dejounte Murry (Rainier Beach) – Murry isn’t asked upon to score much due to the fire power Rainier Beach already has. At 6’3 the point guard will be talked about for the next couple years. When you look at Murry, he just has the basketball body. Murry will have a bright future at Rainier Beach. Don’t be surprised to hear Murry’s name get tossed around during AAU season this spring/summer. Murry will have high quality D1 colleges after him when it’s all said and done.

2016

• Isiah Brown (Lakeside) – The talented freshman is getting used to the Lakeside offense and is getting better day by day. Brown has a high ceiling and the coaching staff at Washington has noticed. Lorenzo Romar has already offered Brown. Brown is a true point guard who can score when asked upon. So far this year Brown hasn’t put up huge numbers due to a talented roster.
• Jashaun Agosto (Garfield) – Agosto made a name for himself years ago. Agosto was on the Ellen show and on local news channels back in the day. Now the 5’8 point guard is in high school. Agosto has nice handles and can see the floor well.  It will be interesting to see if Agosto grows down the road.

Basketball fans will have the opportunity to see today’s best talent in the Northwest put on display on Martin Luther King Jr day. The schedule below has the times of all the games. Left Coast Recruiting will be in attendance covering the event.

Monday, Jan. 21, 2013
Seattle Pacific University’s Royal Brougham Pavilion
3414 Third Ave. W, Seattle

SESSION A

9 a.m. – Olympia vs. Todd Beamer
10:30 a.m. – Wilson vs. Cleveland (GIRLS)
Noon – O’Dea vs. Lakeside

SESSION B

2:30 p.m. – Bellevue vs. Jackson
4 p.m. – Bothell vs. Rainier Beach

SESSION C

6:30 p.m. – Jefferson (Portland) vs. Mount Rainier
8 p.m. – Garfield vs. Franklin

NOTE: TEAMS LISTED SECOND (ON RIGHT) ARE HOME TEAMS