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

“Syracuse, Kentucky, Arizona, UCLA, USC, Florida, San Diego State University, Washington, Stanford, Louisville, NC State, Florida State, UNLV, and Colorado.”

In due time the list will be trimmed but right now these are the schools that have a chance.

“These are the schools I feel are doing the best recruiting me right now.”

Some say Kentucky and Arizona are the two schools that stand out than the others but only time will tell. Expect Johnson to have a big year at powerhouse Mater Dei High School.

LaVine will take basketball fans on his journey of his Senior year.

What’s up everyone this Is Zach LaVine? I am a 6’4″ Point Guard/Combo Guard and I have committed to UCLA this past summer. This summer was a great one for me, I was happy to be selected to attend all of the major skills camps this year like Pangos All-American, ADIDAS Nation, LeBron James Skills Academy, Deron Williams Skills Academy and the NBA top 100 camp. I was very excited to play with the top players in the world and I stacked up very well as I came in the top ten players in each camp I went to. That was a main reason my ranking jumped up to Top 50 on ESPN and Top 25 on scout.com. Now this year for Bothell high school we are the number 1 team in WA with our new addition Josh Martin from Seattle Prep. With this team we have the experience, athleticism, and D-1 players. We should be the team that wins the State championship, but we will have to prove it with our play. That will start with me November 12th on the first practice. This year I’m out to show everyone I am the best and there isn’t a close second.

Be on the look out next month to check out December’s edition of the Lavine diary.

Donaven Dorsey

The 2014 class in the Evergreen State has a chance to be something special.  The quality of D1 talent is deep in the class.  Many players have offers and interest from D1 colleges locally and nationally.  Left Coast Recruiting watched this special group play all summer to evaluate their talent .

Many of the players played well against the talent across the nation.  Here is a rundown of players to watch out for.

Shaqquan Aaron (Rainier Beach High School)- Aaron is a 5 star transfer from California and possibly the best prospect in the state regardless of class since his arrival.  The 6’8 SF can do pretty much everything a guard can do with the ball.  Aaron can handle the rock, get to the rim with ease, and use his long arms on defense.  Rainier Beach will be hard to beat with their all star roster.

Offers: Louisville, Kansas, UNLV, Syracuse, Uconn, San Diego State, St John’s, Georgetown, and all 12 schools in the Pac-12

Donaven Dorsey (Timberline High School) At 6’6 Dorsey can play the 1-3 spot.  If Dorsey plays up to his potential, he could possibly end up being the best player in the state. Dorsey has all the tools to take his game to the elite level. Timberline isn’t known for a basketball team.  Dorsey is out to make a statement this year.

Offers: Gonzaga, Oregon State, Washington State, and Portland State

Josh Martin (Bothell High School)– Martin is one of the most athletic prospects in the west coast.  The 6’6 forward can jump out the gym.  What Martin brings to the table is a blue collar worker mentality.  You won’t see Martin take a day off.  You don’t want to take your eyes off Martin at anytime in the game.  You might possible miss a Sports Center top 10 play. Martin needs to work on his overall offensive game but the talent is there to be something special.

Interest: Washington (Offer), Washington State, Utah, Gonzaga (Offer)

Ahmaad Rorie (Lincoln High School) – The 6’0 guard has the heart of champion.  Rorie is score first guard who can put up points in a hurry. Rorie can score in multiple ways. Nothing really fazes Rorie on the court and has a cold blooded approach to the game.

Committed: California

Tramaine Isabell (Lakeside High School)– Isabell is a 6’1 point guard whose game is ahead of his age.  The poised guard can break down his opponent, shoot, and get his teammates involved.  Isabell is a smart player on the court and is expected to have a breakout season at Lakeside.

Interest: Washington, UC Irvine, Oregon State, Washington State, Boise State, California, and Portland State

Deeshawn Tucker (Federal Way High School) – Tucker is a 6’0 guard who has the speed and court vision of an elite point guard.  Tucker needs to work on his shot to be more of an offensive threat but the Federal Way guard can get to the rim with ease by breaking down his opponent.

Offers: San Francisco, Portland, Oregon State (Interest)

Adrian Davis (Federal Way High School) – Davis is a scoring guard who at times takes plays off but there is no question the talent is there.  Davis is athletic and has a nice body for his size. Davis has worked on his overall game over the summer and is looking better than last year.

Interest: Oregon State, Seattle U, Boise State, Washington, California, Gonzaga, and USC

Brayon Blake (Federal Way High School) – Blake came on the scene last year playing for Federal Way High School.  The 6’6 forward plays with his back to the basket and displays a nice tough around the basket.  One of the best big men in the state, expect Blake to pick up some offers this season.

Interest: Oregon State, Washington, Seattle U, California, and Montana State

David Crisp (Clover Park High School) – Crisp is a 6’0 guard who can shoot and get to the rim.  Crisp will be without his longtime friend Ahmaad Rorie this year at Clover Park.  This will give a chance for Crisp to shine and step up to become a fierce leader for his team.

Interest: Oregon State, St. Mary’s, Boise State, and University of San Francisco

Jason Todd (Jackson High School) -  Todd has made a name for himself the last couple of years.  At 6’5, Todd can bang in the paint and transitioning into a wing player.  Many colleges have been in contact with Todd as of lately.  Todd has a bright future.

Naim Ladd (Rainier Beach High School) – 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.  Ladd uses his speed to get past opponents and to the rim.  The young man also displays nice court vision.

Interest: University of Utah, Arizona, Seattle U, and Washington State

Elijah Foster (Rainier Beach High School)– 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.

Interest: Washington, UCLA, UNLV, and Seattle U

Zach Lavine

High School basketball is around the corner here in Washington State and Left Coast Recruiting is here to bring you your updated list of players to watch.  The Evergreen State keeps producing elite talent every year and this year is no different.

Left Coast Recruiting was able to go out on the AAU circuit this spring and summer to see how the prospects in the state of matched up against the best players in the country.  After an exciting AAU circuit, LCR came up with a list of players to watch this year ranging from 2013-2016.

In the next three days the list will be released.  Today we will focus on the class of 2013.

Zach Lavine (Bothell High School) – Lavine is a 6’4 combo guard who is committed to play for Coach Howland and the UCLA Bruins.  What Lavine does best is shoot and when the young man is on, he can shoot with the best of them in the country.  Lavine has worked on his ball handling skills as well and now is a handful to handle when his shot is on and he is taking it to the basket.

Committed: UCLA

D.J. Fenner (Seattle Prep) – Fenner is a shooting guard with a good basketball IQ.  The Seattle Prep guard can take his opponent off the dribble and use his body to get to the rim.  Fenner flew under the radar recruiting wise. Don’t be surprised to see Fenner play with a chip on his shoulder this year.

Committed: Nevada

Tre’Shaun Lexing – Lexing is possibly the most intriguing prospect in the state of Washington.  At 6’6 Lexing can play the 1-4 spot.  The lefty displays a nice jump shot and is reliable with the ball in his hands.

Committed: Colorado

Tucker Haymond (Garfield High School) – Haymond has come a long ways wince his freshman days.  The 6’4 guard has a reliable jump shot and is more comfortable with the ball in his hands due to working on his dribbling.  Haymond has a motor that doesn’t stop.  One thing is for sure is that the young man will give you 200% on the court.

Perrion Callandret (Bothell High School)-Callandret is a guard who made a name for himself in the state of Washington last year playing alongside Zach Lavine.  There were at times when Lavine’s game was off and Callandret showed that he was a guard who can score.

Committed: Idaho

Patrick Ball (Franklin High School) – Ball is a solid guard who can slash to the rim.  At 6’4 Ball uses his size as an advantage to get his shot off and to get past opposing players.

Lucas Meikle (Bellarmine Prep) – Meikle is a 6’8 forward who has a nice face-up game.  The Gonzaga commit hasn’t received national attention due to staying local on the AAU circuit.  Meikle is a tweener between a wing and forward.

Committed: Gonzaga

TreVaunte Williams (Garfield High School) – 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.

Will Dorsey (Rainier Beach High School) – If Dorsey was about 6’0 there would be no question his name would be more nationally known.  The 5’9 point guard can lead a team and is a very coachable player.  Dorsey just likes to win and will do anything to get his team involved.

Brandon Gfeller (Shorewood High School) – Gfeller won’t wow you with his athleticism. The 6’5 wing can create enough space to get his shot off over his opponent.   Gfelller is a shooter and can hit it well beyond the NBA three point line.

Committed: Montana

Jordan Johnson (Lakes High School) – Johnson was getting a name for himself last year for the Lakes Lancers.  Johnson slightly tore his PCL over the spring and was sidelined the whole summer.  The 6’4 shooting guard is looking to handle some unfinished business.

Dezmyn Trent (Foss High School) – Trent is a well-built guard who can rebound and shoot the ball well.  A little undersized for his position, Trent makes up for it with defense and hard work.

Marquis Davis (Rainier Beach High School) – Davis is one of those small guards who gives it his all on the court.  He doesn’t back down from any one on the court.  When the 5’9 guard is on, he can easily light up the scoring board.

Brett Baily (University High School) – Another player who won’t wow you with his athleticism, Bailey can create his own jump shot off the dribble.  Baily finds a way to get to the free throw line.

Committed: San Diego University

Josh Hawkinson (Shorewood High School) – Hawkinson is crafty at 6’9.  He can put the ball on the ground and has a nice basketball IQ.  Hawkinson can develop into a good four year D1 player.

Committed: Washington State University

Djuan Piper (Rainier Beach High School) – Piper is very active on the court.  The long armed 6’6 forward likes to play on the key and can knock down an 18 foot jump shot.  Piper will get some more looks this season from schools.  Expect Piper to sign in the spring.

Arell Hennings (Franklin High School) – At 5’8 Hennings is well poised with the ball in his hands.  He is a pesky defender who can get into the oppositions head.  Hennings has progressed throughout his years at Franklin and has turned into a solid guard.

Braxton Tucker (Spanaway Lake High School) – Tucker put up big numbers last year for Spanaway Lake and will do the same this year.  The 6’5 forward plays well in the paint and can block shots with ease.  Tucker displays a nice touch from 15 feet out.

Peter French (Lakeside High School) – French stands tall at 7 foot and is a force in the paint at times.  French uses his 7 foot body to block shots, shoot, and run the court well for his size.  French has a knack for putting the ball in the rim off of put backs.

Lavine has a close knit family and many of them are out in the Los Angeles area where Lavine spends time during the summer.  What Lavine brings to UCLA is a player who can put up points in a hurry from anywhere on the court.  The 6’3 guard is going to be asked to play the point and shooting guard position at UCLA.

The Bruins have been recruiting well as of lately, especially with their 2012 class.  For those who haven’t seen Lavine, make sure to check him out in July in Vegas during the live period.

Shabazz Muhammad

The practice was yet again very intense. Can’t say enough how much Coach Kevin Boyle has made his presence felt as a coach. The team worked hard as they played an up-tempo pace of basketball.

The team went over various plays that they learned yesterday and implemented them into what they want to accomplish Saturday. Mainly the first practice was similar to the morning practice they had on Thursday.

The second practice was held at the Trailblazers facility in front of a big crowd. NBA scouts were allowed to attend the practice to watch the team. Team USA played a 40 min scrimmage with 10 minute quarters against some players who work for Nike.

You would’ve thought that Team USA would’ve beaten down a team of Nike employees in there 30′s. That wasn’t the case as the team of 6 employees gave USA a run for their money.

In four 10 minute quarters USA won 2 of them and tied one. Each quarter the score started over. The team didn’t have problems with their starting five but their bench didn’t fare well enough against the opposing team.

The players who stood out were .

Shabazz Muhammad – The undecided senior is the hardest worker here. Muhammad looked good in the scrimmage. Right off the bat he hit a couple jump shots from the elbow and was very aggressive. Some NBA scouts were comparing Muhammad to a more skilled Michael Kidd-Gilchrist who has a motor that doesn’t stop.

Archie Goodwin – Once Goodwin can knock down his jumper consistently, it’s going to be a problem for the opposition. Goodwin’s body is built for basketball and is a player you would want on your team. There isn’t anyone that can stop the Kentucky bound player going to the rim. Goodwin’s ceiling is high. Coach Cal will bring out the best of the young man next year.

Kyle Anderson – Slow Mo showed his abilities to play defense, score, and share the ball. There were some people in the crowd talking about how well Anderson will fit in at UCLA and were impressed. It’s going to be very interesting to see how Anderson game evolves in the NBA after college.

Kaleb Tarczewski – The Arizona bound Center can run the court well for size and is very crafty Tarczewski around the rim. He has the ability take his opponent off the dribble at his size. Tarczewski will help out Arizona right away.

Shabazz Muhammad and Kyle Anderson taking what Coach Boyle has to say

The World team has been in town since Monday. The USA team arrived Wednesday night and held their first practice Thursday morning at the Nike Campus.

The first practice was intense from the beginning to end. Coach Boyle implemented his tough defensive and offensive strategies. The practice was so intense; it only took a couple of minutes for Coach Boyle to pause practice to let his players know to pick up the pace.

There was really no one that stood out in the first practice but one thing for sure is the Pittsburg commit James Robinson belongs here. Robinson showed good composure at the point.

Some players were winded due to not playing high school ball in the last month but once they got their second wind, things went smoothly for Team USA.

The Second practice was held at the Trailblazers practice facility. The first hour of practice Coach Boyle went hard on the guys making sure they knew the plays he drew up from the first practice.

The last hour of practice Team USA had a scrimmage game against each other. In an intense scrimmage, there were some players that stood out.

Kyle Anderson – The UCLA commit can do it all at 6’8. Slow-mo is the guards nickname. Although it might look like Anderson is moving in slow motion on the court, Anderson displays a basketball IQ that not many players have. The New Jersey native is possibly the most overall player in the class of 2012.

Shabazz Muhammad – Muhammad is the hardest worker on the court that has a motor that doesn’t stop. The undecided senior seems like there is no such thing as a lay-up. Muhammad is a beast and dunks about almost anything. At one point in practice Muhammad dunked the ball so hard that the only thing Kyle Anderson could say was “he’s vicious”.

Archie Goodwin – Big Blue Nation is getting a special player in Goodwin. The Kentucky commit was told by his doctor that he could possibly grow another 3 inches. With a 6’9 wing span, Goodwin is a student of the game. He displayed some good defense as well as offense. Goodwin will be a special player for Kentucky.

Here is some short footage of Coach Boyle doing what he does best.

Zach Lavine

On March 1-3, Tacoma will host the 4a and 3a state playoffs.  In those three days, both classifications will showcase their best basketball teams on road to a state title.  The state of Washington has produced many players that have gone on to further their careers.  Memories have been made at the Dome and many more are to come.

Here is a rundown of players to watch. (Not every team in the tournament is listed with players)

4a

• Bothell – (2013) Zach Lavine has been putting up huge numbers all year long.  The sharp shooter from Bothell has offers from about every Pac-12 team and holds an offer from Baylor.  Zach shares the same back court as (2013) Perrion Callandret.  Callandret is a late bloomer who has been making a name for himself.
• Mount Rainier - (2014) Adrian Davis has a killer mentality on the court.  Davis is getting interest from schools all over the Pac -12.  Mount Rainier will go as far as Davis takes them.  (2013) Caden Rowland has helped Mount Rainier this year as well.  Rowland is a nice wing who has been getting interest from mid-majors.
• Bellarmine Prep - The Lions are #2 in the state and have a well balanced offense.  Be on the lookout for (2013) Lucas Meikle and (2013) Sefo Liufau.  Meikle has interest from Washington, Washington State, Gonzaga, California, Boise State, Seattle U, and Nevada.  Liufau is a stud on the court but his main sport is football and has interest from all over the nation in football.
• Garfield - The Bulldogs have been playing good ball and are led by (2013) Tucker Haymond.  Haymond is one of the state’s leading scorers.  Many schools have been in contact with the young man.  Haymond’s list consists of Washington, Seattle University, Oregon State, Boise State, USF, BYU, Columbia, Arizona, Portland State, Memphis, and many more. (2013) Tre’Vaunte Williams is a 6’5 wing who has also had some big games for Garfield this year to keep an eye on.
• Union - (2012) Jordan Chattman will be attending BYU next year.  Chattman can get his shot off from anywhere on the court and take it to the rack.  Tacoma will get once last glimpse of Chattman before he heads off to college.
• Davis - (2012) David Tremble is the point guard who is in charge of the #1 team in state.  Tremble is a crafty point guard who knows how to control an offense. (more…)