2023 Watch List Released
The 2023 watch list has officially released! This list is not a ranking, nor a definitive list by any means as it is still early for the freshman. As time goes along, more players will begin to separate themselves from…
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Continue ReadingThe 2023 watch list has officially released! This list is not a ranking, nor a definitive list by any means as it is still early for the freshman. As time goes along, more players will begin to separate themselves from the pack and/or pop up on the radar. Several players that will be on the list and future rankings have been left off at this time as more information is gathered and these players continue to grow and impact the game at a higher level. To be honest, not too many freshman make a really big impact at the varsity level, but there are still some exceptional players in this class, as well as others with great potential down the road.
Who WOULD be number 1?
If we were to do a ranking today, 6’5 SF Jaylin Stewart of Garfield High School would hold that honor. The son of Rainier Beach legend, Lodrick Stewart, is a starter and impact player for the 3A state contending Bulldogs. He has a smoothness about his game at a young age that really cannot be taught. He can shoot it from deep and he has very long arms and big hands, allowing him to make plays that most other just can’t do. He can finish above the rim, but knowing his outstanding genetics, his athleticism will only continue to grow as time goes along. When our 2023 national rankings are released, he will definitely be on there if he continues to develop at the same rate. Stewart currently holds offers from Washington and Montana. *Feature image
Talent brewing again in Tacoma
I have personally spoken with several reporters, fans and coaches throughout the South Puget Sound and many have been surprised at the lack of depth of talent in Tacoma for the last couple years, but the 2023 class has a potentially special talent brewing. Cayden McDaniel of Wilson High School has been a starter and high level impact player for the Wilson Rams. He has multiple 20+ point games and finishes above the rim with athleticism at 6’2. He has great quickness and natural instincts on the floor that allow him to make plays on both sides of the ball. As he continues to grow and work on his all around game, he should be right on track to be a Division 1 recruit.
Some Impact Varsity Players:
2023 6’4 SF Luke Browne (Peninsula HS)
2023 5’11 G Taki Uluilakepa (Puyallup HS)
2023 6’2 G Brooklyn Hicks (Timberline HS)
2023 6’4 SG Tyce Paulsen (Curtis HS)
2023 6’8 C Seth Horn (Northwest School)
2023 6’6 F Nathan Hocking (Ferris HS)
2023 5’9 PG Nahmier Robinson (Rainier Beach HS)
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