2023 Prospect Intro: Tyce Paulsen (Curtis HS)
The class of 2023 watch list was recently released and one notable name on there was none other than Tyce Paulsen. It is still very early in the development for the freshman class, but Paulsen has already started his separation…
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Continue ReadingThe class of 2023 watch list was recently released and one notable name on there was none other than Tyce Paulsen. It is still very early in the development for the freshman class, but Paulsen has already started his separation process with his outstanding skillset and work ethic at a young age.
If the name Paulsen from Curtis High School rings a bell, it is because Tyce’s older brother Zack starred in the program for multiple years and is currently a freshman at Seattle Pacific University. Zack was a first team All-State performer with his great scoring ability and even more impressive toughness. Tyce will probably have to face unavoidable comparisons to his older brother, but his game seems to be a step ahead as a freshman. He is currently averaging around 19 points per game on a very young roster that lists four freshman. Tyce can shoot it well and he has solid size for a freshman guard at 6’2.
“I would describe my game at this stage as a play-maker who can who can shoot well but always looks to get my teammates involved. I would say my biggest strengths are my scoring ability and my ability to make plays happen. The thing I need to work on most is my defense.” Playing for Coach Tim Kelly, Tyce will have almost no choice but to improve in his defense as he continues to grow and progress each year. Although he says the game is a lot faster and more physical at the varsity level, coming in from middle school ball, Tyce has taken into account the advice from his older brother. “Zack’s advice to me was to be a killer.” So far, he has been doing just that from an individual standpoint.
Curtis and all of their youth has struggled by the program’s standards and sit at 7-11 overall, but Paulsen’s goal is to win a state title and then move on to play college basketball at the Division 1 level. He lists no dream school, but mentioned he wants to play at a higher end D1 program in four years.
We will continue to track Tyce Paulsen‘s progress over the course of the next four years. Stay tuned!