The 2023 class in the state of Washington is filled with college level talent. In this article, we will catch up with more 2023 players about how each of their recruiting journeys, what they are excel at on the court, and what they are looking to improve.
Parker Baumann
Parker
Baumann
6'5" | CG
Shorecrest | 2023
State
WA
-Shorecrest HS
Are you playing AAU this summer? If so, who are you playing AAU for this summer? How do you think that will benefit you playing throughout the summer?
-I’m playing with BDH Elite this summer, it will for sure benefit my play because I play under an amazing coach in Kendall White and Keith Green, along with my teammates who go out there and try to win games, which is what I like to do too.
What are some things that stand out about your game? Things that coaches can see and know you excel at
-Some things that I say stand out about my game is my rebounding ability and my court vision, I feel I play under control not allowing other teams to muck the game up, and being a vocal leader.
What are you looking for in a school? -I’m looking for a program that likes to play fast, not out of control fast but in our own pace, run sets, that wants to lock down on the defensive end, but most importantly prioritizes winning Have you been in contact with any coaches/schools?
-I have been in contact with a good amount of schools in D2 and D3, as well as an Ivy League school, Western Oregon is recruiting me the hardest. (Parker received an offerfrom Western Oregon a few days after us talking.)
What do you want to improve on most in your game before the next level?
-I want to improve on my Defense, being able to move side to side quicker and lockdown smaller quicker guards. I know I’m capable of being an elite defender. I also want to improve as a leader, just being able to be someone that your teammates can look at and trust to give it your all.
Christian King Christian King 6'7" | SF Seattle Prep | 2023 State WA -Seattle Prep
Are you playing AAU this summer? If so, who are you playing AAU for this summer? How do you think that will benefit you playing throughout the summer?
-I’m playing AAU this summer for Team Stuck UAA and it is definitely beneficial to play in fast paced games against one of the highest levels of competition. It’s helped my defense immensely as well guarding guys that are bigger and explosive.
What are some things that stand out about your game? Things that coaches can see and know you excel at
-What stands out about my game is that I feel I can shoot it from anywhere and it’s tough for anyone to block it. Another thing that stands out about my game is that I can handle the ball as a secondary ball handler and make the right play.
What are you looking for in a school?
-In a school I’m looking for a large community and one that’s highly supportive of the sports teams, as playing in front of large crowds only makes it more fun. I’m also looking for a faster paced system with emphasis placed on getting defensive stops and pushing the pace.
Have you been in contact with any coaches/schools?
-Schools that have expressed interest in me include; Seattle University, University of Santa Barbara, Air Force, Washington, Washington State, University of Portland, and Pepperdine University.
What do you want to improve on most in your game before the next level?
-Before the next level, I want to of course continue to polish my shot but also improve at slashing and playing more point guard. Along with these I’m always looking to improve my defense and specifically my perimeter defense and guarding smaller guards.
Mason Williams
Mason
Williams
6'4" | PG
O'Dea | 2023
State
WA
-O’Dea HS
Are you playing AAU this summer? If so, who are you playing AAU for this summer? How do you think that will benefit you playing throughout the summer?
-I am playing the AAU season with Seattle rotary EYBL. It’s going to benefit playing big minutes against the top players on a great team and int front of a lot of great colleges.
What are some things that stand out about your game? Things that coaches can see and know you excel at
-I am a point guard that can shoot the ball and pass and also handle the ball under pressure and make the right decisions.
What are you looking for in a school?
-In a school I look for a play where I can play, plain and simple I can play the point and also off the ball, but I want a school that lets me hoop but In a organized system.
Have you been in contact with any coaches/schools? -I have some, San Diego St, Montana, Pepperdine, Brown, Portland St, Cornell, UC San Diego, Point Loma and that’s it.
What do you want to improve on most in your game before the next level?
-I want to improve my defense ball handling and shooting off the dribble.
Tyler Sipma Tyler Sipma 6'0" | CG Lynden Christian | 2023 State WA -Lynden Christian HS
Are you playing AAU this summer? If so, who are you playing AAU for this summer? How do you think that will benefit you playing throughout the summer?
-I am playing AAU, I’m playing with FOH Seattle. I think it will benefit me in multiple ways some of them being, playing against some of the top competition on the west coast, and playing in front of D1’s and D2’s and NAIA’s at our live events.
What are some things that stand out about your game? Things that coaches can see and know you excel at
-I think some things that stand out about my game are my ability to handle the ball and my explosive quickness and ability to see the floor and make plays and also knock down high percentage shots as a PG.
What are you looking for in a school?
-I’m looking for a school that really likes me as a person and a player, I want to be able to help run a high level offense.
Have you been in contact with any coaches/schools?
-I have been in contact through Twitter with a couple D2 coaches and one D1, they just want to see me play this summer with FOH and possibly at there elite camps. I’ve also gotten some NAIA interest.
What do you want to improve on most in your game before the next level?
-I want to improve my shot percentage because as a PG there’s very little room for not showing up every night and being able to make to shoot the ball at a high percentage every night can be a nightmare for other to guard if you’re facilitating and knocking down shots.
