City Rankings: Top Shooters in Whatcom and Skagit Counties

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There's many players I could include on this list as there are many talented shooters up in the northern part of the state. This list is in no particular order.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_63057f88749fd","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1450959"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='1450959' first='Quinn' last='Swanson'] -Mount Vernon HS, 2024rnrnI mentioned Quinn in the city rankings for the top 10 players in Whatcom and Skagit counties for his overall play on the court. One thing Swanson does outstanding on the court that sets him apart is his shooting. I can tell Quinn really focuses on the mechanics of his shot. His feet are always set, and he's able to set them quickly. His form is excellent and he has a great flick of the wrist. He's deadly from deep and defenders should be well aware this year.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1382646"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='1382646' first='Ashton' last='Engelhart'] -Squalicum HS, 2023rnrnAshton is a player that's under the radar currently. With more playing time coming his way this year, he's destined for a big senior year. He has a fast release and is able to launch it from DEEP. Late last season when getting minutes, he came up very big for the Storm with a couple games with 5+ three pointers made. He's able to sink the deep shot off the dribble or off the catch effectively. People will start to learn his name as the season begins.rnrn[caption id=u0022attachment_1488196u0022 align=u0022alignleftu0022 width=u0022297u0022]u003ca href=u0022https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/06/IMG_2892.jpgu0022u003eu003cimg class=u0022size-medium wp-image-1488196u0022 src=u0022https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/06/IMG_2892-297x300.jpgu0022 alt=u0022u0022 width=u0022297u0022 height=u0022300u0022 /u003eu003c/au003e Photo: Will Rice u003ca href=u0022https://vnnphotos.smugmug.com/u0022 target=u0022_blanku0022 rel=u0022noopeneru0022u003eVNN Photosu003c/au003e[/caption]","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_2_player_details_player_name":"Braden Thomas","_player_evaluations_2_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_2_player_details_graduating_class":"2023","_player_evaluations_2_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_2_player_details_height":"6'1u0022","_player_evaluations_2_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_2_player_details_position":"77247","_player_evaluations_2_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_2_player_details_school":"Anacortes HS","_player_evaluations_2_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_2_player_details_club_team":"Hoop Vision NW","_player_evaluations_2_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_2_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_2_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"Braden Thomas -Anacortes HS, 2023rnrnBraden is the perfect glue guy in my eyes. He's a glue guy who can do it all, but also can do one thing (plus more) extremely well. That one thing that stands out to me is his three point shot. He's always keeping his elbow in, allowing for him to take accurate shots each time. His quick flick of the wrist helps him release the ball quickly while the defender closes out. If the defenders sag, he's not afraid to pull the shot and sink it in their face. Anacortes plays extremely well as a team, allowing for Braden and other players to excel at different things on the court and that is what makes them scary.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["1417280"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='1417280' first='Grey' last='Garrison'] -Sehome HS, 2023rnrnI also mentioned Grey in the article with the top 10 players from Whatcom and Skagit counties. I added him to that list due to growth I've seen in other areas of his game. One thing I've known that Grey excels at is shooting. With his size and long arms, he's always been able to shoot the ball well from deep. His size helps him rise above defenders for the shot, where his long arms also help him. He has a natural shot that is one fluid motion and one of my favorites to watch.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["1416315"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='1416315' first='Carson' last='Lehnert'] -Blaine HS, 2023rnrnCarson hasn't been able to show people in the state his abilities so far this summer due to an injury. Carson also has great size u0026amp; a great shooting stroke. He's able to spot up from anywhere beyond the three point line and you can count on him to sink it. If he's wide open, that's just like him taking a layup. He has the ability to set his feet quick, which of course is important for great shooters to have. He has grown a little bit since last year and is ready to show off his improved shot u0026amp; game during his senior season next year.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"align":"","mode":"preview"} /-->