Names you need to know – player notes
It has been a fun summer filled with highlight reel dunks and plenty of game-changing plays. Some new faces popped up and the top older guys continued to improve their games.
Here’s a look at five underclassmen in the state of Washington that are on the rise.
Hockinson High School 6’4 wing Peyton Brammer has good size and mobility. Excellent area rebounder that snatches boards with his strong hands. Versatile offensive threat. Peyton has expanded his game to where he is now a legit threat in the pick and pop game shooting it. Good screener that can both pop and roll to the hoop. Good hands catching passes in traffic and finishes with a soft touch around the rim. Seals in the high/low game. Solid passer out of the post. High IQ type of player and with the expansion of his long range shooting can really spread the floor and make room for others to attack. High level D1/D2 wing/forward prospect that has his stock on the rise heading into July.
Jerrod Franklin – Curtis – 6’4 Power Forward. The power forward (PF), also known as the four, is one of the five positions in a regulation basketball game. It has also been referred to as the “post” position. Power forwards play a role similar to that of center in what is called the “post” or “low blocks”. They typically play offensively with their backs towards the basket and position themselves defensively under the basket in a zone defense or against the opposing power forward in man to man defense.
Eloheim Johnson – 5’10 – Team Blackout – 2020. Elo is one of the top players in Washington in his class. He is a very shifty point guard who can create his own shot as well as create shots for others. He has the ability to slice through the smallest openings at high-speed. When running the pick and roll game, when he is going downhill he is virtually un-guardable. Recruitment should start to pick up for this young man starting early this year.
Jabe Mullins, 6’3, SG – Mount Si H.S. The sharp shooter received big time minutes this grassroots season, preparing him for a bigger leadership role entering his sophomore season. This baller is a shooter who are worth mentioning. Their ability to extend the court from 3 will assist these players greatly in playing at the next level as teams will have to be honest defensively; thus creating more and more driving gap. Keep an eye on these guys as they can fill it up in a hurry off of the catch or off of the dribble.
Collins will bring some toughness and skill to West Seattle, and defined his playing style as well as what he’ll be looking to improve as he heads into the winter. A skilled guard who has great court vision along with a quick first step and the ability to create his own shot off the dribble. He is quick in transition and has the ability to get by defenders and distribute the basketball to his teammates. No one displays better leadership on the floor than the guard from West Seattle. Coaches love his constant talk and communication on the court. He is always the one getting teammates into the right spot so that West Seattle’ offense can operate effectively. As his shooting and ball handling have improved, Collins has climbed up our ranking list. A quality student with a 3.0+ gpa, he should be on the priority list for high academic schools.