Spokane Sneak Peek at the 2024 & 2025 Class

<p>This list has some kids with high potential that are just now starting to make their names here in Spokane and abroad.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Elijah Williams | North Central High School 24'</strong></p> <p>North Central has a real gem here in Eli! He is a 6'5 guard that can pretty much do it all. The kid can score off the dribble with jump shots or by attacking his defender and getting to the rim. Eli could improve on the defensive end, but with his length, he does make a difference by getting tips in the passing lanes as well as his sneaky bounce to block shots. Eli is a very coachable player that responds well to coaching and is a sponge to his coach's instruction. Eli didn't get to play on varsity last year, which is a shame because his talent and upside were way better than anyone on that varsity roster. This is going to be a big year for Eli, as he will look to lead his varsity squad, even though he will only be a sophomore, he is ready for this moment. </p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Jayce Swanson | Gonzaga Prep High School 25'</strong></p> <p>This guard is one of my favorite players here in Spokane, and he's only a freshman. Jayce is an undeniably talented basketball player on both ends. He is very good at scoring off the bounce and even better at keeping his dribble alive to keep his defenders on their heels. Jayce is a knockdown shooter and finishes through contact with consistency at the rim. Jayce is in his first year at Gonzaga Prep, so I don't know how much court time he will see on the Varsity squad, but the coaching and the game time experiences are only going to help him immensely. The moment he steps on the floor in a Varsity game this kid will be ready for anything thrown at him. He is very composed and mature for his age. Gonzaga Prep has a bright future with the 2025 class. <strong>(Featured in the picture for article)</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Hudson Floyd | Gonzaga Prep High School 25'</strong></p> <p>Here is another one of those gems Gonzaga Prep has in their program. Hudson and his older brother Jackson are new transfers to Gonzaga Prep and provide that program with even more talent than they already had. With Hudson being the class of 2025, he provides a ton of depth in that program. Hudson is a great offensive threat and thrives from shooting outside. I definitely believe as he matures he will get more aggressive and use his athletic abilities to grow into much more than just a shooter. His father played basketball at Gonzaga so he definitely has good coaching coming from his home life as well in his school basketball program. He and his brother push each other to get better anytime they are on the court or even training in the gym. Hudson is a kid that I hope to see get to experience tough game situations and see how he handles them. This is a kid to keep an eye on because I believe he will develop into an even better basketball player.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Evan Stinson | Cheney High School 24'</strong></p> <p>As we know some high school coaches think there is a pecking order in their programs and you have to start from the bottom and work your way up. Evan Stinson was the best player in the WHOLE program last year at Cheney and it was very saddening to see him have to play with the Freshmen team. I'm being told that he will get his shot with the varsity squad this winter, as his coach must have come to his senses. Evan can create for himself and him doing this will create opportunities for his teammates when they gameplan to take the ball out of Evan's hands. Evan is good when he's attacking the basket, but he can also step out and hit from outside. I would like to see his outside shooting become more consistent, and I truly believe that will come as he matures, he's only a sophomore and going to be looked at to carry the offensive load for the Blackhawks. Look out for this kid!</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Ryan Lafferty | Mt. Spokane High School 24'</strong></p> <p>This is another kid that was hidden within a program on a JV team. Ryan will definitely be seeing the court this year on the varsity team for the Wildcats. Ryan spent the whole summer playing for Seattle Rotary's 15U EYBL team. This dude is a stud. He is a very sneaky athlete! But even more than that this kid can go! He gets to the rim and finishes tough shots. He can also create space for himself to get shots off over the defense. He is a knockdown set shooter that you can't forget about or he will make you pay. Ryan is going to have a HUGE role with the Wildcats this season and I see him having a big season. I think he just needs to gain some more confidence in his own abilities and he will show people the type of player he really is. Can't wait to see how he grows this year, its going to be great to watch! Stay tuned!</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>