Standout Versatile Upperclassmen

<p>These upperclassmen have picked up quite a few tools over the years and are solid in just about every facet of the game. It's no wonder they are all a part of standout teams, as these are the kind of guys it takes to build a winning team. They've had great seasons so far and are instrumental in making their teammates better too.</p> <p><strong>Carson Frawley 6’5 (2022) F Camas</strong></p> <p>Just last week Frawley tied a school record with 43 points and broke another with 16 field goals made. So, we get it, he can score, but he can also stop buckets from going in. He's a long 6'5 and plays strong inside. He's able to go straight up and still block shots, and he'll take that effort to the perimeter as well where he can keep up with smaller guards. He's a phenomenal shooter from behind the arc and fits the mold of a 3 and D wing. Of course, he didn't just shoot threes on his way to 43 points (though he did sink 10). He's solid on the drive and uses his strength and reach for tough finishes. Frawley is part of a strong Camas squad and plays his part in tough team defense, as well as good ball movement.</p> <p><strong>Michael Foust 6’3 (2022) W Kelso</strong></p> <p>Foust is versatile because he's smart. He has a supreme awareness of the court on both ends, which he uses to get a beat on plays and stay a step ahead. He plays cool and collected because he has an acute understanding of how to make certain plays. He's aware of how a fake pass can open a passing lane, he uses pumps to let over-aggressive defenders fly by, and he's on balance at all times. The most fun part of his game to watch is how he uses the glass. I can't tell you how many times I've heard, "The backboard is your friend." Foust and the backboard are BFFs. He understands finishing angles and has a soft touch to kiss the ball off the glass and in. He's just as smart defensively and is an ultra-effective team defender. His rotations are timely, and he works hard through the entire possession.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="929629" first="Logan" last="Britt"] 6’5 (2022) CG Seattle Academy</strong></p> <p>My first instinct is to label Britt a scorer, but he is so much more than that. Yes, he has a beautiful stroke from mid-range and is a consistent threat from long range too. He has excellent footwork to knock down turnaround jumpers, step-backs, and piece together combination dribbles to create space. He's a strong and fluid finisher inside too. Britt's a natural-born hooper. It looks like second nature for him in just about any position. He's a menace on defense, jumping passing lanes and using quick reactions to tip up passes on-ball. And his feel for where teammates are is outstanding. He can pick out open guys when trapped seemingly left for dead. He's an all-around player that is a driving force for the Seattle Academy Cardinals.</p> <p><strong>Sfeffan Gale</strong> <strong>6’4 (2022) F Mt. Tahoma</strong></p> <p>Gale can go under the radar, even watching the T-Birds play. He's such a steady player, affecting the play throughout the game, that sometimes he can get overlooked for some of the flashier players on the court. But check any stat sheet post-game and you'll see Gale racking up numbers in every category. He's currently averaging 6.7 points, 4 assists, 9.5 rebounds, 2.2 steals, and 2.6 blocks. He affects the game in every phase and is liable to go off in any area on any night. He's had season highs of 16 points, 17 rebounds, 10 assists, 4 steals, and 4 blocks. He's recorded 2 steals or blocks in every game, and only had five games all year where he didn't get 2 steals and blocks. He's a strong kid who can handle the rock, be an effective scorer when it's needed, and a dime dropper when that duty calls. </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="923122" first="Tyce" last="Paulsen"] 6’4 (2023) G Curtis</strong></p> <p>Paulsen is another team-first, sell-out for the win, player. There's no ego on this Vikings squad and Paulsen is a great example of doing whatever it takes to win. He's a top talent in the state but doesn't put himself above the team. He goes hard on defense, taking charges, hustling on the glass, and piling up steals. Even when he's not hitting offensively, he's still an asset to the team, though most of the time, he's hitting. You can't leave him open from three and when he's driving inside, he's likely to sink it or draw a foul where he's sure to bury the freebies. He constantly finds open space and isn't shy about passing up a good shot, for a great shot. He makes the extra pass but in crunch time Paulsen can take and make the difficult shots.</p>