City Rankings Faceoff: Vancouver Breakdown
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This is the final team breakdown before we take it a step further and decide which of these regional all-star teams would come out victorious. We already looked at Kitsap-Olympic Peninsula and SW Washington, now it’s time for the city…
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Continue ReadingThis is the final team breakdown before we take it a step further and decide which of these regional all-star teams would come out victorious. We already looked at Kitsap-Olympic Peninsula and SW Washington, now it’s time for the city down by the Oregon border. It’s a bit of a hidden gem when it comes to talent, but don’t overlook the youngest of the three groups. Here is the Vancouver lineup one more time.
G Giovanny Evanson Giovanny Evanson 6'5" | PG King's Way Christian | 2023 State WA 6’5 King’s Way Christian
G Beckett Currie Beckett Currie 6'0" | PG Camas | 2025 State WA 6’0 Camas
G Tait Spencer Tait Spencer 6'3" | SG Great Futures Prep | 2025 State WA 6’2 Battle Ground
F Yanni Fassilis Yanni Fassilis 6'5" | SF Union | 2023 State WA 6’4 Union
F Jaxson Filler Jaxson Filler 6'7" | PF Skyview | 2024 State WA 6’6 Skyview
6th: Beau Swett Beau Swett 6'2" | CG Woodland | 2023 State WA 6’2 Woodland
7th: Theo McMillan Theo McMillan 6'2" | PG Camas | 2023 State WA 6’2 Camas
Wildcard: Boston Walker Boston Walker 6'6" | SG Rosemary Anderson Prep | 2025 WA 6’5 La Center
This is easily the most unique team when it comes to makeup. There are four point guards on the squad who can all play off ball as well, but all run the point a little bit differently. Then you have Fassillis at forward who’s also capable of bringing the ball down and making plays off the dribble, and then you throw in the 6’5 Boston Walker Boston Walker 6'6" | SG Rosemary Anderson Prep | 2025 WA who can play guard or forward, and you’re beginning to see how difficult keeping this team pinned down will be.
The key to this team’s success starts with Filler and Fassillis holding up defensively inside. With little backup on the bench, they have to be able to defend without fouling. But this team was built to run and gun with the plethora of point guards and an ability to throw a bunch of different looks at the defense. They have great length at the guard spot with Walker and Evanson. Currie and Spencer can stretch the floor with their cannons from outside, and Swett can bring a big scoring punch off the bench as well, averaging over 17 PPG last season. McMillan brings a certain physicality when he’s running the show, and now you have four different guys running the show and four different paces to control the game.
It just might be crazy enough to work. This is the youngest of the three squads, with two 2024s and two 2025s. Let’s see exactly what we’ve got.
Starting Five
Evanson is a long body at the point guard spot that loves to work off the dribble and find his spots in the mid-range. He’s got great focus on his jumper which allows him to shoot over contests and bury shots. He’ll be asked to do a good amount of creating and scoring on this squad, but with all the ball-handlers available, Evanson would play a lot off the ball as well. This could allow him to get better looks with the defense sinking off to cut down driving lanes, instead of always collapsing to him as he likes to work towards the middle of the defense. His length plays well on the glass and he’ll need to be a factor in there on this undersized team, getting the ball and pressing the defense with a high paced attack.
Currie is a bit green compared to the other players in the starting five, but he’s shown a dynamic scoring ability and fills a need to stretch the floor among a team that likes to get to the hoop and create off the dribble. He has some toughness to him and could be the guy running a lot of point for this team. He’s a strong and athletic player who could be huge in getting this team out and running.
Spencer is a great accent on the wing as a guy who can shoot it from long range, weave his way to the bucket, and is a phenomenal finisher in transition. He averaged around 26 PPG last season and can really give opposing players problems with his patience and stellar footwork. Like the other two guards, he is always a threat to attack on the drive and these three guards should have defenses constantly fighting to rotate and stay in position.
Highlights
Fassilis is one of the tougher players you’ll see. He’s a bit undersized sometimes but he never lets it slow him down. A beast on the boards and capable of 2-3 blocks per game, Fassilis will be counted on to be a constant presence inside. That being said, he also fits into the run and gun gameplan because of his ability to grab a board and go. Fassilis has excellent ball skills and even acted as point-forward for Union in some key moments last season. His toughness and versatility will be key for this squad.
Filler is a bit more one-note than than Fassilis, but his role is just as important. Filler is a strong, well-built forward that eats up space and keeps that wide base to make sure he is never pushed around. He’s got nice touch around the rim and hopefully will get some one-on-one looks inside with all the guards spacing the floor. Filler will be key for this team in capitalizing in the half-court when the pace slows down, and grinding out buckets in the paint.
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Bench
Swett might be the most underrated or overlooked player on this squad, and is certainly deserving of a starting nod. However, with the depth at the guard position, Swett is more valuable coming in as a leader of the second unit with his poise and passing ability. Even though he put up 17 PPG last year, he is a pass-first guard. He has a great feel for setting up passes and timing them just right. He can also be a vital floor spacer for this team as one of the better three-point shooters in the region. Swett will be key in making sure there is no drop-off as the lineups rotate.
I wanted McMillan here simply because of the toughness he brings. He is a guy that can get to the line and force his will against the opposition. He plays on the boards too and can up the physicality on defense. With all the scoring at the guard spot, McMillan’s defense and rebounding will be key additions to the floor.
Highlights
Walker is my wildcard for Vancouver because of his size and athleticism. He’s only walking into his sophomore season but the 6’5 Walker is able to play a multitude of positions and is showing he can score from the wings and the post. He is a strong kid whose footwork is constantly improving with his moves out of the post, and his ability to hit the jumper off the dribble is getting better too. Walker has a chance to be one of the more impactful players on this squad as someone who can shift around depending on the lineup.
And there you have it. We’ve gone through all three team breakdowns and now it’s time to line these squads up and see who would come out on top. In the next post, we’ll go through one-on-one matchups, who has the edge at the tip, and much more.