2025 Rankings Update: Top NWC Players

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As the new rankings for each class are being released, I will be taking a look into the top players within each class. Here we will be breaking down the top 2025 players in the Northwest Conference.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1485542"],"_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":"Davis has great length and size for the point guard position, especially when he matched up against other NWC guards. He has great handles and creates his own shot very well. He scored 30+ points against some of the top teams in the conference/state. He lead Anacortes to the NWC title but they fell short in the state tournament. He is going to improve over the offseason and should have an even bigger junior year.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1696692"],"_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":"Heppner was a big piece of this Lions team that won their 2nd state championship in as many years. The big man is aggressive on the boards but can step out and hit the three effectively, stretching out the floor nicely for the Lions. I expect Brant to have a very much improved shot by next season, which could be dangerous for the rest of the NWC.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1485653"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"Jaeger improved a lot during his sophomore year this year. He is the main scoring option for the Trojans and he handles the workload just fine. He plays with patience and plays like he is 2 or 3 plays ahead already. His basketball IQ is very high and is only growing. He attacks the bucket very well and steps out to hit the 3 effectively.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["1587996"],"_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":"Michael plays alongside [player_tooltip player_id='1450959' first='Quinn' last='Swanson'], who is a great scorer. Michael is able to get to his spots nicely when he wants, being able to drop 20 any night. He facilitates the offense for the Bulldogs really well, as they are a high scoring team. With 2023 guard [player_tooltip player_id='1417283' first='DeVari' last='Davis'] graduating, there will be a little bit more on Johnson's shoulders next year.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["1485588"],"_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":"Brady knows his role on the court. He is a bruiser down low who isn't afraid to use his strength to muscle rebounds off the glass often. He plays solid defense down low, anchoring the paint for the Pioneers. With 2 starters graduating, Brady and fellow 2025 graduate [player_tooltip player_id='1850307' first='Caden' last='Heutink'] will be relied on more.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6413cc00393be"} /-->