GameChangers: 16U & 15U West Coast Clash Superlatives
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This article is full of GameChangers from the weekend at the West Coast Clash. These are guys that affected the game with uniquely impressive skill sets and stood out for their ability to impact the game at a high level. I’ve broken it down into 10 categories of superlatives; The Walking Bucket, Passing Wizards, Mid-Range Kings, Rush Hour Drivers, Hotspots, “Not Today,” Tiny Dancer, Sporks, Black Diamond, and Sprinkler Systems. Let’s jump right in!
The Walking Bucket
These guys were unstoppable scorers, whether it was raining in shots from outside, breaking down guys with the dribble, or making unbelievable finishes at the rim, each of these players showed they have what it takes to take a game over and put the ball through the net.
Dennis Johnson III Dennis Johnson III 6'2" | CG Renton | 2025 State WA | Renton Select | Renton/WA | 2025
Malakai Weimer Malakai Weimer 6'3" | SF Skyview | 2026 State WA | BDH Elite | Skyview/WA | 2026
Malachi Patton | Gamewinner | WA | 2027
Donovan Gill | Gametime | Stadium/WA | 2025
Passing Wizard
Here we have some of the top passers from the weekend. No look passes, cross-court slings, and threading the ball through tight windows were all a part of their repertoire, all while delivering the ball on time and right in their teammate’s hands.
Pierce Bierlink Pierce Bierlink 6'0" | PG Quincy | 2026 State WA | BDH Elite | Quincy/WA | 2026
Koby McClure Koby McClure 6'1" | PG Prosser | 2025 State WA | Central WA Select | Prosser/WA | 2025
Nyale Robinson Nyale Robinson 5'10" | PG Rainier Beach | 2025 State WA | Prospect Kids | Skyline/WA | 2025
Zhalei Van | More than Hoops | De La Salle/OR | 2025
Jacob Wendell | Oly Basketball Academy | River Ridge/WA | 2025
Mid-Range Kings
These are the players that killed the defenses with pull-ups, working off of the dribble, and mixing in great footwork, strength, and fakes to open up shooting windows.
Andrew Vindivich | Gametime | Stadium/WA | 2025
Micah Anderson Micah Anderson 6'3" | PG North Thurston | 2025 State WA | Roots Academy | North Thurston/WA | 2025
Rush Hour Drivers
If you are looking for a guy that can work in heavy traffic, split defenders, and keep the dribble alive, these are your dudes. They consistently worked out of pressure, through traffic, and got to the hoop to make plays, taking on multiple defenders at a time.
Khaled Artharee Khaled Artharee 6'5" | SF Gresham | 2025 State OR | More than Hoops | Gresham/OR | 2025
Dalin Cortes Dalin Cortes 5'7" | PG Prosser | 2026 State WA | Central WA Select | Prosser/WA | 2026
Bradley Giesen | Renton Select | Juanita/WA | 2025
Javon Barbee Javon Barbee 6'4" | SG Franklin Pierce | 2025 State WA | BDH Elite | Franklin Pierce/WA | 2025
Major Williams | Team Progress | Horizon Christian/OR | 2027
Kareem Artharee Kareem Artharee 6'3" | CG Gresham | 2026 State OR | More than Hoops | Gresham/OR | 2026
Hotspot
Just like a wifi hotspot, these guys made everyone around them stronger and acted as the connecting force to propel their teams to play at their best. Passing, rebounding, and scoring timely buckets, these players were key to making their teams go all weekend.
Kenyon Simmons Kenyon Simmons 6'3" | SG Timberline | 2025 State WA | BDH Elite | Timberline/WA | 2025
James Morgan | Oly Basketball Academy | 2026
Tristan DeVille | Team Anderson Elite | North Thurston/WA | 2025
“Not Today”
Every team needs a defensive stopper, an energy guy to build momentum, stop the other team in their tracks, and get the ball going the other way. These guys did just that and were major factors in winning the possession game.
Kingston Stanciu | Roots Academy | Olympia/WA | 2026
Jordan Bennett Jordan Bennett 6'0" | PG Emerald Ridge | 2026 State WA | BDH Elite | Emerald Ridge/WA | 2026
Josiah Edwards Josiah Edwards 6'4" | SF Graham Kapowsin | 2026 State WA | BDH Elite | Graham Kapowsin/WA | 2026
Calvin Washington Jr. | Renton Select | Renton/WA | 2026
Cody Bennion Cody Bennion 5'11" | SG Auburn Mountainview | 2026 State WA | BDH Elite | Auburn Mountainview/WA | 2026
Tiny Dancer
Okay, these guys aren’t tiny by any means, but the way they operated out of the post and in the paint with impeccable footwork was reminiscent of a dancer. They had their way inside slicing through defenses to finish strong at the rim.
Conner Seward Conner Seward 6'4" | SF North Thurston | 2025 State WA | Roots Academy | North Thurston/WA | 2025
Josaiah Asuega | Seahawks Elite | South Kitsap/WA | 2025
#33 | PNW Sixers
Sporks
We all know the trusty spork; half fork, half spoon. These players were multi-dimensional guys that brought versatility to the floor and played inside and out. Whether they were scoring, passing, rebounding, or defending, these guys showed an ability to affect the game in a variety of ways and filled multiple roles for their squads.
Mavryk Bentley | Central WA Select | Grandview/WA | 2025
Drew Metke Drew Metke 6'4" | SG Capital | 2025 State WA | Roots Academy | Capital/WA | 2025
Deryk Farmer Deryk Farmer 6'2" | SG Cascade Christian | 2026 State OR | BDH Elite | Cascade Christian/OR | 2026
Warren Stanton Warren Stanton 6'4" | SF West Linn | 2025 State OR | More than Hoops | Gresham/OR | 2025
Quentin Neal Quentin Neal 6'2" | CG Centennial | 2026 State OR | More than Hoops | Benson/OR | 2026
Jacob Diaz | Team Progress | Glencoe/OR | 2026
Jacob Hurskin Jacob Hurskin 6'2" | SG Federal Way | 2025 State WA | BDH Elite | Thomas Jefferson/WA | 2025
Black Diamond
For all the skiers and snowboarders out there, you can appreciate how fast you get going down some black diamond runs. Well, these guys played like they were going down these steep mountain runs. They were able to play at pace and under control to score, create looks for others, and find room to operate in transition and getting through defenses.
Brody Cronk | Roots Academy | Olympia/WA | 2026
Kashawn Spencer Jr. | Renton Select | Renton/WA | 2026
Matthew Reed | Renton Select | Bellevue/WA | 2025
Ajani Winzer | Gametime | Federal Way/WA | 2025
Liam Sheeran Liam Sheeran 6'0" | PG North Thurston | 2025 State WA | Roots Academy | North Thurston/WA | 2025
Sprinkler Systems
Plainly put, these guys made it rain. They poured in the buckets from behind the arc and stood out as some of the top shooters from the event.
Jabari Preston | Prospect Kids | Spanaway Lake/WA | 2025
Raylen Rigney Raylen Rigney 5'11" | SG Graham Kapowsin | 2026 State WA | BDH Elite | Rogers (Puyallup)/WA | 2026
Nolan Eilers | Team Progress | OR | 2027
Javon Fletcher | PNW Sixers | 2025
Rylan Nelson | Central WA Select | Cashmere/WA | 2025