Player’s Perspective: Season Recap

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Now that the season is over and the AAU circuit is beginning, I decided to go back and ask players in all 4 classes about how their seasons went, from their perspective. Here are the next couple players!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1354101"],"_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":"u003cemu003eHow do you think your team and yourself performed throughout this season?u003c/emu003ernrn-There were some ups and downs for sure, both for me and as a team, but I was really proud of how we came together at state and made another run at the title. Some other guys really stepped up to make that happen.rnrnu003cemu003eWhat was the biggest obstacle you and your team faced this season?u003c/emu003ernrn-Everything was pretty new. We graduated some really good seniors and had a new head coach, so a lot of people had to step up and play bigger roles including me. It was a feeling out process but like I said we came together at the right time and played our best late in the season.rnrnu003cemu003eWhat do you think you improved most on the court?u003c/emu003ernrn-I'd say leadership and facilitating for other guys when the defense was focused on me. Plus moving without the ball and being able to shoot on the move and get my shot off quicker.rnrnu003cemu003eWhat are you looking to improve before the next level?u003c/emu003ernrn-Been working on my shiftiness off the dribble and handle in general. And my mid-range/pull up game. Plus working hard on my body and adding quickness/explosiveness since I missed the last offseason with my leg injury.rnrnu003cemu003eWho are some teammates that you think stood out this season? Who are some teammates who could have breakout years next year in your eyes?u003c/emu003ernrn-A lot of guys really stepped up for us. Our senior guards Maddox, Gage, and Wes were the heart u0026amp; soul of our team. [player_tooltip player_id='1710013' first='Nick' last='Linhardt'] was dominant at times earning 1st team all league u0026amp; 1st team all state tourney. [player_tooltip player_id='1450935' first='Dylan' last='Meyers'] played awesome down the stretch and was a huge part of our state run. Those two plus Cole Adams (2026) and [player_tooltip player_id='1850308' first='Sebastian' last='Cooper'] (2025) will have breakout seasons next year!","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1451029"],"_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":"u003cemu003eHow do you think your team and yourself performed throughout this season?u003c/emu003ernrn-I think our team performed very well at one point we were number 2 in the state. Unfortunately we had some struggle games against teams we should have beat. As for me I think I played at a high level, if I would have gotten more of a chance to help my team we could have did better overall.rnrnu003cemu003eWhat was the biggest obstacle you and your team faced this season?u003c/emu003ernrn-The biggest obstacle for our team was that we were not on the same page as the coaching staff, the players were seeing this but the coaches were seeing something else. It was hard for the coaching staff to adjust to the other teams game plan. The biggest obstacle I had was staying engaged mentally I was very challenged with the time that I had on the court. At times I wanted to quit and not play at all because of how I was being played and treated, The third time we played Woodinville was a loser out and I was ready for the season to be over. But it was a big opportunity for me because our best player was hurt, so I took the opportunity and put the team on my back to show that I should be out on the court way more than I was and to go to the state tournament.rnrnu003cemu003eWhat do you think you improved most on the court?u003c/emu003ernrn-Being a leader on the court and talking to my team, uplifting them and making them play at a higher level. My mindset got stronger, no coach will make me feel no type of wayrnrnu003cemu003eWhat are you looking to improve before next season?u003c/emu003ernrn-Scoring and being able to be the first option on any team, I want be unstoppable and I'm working towards that right now. If I'm not getting a bucket myself then I'm getting someone else a bucket.rnrnu003cemu003eWho are some teammates that you think stood out this season? Who are some teammates who could have breakout years next year in your eyes?u003c/emu003ernrn-[player_tooltip player_id='1416698' first='Dylan' last='Reilly'], [player_tooltip player_id='923125' first='Nahmier' last='Robinson'], TJ Crandall stood out to me this season but they were able to stand out because of those at practice pushing them such as Kyler Przybylski, Willy Heise and Bryton Bunch. I think that [player_tooltip player_id='1450610' first='Caden' last='Culver'] and Atticus Boba will have a breakout season at skyline highschool next year, it will be their team all the seniors are gone.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1457515"],"_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":"u003cemu003eHow do you think your team and yourself performed throughout this season?u003c/emu003ernrn-Our team performed very well and we peaked at the right time of the season and we're getting better the way.rnrnu003cemu003eWhat was the biggest obstacle you and your team faced this season?u003c/emu003ernrn-The Anacortes loss was pretty humbling and reset us in our season. After that we were much better focused.rnrnu003cemu003eWhat do you think you improved most on the court?u003c/emu003ernrn-I could most improve on my defense and not the blocking aspect but more guarding guys out on the perimeter I would say is my biggest witness.rnrnu003cemu003eWhat are you looking to improve before the next level?u003c/emu003ernrn-We are looking to improve our relationships as teammates that's what makes us so good we have been going to school together since kindergarten and good relationships with our coaches as well.rnrnu003cemu003eWho are some teammates that you think stood out this season? Who are some teammates who could have breakout years next year in your eyes?u003c/emu003ernrn-[player_tooltip player_id='2158292' first='Dawson' last='Bouma'] had a really good end to the season starting getting hot and was arguably one of the best defenders in our conference. I think [player_tooltip player_id='1587970' first='Gannon' last='Dykstra'] is gonna have a big role next. [player_tooltip player_id='2158603' first='Kayden' last='Stuit'] is coming back so that's a big pickup for some more size again down low.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["1450491"],"_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":"u003cemu003eHow do you think your team and yourself performed throughout this season?u003c/emu003ernrn-I thought we performed really well throughout this season. We only had 2 losses and each time we took them as learning lessons and grew from it.rnrnu003cemu003eWhat was the biggest obstacle you and your team faced this season?u003c/emu003ernrn-The biggest obstacle we faced was players battling through injuries all year long.rnrnu003cemu003eWhat do you think you improved most on the court?u003c/emu003ernrn-I improved my play as a true pg this year, improved my leader ship ability, and got really good at make everyone else better.rnrnu003cemu003e What are you looking to improve before next season?u003c/emu003ernrn-I'm looking to improve my shot and my mental side of the game.rnrnu003cemu003eWho are some teammates that you think stood out this season? Who are some teammates who could have breakout years next year in your eyes?u003c/emu003ernrn-Teammates that really stood out were drew Rayment, McKay smith, nalu Vargas, and Lucas dickua. But all four of those guys are returning and they each bring super valuable traits to this team.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":4,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-644b737700dda"} /-->