Laurel Shootout: Guards who caught my eye
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I attended the Laurel Shootout at Meridian HS this weekend and watched a total of 25 games throughout the varsity and junior varsity level. The tournament was filled with talent and has great games all weekend. In this article, I…
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Continue ReadingI attended the Laurel Shootout at Meridian HS this weekend and watched a total of 25 games throughout the varsity and junior varsity level. The tournament was filled with talent and has great games all weekend. In this article, I will be talking about some guards who caught my eye.
Maximus Christiansen Maximus Christiansen 6'0" | CG Kamiak | 2026 State WA – 2026 – Kamiak HS
I had yet seen Maximus play in person, boy was I impressed. He handled the ball so strong and confidently. He showcased the ability to lead the Kamiak offense smoothly and also be a leader on the court. It’s a step the team needs to have a big season and I think Christiansen will do a fantastic job. He has a smooth lefty shot that can get going if given the opportunity.
Jaeger Fyfe Jaeger Fyfe 6'1" | SG Meridian | 2025 State WA – 2025 – Meridian HS
Jaeger’s game is so smooth on the court. He is improving every time I watch him live and that is impressive. He finds his spots nicely and understands what to do in order to help his team win. He finishes through traffic effectively and has the length to finish over taller defenders. His long arms help him get deflections on the defensive side which turns into easy transition buckets.
Jerome Toby Jerome Toby 5'7" | PG Lummi Nation | 2026 State WA – 2026 – Lummi Nation
Toby is a player who potentially has the highest ceiling out of any player within the 1B or 2B schools. He controls the pace extremely well and has some of the best handles in the 2026 class. Toby plays at the pace he wants to and helps create a lot of open good shots for his teammates. He had fantastic vision on the court and knocks down shots when left open.
Dawson Hintz Dawson Hintz 6'0" | PG Lynden Christian | 2027 WA – 2027 – Lynden Christian HS
Dawson did some really great things on the court over the weekend. He has a very high basketball IQ and knows his strengths on the court. He finds his spots nicely and gets to the rim very smoothly. He has solid handles for a 2027 graduate and will only keep getting better as time goes on and he gets more reps on the court. He was active on the defensive side as well, creating many turnovers.