Preseason Predictions: 2nd Team – 3A KingCo

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this new series of articles, I will be showcasing each conference and predicting who could possibly win the MVP for the conference and see who could make each of the all conference teams in each one. This article will be about the 3A KingCo second team selections.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong>Second Team Predictions:</strong></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>[player_tooltip player_id='2086712' first='Tristen' last='Cruzen'] (2025) - Mercer Island HS</em> - Tristen is a quick guard who knows how to find his spots nicely. He knows his strong suits on the court and sticks to them to be very productive with his minutes. Cruzen mixes it up often when finishing at the rim, having a variety of moves in his arsenal. He could make first team within the league as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1485587' first='Bryce' last='Smith'] (2025) - Bellevue HS</em> - This Bellevue team is stacked with talent for the upcoming year but Smith will play a huge role within the team, even if he isn't scoring a ton. Smith will facilitate the offense and can do so smoothly and at a high level. He's a standout on the football field as well, which shows how athletic Bryce is. I'm excited to watch him next year during his junior year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1685495' first='Mateo' last='Cummings'] (2026) - Lake Washington HS </em>- Mateo is going to have a big role with the team next season. He has grown into his frame nicely and now stands at 6'2". Cummings handles the ball well as he can keep it close to his body, seemingly on a leash. His shot is consistent from mid-range and from three point range, he will showcase his scoring ability next season in a bigger way.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1631554' first='Will' last='McDonald'] (2025) - Mercer Island HS </em>- Will stretches the floor well with his size and length. He stands around 6'4" and is likely not done growing. He attacks the rim off the dribble with either hand at a high level and is productive on the court. He can work from the wing or the high post and could be a name to watch to make first team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>[player_tooltip player_id='2156173' first='Nick' last='Mautone'] (2024) - Mercer Island HS</em> - Here's another player for Mercer Island who could have a big season on the court. Nick and Will could be big reasons why Mercer Island is a sleeper team to watch next season. Mautone played with Seattle Select over the summer and improved his game a tremendous amount playing with and against some of the top talent around. He's made his game more well rounded and it should show next year. His 6'5" height helps him be able to guard multiple positions and be a force inside the paint.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->