2024 Washington Freshman Showcase: Team 2 Evaluations

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The class of 2028 coming to Bellevue, WA over the weekend to compete against each other and showcase their skills for coaches/scouts. It was great to some incoming freshman for next season. Here is evaluations on Team 2 during the showcase.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#769 - <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2493022' first='Kevell' last='Jones']</strong> - Kentridge HS - Agile point guard who sees the court extremely well. Gets passes in tight spots and places them perfectly. Solid mid-range jumper, can stop on a dime to get shot off. Excellent change of pace with ball in hands. Great defender who can guard 94 feet.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#772 - <strong>Julian Barajas</strong> - Lake Stevens HS - Julian plays good defense as he can move his feet quickly and has good instincts. He can shoot the ball very well off the catch, sinking multiple 3's during 5on5 play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#785 - <strong>Carter Vance</strong> - Bothell HS - Carter has long arms and uses them efficently on the defensive side of the ball, getting in the passing lanes often. He has a smooth spin move that he uses when attacking the ball in the paint, having a soft touch at the rim. He hustles hard on the court too, always sprinting on both sides of the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#786 - <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2543842' first='Adam' last='Desta']</strong> -Meadowdale HS - Adam uses his length well and already stands at 6'3" with the potential to grow more as he has long arms and legs. He has a lightning quick release from deep, consistently hitting threes all day long. He plays off 2 feet in the paint, making the right decision when passing it out or going up for the bucket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#788 - <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2473468' first='Austin' last='Birley']</strong> - West Valley HS - Athletic wing who could grow to 6'5/6" (standing 6'3" as of now). Creates his shot very, very well by getting to his spots. Excellent mid-range shot but can also hit from deep with his smooth jumper. Plays solid defense with quick hands.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#802 - <strong>Noah Owens</strong> - Everett HS - Elite ball handler who can facilitate the offense at a high level with great change of pace. Great vision on the court, finding open teammates with accurate passes. Quick release on his jumper and can hit from mid-range and deep consistently. Moves feet quickly on defense and displays active hands.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#806 - <strong>Hendrick Brown </strong>- Royal HS - Scrappy guard/wing who is always aggressive on the boards. Plays physical down low, using his strength well when having smaller players on him. Understands the game well, displaying a high IQ during 5on5.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#808 -<strong> Grayson Pak</strong> - Lakeside HS - Pak works off the dribble really well, getting to his spots and knowing his strengths on the court. He creates for himself or his teammates, playing off 2 feet in the paint and hitting his open teammates on the 3 point line.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#810 - <strong>Gavin Bristol</strong> - O'Dea HS - Gavin was one of the biggest standouts from the showcase. He is insanely athletic already and has a solid 6'5" frame. He has a great jumper from mid-range, finding his spots utilizing his dribble and body frame. He is active on the defensive side, having an elite motor and rebounding the ball at an elite level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#820 - <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2544176' first='Jay' last='Beahan']</strong> - Bremerton HS - Jay has great footwork down low and can easily seal opponents using his 6'10" frame. He displayed a soft touch around the rim with both hands, having a variety of post moves to get open. He was able to sink mid-range shots when left open too.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->