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Players Stepping Up

Players Stepping Up
Devin Record
Devin Record December 19, 2024 @ 12:35 PM
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Kaden Veldman
Kaden Veldman 6'4" | SF | 2027
WA
James Huff IV
James Huff IV 6'7" | SF | 2026
WA
Maximus Christiansen
Maximus Christiansen 6'0" | CG | 2026
WA
Jackson Pepper
Jackson Pepper 6'3" | SG | 2025
WA
Beruke weledsenbet
Beruke weledsenbet PG | 2025
WA
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the season continuing on, I will still be featuring a series of articles throughout the season showcasing players who have had big games on the court. Here are some players stepping up in big ways.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2380113"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67646760af3ff"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">James is an insane athlete and played fantastic over the AAU season last year, showing big growth in his game. He jumps out of the gym with his athleticism and runs the court in a big way to get easy buckets. James is a bucket getter on offense, scoring from all 3 levels and showed this by dropping 41 points, 11 rebounds, and 7 blocks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1548696"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67646760af45f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Beruke is attending Ferris HS this season and has recovered from an injury. He is fully back on the court and made his presence known right away while on the court. He is athletic and knows the game well, being able to see the court efficiently. He finished with 20 points and 7 rebounds.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1696634"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67646760af4a6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jackson is getting off to a great start to his senior year and college coaches should be very interested in this 6'3" guard. He controls the pace well and has a lightning quick release, being able to let it fly from anywhere on the court. He did everything against East Valley, dropping a triple double. He had 12 points, 12 assists, and 10 rebounds.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2457277"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67646760af4ea"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kaden has been doing an amazing job at protecting the paint on the defensive side of the ball. Offensively, he has been finding his role and setting fantastic screens for his guards to get open. He finishes at a high percentage in the paint, having a soft touch over opposing players. Against Bellingham, he dominated having 13 points, 10 rebounds, 7 assists, and 7 steals. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2021623"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67646760af52c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Max's game keeps getting better and better as the years go on, entering his junior year he is becoming a top 30-50 player in his class. He was a first team all conference last year and is on pace to do so again. He had a great game against Lake Stevens, doing it all for Kamiak, dropping 30 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 6 steals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

With the season continuing on, I will still be featuring a series of articles throughout the season showcasing players who have had big games on the court. Here are some players stepping up in big ways.

James Huff IV

James Huff IV

WA
SF
HEIGHT 6'7"
POS SF
CLASS 2026
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James
Huff IV SF
Class
2026
Height
6'7"
HS
Lindbergh
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WA
Players Stepping Up
James is an insane athlete and played fantastic over the AAU season last year, showing big growth in...
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School: Lindbergh
Club: NW Drip
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Beruke weledsenbet

Beruke weledsenbet

POS PG
CLASS 2025
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Beruke
weledsenbet PG
Class
2025
HS
Nathan Hale Highschool
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WA
Players Stepping Up
Beruke is attending Ferris HS this season and has recovered from an injury. He is fully back on...
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Beruke weledsenbet

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State: Washington
School: Nathan Hale Highschool
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Jackson Pepper

Jackson Pepper

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SG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SG
CLASS 2025
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Jackson
Pepper SG
Class
2025
Height
6'3"
HS
Selah
|
WA
Players Stepping Up
Jackson is getting off to a great start to his senior year and college coaches should be very...
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Jackson Pepper

State: Washington
School: Selah
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Kaden Veldman

Kaden Veldman

WA
SF
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SF
CLASS 2027
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Kaden
Veldman SF
Class
2027
Height
6'4"
HS
Lynden Christian
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WA
Players Stepping Up
Kaden has been doing an amazing job at protecting the paint on the defensive side of the ball....
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Kaden Veldman

State: Washington
School: Lynden Christian
Club: Team 360 (NXTPRO16 PUMA)
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Maximus Christiansen

Maximus Christiansen

WA
CG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS CG
CLASS 2026
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Maximus
Christiansen CG
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
HS
Kamiak
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Players Stepping Up
Max’s game keeps getting better and better as the years go on, entering his junior year he is...
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Maximus Christiansen

State: Washington
School: Kamiak
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