Recruiting Update – Jaxson Spafford (2025 Putnam)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While Putnam didn't end up making the post-season, they did end up on a high note as the Kingsmen sent off its seniors on the last game of the season with a win. With that victory [player_tooltip player_id='2204993' first='Jaxson' last='Spafford'] finished off his high school career with one of the top all-time single season in Putnam history, scoring over 1000 career points in the process. Where he goes to play at the college level is next, but as he determines that step he can look back on this past year with a lot of pride.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"We had a mission to get to the playoffs but we fell short due to some injuries," Spafford said. "I feel like we could have had an extra push on the defensive side of the ball, but no way to better go out with my guys. I've been with them all four years, kind of, but, it was a great way to end it up, right? Honestly, it was pretty surreal because it was a big change of going from Milwaukee, where you had to be the guy but this year, really learning how to be a point guard and a leader. "</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"Just being that, helping learning how to connect with my guys, and get that big win over LaSalle, definitely a highlight," Spafford said. "I just wish we could have finished off a little stronger, but I honestly couldn't ask for anything better with my guys."</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Statistically, Spafford ranked among the best in the state averaging just short of 25 points and 4 assists per game. He was a First Team All-Northwest Oregon Conference honoree and will be a candidate for 5A All-State honors. With all of his honors and numbers, there's no question that he's been tracked this season by college coaches and he gave us an update on where his recruitment stands.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"Definitely just building connections right now, and just weighing my options," Spafford said. "I've been talking to some really great schools and building a lot of good connections and obviously the goal is to play at the highest level I can. But, no matter where I start, I just want to keep hooping, man."</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Spafford notes that he's looking at all options right now but broke down some of the schools he's currently looking at, starting with Linfield. "I've been talking with Coach (Levi) Sieg - he's a great guy and I love their family that they're building over there," Spafford said. "I think they're going to have a big boost in these next couple of years with the guys and the kind of family they're building over there. And, other JUCOs like Grays Harbor and Portland those have some great guys and I love how they play. Honestly, I'm definitely just weighing out my options right now and just keeping open."</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Spafford currently ranks as the #44 player in he recently updated Class of 2025 rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->