2A Tourney: Two Key Players on Each Team (Pt 1)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Let's get to know some guys from each team participating in this year's 2A state tournament. We'll start with two guys from each team in these regional matchups between the top eight seeds.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">#8 Renton</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2392951' first='Sudan' last='Luok'] <em>14.3 pts, 8.1 reb, 2.7 ast, 2.8 stl, 1.1 blk</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>6-foot-5 wing who can make big plays above the rim. Has been an improved shooter this year and will be one of the top defenders in the tournament.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2140829' first='Juice' last='White-Kelley'] <em>12.0 pts, 6.8 reb, 1.1 stl</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lefty who can score the rock. Has some size to get to the hoop, but has been one of their key perimeter threats who can really get going behind the arc.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">#1 Bremerton</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2375385' first='Jalen' last='Davis'] <em>30.9 pts, 9.1 reb, 4.7 ast, 5.3 stl</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the top players in his class nationally, and ready to defend their title and claim as the best team in 2A. Smooth playmaker with extraordinary IQ, and can dominate a game with his scoring when needed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2835707' first='Jr' last='Davis-McWhorter'] <em>14.4 pts, 3.6 reb, 2.6 ast, 1 stl</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Guard who can create his own shots and excels at shooting off the dribble. Another guard who can be counted on to go get a bucket and create something out of nothing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">#7 Grandview</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='3258628' first='Braden' last='Santos'] <em>16.2 pts</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>All-around forward who can play from different spots offensively and be a creator or scorer for the Hounds. Good mix of strength, size, and skill.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2205044' first='Francisco' last='Medina']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Quick guard who can stop on a dime and create space along the perimeter. Adds a different pace to their offense and can get going with the jumper.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">#2 R.A. Long</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2300050' first='Josh' last='Crane']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>League MVP who has been an improved 3-point shooter and rounded out his offensive game. Has length and versatility defensively to be a two-way threat.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1863243' first='Cam' last='Newsome']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Quick, crafty, creative guard who switches up speeds to get by defenders and can convert tough finishes off different footwork to the hoop. Always looks for openings to attack on both ends.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">#6 Anacortes</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2380114' first='Micah' last='Dickison'] <em>19.9 pts</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Strong base, good balance, and a smooth jumper. Does a great job working to his spots off the ball, and has the hands and leverage to be a key offensive rebounder.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2844985' first='Lucas' last='Roberts'] <em>12.4 pts</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another Seahawk with some size who can make things happen around the paint. He's a wing but can get to the hoop and looks for space off the ball to catch and attack near the paint.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">#3 Selah</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2384352' first='Oliver' last='Pepper'] <em>26 pts, 6.8 reb, 3.6 ast</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Took a big step forward this year as an all-around scorer and still has some natural set-up ability to get teammates' ball in space.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2954844' first='JR' last='Depell'] <em>10.5 pts</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Solid younger guard who made all-league this season and has provided good secondary ballhandling, as well as some toughness in the paint and ability to convert at the hoop.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->