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2028’s on the rise

2028’s on the rise
Devin Record
Devin Record June 27, 2026 @ 11:58 PM
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Tracen Pazaski
Tracen Pazaski 6'0" | SG | 2028
WA
La’Prince Surge
La’Prince Surge 5'11" | 2029
WA
Rainier Denoso
Rainier Denoso 5'10" | PG | 2028
WA
Gabe Smith
Gabe Smith 6'6" | SG/PF | 2028
WA
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The soon to be junior class next season has a lot of faces that are flying under the radar. Here are some players in the class that you should know. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2845151"],"_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-6a409e6323c1b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gabe plays the game really under control, knowing what he is going to do before he gets the ball in his hands. He sets great screens, being able to pick or pop in the pick and roll game. He absorbs contact in the paint well, using his frame to get and-one buckets by playing off two feet too. He can knock down the deep shot and handle the ball nicely too, being an offensive threat. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2890378"],"_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-6a409e6323cd6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">La'Prince is a player who could rise quickly in these rankings. He has the ability to utilize his handles to break down defenders off the dribble and get to the bucket. He also has a smooth mid-range game as he can get to his spots at a high level to sink it. His defense has been improving too as he stays physical and out-rebounds opposing guards well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2878345"],"_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-6a409e6323d61"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rainier really impressed me a few weeks back at the Lynden summer league tournament. He scored from all 3 levels but shot lights out from deep. He hit off balanced 3's, staying confident in his shot and his ability to sink them. He attacked the ball well too, using his speed to split gaps and get to the bucket. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3356722"],"_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-6a409e6323de8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tracen has really been improving on the court. He is able to get down hill with both hands effectively, using his speed and agility to blow by defenders. He does a great job at staying balanced with the ball too. He knocks down the deep shot at a high percentage, knowing what shots to take and not take. His high IQ makes him poised for a big season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

The soon to be junior class next season has a lot of faces that are flying under the radar. Here are some players in the class that you should know.

Gabe Smith

Gabe Smith

WA
SG/PF
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS SG/PF
CLASS 2028
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Gabe
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Class
2028
Height
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Medical Lake
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2028’s on the rise
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La’Prince Surge

La’Prince Surge

HEIGHT 5'11"
POS N/A
CLASS 2029
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La’Prince
Surge
Class
2029
Height
5'11"
HS
Auburn Mountainview
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WA
2028’s on the rise
La’Prince is a player who could rise quickly in these rankings. He has the ability to utilize his...
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School: Auburn Mountainview
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Rainier Denoso

Rainier Denoso

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PG
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS PG
CLASS 2028
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Denoso PG
Class
2028
Height
5'10"
HS
Auburn
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Rainier Denoso

State: Washington
School: Auburn
Club: Northwest greyhounds
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Tracen Pazaski

Tracen Pazaski

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SG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS SG
CLASS 2028
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Tracen
Pazaski SG
Class
2028
Height
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HS
Ferndale
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School: Ferndale
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