NW June D1 Event Primer: Gresham, Issaquah

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These two squads experienced quite a bit of turnover from last season, losing a combined 15 players from a year ago. Gresham still has a few really talented, key players coming back from a team that lost in the second round of last year's state tournament to eventual champions Tualatin. Issaquah graduates their top guy from last season, but has one of the more intriguing young posts build with. Check out these squads and the key players to know at the upcoming NW June D1 Recruiting Event.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Gresham (OR)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Classification: 6A </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025-26 Record: 15-12</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong>Key Players</strong></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2539808' first='Ter'rae' last='Foster']<strong> 5-11 PG 2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Last year's leading scorer, Foster is a deadeye outside shooter who continues to develop at the point guard spot.&nbsp; Capable of playing as effectively off the ball as he is with the rock in his hands, he's also an active defender who plays the passing lanes well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2539780' first='Jakai' last='Pippa-White'] <strong>6-2 SG 2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Continuing to develop both physically and with his skills is Pippa-White, a long and lanky athlete who excels in transition.&nbsp; The head coach's son, the rising junior is an absolute ball-hawk on defense and was one of the state's leaders in steals per game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2950747' first='Zakai' last='Onick'] <strong>6-5 SF 2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The main threat in the post is Onick, who takes up space in the lane and converts buckets with good footwork a soft touch.&nbsp; His improved conditioning has allowed him to run the floor better and move well laterally on defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2953888' first='Grady' last='Bauquette'] <strong>6-4 SF 2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A good athlete, Bauquette helps along the frontline with his leaping ability and willingness to crash the offensive glass.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Issaquah (WA)</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Classification: 4A</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025-26 Record: 14-11</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Key Players</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='3569912' first='Cade' last='Sunderland'] <strong>6-1 CG 2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of their key returners, Sunderland should handle a lot of the ball handling duties for them, and he's a kid who makes good decisions and is pretty reliable under some pressure. Plays with a good motor and will make a bunch of little hustle plays that add up over the course of a game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2986733' first='Murray' last='Brightbill'] <strong>6-7 PF 2029</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The young big man has shown a lot of improvements over the spring and into summer. He's finishing stronger around the rim, dunking more, and has really become a solid rebounder who can take some hits and stay solid with the ball. Better footwork, balance, and a more aggressive, confident approach seem to be helping a lot, and he's also developing a nice free throw line jumper. Brightbill has some big potential and should play a big role for the Eagles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2729699' first='Zach' last='Stone O'Brien']<strong> 6-3 SG 2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stone O'Brien is another key returner for a team who lost seven players off of last year's varsity roster. He's been displaying a more aggressive attacking mindset, looking to get downhill and to the rim. He's a kid who can help out on the glass and spray in some outside shots to balance the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->