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Players who bring energy

Players who bring energy
Devin Record
Devin Record May 14, 2024 @ 07:18 AM
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Karsen Denault
Karsen Denault 6'4" | SF | 2025
WA
Darek Usitalo
Darek Usitalo 6'5" | SF | 2024
WA
Sebastian Arius
Sebastian Arius 6'6" | CG | 2025
WA
Martin Kaupanger
Martin Kaupanger 6'5" | SG/SF | 2025
WA
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The more basketball you watch, the more you see how much energy rubs off teammates when a player brings intensity. This energy can instantly spark a run for their team and can really separate good players from great players. Here are some players who bring intensity every time they are on the court.

Indiana State
Martin Kaupanger

Martin Kaupanger

WA
SG/SF
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SG/SF
CLASS 2025
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Martin
Kaupanger SG/SF
Class
2025
Height
6'5"
HS
Annie Wright
|
WA
Players who bring energy
Martin just keeps getting better and better every single time I see him on the court. He plays...
Written by Devin Record
Indiana State
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Martin Kaupanger

State: Washington
School: Annie Wright
Club: Renegades
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Darek Usitalo

Darek Usitalo

WA
SF
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SF
CLASS 2024
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Darek
Usitalo SF
Class
2024
Height
6'5"
HS
Shorecrest
|
WA
Players who bring energy
Here is a player whose game has taken a massive step on the court since the season ended....
Written by Devin Record
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Darek Usitalo

State: Washington
School: Shorecrest
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Karsen Denault

Karsen Denault

WA
SF
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SF
CLASS 2025
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Karsen
Denault SF
Class
2025
Height
6'4"
HS
Napavine
|
WA
Players who bring energy
Karsen’s game has improved since the high school season ended as well. He had a fantastic junior year...
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Karsen Denault

State: Washington
School: Napavine
Club: Xpress
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Seattle Pacific
Sebastian Arius

Sebastian Arius

WA
CG
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS CG
CLASS 2025
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Sebastian
Arius CG
Class
2025
Height
6'6"
HS
Auburn Mountainview
|
WA
Players who bring energy
Sebastian is a player who I think can do big things on the court and is just now...
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Seattle Pacific
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Sebastian Arius

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State: Washington
School: Auburn Mountainview
Club: NW Drip
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