Battle of the Borders: All Hustle
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These guys were the epitome of hard work and hustle, making it happen on both ends of the floor and coming up with inspiring plays as the result of skill meeting effort. Here are some of the players who stood…
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Continue ReadingThese guys were the epitome of hard work and hustle, making it happen on both ends of the floor and coming up with inspiring plays as the result of skill meeting effort. Here are some of the players who stood out as ultimate effort guys.
Reed Nagel Reed Nagel 6'0" | PG Glacier Peak | 2026 State WA | Seattle Select UA 16U | 2026
We saw how feisty Nagel plays in the high school season and he continues to be a kid that gets involved in any way he can. He sprayed in some shots from 3-point and played hard-nosed defense, getting his hands on balls for tips and strips. He’s a tough player who provides an excellent combo of skill and energy on the court.
Ohmono Bomet Ohmono Bomet 6'1" | PG Garfield | 2026 State WA | FOH EYCL 16U | 2026
Bomet is one of the most sneaky athletic guards in his class and it really shows in his defensive effort. He’s a lockdown defender on the perimeter and doesn’t take any breaks on that side of the ball. He had yet another highlight block this weekend, getting up high and slamming a shot inside off the backboard. He’s also a super shifty guard and made a couple of athletic finishes inside, showing he can combine that burst with some strength to finish through contact and fouls.
Spencer Hansen Spencer Hansen 6'3" | SG Kiona Benton | 2025 State WA | Seattle Select 17U HA | 2025
Hansen plays strong with the ball and got to the hoop time and again against FOH 17U, shooting a really efficient number at the rim. He was able to take guys off the dribble from outside, had a couple of nice, quick turns from the high post, and showed good change of direction and burst to lose his man and get an edge at the rim. He also turned it up on defense, blocking a shot, swiping a steal, and getting down the floor in transition to get on the end of breaks.
Kaden Veldman Kaden Veldman 6'2" | SF Lynden Christian | 2027 State WA | Team 360 Hoops 15U | 2027
Veldman was awesome against Seattle Select UA 15U, making plays all over the court starting with his tough play inside. He was easily the grittiest player on the floor, working the offensive glass, making some tough catches on entry passes, and finishing countless plays inside with tough buckets. Later in the game, he showed some nice shooting touch by knocking down a couple of triples from the corners and burying a midrange jumper.
Caleb Ross Caleb Ross 6'5" | SF Kentwood | 2027 State WA | FOH EYCL 15U | 2027
The 6-foot-4 freshman showed a lot to like as a competitor. He runs the floor hard, works on the glass, and can defend well both on the blocks and at the rim. He showed good strength in the paint, looks like a pretty decent athlete too, and was able to get around his man from the perimeter or high post and get straight downhill with some force.
These guys were the epitome of hard work and hustle, making it happen on both ends of the floor and coming up with inspiring plays as the result of skill meeting effort. Here are some of the players who stood out as ultimate effort guys.
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