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Top returning backcourt duos series – Part 4

Top returning backcourt duos series – Part 4
Justin Prather
Justin Prather
April 22, 2023 @ 02:32 PM
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Kierra Reese
Kierra Reese 6'0" | SF | 2025
WA
Kylani Rookstool
Kylani Rookstool 5'9" | CG | 2023
WA
Samara Morrow
Samara Morrow 5'8" | PG | 2024
WA
Sydney Esperanza
Sydney Esperanza 5'5" | PG | 2024
WA
Brynna Pukis
Brynna Pukis 5'7" | SG | 2025
WA
Jayla Keowla
Jayla Keowla 5'8" | SG | 2025
WA
Jenna Villa
Jenna Villa 6'1" | SF | 2023
WA
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Taking a look at some of the top guards across the state. There is no shortage of lethal duos returning. Here are a few more teams with top duos returning.

Long Beach State
Brynna Pukis

Brynna Pukis

WA
SG
HEIGHT 5'7"
POS SG
CLASS 2025
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Brynna
Pukis SG
Class
2025
Height
5'7"
HS
Elite Prep Academy
|
WA
Top returning backcourt duos series – Part 4
1st team Wesco 4A pick as a sophomore this season. A knock-down shooter with range, she will develop...
Written by Justin Prather
Long Beach State
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Brynna Pukis

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State: Washington
School: Elite Prep Academy
Club: Greyhounds
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Sydney Esperanza

Sydney Esperanza

WA
PG
HEIGHT 5'5"
POS PG
CLASS 2024
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Sydney
Esperanza PG
Class
2024
Height
5'5"
HS
Kentridge
|
WA
Top returning backcourt duos series – Part 4
Sydney averaged 14.2 points, 6 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 3.7 steals per game this season. She has good...
Written by Justin Prather
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Sydney Esperanza

State: Washington
School: Kentridge
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Jayla Keowla

Jayla Keowla

WA
SG
HEIGHT 5'8"
POS SG
CLASS 2025
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Jayla
Keowla SG
Class
2025
Height
5'8"
HS
Kentridge
|
WA
Top returning backcourt duos series – Part 4
Jayla is coming off a season where she averaged 11. 6 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 2.9 steals. She...
Written by Justin Prather
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Jayla Keowla

State: Washington
School: Kentridge
Club: EBC Elite
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Samara Morrow

Samara Morrow

WA
PG
HEIGHT 5'8"
POS PG
CLASS 2024
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Samara
Morrow PG
Class
2024
Height
5'8"
HS
Arlington
|
WA
Top returning backcourt duos series – Part 4
Samara was a big factor in Arlington finishing 3rd at the 3A state tournament. She had some of...
Written by Justin Prather
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Samara Morrow

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State: Washington
School: Arlington
Club: WBA
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Northwest (WA)
Kierra Reese

Kierra Reese

WA
SF
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS SF
CLASS 2025
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Kierra
Reese SF
Class
2025
Height
6'0"
HS
Arlington
|
WA
Top returning backcourt duos series – Part 4
Kierra is a 6’0 wing who can play on the perimeter or inside. I’m giving her the perimeter...
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Northwest (WA)
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Kierra Reese

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State: Washington
School: Arlington
Club: Northwest Blazers Basketball
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