The top 10 prospects in the state of Washington and why
These players are my top 10 college prospects in the state of Washington. All of them have special skill-sets to go with college ready athleticism, size, or all of the above. To be a top prospect, I believe you need…
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Continue ReadingThese players are my top 10 college prospects in the state of Washington. All of them have special skill-sets to go with college ready athleticism, size, or all of the above. To be a top prospect, I believe you need to have some killer-instinct. These players do, some more than others. In no particular order.
Katie Fiso
Katie
Fiso
5'10" | PG
Garfield | 2024
State
WA
The recent Oregon signee was one of most highly sought after prospects in Washington. She is a 3 time state champion and two time tournament MVP. She is a proven winner and leader. Not to underestimate her skill-set on the basketball court. She is a long guard who plays with a lot of fire and confidence as a leader on the floor. She has the skills to be a point guard or combo guard. She can do it all, change of pace, mid-range jumpers, threes, breaking down the defense at will. She sees the floor extremely well and is always a step ahead of the game. She sets up defenders and breaks them down. She is a good defensive player, a lot of that is the fire she has as a competitor. She checks all the boxes physically and athletically. Oregon landed a great one. That may not be her last stop of her basketball career.
Brooklynn Haywood
Brooklynn
Haywood
5'9" | PG
Union | 2026
State
WA
Brooklynn is easily one of the most skilled players in the state. If not the most skilled. I’m talking shooting – The best in the state in my opinion. Ball handling – Hard to say that there is one who does it better. She has a bag of tricks that she has groomed for years and it shows. She can lose the defense with any variety of moves to pull-up in the mid-range. Also one of the best in that category. She can attack the rim and finish with a creativity that is rare. She sets up teammates after breaking down the defense. She has a lot of competitive fire. One of the top competitors you will find. Add the skills and basketball IQ and that makes her a big time prospect and one of the best in the state as an incoming sophomore. She already translates well to the next level as a point guard who can fill it up. All teams need shooters. Here, you get that and a lot more.
Brynn McGaughy
Brynn
McGaughy
6'2" | SF
Colfax | 2025
State
WA
Brynn is the best” post” player in the state of Washington. She has versatility and size that are unmatched. She is able to play inside and out and she is highly effective at both. She can get to the rim off the dribble. She has a sweet touch on her jump shot. She is great around the basket with either hand. She jumps well and might be the best rebounder in the state. She runs the floor. She has craftiness around the rim. All these things and more make her one of the top recruited prospects in the state as a 2025. She holds a bag of offers from high level top conference schools already. When Stanford offers as a not yet junior, you’re pretty talented. I don’t think they made a mistake.
Devin Coppinger
Devin
Coppinger
5'10" | CG
Nooksack Valley | 2024
State
WA
Devin is one of the toughest guard prospects in the state. She has all the physical tools to go along with the game. She is a winner. A state championship and one 2nd place. She will have her team back as the favorite to win another. She can break down a defense with the best of them. She has a lot of talent in her floaters and mid-range game. She is strong and physical, and can bully other guards on her way to the basket. She is automatic from the free throw line. She has a tremendous basketball IQ. Sees the floor and does the right thing more often than.. Most any player in the state. She can play either guard spot. She can be a lock down defensive player. A college ready player and has been for awhile. A big time college.
Kaia Foster
Kaia
Foster
6'2" | SF
Chiawana | 2025
State
WA
I don’t know how many others would have her in their top 10 list but I do. She has a teammate in
Malia Ruud
Malia
Ruud
6'2" | PF
Chiawana | 2025
State
WA
that could also make her case. Kaia has length and versatility combined with athleticism and skill. That makes her a player with a high ceiling. She is great in the open floor and can finish with creativity in the mid game or at the rim. She is a good three point shooter, who should become great. She is a prototypical stretch three at the next level. She has a nice touch around the basket. I see a lot to like when looking at the next level potential. She is still getting stronger and should continue to attract more attention in the next two years. The boxes are checked physically and athletically no doubt.
Addison Harris
Addison
Harris
6'1" | PF
Camas | 2024
State
WA
Addison is a highly gifted player with a lot of length. She translates well as a small forward. She moves well without the ball. She will finish plays at the rim with smoothness. She has great rebounding instincts. She is best at scoring going to the basket, she has teammates that find her cutting to the basket, where you can count on her catching and finishing most of the time. She puts it on the floor and gets there with few steps. She doesn’t waste movement. She has a soft touch on her jumper. She is a player who will run the floor all day for you and fill the lane effectively as any. She shared GSHL 4A Co-MVP with
Brooklynn Haywood
Brooklynn
Haywood
5'9" | PG
Union | 2026
State
WA
last season. They will be teammates at Camas this season.That’s a connection that will play well off each other creating some no doubt highlight reel stuff. Camas, as well as Garfield will be deserving of some national attention in 2024.
Sarah Lessig
Sarah
Lessig
6'3" | SF
Garfield | 2025
State
WA
Sarah is another proven winner with two state titles in two years at Garfield. She has a rare combination of length and skill. Maybe number one in that category. At 6’4, she is effective on the perimeter, has a soft touch in the high post, and can get to the basket and finish at a high level. She had some good games when it counted the most. She was a source of points and rebounds for Garfield on their way to the state title last season. She is a really gifted athlete, one you don’t see that often with the size to go with it. I would be drooling at the options I’d have as a coach with a player of her make-up.
Kaleo Anderson
Kaleo
Anderson
5'11" | PG
Kings | 2026
State
WA
Kaleo is an impressive player with some of the best physical tools and skill for a point guard that you will find. Especially at her age. Her game is special, and the talent jumps off the page when you watch her. She has great instincts as a point guard. She understands how and when to break down the defense. She can get to the rim with some quick and long first steps. She has the ability to back it out and pull up from mid range off the dribble. She has the length to be effective in the paint. She is a great passing guard who sees the entire floor. She moves her feet well on defense and gets up and pressures the ball effectively. She is a good shooter with great form and lines her shots up with the hoop the same each time. An extremely gifted player who is the prototype point guard with lots of length for the next level.
Grace Hintz
Grace
Hintz
5'9" | CG
Lynden Christian | 2025
State
WA
Grace is another winner with a state title and runner up, swapping with Coppinger each year in Class 1A. One of the most gifted scorers in the state. She is extremely good in the mid-range with consistency and athleticism. She is an elite level shooter who will only get better – everyone needs shooters. She has good instincts and attacks the defense well. She is capable of playing either guard spot but is a scoring guard by nature. One of the best who averaged over 23 points per game last season as a two time all state tournament 1st team selection. Her creativeness scoring the ball is what she does best.
Oliviyah Edwards
Oliviyah
Edwards
6'3" | C
Elite Prep (Issaquah) | 2026
State
WA
When you see 6’4 and long, you think potential to be great around the basket. She is that and more. She can step out and has a great looking three point shot. She is at the top of the list as far as size and gifted athletic ability. She did well at the team USA tryouts as one of the final players selected to move on. She is learning to play physical inside and the experience was good for her in that way. She is a dominant shot blocking, changing player. She can run the floor all day. The ceiling is among the highest with her physical tools and skill.