We’ve only had a chance to see three players in next year’s class so far.
The Napavine kid is definitely under the radar. When we watched her this summer, she showed some ability to handle and shoot it. The question is translation — coming from the smallest classification in Washington, does that production carry over to the D1 level?
We know a little about DeCoite. She’s never really struck us as a knockdown shooter, but she’s a hard worker, brings good energy, and competes defensively. The big question is fit. In a true 5-out system, you have to create gravity with your shooting. Does her skill set translate in that structure? Coaches we’ve talked to think both may be long shots — and that’s not shade at the kids, just an honest evaluation of fit and projection.
The Billings Central kid can flat-out play — that much we know. It’ll be interesting to see how Harris evolves the offense. There’s a lot you can do with 5-out spacing, especially if you have the right personnel.
Another big question: who are they bringing in to anchor the interior defensively? And how does that piece align with a 5-out approach on offense?
It’s shaping up to be a very interesting offseason — who’s asked to move on, who leaves on their own, and who they ultimately bring in.