The SBLive Washington podcast took a look at nine more Washington high school basketball players — both boys and girls — who raised their recruiting profiles in the month of July. Each player mentioned is set to play a significant role in the 2021-22 high school basketball season. BOYS Tyce Paulsen, Curtis, 2023 (Washington Supreme)Zoom Diallo, Curtis, 2024 (Team Lavine)Quin Patterson, Mount Si, 2022 (Team Lavine)Andrew Hommes, Lynden Christian (Friends of Hoop)John Lustig, Colfax (Eastern Washington Elite) GIRLS Rosa Smith, Lake Washington (EBC Elite)Claire O'Connor, Lakeside (EBC Elite)Gabby Stuart, Seattle Prep (Columbia Cascades Xpre

Scorebook Live Today

9 more recruits who raised their profiles in summer 2021

Popular Seattle-area basketball announcer Vance Dawson is the voice of the WIAA state 4A/3A basketball tournament, Federal Way hoops, Tacoma CC and the popular Seattle Pro-Am "The Crawsover." He talks (13:27 mark) about how he found his voice and tells stories of greats he's had a front row seat to see play in the Tacoma Dome. LINKS! Damon Stoudamire joins The Iso podcast: https://scorebooklive.com/national/2021/07/15/damon-stoudamire-on-his-ascension-from-portland-born-nba-standout-to-boston-celtics-assistant-coach-the-iso-with-dan-dickau/ No horseplay - How Tenino's Takari Hickle wound up an Oregon State commit: https://scorebooklive.com/news/2021/07/13/no-horseplay-in-this-decision-teninos-takari-hickle-makes-oregon-state-football-his-new-arena/ Hosts: Dan Dickau, Todd Milles, Andy Buhler Guest: Vance Dawson (Twitter: @vanceonthemic)Producer: Andy Buhler   Sponsor: Washington Federal Bank   Download the SBLive Sports app on iPhone and Android, your national home for high school sports news and information.   Statewide high school sports coverage: scorebooklive.com/washington/  

How popular hoops announcer Vance Dawson found his voice

With the more than yearlong NCAA recruiting dead period lifted and summer circuits in full swing, the SBLive Washington podcast takes a look at 10 standout high school basketball players from Washington who are elevating their profiles with impactful summers. Eastside Catholic 2023 guard Malia Samuels joins (29:05 mark) to talk about her experience sitting out the shortened spring high school season in favor of club, her summer with the Northwest Greyhounnds and how she was given the nickname "pitbull." LINKS! A growth spurt and the grind - the story behind Kamiakin's Tyler Bilodeau's breakout junior season: https://scorebooklive.com/washington/2021/06/03/kamiakins-tyler-bilodeau-has-suddenly-grown-into-one-of-washingtons-best-high-school-basketball-players/ Dan Dickau's Top 25 players in Washington (entering 2021): https://scorebooklive.com/washington/2021/01/13/sblive-boys-basketball-recruiting-rankings-top-25-players-in-washington/ Hosts: Dan Dickau, Todd Milles, Andy Buhler Guest: Malia Samuels (Twitter: @maliasamuels23)Producer: Andy Buhler   Sponsor: Washington Federal Bank   Download the SBLive Sports app on iPhone and Android, your national home for high school sports news and information.   Statewide high school sports coverage: scorebooklive.com/washington/  

10 players raising their profiles on summer circuits

WIAA Executive Director Mick Hoffman goes in-depth with SBLive reporter Andy Buhler (7:24 mark) with a look forward at the uncertain future of mask requirements in the fall (8:37), why we’ll know if high school sports will return to “normal” on July 28 (9:00), football state championship venue plans (15:04), future of the Tacoma Dome and state basketball playoffs (16:26), the WIAA’s view on club sports (28:54), Hoffman and the WIAA’s sharp stance against some state COVID restrictions (37:55), pandemic’s economic impact on the WIAA (44:02), as well as NIL’s impact on high school sports and the future of eSports. LINKS! SBLive Washington's Senior Athletes of the Year: https://scorebooklive.com/?s=sblive+senior+athlete+of+the+year SBLive's all-state basketball teams: https://scorebooklive.com/washington/2021/07/05/sblives-2021-all-state-washington-high-school-boys-basketball-team-mt-spokanes-tyson-degenhart-is-player-of-the-year/ Host: Andy Buhler Guest: Mick Hoffman Producer: Andy Buhler   Sponsor: Washington Federal Bank   Download the SBLive Sports app on iPhone and Android, your national home for high school sports news and information.   Statewide high school sports coverage: scorebooklive.com/washington/  

WIAA’s Mick Hoffman hoping for return to normal

Jalen Barbee and John Barbee Jr. led Franklin-Pierce to a 2A SPSL title, averaging a combined 50 points per game along the way. The dynamic brother duo joined (7:38 minute mark) to talk about their bond, building chemistry on the court at a young age, playing for their father, John Barbee Sr. and more. LINKS! Watch Braeden Smith's buzzer-beater to beat O'Dea: https://scorebooklive.com/washington/2021/06/12/braeden-smith-plays-show-stopper-seattle-prep-edges-odea-to-winn-metro-league-basketball-title-3-observations/ Bellarmine Prep grad Joe Highsmith climbs way to U.S. Open: https://scorebooklive.com/news/2021/06/15/bellarmine-preps-joe-highsmith-keeps-climbing-to-bigger-golf-stages-including-us-open-at-torrey-pines/ The personal touch behind Portland State's Bruce Barnum's job offer to Jon Eagle: https://scorebooklive.com/washington/2021/06/15/a-tree-farm-and-a-boat-ramp-the-personal-touch-behind-portland-state-coach-bruce-barnums-job-offer-to-camas-jon-eagle/ Hosts: Andy Buhler Guest: Franklin Pierce's Jalen Barbee, John "John-John" Barbee Jr. Producer: Andy Buhler   Sponsor: Washington Federal Bank   Download the SBLive Sports app on iPhone and Android, your national home for high school sports news and information.   Statewide high school sports coverage: scorebooklive.com/washington/  

Franklin Pierce's Jalen and John Barbee Jr.

 Dan Dickau and Andy Buhler talk (2:32 minute mark) about Camas coach Jon Eagle leaving to join the staff at Portland State, Metro League hoops storylines and which high school boys have made the biggest jumps this spring (hint: Central Valley's Teagen Hoard and Kamiakin's Tyler Bilodeau come up). Then, Ingraham junior Denis Kadiric joins (22:18 mark) to talk about how he prepared for his breakout season, the Rams' Metro League playoff run and more. Kadiric is averaging 16.9 points and 8.9 rebounds per game and has become the Rams' lockdown defender. LINKS! Jon Eagle resigns from Camas to join Portland State football staff: https://scorebooklive.com/washington/2021/06/07/jon-eagle-resigns-as-camas-football-coach-to-join-staff-at-portland-state/ Kamiakin's Tyler Bilodeau blossoming in junior season: https://scorebooklive.com/washington/2021/06/03/kamiakins-tyler-bilodeau-has-suddenly-grown-into-one-of-washingtons-best-high-school-basketball-players/ Ingraham PG Ja'Von Ervin, first-year head coach Joe Hardy are interiewed on SBLive Washington's 2021 basketball media day: https://scorebooklive.com/washington/2021/05/19/new-coach-roster-turnover-doesnt-slow-ingrahams-goals-to-compete-in-seattles-metro-league/ Hosts: Andy Buhler , Dan DickauGuest: Denis Kadiric, Ingraham Rams (Twitter @deniskad21, @IngrahamBball; IG @deniskadiric, @ingrahamboysbasketball)Producer: Andy Buhler   Sponsor: Washington Federal Bank   Download the SBLive Sports app on iPhone and Android, your national home for high school sports news and information.   Statewide high school sports coverage: scorebooklive.com/washington/   

Ingraham's Denis Kadiric talks breakout junior season

Live from a central and eastern Washington road trip, reporters Todd Milles and Andy Buhler dive into Selah's Noah Pepper hitting the rare 1,000 rebound mark, the Mid-Columbia Conference boys basketball title race and a fun looming 2B matchup. Then, Dan Dickau and Andy Buhler are joined by Stanwood basketball coach Zach Ward and senior guards Jake Cleary and Cort Roberson (13:45 mark

MCC title race, CWAC storylines, plus Stanwood's 'Splash Brothers'

We open the showo talking about whether the FSP-Heir padded football game signals a future for club football in Washington. Then, Mt. Spokane junior Ethan Moczulski has ascended to become not only only of the top kicking prospects in the state, but also across the country in the class of 2022. Moczulski joined the SBLive Washington podcast (18:10 minute mark) to give a peak behind the scenes at rise as a kicker, and what an offseason looks like for a top kicking prospect. LINKS! In star-studded club all-star football game, small-town standouts found ways to shine: https://scorebooklive.com/washington/2021/05/24/in-star-studded-fsp-vs-heir-padded-all-star-game-small-town-high-school-standouts-found-ways-to-shine-highlights-interviews/ Elite national high school basketball league NIBC to return for 2021-22: https://scorebooklive.com/national/2021/05/26/elite-national-high-school-basketball-league-nibc-to-return-in-2021-22/ Hosts: Todd Milles, Andy Buhler Producer: Andy Buhler   Sponsor: Washington Federal Bank   Download the SBLive Sports app on iPhone and Android, your national home for high school sports news and information.   Statewide high school sports coverage: scorebooklive.com/washington/  

How Mt. Spokane 5-star kicker Ethan Moczulski fell in love with pressure

Which high school basketball players have stood out of late? The SBLive Washington crew dives into some names who intruige them. Plus, a week after unveiling his top 12 schools, Rainier Beach 5-star offensive lineman Josh Conerly joined (21:25 minute mark) to talk about his connection to the Beach community, his journey from power running back to a lineman who projects as a potential future pro, what it's like guarding Eastside Catholic's J.T. Tuimoloau and O'Dea's Paolo Banchero and more. LINKS! After four surgeries on the same knee, Ayson Deaver is doing damage for Sumner (by Todd Milles): https://scorebooklive.com/washington/2021/05/17/after-four-same-knee-surgeries-junior-alyson-deaver-finally-doing-damage-on-court-with-sumner-spartans/ When 'no' wasn't an option, administrators and coaches in Pierce County found a way to save a season (by Todd Milles): https://scorebooklive.com/washington/2021/05/12/when-no-wasnt-an-option-administrators-and-coaches-in-one-of-washingtons-largest-counties-found-a-way-to-save-a-high-school-basketball-season/ Hosts: Todd Milles, Andy Buhler Producer: Andy Buhler   Sponsor: Washington Federal Bank   Download the SBLive Sports app on iPhone and Android, your national home for high school sports news and information.   Statewide high school sports coverage: scorebooklive.com/washington/      

Why 5-star OL Josh Conerly's connection to Rainier Beach runs deep

Outdoor basketball is coming to the Washington State Fairgrounds in Pierce County and Todd Milles has the story of how a large group of administrators and even more man power set up three outdoor courts in a covered fairground showroom. Then, Mountain View coach Adam Mathieson joins (15:53 mark) to talk about the toll the condensed COVID season has taken on coaches, what the state coaches association can do to help coaches and how he's handling the grind of a three-season spring. Hosts: Todd Milles, Andy Buhler Producer: Andy Buhler   Sponsor: Washington Federal Bank  Download the SBLive Sports app on iPhone and Android, your national home for high school sports news and information.   Statewide high school sports coverage: scorebooklive.com/washington/  

Basketball at the fairgrounds, burnout among football coaches (with Adam Mathieson)

O'Dea's 6-foot-7 right-handed pitcher Max Debiec, the state of Washington's No. 2 prospect,talks about how he developed into a projected MLB Draft pick (5:58 minute mark) and Todd Milles and Andy Buhler break down how Gov. Jay Inslee's phasing news impacts high school sports across the state. Hosts: Todd Milles, Andy Buhler Producer: Andy Buhler   Sponsor: Washington Federal Bank  Download the SBLive Sports app on iPhone and Android, your national home for high school sports news and information.   Statewide high school sports coverage: scorebooklive.com/washington/  

How O'Dea RHP Max Debiec became a high-level MLB prospect

As large pockets of Washington prepare to backslide in the state's reopening plan amid rising COVID numbers, Andy Buhler and Todd Milles discuss the potential impact on high school sports. Then, Glacier Peak running back Ryan Black joins (22:58 minute mark) to reflect on his dominant senior season, protective instincts and more. Hosts: Todd Milles, Andy BuhlerProducer: Andy Buhler  Sponsor: Washington Federal Bank   Download the SBLive Sports app on iPhone and Android, your national home for high school sports news and information.   Statewide high school sports coverage: scorebooklive.com/washington/   Links: Which former Washington high school stars might be taken in 2021 NFL Draft? - https://scorebooklive.com/washington/2021/04/27/2021-nfl-draft-who-out-of-thin-washington-high-school-crop-could-hear-his-name-taken/ Relive Ryan Black ending high school football career with 356 yards and three touchdowns against Lake Stevens - https://scorebooklive.com/washington/2021/04/02/when-it-comes-to-preserving-an-infallible-image-and-protecting-long-winning-streaks-few-do-it-better-than-lake-stevens-in-the-4a-wesco-5-observations/ Subscribe to the SBLive Washington podcast: Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scor…ay/id1463193961  Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6K36o1Ki…gyRXeptIEKWpGEvQ  Google Play: podcasts.google.com/search/sblive%20washington  TuneIn: tunein.com/podcasts/Sports--Re…ive-Today-p1224534/  Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/show/scorebook-live-today 

COVID backslides loom; Glacier Peak's Ryan Black joins

On the 100th episode (!!), King's 2022 forward Tyler Linhardt joined (19:10 minute mark) to break down his recent commitment to University of Washington, his development following in the footsteps of Gonzaga All-American Corey Kispert. But first, Todd Milles, Dan Dickau and Andy Buhler talk top storylines in Washington high school baseball/softball and Chiawana's Kobe Young committing to Boise State. Hosts: Andy Buhler, Dan Dickau, Todd Milles Producer: Andy Buhler  Sponsor: Washington Federal Bank   Download the SBLive Sports app on iPhone and Android, your national home for high school sports news and information.   Statewide high school sports coverage: scorebooklive.com/washington/   Links: Story on Chiawana's Kobe Young commitment to Boise State - https://scorebooklive.com/washington/2021/04/21/chiawana-two-sport-standout-kobe-young-commits-to-boise-state-basketball-im-going-to-put-on-for-boise/ Subscribe to the SBLive Washington podcast: Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scor…ay/id1463193961  Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6K36o1Ki…gyRXeptIEKWpGEvQ  Google Play: podcasts.google.com/search/sblive%20washington  TuneIn: tunein.com/podcasts/Sports--Re…ive-Today-p1224534/  Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/show/scorebook-live-today 

Why Tyler Linhardt committed to Mike Hopkins, Washington

 On this week's episode, the team discusses how Gov. Jay Inslee's announced rollback of three counties to Phase 2 due to a rise in COVID trends impacts high school sports and the tragic death of Colville football player Dale Martin stemming from a brain injury suffered in-game. Garfield senior pitcher, Tennesse signee Nicola Simpson joins (16:35 minute mark) to talk about how her athlete-laden family pushed her to continually improve, Garfield's improbable and historic 2019 3A softball state title run and her budding shoe collection, among other things. Hosts: Andy Buhler, Dan Dickau, Todd Milles Producer: Andy Buhler  Sponsor: Washington Federal Bank   Download the SBLive Sports app on iPhone and Android, your national home for high school sports news and information.   Statewide high school sports coverage: scorebooklive.com/washington/   Links: Statesman Examiner: Colville senior Dale Martin let off life support following injuries suffered at football game - https://www.statesmanexaminer.com/content/colville-senior-dale-martin-let-life-support-following-injuries-suffered-football-game Colville football coach Greg Mace's full message honoring Dale Martin - https://twitter.com/gmace55/status/1381094549947211780?s=2ttps://twitter.com/gmace55/status/1381094549947211780?s= https://twitter.com/gmace55/status/1381094549947211780 Gov. Inslee moves Pierce, Whitman, Cowlitz Counties back to Phase 2; start of basketball seasons could be in jeopardy - https://scorebooklive.com/washington/2021/04/12/washington-gov-inslee-moves-pierce-whitman-cowlitz-counties-back-to-phase-2-start-of-basketball-season-could-be-in-jeopardy/ Subscribe to the SBLive Washington podcast: Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scor…ay/id1463193961  Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6K36o1Ki…gyRXeptIEKWpGEvQ  Google Play: podcasts.google.com/search/sblive%20washington  TuneIn: tunein.com/podcasts/Sports--Re…ive-Today-p1224534/  Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/show/scorebook-live-today 

Tennessee-bound Nicola Simpson leaving a legacy in Garfield's softball program

In the wake of Gonzaga's loss to Baylor in the NCAA national championship on Monday, former all-time Zag great Dan Dickau gave his reaction and parsed through the numerous participants on both sides who were once standout Washington high school athletes. Then, Bothell defensive end Gabe Johnson joined (18:33 minute mark) to reflect on the Cougars' 4-0 spring season, 2019 playoff run and how he developed a love for the sport in high school and became one of the state's most feared defensive ends. Hosts: Andy Buhler, Dan Dickau, Todd Milles Producer: Andy Buhler  Sponsor: Washington Federal Bank   Download the SBLive Sports app on iPhone and Android, your national home for high school sports news and information.   Statewide high school sports coverage: scorebooklive.com/washington/   Links: The Daily News: Rem Bakamus is the shoelace that ties national championship teams together - https://tdn.com/preps/dancing-on-the-big-stage-rem-bakamus-is-the-shoelace-that-ties-national-championship-teams/article_cf21be9d-761e-593f-b1a2-cb5a030e2316.html The Iso podcast with Dan Dickau: Adam Morrison, Mark Few and more tell tales from the Gonzaga basketball sidelines - https://scorebooklive.com/washington/2021/04/05/best-of-the-iso-with-dan-dickau-adam-morrison-mark-few-and-more-tell-tales-from-the-gonzaga-basketball-sidelines/ Subscribe to the SBLive Washington podcast: Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scor…ay/id1463193961  Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6K36o1Ki…gyRXeptIEKWpGEvQ  Google Play: podcasts.google.com/search/sblive%20washington  TuneIn: tunein.com/podcasts/Sports--Re…ive-Today-p1224534/  Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/show/scorebook-live-today 

How Bothell's Gabe Johnson became one of the state's most feared defensive ends

Scorebook Live Today is a weekly podcast that covers the top high school sports stories across Washington state. Hosted by NBA vet and former Washington high school and college basketball standout Dan Dickau and SB Live reporter Andy Buhler.