The Northwest Premier Invitational tournament tips off this Friday at Mountain View High School. While hoop fans in the area will be treated to seeing their favorite local players match up against the best players in the Northwest, we wanted to provide some background on the players and teams they will be facing.
Below are some of the highlights we expect for the weekend.
Eastern Washington Elite Red (first game Friday, 4:30 PM vs. Seattle Gametime)
EWE brings in players from around the western part of Washington and northern Idaho. They’ve gained respect from teams around the nation and now have backing from the Spokane Hoopfest.
Marcus Colbert (2012), All-State 2010 & 2011 (Idaho)
http://www.idahostatesman.com/2011/03/27/v-print/1580732/5a-boys-all-idaho-basketball-team.html
Derek Isaak (2012), sets scoring record at state tournament (Washington)
http://www.spokesman.com/blogs/sportslink/2011/mar/05/doherty-ties-record-isaak-breaks-one/
Dustin Patchen (2012), averages 25 points per game at state (Washington)
http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2011/mar/06/colton-junior-dustin-patchen-has-a-big-upside/
Corey Langerveld (2011), Great Northern League All-conference (Washington)
http://sites.google.com/site/greatnorthernleague/home/ticket-prices/all-conference-boys-basketball
CSI Elite Camp June 6-8 (first game Friday, 6:40 PM vs. Seattle Gametime)
The CSI coaching staff puts together a variety of players with the potential for the most athleticism in the tournament (just check out the video of Tyrel Lewis’ Dunk of the Day below). Even though Utah State commit Riley Bradshaw is out with a foot injury CSI looks tough.
Tyrell Lewis (2011) Dunk of the Day (Washington)
Zack Rosette (2011), All-State (Wyoming)
http://am1400espn.com/4a-basketball-all-stateall-conference-teams/
Tanner Simpson (2012), All-State (Wyoming)
http://am1400espn.com/3a-basketball-all-stateall-conference-teams/
Daveon Gibson (2011), All-State (Wyoming)
http://www.wcaonline.net/basketball.asp
Glenn Brooks (2011), ranked in top 35 players (Washington)
Cache Valley Elite (first game Friday, 7:45 PM vs. Spokane Elite)
A relatively new program out of the Logan, Utah area, CVE has recruited some big time players.
Grayson Moore (2011), All-Utah region 5 first team
http://www.maxpreps.com/news/8wgU6nNYEeCkhgAcxJSkrA/utah-all-region-boys-basketball-teams.htm
Riley Knowles (2012), All valley second team (Utah)
http://www.smithfieldsun.com/stories/2011-honors-for-sky-view-boys-and-girls-basketball-players
Troy Pickett (2011), All-Utah region 5 first team
http://www.maxpreps.com/news/8wgU6nNYEeCkhgAcxJSkrA/utah-all-region-boys-basketball-teams.htm
Porter Wallentine (2013), All-area team (East Idaho)
http://www.idahostatejournal.com/sports/local/article_cea2bf74-7602-11e0-bd60-001cc4c002e0.html
Willamette Reign White (first game Friday, 7:45 PM vs. Eastern Washington Elite White)
The Reign have become a force to be reckoned with in the Portland area, finish at or near the top of several northwest tournaments. They are the defending NPI Champions and will look to repeat this year.
Jordan Schriber (2012), First team all-state (Oregon)
http://www.tillamookheadlightherald.com/sports/article_a33a8468-6070-11e0-93e9-001cc4c002e0.html
Kevin Marshall (2012), First Team all-conference (Oregon)
http://www.sherwoodgazette.com/sports/story.php?story_id=130032113039877900
Brandon Loiler (2012) ranked #29 in Oregon’s 2012 class, John Erickson (2012), ranked #34
http://hoopniks.com/player-rankings/area-rankings/area-rankings-oregon
Spokane Pump N’ Run (first game Friday, 8:50 PM vs. Hillcrest Knights)
Though they are a 16U team, Stacy Boyd’s program has grabbed the nation’s attention and has his club ranked #24 in the nation according to Five Star Basketball. This will provide a big opportunity for other teams to knock them off and make their claim for national prominence.