Rising Stars in the 3A NPSL
The summer boys basketball league at Auburn High School has become a proving ground for emerging talent, with several teams jostling for the final playoff berth in the 3A NPSL. Coaches and analysts alike are watching closely as squads experiment with lineups and strategies ahead of the postseason.
Carson Tice from Enumclaw has emerged as a potential dark horse for the 3A NPSL First Team, praised for his sharpshooting and poise under pressure. Meanwhile, Auburn enters the season as the favored program in the 4A North Puget Sound League, yet it is still searching for a definitive star to anchor its attack.
Auburn's roster features Isaiah Englund, a 6‑foot‑8‑inch presence with a lethal shooting touch, and Emmanuel Rogers, a tenacious point guard capable of becoming the team's primary scorer. Leroy Kinnay adds a flashy dimension with his freakishly athletic wing play, often finishing alley‑oop dunks that electrify the crowd.
On the other side of the league, Kentridge's guard trio of Jaylen Keowla, Jamir Harris, and Ethan Monroe is drawing considerable attention. Keowla serves as the primary three‑point threat and remains calm in clutch moments, while Harris showcases a smooth touch around the rim. Monroe could provide a third scoring option, displaying confidence with the ball in his hands.
Kentwood faces a setback without Brandon Tagle, but the team is banking on players like Caleb Ross and junior Bryson Manaway, who recently delivered big shots and will assume the two‑guard role. Across town, Tahoma's dynamic duo of Jake Moen and Trevor Stonerock made notable impacts during the summer league, with Stonerock offering a versatile 6‑5 wing who can score both inside and from beyond the arc, and Moen bringing aggressive, ball‑dominant play that kept opponents on their heels.