Originally published Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at 8:26 PM
3A Dream Team: Ten impact players in the state tournament
A look at five boys and five girls players who could make a big impact in the Class 3A state tournament.
DEAN RUTZ / THE SEATTLE TIMES
011813 — SEATTLE, WA — Seattle Prep's D.J Fenner tries to carry the Panthers in the second half against Lakeside.
DEAN RUTZ / THE SEATTLE TIMES
Last year's tournament was a headache for Courtney Nelson and Kamiakin, which went 0-2. But they're back and she's even better.
Makala Roper of Cleveland was nicknamed "Sniper" by opposing coaches for her outside shooting, but can penetrate and dish, too.
Boys
Shaqquan Aaron, Rainier Beach6-7, Jr., G, 20 ppg
Big guard and excellent shooter committed to Louisville this month.
Ahmaad Rorie, Lincoln
6-2, Jr., G, 21 ppg
Electric guard, already committed to Cal, led Clover Park to 2A title a year ago.
Tre'Shaun Fletcher, Lincoln
6-7, Sr., F, 21 ppg
Colorado signee ranked 78th-best senior in country by ESPN.com.
D.J. Fenner, Seattle Prep
6-6, Sr., G, 28 ppg
No. 2 scorer in area has been phenomenal all season. Will play at Nevada next season.
Brett Bailey, University
6-5, Sr., G, 23 ppg
San Diego signee had good tournament last year, and scoring is up this season.
Girls
Kayleigh Valley, University5-11, Sr., W, 18 ppg
Montana recruit can play anywhere on court and fill up stat sheet.
Makala Roper, Cleveland
5-8, Jr., W, 15.7 ppg
"Sniper" has deadly aim and creates, too.
Bethany Montgomery, Wilson
5-9, Sr., G, 15.7 ppg
Extraordinarily athletic player can put on a show.
Courtney Nelson, Kamiakin
5-10, Sr., F, 17.3 ppg
Versatile player raised her game this season to lead Braves back to Tacoma.
Shelby Cansler, Bellevue
6-0, Fr., G/F, 16 ppg
KingCo 3A/2A MVP is super-smooth freshman.
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