Pepple Region: Vote for the best Washington high school boys basketball player of the 21st Century (1st round)
The first round of voting has wrapped up for Scorebook Live's 32-player bracket to determine the best Washington high school boys basketball player over the past 20 years.
Scroll down to view the opening round results for the Pepple Region:
PEPPLE REGION
Ed Pepple is the state’s all-time winningest coach with 952 wins, most coming at Mercer Island, with four state titles.
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FIRST-ROUND MATCHUPS
(1) MICHAEL PORTER JR. VS. (8) BROCK RAVET
Dickau's details:
Porter Jr. (Nathan Hale, 2017)
"Only played one year in the state at Nathan Hale but was absolutely dominant in leading them to an undefeated season. A skilled and versatile wing who can do it all. Currently in the NBA with the Denver Nuggets."
Ravet (Kittitas, 2019)
"Three consecutive state B titles at Kititas while becoming the all-time leading scorer in the state before it was broken this past season. He started his college career at Gonzaga but left before playing a game. Will keep an eye out for where he lands next."
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(4) AVERY BRADLEY VS. (5) PEYTON SIVA
Dickau's details:
Bradley (Bellarmine Prep, 2008*)
"A tremendous point guard from Tacoma's Bellarmine Prep (who left the state after his junior year). Went on to Texas before embarking on a lengthy and successful career in the NBA."
Siva (Franklin, 2009)
"As tough and quick as they come. Helped lead Franklin to a state title before heading to Louisville where he won a national title. Played in the NBA with the Detroit Pistons for a short stint but currently a star in the Euroloeague."
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(3) ISAIAH THOMAS VS. (6) ABDUL GADDY
Dickau's details:
Thomas (Curtis, 2006*)
"One of the best scorers ever in the state despite his size. Strong, skilled, and shifty with the bounce - combined with his competitiveness has allowed him to have success at Curtis HS (left after his junior year for South Kent School in Conn.), UW and a lengthy NBA career."
Gaddy (Bellarmine Prep, 2009)
"Another Tremendous point guard for Bernie Salazar at Bellarmine Prep who would go on to have a solid career at UW. Currently playing for the OKC Thunder G League Affiliate"
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(2) ANTON WATSON VS. (7) JOE HARRIS
Dickau's details:
Watson (Gonzaga Prep, 2019)
"All he did at Gonzaga Prep in Spokane is win. Back-to-back state 4A titles rounded out his high school career before heading to Gonzaga University."
Harris (Chelan, 2010)
"The son of his coach at Chelan, Harris averaged 26.6 points and 8 rebounds his senior year, earning Mr. Basketball and Gatorade state player of the year honors. He is now one of the best shooters in the NBA."
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