BigNineAthletics

Key Players  G Teddy Rodriguez - Three year starter and leader for the Cadets. Rodriguez is the only returning All League talent, so he will be heavily leaned on this year. This 5-foot-9 senior is a scoring threat and excellent passer.  G Abram Fernandez - There’s high optimism that Fernandez can replace the production lost from last year’s guard John McDonald...

Key Players G Earl Lee - Lee earned Big Nine league MVP last season, after averaging 26.4 Points Per Game. He’s a total playmaker who can drain long 3s and also throw down dunks. This 6-foot-2 senior will be looking to help lead Davis to state...

Key Players  SF Isaac Wellborn - Anytime you’re trying to win a league title, you’re going to need at least one all-around superstar. Isaac Wellborn is exactly that. The 6-foot-3 senior is a returning First Team All Leaguer, and he excels in almost every category...

Photo credit: Brenda Hartline-Juarez 2020 Yakima (Wash.) Davis Guard Earl Lee picked up one of the biggest honors in the state this season, the Big Nine Conference MVP award. The 6-foot-1 junior sensation had by far the best year in the league, and it wasn’t very close...

The Moses Lake Basketball Program (10-9) is amidst their sixth straight winning season, although simply having a winning season is not good enough for this group. In a Big Nine Conference that has been dominated by teams like Davis and Wenatchee over the years, Moses Lake hasn’t seen a league title in over 15 years...

The Wenatchee Panthers (11-4) are currently amidst a statement season. Right now they’ve won 10 of their past 12, and are by themselves at the top of the Big Nine standings. Driven by stars like forward Darius Carlson and guard Garrett Long, they are quickly turning into the favorite to represent the Big Nine in the state playoffs...

Key Players  PG Malachy Caffrey - Tremendous floor general that has earned the trust of the coaching staff. Took over at point guard midway through last year, alongside All-Leaguer Dallin Cluff. Caffrey is a major component to West Valley's success...

Key Players  SG John McDonald - Under the radar guard in the Big Nine. Quietly put together a solid junior campaign, and should be even better. Has a quick release that works from all over the floor. Can create his own shots. PF/C Demario Morgan - Was a full time starter as a sophomore last year...

Key Players SF Tanner Nelson - He's someone defenses will always have to account for. Uses his 6-5 frame well to put up big rebounding totals. Early All League candidate. SG/SF Isaac Wellborn - Jack of all trades type that will bounce around different parts of the floor...

Key Players Even Mclean - One of the most elite defenders in the entire Big Nine. The six foot forward will be leaned on more this year to produce big point totals. Cory Kunjara - High energy senior point guard. Charismatic playing style that can makes defenders look silly...