VarsityWA 2025-26 all-state boys basketball

teams: Tryan Stokes is the all-classification MVP

Rainier Beach, Richland only schools with multiple selections on overall first, second and third teams

After an action-packed four months of WIAA boys basketball, ending with state championships in Tacoma, Yakima and Spokane, it’s time to recognize the best of the best.

Standouts from 14 different Washington high schools earned spots on VarsityWA’s all-classification first, second and third teams, including state player of the year and coach of the year.

Also honored were classification MVPs and coaches of the year, as well as a first team of five players.

Criteria for the all-state selections was largely based on individual accomplishments — including statistics and league honors — and team success, particularly in the postseason. Input from coaches and media was also heavily considered:

ALL-CLASSIFICATION ALL-STATE TEAM

He arrived in Seattle in November … he played … and Rainier Beach’s Tyran Stokes,

the No. 1 recruit in the country, is leaving with a state most valuable player award in

his one season in the 3A Metro League. (Lauren Smith / VarsityWA)

State player of the year: F Tyran Stokes, Rainier Beach, sr.

All longtime Rainier Beach boys basketball coach Mike Bethea could find were all-time NBA great comparisons.

Before No. 1 national recruit Tyran Stokes arrived in Seattle, Bethea began studying the 6-foot-7 wunderkind’s highlight tapes. He immediately saw a lot of Carmelo Anthony in Stokes’ game.

“One on one … just his feel for the game,” Bethea said.

But after Stokes did his thing in person for 3 1/2 months, leading the Vikings to back-to-back WIAA Class 3A championships as the 3A Metro League most valuable player, other pro-ball associations began popping up.

His passing? Reminds Bethea of Magic Johnson.

His underrated burst and footwork? Yep … “The King” himself.

“He is almost like. LeBron (James) in high school, who was also 6-foot-7 and 230 pounds,” Bethea said. “It’s his speed and quickness. He jumps off the charts with how fast he is for his size.”

Stokes certainly didn’t disappoint, both as a player and spectacle. He averaged 30.8 points, 10.6 rebounds, 5.2 assists, 3.4 steals and 1.6 blocks per game, and set the program’s single-game scoring record with 63 points against Roosevelt.

Because of his storied reputation and massive NBA outlook, Stokes drew nightly sellout crowds in his one season.

“He is about what I anticipated,” Bethea said.

After longtime Colfax boys coach Reece Jenkin was diagnosed with terminal cancer

in December, lead assistant Ben Aune was appointed co-varsity coach, and guided

the Bulldogs to an undefeated season — and Class 2B title. (Lane Mathews

/ Lane Mathews Photography)

Coaches of the year: Reece Jenkin and Ben Aune, Colfax

From the start, Colfax was the heavy favorite in the Class 2B ranks.

Blessed with incomparable lineup size for a small school, the Bulldogs showcased mostly seniors, led by guard Adrik Jenkin.

But, in early December, bombshell news hit the program: Longtime coach Reece Jenkin was diagnosed with stage-four pancreatic cancer, leaving his season — and coaching tenure — up in the air.

Early in the process — not knowing what was ahead in his treatment — Jenkin appointed junior-varsity coach and alumnus Ben Aune as co-coach of the varsity program.

“The original plan was he was going to be around as long as possible,” Aune said.

Amid chemotherapy, Jenkin was able to make it to a few early practices. He coached in six regular-season games before handing over the keys to Aune on a full-time basis.

On the Bulldogs’ way to that WIAA championship over Adna — and 27-0 season — Jenkin died eight days before the team hoisted the gigantic gold-ball trophy for winning it all.

Officially, Jenkin collected his third career state championship as a coach — with a big assist from Aune and the rest of the coaching staff in his stead.

“Part of it, we were all grieving,” said Aune, who confirmed he has applied for the head-coaching position in an official capacity. “But also, we loved basketball, so when it was time to practice or play, we didn’t talk about it.

“It was go and compete for two hours.”

FIRST TEAM

G Jalen Davis, Bremerton, jr. (2A)

 

Nobody has a more efficient, well-rounded game than two-time 2A player of the year (30.0 ppg, 8.9 rpg, 5.1 spg, 4.7 apg).

 

Iowa-bound Ethan Harris showed off his elite guard skills at Camas as the 4A GSHL

player of the year. (Vince Miller / Courtesy)

 

G Ethan Harris, Camas, sr. (4A)

 

Springy Iowa signee battled late-season ankle injury, still earned 4A GSHL player of year honors (20.9 ppg, 9.9 rpg).

 

Like long-range shooting? Mount Si senior and 4A KingCo MVP Brady Hennig had

the eye and shooting stroke to make them in bunches. (Lauren Smith / VarsityWA)

 

G/F Brady Hennig, Mount Si, sr. (4A)

 

There isn’t a 3-pointer this Boise State signee doesn’t like, and 4A KingCo MVP (19.9 ppg, 5.1 rpg, 2.9 apg) made plenty of them.

 

Richland senior Lance Horntvedt (3) had both the inside and outside scoring game

to pile up points as the 4A/3A Mid-Columbia Conference MVP this season.

(Lauren Smith / VarsityWA)

 

G/F Lance Horntvedt, Richland, sr. (4A)

 

Improved his perimeter game, and when Bombers needed a bucket, 4A/3A MCC player of year (27.3 ppg, 8.9 rpg, 3.6 apg) posted up and got it.

 

Richland senior Landen Northrop leaves the program as the all-time leading scorer

— and with a Class 4A championship. (Lauren Smith / VarsityWA)

 

G Landen Northrop, Richland, sr. (4A)

 

Engine of Bombers’ high-level shotmaking, the all-4A/3A MCC performer (25.6 ppg, 6.6 rpg, 4.8 apg, 2.4 spg) is school’s all-time leading scorer.

 

Lincoln of Tacoma sophomore Davion Shareef-Dulaney received the highest

VarsityWA all-state nod for an underclassman in Washington high school basketball

as a second-team selection. (Lauren Smith / VarsityWA)

 

SECOND TEAM

C Yabi Aklog, Eastside Catholic, sr. (3A)

 

Biggest mountain in the range of big men, if all-3A Metro pick (20.2 ppg, 11.0 rpg, 4.0 apg, 2.7 bpg) got position on you in paint, it was game over.

 

G Adrik Jenkin, Colfax, sr. (2B)

 

Vanguard signee was small-school classification’s most complete scorer (25.1 ppg), crossing 2,000 points in leading Bulldogs to undefeated championship run.

 

G Reed Nagel, Glacier Peak, sr. (4A)

 

Quintessential point guard was understated leader of Grizzlies — and voted 4A Wesco player of the year (19.7 ppg, 7.1 apg, 5.4 rpg, 2.3 spg).

 

G Davion Shareef-Dulaney, Lincoln of Tacoma, soph. (3A)

 

Many consider him the next great player out of Tacoma — and 3A PSL player of year (22.5 ppg, 7.0 rpg, 4.5 apg) led Abes to WIAA title game.

 

G Brian Webster, O’Dea, sr. (3A)

 

When it came to two-way clutch playmaking, this underrated all-3A Metro first-teamer (19.2 ppg, 5.0 rpg, 2.4 apg) stood tall to all challenges.

 

In his first season at Rainier Beach, ninth grader J.J. Crawford averaged 19.1 points

alongside No. 1 national recruit Tyran Stokes. (Lauren Smith / VarsityWA)

 

THIRD TEAM

G J.J. Crawford, Rainier Beach, fr. (3A)

 

Heady all-3A Metro League three-level scorer (19.1 ppg, 4.0 apg, 3.0 rpg) gave Vikings needed running mate with No. 1 recruit Tyran Stokes.

 

G Jayden Hunt, Lake Washington, jr. (4A)

 

Intense all-4A KingCo first-team point guard (20.0 ppg, 4.4 rpg, 1.1 spg) always rose to the occasion against the state’s top squads.

 

C Parker Mills, West Valley of Yakima, sr. (4A)

 

WSU football signee showed he could handle himself fine in paint as 4A CBBN player of the year (19.0 ppg, 9.5 rpg, 10 double-doubles).

 

F Will Nasinec, Puyallup, sr. (4A)

 

4A SPSL North player of the year (18.0 ppg, 7.0 rpg) had most complete season of his career on both ends of the floor as scorer, disruptor.

 

G Dekker Van De Graaf, Zillah, sr. (1A)

 

Arguably the most physical guard in Washington — at any level. Three-time 1A SCAC first-teamer (18.7 ppg, 7.7 rpg, 3.1 apg) was classification MVP.

 

 

EWU-bound Lance Horntvedt averaged 27.3 points per game this season for

Richland. (Lauren Smith / VarsityWA)

 

CLASS 4A

Player of the year: Lance Horntvedt, Richland, sr. (27.3 ppg, 8.9 rpg, 3.6 apg)

 

Coach of the year: Matty McIntyre, Gonzaga Prep

 

FIRST TEAM

 

G/F Ethan Harris, Camas, sr.

 

G/F Brady Hennig, Mount Si, sr.

 

G Jayden Hunt, Lake Washington, jr.

 

G Reed Nagel, Glacier Peak, sr.

 

G Landen Northrop, Richland, sr.

National phenom Tyran Stokes (4) averaged 30.8 points per game for Rainier Beach

during his senior season. (Lauren Smith / VarsityWA)

 

CLASS 3A

Player of the year: Tyran Stokes, Rainier Beach, sr. (30.8 ppg, 10.6 rpg, 5.2 apg, 3.4 spg, 1.6 bpg)

 

Coach of the year: Bobby Moorehead, Bellarmine Prep

 

FIRST TEAM

 

C Yabi Aklog, Eastside Catholic, sr.

 

G J.J. Crawford, Rainier Beach, fr.

 

G D.J. Karl, Edmonds-Woodway, sr.

 

G Davion Shareef-Dulaney, Lincoln of Tacoma, soph.

 

G Brian Webster, O’Dea, sr.

 

Nobody in Washington has a better all-around game than Bremerton junior Jalen

Davis, who averaged 30.0 points per game this winter. (Lauren Smith / VarsityWA)

 

CLASS 2A

Player of the year: Jalen Davis, Bremerton, jr. (30.0 ppg, 8.9 rpg, 5.1 spg, 4.7 apg)

 

Coach of the year: Jeray Key, R.A. Long

 

FIRST TEAM

 

G Josh Crane, R.A. Long, sr.

 

C Micah Dickison, Anacortes, sr.

 

F Sudan Luok, Renton, jr.

 

G Francisco Medina, Grandview, sr.

 

G Oliver Pepper, Selah, jr.

 

Senior guard Dekker Van De Graaf led the Leopards to the Class 1A championship

game, and graduates as the school’s all-time leading scorer. (Sean Carter / Courtesy)

 

CLASS 1A

Player of the year: Dekker Van De Graaf, Zillah, sr. (18.7 ppg, 7.7 rpg, 3.1 apg)

 

Coach of the year: Tim Zylstra, Lynden Christian

 

FIRST TEAM

 

G Gunnar Dykstra, Lynden Christian, jr.

 

G Luca Faletto, Chelan, sr.

 

G Dawson Hintz, Lynden Christian, jr.

 

G Conner Jensen, Bear Creek, jr.

 

G Grant Wardenaar, Royal, jr.

 

Colfax senior Adrik Jenkin capped a storied career with two WIAA 2B state titles

— and a pair of state classification MVP nods. (Lane Mathews / Lane Mathews

Photography)

 

CLASS 2B

Player of the year: Adrik Jenkin, Colfax, sr. (25.1 ppg, 4.2 rpg, 3.3 apg, 2.1 spg)

 

Coaches of the year: Reece Jenkin and Ben Aune, Colfax

 

FIRST TEAM

 

F Cooper Fallon, Toledo, sr.

 

F Caleb Grant, Northwest Christian of Colbert, sr.

 

G Ledger Kelly, Colfax, sr.

 

G Remington Paz, Liberty Bell, sr.

 

G Trevin Salme, Adna, jr.

 

Lummi Nation guard Jerome Toby Jr. was named as the 1B state player of the year in

back-to-back seasons as a 2,000-point scorer. (Lummi Nation Schools / Courtesy)

 

 

CLASS 1B

Player of the year: Jerome Toby Jr., Lummi Nation, sr. (18.0 ppg, 6.1 apg, 3.5 apg, 3.5 spg)

 

Coach of the year: Shawn Sanchey, Tulalip Heritage

 

FIRST TEAM

 

G Johnathan Ferguson, Moses Lake Christian, sr.

 

G Aylen Garnett, Touchet, eighth

 

G Spencer Green, DeSales, sr.

 

F Max Grindy, Almira-Coulee-Hartline, jr.

 

G Davien Parks, Tulalip Heritage, sr.