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Which seniors from Washington high school boys basketball were selected for the annual 'Northwest Shootout?'

All 10 seniors come from either 4A or 3A schools — with the exception of one small-school standout

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Todd Milles
Mar 30, 2026
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Emerald Ridge forward Jamaize McGriff was one of 10 seniors from Washington selected to play in the Northwest Shootout on April 12 in Portland, Ore. (Lauren Smith / VarsityWA)

Few are better at putting together a basketball-lineup jigsaw puzzle than former Mark Morris High School boys coach Bill Bakamus.

And when it comes to choosing 10 high school seniors to represent Team Washington for the annual border-rivalry “Northwest Shootout,” Bakamus is especially meticulous about who makes the squad.

Along with talent and skill, those roster hopefuls have to display another certain skill, Bakamus said.

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