In another amazing season filled with outstanding players, Whatcom Hoops is ranking the top 30 boys. Each day we’ll feature an outstanding player in our county and count down until we get to #1. So join us daily as we honor the best of the best.
#22
Cole Coppinger, senior, Nooksack Valley
WHY HE’S #22: The athletic 6-foot-3 guard could actually play — and guard — almost any position and was the ringleader of the Nooksack seniors who finally ended the 15-year state tournament draught. He averaged almost 10 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 assists all while being asked to run the offense and defend the other team’s top scorer.
COACH JASON HEUTINK: “Cole is an exceptional all-around athlete. He was our main ball handler and our best one-on-one on ball defender.”
NOTE: Thank you to the coaches and to Tyler Anderson of WhatcomPreps.com for season stats.
Links to previous Whatcom Hoops Top 30
#23: Hunter Calloway, Squalicum
#25: Jayden Anderson, Nooksack Valley
#30: Barrett Johnson, Bellingham
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