In an incredible season filled with outstanding players, Whatcom Hoops is ranking the top 30 boys. Each day we’ll feature an amazing player in our county and count down until we get to #1. So join us daily as we honor the best of the best.
#7
Marcus Nixon, senior, Squalicum
WHY HE’S #7: Showing the toughness and quickness that made him an all-league football player, the 6-foot-3 forward was also a force for the Storm on the basketball court. He could could take anyone to the rim, jump over anyone for a rebound, cover anyone from point guard to post, and fire up his team with a great shot or a great pass. He averaged almost 16 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 steals a game, and was named to the all-Northwest Conference second team as well as the Whatcom County Seniors Classic.
COACH DAVID DUNHAM: “Marcus was absolutely crucial to our success this year. He provided an instant offensive spark whenever we needed it, and he led our team in both defense and rebounding. His ability to lock down opponents and dominate the boards set the tone for us. Simply put, we wouldn’t have achieved the level of success we did without Marcus’s presence on the floor.”
NOTE: Thank you to Tyler Anderson and WhatcomPreps.com for season stats.
Links to previous Whatcom Hoops Top 30
#8: Dawson Hintz, Lynden Christian
#10: Jonah Brillowsky, Ferndale
#12: Hunter Calloway, Squalicum
#13: Nolan Wright, Sehome
#15: Darius Gilstrap, Mount Baker
#16: Josiah Weeda, Blaine
#17: Luke VanKooten, Lynden Christian
#19: Kincade VanHouten, Bellingham
#22: Deandre James, Lummi Nation
#24: Kaden Veldman, Lynden Christian
#25: Gunnar Dykstra, Lynden Christian
#27: Cory Olney, Nooksack Valley
#29: Brady Ackerman, Nooksack Valley
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