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.
#9
Joe Harward, junior, Bellingham
WHY HE’S #9: Just a year removed from being on the JV squad, the fearless 6-foot-3 forward used his physicality to transform into one of the Northwest Conference’s top scorers. Unrelenting around the rim, he averaged almost 19 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 assists a game, and his quick hands led to almost 2 steals a game. While the Bayhawks might have had an up-and-down season, his consistent effort earned him a place on the all-NWC second team.
COACH BRAD McKAY: “Joe is a hard worker and a tough, explosive offensive player.”
NOTE: Thank you to Tyler Anderson and WhatcomPreps.com for season stats.
Links to previous Whatcom Hoops Top 30
#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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