2A boys basketball: South Puget Sound League overview, predictions, top players

We're taking an inside look at the top teams, best players, emerging X-factors and projected finish for each Class 2A boys basketball league around the state of

We're taking an inside look at the top teams, best players, emerging X-factors and projected finish for each Class 2A boys basketball league around the state of Washington.

• 2A OVERVIEWS: CWAC | EVERGREEN | GNL | GSHL | NORTHWEST |OLYMPIC | SPSL

Here’s a look at the Class 2A South Puget Sound League:

TOP TEAM

White River: Franklin Pierce made the SunDome play-in last year as an eight seed, but the Hornets got the best of the Cardinals in a league game to go with its hot start to 2A SPSL play. Will White River's streak continue through the second go-around in the SPSL East?

PLAYER TO WATCH

Tanner Wallen, White River: The 6-foot senior guard has elevated his scoring ability and helped the Hornets to a strong start in league play. He had 34 points — including seven 3s — against Fife. 

KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR

Renton made a run to the 2A state semifinals and subsequent third place finish last year and returned several key contributors from that team. Renton dropped league games to Linbergh and Highline — both out to strong starts — but don’t count out senior guard O’Shae Barquet and Co.

PREDICTED LEAGUE ORDER OF FINISH

EAST

1. White River

2. Franklin Pierce

3. Washington

4. Eatonville

5. Orting

NORTH

1. Lindbergh

2. Renton

3. Foster

4. Highline

5. Evergreen

6. Tyee

WEST

1. Clover Park

2. Steilacoom

3. Foss

4. Fife

5. River Ridge