In an incredible season filled with outstanding players, Whatcom Hoops is ranking the top 30 boys. Each day we’ve featured an amazing player in our county, and today we’re ending our countdown with #1. So here is the best of the best.
#1
Anthony Canales, senior, Lynden
WHY HE’S #1: Canales not only was the best of the best in 2024, but he cemented his place among the best in the history of Whatcom County basketball. Breaking the season and career scoring records for the county’s winningest program would be enough, but he led Lynden to an historic state championship three-peat and earned the state tournament MVP award for the third year in a row. This season, the 6-foot-4 guard averaged 23.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 3.3 assists and was chosen first-team all-NWC for the third straight year, the coaches Class 2A co-player of the year, and the Tacoma News Tribune first-team all-state regardless of classification. He was selected to the coaches all-state seniors game, the Washington-Oregon all-star game, and nominated for the McDonald’s All-American Game. With his unmatched prep resume and love of the game, Anthony Canales was indeed No.1.
COACH BRIAN ROPER: “The records and accomplishments speak for themselves. Our coaches most appreciated his energy in practice, his presence in the locker room, and his kindness off the court. These are qualities that he can bring with him beyond high school basketball.”
Links to previous Whatcom Hoops Top 30
#2: Dawson Bouma, Lynden Christian
#3: Jeremiah Wright, Lynden Christian
#7: Gannon Dykstra, Lynden Christian
#10: Jerome Toby Jr., Lummi Nation
#12: Brady Elsner, Lynden
#13: Caden Heutink, Nooksack Valley
#15: Brady Ackerman, Nooksack Valley
#16: Hunter Calloway, Squalicum
#18: Noah Tavis, Blaine
#20: Kincade Van Houten, Bellingham
#21: Kayden Stuit, Lynden Christian
#22: Josiah Weeda, Blaine
#23: Austin McKay, Sehome
#24: Bhavnoor Grewal, Ferndale
#26: Jonah Brillowsky, Ferndale
#28: Kell Reardon, Mount Baker
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