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Rainier Beach Basketball - Highlights/Interviews

July 21, 2018
Rainier Beach High School has become a basketball powerhouse under Coach Mike Bethea, producing NBA players like Jamal Crawford and Nate Robinson.

Rainier Beach High School in Seattle transformed into a basketball powerhouse under head coach Mike Bethea. The program's rise began in 1998 when Jamal Crawford's exceptional skills put the small public school on the national map.

Crawford's success attracted talented athletes including NBA player Nate Robinson. Both players continue mentoring current students. The program's recent squad featured Shante Murray, a top-50 prospect committed to Washington, alongside junior forward Keith Smith. Rainier Beach achieved a top-10 national ranking, cementing its status as a premier high school basketball program.