Paolo Banchero & Tari Eason Match-up In SeaKing Semi-Finals | Garfield vs. ODea

Before becoming NBA stars, Paolo Banchero and Tari Eason were already putting on a SHOW in one of Washington State’s biggest high school basketball rivalries. In this highly anticipated METRO League SeaKing Semi-Finals matchup, Garfield Bulldogs and O’Dea Fighting Irish battled in a packed gym at Bellevue Community College in a game filled with elite talent, physical play, and future pros. What makes this matchup even crazier? These two powerhouse programs would meet AGAIN in the WIAA State Championship Game just weeks later. 🔥 Future NBA talent on display 🔥 Metro League bragging rights on the line 🔥 State Championship preview before the big stage FINAL SCORE: Garfield 60 O’Dea 64 📍 Event Date: February 20, 2020 📍 Venue: Bellevue Community College 🏆 METRO League SeaKing Semi-Finals Garfield Bulldogs Scoring Leaders: ▪️ Tari Eason – 20 PTS ▪️ Kendall Munson – 10 PTS ▪️ Koren Johnson – 8 PTS ▪️ Jaylin Stewart – 6 PTS ▪️ Vatrevyon Garner – 5 PTS ▪️ Raphael Justice – 5 PTS ▪️ Yemoni Howell – 2 PTS O’Dea Fighting Irish Scoring Leaders: ▪️ Paolo Banchero – 25 PTS ▪️ John Christofilis – 13 PTS ▪️ Jermaine Davis – 6 PTS ▪️ Dezjay Perkins – 4 PTS ▪️ Paul Johnson – 2 PTS ▪️ Jaylon Ellis – 2 PTS ▪️ Takeo Staten-Sylvester – 2 PTS This was more than just a high school game — it was a preview of greatness. Watching Paolo and Tari go head-to-head before making it to the NBA makes this matchup even more legendary. Seattle basketball culture was on full display in a game that had playoff intensity and championship implications. #PaoloBanchero #TariEason #GarfieldBasketball #ODeaBasketball #SeattleBasketball #MetroLeague #HighSchoolBasketball #WIAA #NBARookies #WashingtonBasketball SUBSCRIBE and stay connected: Filmed & Edited By: Al Ward Instagram:   / awproductions_   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@awproductions... Facebook:   / awproductions1   X:   / awproductions1_   Email: [email protected]