Eatonville’s Miley King represents Cruisers in Germany with NBC Basketball travel team

Eatonville High School senior Miley King spent part of her summer representing her hometown and honoring the memory of a fallen Cruiser on basketball courts across Germany.

Eatonville High School senior Miley King poses with her NBC travel team along with one of the teams they competed against in Germany. Photo: David King

King, a three-year member of the Eatonville girl’s basketball program, was selected to join NBC Basketball’s International Travel Team for an 11-day tour overseas, playing alongside athletes from the United States and Canada.

The invitation came after King attended NBC’s overnight basketball camps the past two summers. She was the only player on the team to be recommended directly by her camp coaches and the camp director, bypassing a tryout.

King began the trip by meeting her new teammates from Montana, Alaska and Canada, and coaches from Colorado at a two-day camp in Black Diamond. She was quickly named a team captain, started every game in Germany, and played all five positions on the court.

She averaged more than 12 points per game, posted a career-high 22 in one win, and led her team in blocked shots. Her defensive contributions also included rebounds and forced turnovers.

NBC’s squad went 3-3 against local German teams, which included both high school players and some of the country’s top adult talent.

When she first got to camp, King opened her gear bag to find she’d been assigned No. 33, the number worn by Eatonville High School football player Jason Naro, who tragically passed in 2023. She saw it as a cool way to represent Eatonville and to carry Naro’s memory and represent the values he stood for on an international stage.

“I was pretty nervous going into this, not knowing what to expect,” King said. “But it was nice knowing that we all were in the same situation and were all being given a fair chance to earn our spot and playing time. I truly loved the friendships I built with these girls and my coaches, and it felt amazing having everyone be so supportive and encouraging.”

King, who broke her wrist just two months before the trip, credited former Eatonville teammate Bailey Anderson, who made a similar overseas trip in 2023, for helping calm her nerves.

“I’m excited to take the experiences I’ve gained in Germany and use them on the court for my upcoming senior season,” King said. “I’m also looking forward to a fresh start with our new coach and seeing what we can do on the court together.”

NBC Camps founded more than 50 years ago, hosts basketball and volleyball training across six countries and 50 cities. Its International Travel Teams give athletes the opportunity to compete abroad while experiencing other cultures.

Remembering No. 33 — Jason Naro

Jason Naro was a beloved Eatonville High School football player who wore #33 whose life was cut short in 2023. Known for his competitive spirit, work ethic and kindness toward teammates, Naro wore No. 33 on the field. That number has become a symbol of remembrance in the Eatonville community, appearing on signs, shirts and in tributes at school events.