Oregon Class by Class All State Team: 2017
The last in our class by class All State Teams, the senior class of 2017, provided Oregon high school basketball fans with some fantastic basketball this year. Selecting just five to be on our all state team proved to be a challenge. In our opinion, the guys listed below stood out just a little bit more than their peers at each position.
Point Guard – Elijah Gonzalez Clackamas HS
What more is there to say about the 5’9 Gonzalez, he was the catalyst on Clackamas’ recent run to the state title game, leading the state tournament in scoring and steals along the way. His play in the state tournament should come as no surprise to people who saw him play throughout the season.
Wing – Geno West Jefferson HS
The PIL player of the year, the 6’3 West stepped up his game in the state title game scoring 28 points to lead the Demos to their first ever 6A state title. West has a knack for stepping up in the biggest of games and most pressure packed situations.
Wing – Lucas Wilson Churchill HS
Many basketball experts consider the 6’5 Wilson to be the most athletic player to come out of Oregon in the last 15 years. He certainly earned this reputation using a display of athletic plays and highlight reel dunks in leading Churchill to a class 5A runner up finish. Wilson’s athleticism and skill level created match up problems for opponents all season long.
Forward – Zach Reichle Wilsonville HS
The recently named Gatorade Player of the Year for Oregon, the 6’5 shooter lead the Wildcats to their 2nd consecutive state title. He will take his sharp shooting and physically tough style of play to Oregon State in the fall.
Forward – Khalid Thomas West Linn HS
The versatile 6’9 forward transferred to West Linn in the summer and helped lead a talented Lions team to a 3rd place finish in the state tournament. A versatile player who can score in a variety of ways, his greatest asset may be his ability to play a variety of places in West Linn’s various pressure defenses.
Honorable Mention:
Zeke Quinlan Life Christian
Isaac Bonton Parkrose
Braden Olsen West Linn
Spencer Hoffman Churchill
Caden Smith Pendelton
Zack Bernards Dayton
Nick Ah Sam Springfield
Johah Pemberton Lasalle