Oregon Team Camp: Top Posts
We had the opportunity to drop by Oregon Team Camp on Friday and Saturday, and got a fairly good look at many of the top squads from Oregon and Washington that were in attendance. Some of the teams were missing…
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Continue ReadingWe had the opportunity to drop by Oregon Team Camp on Friday and Saturday, and got a fairly good look at many of the top squads from Oregon and Washington that were in attendance. Some of the teams were missing guys for various reasons – notably many top players were up in Bellevue for the WIBCA showcase – but there were plenty of quality players in action. Here are some of the top posts we saw.
Nate Bittle (2021 Crater) – Sure, he did drift out on the perimeter a bit especially when some of the big guys from Foothill got physical. But overall, Bittle was dominant at Oregon Team Camp and the concerted effort to get down low more is something we’ve noticed with his development over the past year. And while he wasn’t on target from three-point range as we have seen in the past, he did hit a few to keep defenses honest and also showcased a couple of nice pull-ups off the dribble. Defensively, there was no equal over the weekend at times all he did was literally look at the shooter and his mere presence affected the shot.
Dane Erikstrup (2021 Beaverton) – Erikstrup has been slowly coming back from injury but has quickly returned to being one of Beaverton’s main guys. Offensively, he was good around the basket in the half-court and ran the floor well in transition and was rewarded with some easy hoops. The 6-foot-7 rising junior helped out on the boards and was a presence defensively as well.
Nick Muro (2021 South Salem) – Muro isn’t going to be a post at the next level but for South Salem that’s what he’ll be playing – especially on the defensive end. He struggled a bit going up against Bittle in one matchup but bounced back in the Saxons other games over the weekend. Muro is 6-foot-7, athletic, and his skills are emerging – and he’s got two more years to improve.
Aidan Clark (2020 South Eugene) – Clark has been battling injuries but had a solid performance for South Eugene. His mark was with rebounding and defense, as the state’s leading shot blocker in 6A last season was able to get several deflections in the games we watched. Offensively, he tried to post up and struggled with his moves but when fouled, showed his nice touch by knocking down a high percentage of his free throws.
Dallon Morgan (2022 Sprague) – Morgan was a bit player during his freshman campaign on varsity but at camp it’s clear that his game is advancing by leaps and bounds. He’s already an inch taller at 6-foot-8 and apparently doctors note that he should be a 7-footer. He had a great touch around the basket but also stepped away and hit some face-up jumpers. Morgan could stand to get a bit tougher but he was solid on the boards and on defense.