Prime Time Top 40: Class of 2023 Standouts
The Prime Time Top 40 Showcase has traditionally featured more upperclassmen but this year, a number of talented younger players were invited to participate. Here’s a look at the current freshman that got a chance to compete against the top…
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Continue ReadingThe Prime Time Top 40 Showcase has traditionally featured more upperclassmen but this year, a number of talented younger players were invited to participate. Here’s a look at the current freshman that got a chance to compete against the top players in the Northwest and how they performed.
Adrian Mosley (2023 Grant)
This was the first time we really got a good look at Mosley and we were definitely intrigued. Listed at 6-foot-1, the freshman is a unique player who essentially could play anywhere on the floor. He really didn’t attempt any outside shots but yet found ways to create and score around the hoop, tallying ten points in the second game of the day. On one possession, he simply backed his defender down all the way under the hoop for a score. Mosley also helped out defensively with a couple of blocked shots. It will be interesting to see what he does this year for Grant.
Marquis “Mookie” Cook (2023 Jefferson)
As one of the highest ranked players in the country, a lot of eyes will be on Cook this upcoming season even though he’ll be blending in with a very talented Jefferson team. Blending in is largely what he did at the showcase but he did have a few “wow” moments – mainly being able to absorb contact while still making buckets. He had a couple of near misses on some offensive putback slams but it definitely showcased his length and athleticism.
Jackson Shelstad (2023 West Linn)
The outside shot simply wasn’t falling for the most part for Shelstad at the Prime Time Top 40 but the young point guard adjusted. The 5-foot-11 freshman simply shifted his focus to passing the ball and he racked up four assists in his secod game. In the last game of the day Shelstad got loose in transition for a few easy buckets.
Esyah Pippa-White (2023 Gresham)
If there were any questions about Pippa-White’s readiness for the varsity level, consider them answered. While the near 6-foot point guard didn’t necessarily do anything that completely popped off the page during the PT40, he was steady with the basketball and made a couple of buckets including a three in his final game of the day.
Brooklyn Hicks (2023 Timberline)
We didn’t a great look at Hicks since he didn’t play in the scrimmages. But what we did see out of the young 6-foot-1 combo guard out of Timberline was an athletic performer with some real hop to his step. He will surely be someone worth keeping an eye on these next few years.