Updated Class of 2022 Rankings: Top Newcomers
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In every iteration of the rankings updates, we find some new guys in the class that we didn’t previously have ranked that are deserving of mention. Here’s a closer look at the top ten newcomers to the updated Class of…
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Continue ReadingIn every iteration of the rankings updates, we find some new guys in the class that we didn’t previously have ranked that are deserving of mention. Here’s a closer look at the top ten newcomers to the updated Class of 2022 rankings.
#54 – Kellen Sande Kellen Sande 6'1" | PG Cascade | 2022 State OR , Cascade
We got our first look at Sande at the PrepHoops Top 250 Expo and one thing immediately stood out – his quick release on his shot. The 6-foot-1 combo guard uses that to his advantage along with his deep range to really fill it up from three. Also a football standout, he’s an all-around athlete and good student who’s started getting D-III looks.
#74 – Nathan Perkins-Fuesser Nathan Perkins-Fuesser 6'0" | PG Benson | 2022 State OR , Benson
We first saw Perkins-Fuesser during the abbreviated 2021 season and were immediately impressed with his handle and his overall moxie. That certainly played out at the PrepHoops Top 250 Expo where the native of Guam was able to effectively create for himself and others.
#77 – QShawn On’gele QShawn On’gele 6'4" | CG Cleveland | 2022 State OR , Cleveland
Ongele certainly passes the look test as he’s well-built and athletic at 6-foot-4. He’s also fairly skilled with the basketball and the main reason why we haven’t known about the senior until now is he hasn’t played previously due to injury. We are looking forward to seeing how he does this season at Cleveland.
#84 – Aidan McGuire Aidan McGuire 6'5" | SF Jesuit | 2022 State OR , Jesuit
For the first time in a few years, Jesuit doesn’t bring back a well-known future college standout but McGuire could step up and be that man this season. We first saw the 6-foot-5 swingman at Lewis & Clark Prospect Camp and then later in fall league and liked his combination of skills, toughness, and smarts. High-academic standout who is also an outstanding baseball prospect.
#86 – Leron Richards Leron Richards 5'11" | PG Hillsboro | 2022 State OR , Hillsboro
Richards had a breakout season at Hillsboro as a junior and should be primed for a big senior year. We first saw the 6-foot-1 combo guard at the PrepHoops Top 250 Expo and were immediately impressed by his bounce and overall athleticism. At a recent open gym, he showed the ability to really finish around the hoop.
#92 – Kohl Sinai Kohl Sinai 6'10" | C Westview | 2022 State OR , Westview
Sinai got some bit time in 2021 but really worked on honing his game in AAU ball over the summer. At the PrepHoops Top 250 Expo he was one of the better big men there by running the floor and cleaning the offensive glass. Sinai also has a nice spot-up jumper. Due to being young for his grade, prep school may be an option.
#93 – Jordan Mesa Jordan Mesa 5'10" | PG Beaverton | 2022 State OR , Beaverton
We saw some of Mesa during the 2021 season as he largely was a role player with Beaverton. This year he should have a larger role as a scorer and playmaker amongst Beaverton’s guards. The 5-foot-10 senior is a smooth shooter and just needs to continue building strength to prepare himself for the college level.
#98 – Evan Thompson Evan Thompson 6'3" | SG Churchill | 2022 State OR , Churchill
Thompson is an all-around swingman who’s a solid athlete – he also played on Churchill’s football team. At 6-foot-4 he’s got decent size to battle on the boards inside while he also possesses the ball skills to either spot up for shots or get to the basket. He’s been receiving some D-III interest.
#100 – Cole Tyner Cole Tyner 5'11" | CG Marist | 2022 State OR , Marist
Marist is well known for its hard-nosed point guards and Cary is simply the next in that lineage. He played some summer and fall league ball for the Oregon Prospects and was especially gritty on the defensive end.
#101 – Aidan Krause Aidan Krause 6'7" | PF Sunset | 2022 State OR , Sunset
Krause is a lanky big man we first saw Lewis & Clark Prospect Camp. At 6-foot-7, he moves and runs the floor well, and is capable of facing up for jumpers as well as finish at the hoop.