Capitol City Classic: Top Ranked Juniors to Watch
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The Capitol City Classic kicks off with first round games starting on Friday and Saturday and some of the top teams and players across the state will be at Willamette University to compete. Here’s a look at some of the…
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Continue ReadingThe Capitol City Classic kicks off with first round games starting on Friday and Saturday and some of the top teams and players across the state will be at Willamette University to compete. Here’s a look at some of the top-ranked juniors that will be participating.
#5 – Moroni Seely-Roberts Moroni Seely-Roberts 6'6" | SF Lincoln | 2023 State OR (2023 Lincoln) – well-built forward who can score both inside and out. Has gotten off to a quick start with the adjustment to 6A basketball and has already posted a 37-point game.
#6 – Malachi Seely-Roberts Malachi Seely-Roberts 6'8" | SF Lincoln | 2023 State OR (2023 Lincoln) – lanky at 6-foot-8 but shoots and handles the ball extremely well for a player his height. Can play multiple positions on both ends of the floor.
#17 – Graham Eikenberry Graham Eikenberry 6'10" | PF St Andrew’s RI | 2023 State OR (2023 Lincoln) – transfer from Central Catholic is a real force in the paint, especially on the boards. Plays to his listed height of 6-foot-10 with solid fundamentals.
#20 – Tristan Davis Tristan Davis 6'8" | PF Lakeridge | 2023 State OR (2023 Wilsonville) – has emerged as a Pac-12 football prospect but is also a force on the hardwood. Good size at 6-foot-6 and can also hit face the basket to shoot and drive.
#24 – Jando Gonzalez Jando Gonzalez 5'7" | PG McNary | 2023 State OR (2023 McNary) – small at 5-foot-7 but very quick point guard. Pushes the ball up the floor and finds the open man in transition.
#28 – Brady Rice Brady Rice 6'2" | SG Beaverton | 2023 State OR (2023 Beaverton) – all-around 6-foot-1 guard who can shoot and score. plays with a good feel for the game and opened the season with a 29-point explosion.
#30 – Ty Best Ty Best 6'6" | PF Cascade | 2023 State OR (2023 Cascade) – athletic big man at 6-foot-7 that has made the adjustment to 4A basketball from the 2A level. Fights hards on the glass and finishes at the rim.
#33 – Maxim Wu Maxim Wu 6'0" | PG Wilsonville | 2023 State OR (2023 Wilsonville) – smart point guard that simply has a great feel and knows how to play the game. Makes smart decisions with the ball offensively and can really play stick ’em defense.
#40 – Beya Kim Beya Kim 6'3" | SF Roosevelt | 2023 State OR (2023 Roosevelt) – under-the-radar 6-foot-3 swingman that is ultra-athletic. Plays above the rim and is improving with his overall perimeter game.
#42 – Blake Thune Blake Thune 6'3" | CG Mountainside | 2023 State OR (2023 Mountainside) – sharp-shooting 6-foot-3 wing with deep range. Excels in the catch-and-shoot but can also create a bit off the dribble.
#47 – Jaylin Ormond Jaylin Ormond 6'5" | SF Mountainside | 2023 State OR (2023 Mountainside) – a bit undersized but strong and athletic forward who can battle down low at 6-foot-5. Finishes around the hoop and runs the floor well.
#55 – Jeremiah Stigler Jeremiah Stigler 6'1" | CG Jefferson | 2023 State OR (2023 Jefferson) – transfer from Grant will play his first games as a Demo at the CCC. versatile scorer at 6-foot-1 and can play a little at the point.