Top Unsigned, Portland-area Prospects in the Class of 2018
Oregon’s 2018 class is headlined by Jefferson’s Kamaka Hepa. Everyone knows it. But there are lots of other talented—and available—seniors as well. Here are some of the top Portland-area seniors:
Khalil Chatman, Jefferson
Chatman is one of the most athletic players in Oregon and is averaging 13 points, 11 rebounds on a stacked Jefferson team. The 6-foot-9 forward has offers from Detroit Mercy (where his brother plays and father coaches) and from Montana State.
Kelton Samore, Grant
You can’t teach 6-foot-9. Samore, the son of Grant’s Athletic Director, is a good-sized forward, but also has the ability to hit mid-range jumpers. As of the fall, he’s received interest from Ivy Leagues and local schools like the University of Portland. Air Force has offered him.
Darius Guinn, Grant
A one-time Montana commit, Guinn is a 6-foot-5 small forward who can shoot the three. He’s on a talented Grant team and could end up playing low-major Division I.
Bryce Sloan, Lincoln
A 6-foot-3 point guard, Sloan is a truly complete high school basketball player. With some work in the weight room, he could make an impact on a college court next year. He’s receiving Division II offers and has heard from some low-major D-I’s.
Bostyn Holt, Roosevelt
All quiet on the Holt front. Holt hasn’t received many offers yet, but one would expect them to come. He’s 6-foot-5 (or 6-foot-7 depending on who you ask) and runs the point for the Roughriders, although he projects as a wing in college. He has some untapped potential and is turning NAIA heads. He should earn a scholarship somewhere.
Matt Lang, Jesuit
He has a D-II offer from Northwest Nazarene and a preferred walk-on option at Gonzaga, but Lang is still uncommitted. A 6-foot-3 lefty, Lang has a D-I three-point shot, but is more projectable at the D-II or NAIA level.
Dane Agost, Clackamas
A 6-foot-7 forward, Agost is plain athletic. He can jump out of the gym. His sister, Taylor, played volleyball at Oregon and while Dane won’t land at a PAC-12 school, he does have Division II potential.
Isaac Amaral-Artharee, Central Catholic
Amaral-Artharee can flat score. He’s a terrific shooter and can finish in the lane, and also get to the line. He’s also an above average perimeter defender. A 6-foot-2 guard, he is an NAIA/D-II/D-III type of player.
Abdi Dahir, David Douglas
A 6-foot-5 lefty wing, Dahir is athletic with a lot of upside.
Jalen Thompson, West Linn
Thompson can stroke it—the lefty is shooting over 50 percent from deep—but is also a great perimeter defender and can handle the ball. He probably projects as a D-II player; once he puts on some muscle, he’ll be a really solid college athlete.
J.R. Schilling, Lake Oswego
A 6-foot-5 wing, Schilling is a terrific off-the-dribble scorer and uses his length on defense. A handful of D-II’s are talking to him.
Austin Dufort, Tigard
A 6-foot-6 post, Dufort isn’t flashy, but he’s reliable. Unsure of which colleges are talking to him, but he looks like a D-III guy.
Alexis Angeles, Tualatin
Although running the point for Tualatin, Angeles might be the best pure scorer in the state. He is likely to play the off-guard in college. He’ll earn a scholarship somewhere.
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