2021 Preview: Top Returning Rebounders (6A)

<p>The season is set to begin next and it’s time to look at the top players that are coming back. We checked with the coaches in 6A to see who they are expecting to return and contribute. Based on the responses we received, these are the top rebounders that are returning (listed with rpg):</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="964544" first="Bryce" last="Dyer"], North Medford (9.4)<br /> [player_tooltip player_id="855926" first="Nathan" last="Meithof"], McNary (8.4)<br /> [player_tooltip player_id="861096" first="Kavon" last="Bradford"], Benson (8.1)<br /> Jonah Jones, Wilson (7.8)<br /> [player_tooltip player_id="606255" first="Trace" last="Salton"], Lake Oswego (7.5)<br /> [player_tooltip player_id="1069459" first="Tanner" last="Brewster"], Sandy (7.4)<br /> [player_tooltip player_id="855964" first="Holden" last="Whipple"], West Salem (6.9)<br /> [player_tooltip player_id="861099" first="Marquis" last="Cook"], Jefferson (6.6)<br /> [player_tooltip player_id="606261" first="Elijah" last="Munyan"], Gresham (6.4)<br /> [player_tooltip player_id="857342" first="Dallon" last="Morgan"], Sprague (6.4)<br /> [player_tooltip player_id="855925" first="Darius" last="Gakwasi"], Central Catholic (6.1)<br /> [player_tooltip player_id="1005094" first="Spencer" last="Lanier"], Newberg (6.0)<br /> [player_tooltip player_id="857346" first="Luke" last="Johnson"], Central Catholic (6.0)<br /> [player_tooltip player_id="861078" first="Adrian" last="Mosley"], Grant (5.7)<br /> [player_tooltip player_id="855968" first="Ben" last="Bailey"], Canby (5.7)<br /> [player_tooltip player_id="965072" first="Ryan" last="Lewis"], Clackamas (5.7)<br /> [player_tooltip player_id="855932" first="Braden" last="Hudgins"], Forest Grove (5.6)<br /> James Irvine, Forest Grove (5.5)<br /> Alec Dyson, West Salem (5.4)<br /> Nassir Padraza, David Douglas (5.4)<br /> [player_tooltip player_id="855931" first="Brady" last="Grier"], Westview (5.3)<br /> [player_tooltip player_id="856001" first="Jarrett" last="Boumann"], McMinnville (5.2)</p> <p>Analysis: Last year’s top rebounder, Nate Rawlins-Kibonge, would have been a shoo-in for another rebounding title had he not graduated early but there are a number of guys who could reach double-figures in average this year. [player_tooltip player_id="964544" first="Bryce" last="Dyer"] (2022 North Medford) simply has a nose for the ball, especially on the offensive glass. He’s improved his offensive game over the off-season and could be a double-double guy. [player_tooltip player_id="855926" first="Nathan" last="Meithof"] (2021 McNary) is also a threat to average a double-double and could be this year’s version of the Big Dog, former Purdue standout Glenn Robinson.</p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="861096" first="Kavon" last="Bradford"] (2023 Benson) is an outstanding rebounder, especially for his 6-foot-2 size. He’s quick off his feet, particularly on the offensive glass. Also look for the rebounding average of [player_tooltip player_id="861099" first="Marquis" last="Cook"] (2023 Jefferson) to rise with Rawlins-Kibonge and Kam Robinson moving on. His length and athleticism will be hard to keep off the boards. Other guys that should see a rise with the rebounding average include [player_tooltip player_id="857342" first="Dallon" last="Morgan"] (2022 Sprague), [player_tooltip player_id="857346" first="Luke" last="Johnson"] (2022 Central Catholic), and football standout [player_tooltip player_id="855964" first="Holden" last="Whipple"] (2021 West Salem).</p>