Updated Class of 2021 Rankings: Top Newcomers
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The Class of 2021 rankings have been updated for the start of this late season and since our last go-around a number of new names have popped onto the radar for this iteration. Here’s a closer look at the top…
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Continue ReadingThe Class of 2021 rankings have been updated for the start of this late season and since our last go-around a number of new names have popped onto the radar for this iteration. Here’s a closer look at the top newcomers to the list.
#3 – Dane Erikstrup Dane Erikstrup 6'10" | C Beaverton | 2021 State OR , Beaverton
Erikstrup jumps back into the rankings after starting the fall down in Arizona. The 6-foot-10 post is already making a big impact both inside and outside for the Beavers this season. He’s signed with Cal Poly Pomona.
#5 – Nathan Meithof Nathan Meithof 6'5" | SG McNary | 2021 State OR , McNary
Meithof is another returnee to the state having gone to California in the fall before returning to McNary this spring. The 6-foot-5 swingman should be among the 6A leaders in both scoring and rebounding. He recently committed to Westmont (CA).
#57 – Jackson Gielish Jackson Gielish 6'8" | PF Pleasant Hill | 2021 State OR , Pleasant Hill
Gielish is a physical big man who can face up and knock down jumpers. He was a key post for the Billies last season and signed early with Bushnell.
#61 – Alex Newkirk Alex Newkirk 6'1" | CG Oregon City | 2021 State OR , Oregon City
Newkirk was a supporting cast member at Oregon City last season but has proven this year he’s up to the task of being a main man, averaging over 20 ppg so far. The combo guard who’s the son of Oregon City head coach Aaron Newkirk signed early with Multnomah.
#64 – Micah Colburn Micah Colburn 6'1" | CG Damascus Christian | 2021 State OR , Damascus Christian
Coburn is one of the top small school players in the state and helped lead Damascus Christian to the cusp of the 1A title last year. He’s a physical combo guard who can really score the ball. He signed to go out of state at Lincoln Christian.
#66 – Cayden Lowenbach Cayden Lowenbach 6'6" | PF Crook County | 2021 State OR , Crook County
Crook County is having a fast start to the season and Lowenbach has been a big piece of the puzzle. The all-purpose 6-foot-6 wing/forward can score in a variety of ways and has already decided to do that at the college level at Linfield
#74 – Zane Bernhard Zane Bernhard 6'2" | CG Liberty | 2021 State OR , Liberty
Bernhard is proving himself as a big sleeper so far this season. The 6-foot-2 combo guard worked hard on improving his leadership skills and works hard on both ends of the floor. He’s currently looking over his college options.
#85 – Garrett Olson Garrett Olson 6'5" | PF South Wasco | 2021 State OR , South Wasco County
Olson is another small school sleeper who got on our radar thanks to the help of high school coaches who saw him over the summer at some informal basketball tournaments. He’s 6-foot-5, athletic, and could be a steal for a small school or junior college program.
#98 – Clark Sheehan Clark Sheehan 6'3" | SG Lakeridge | 2021 State OR , Lakeridge
Sheehan is a high-academic performer who’s played in relative obscurity at Lakeridge because of the lack of Pacer team success in recent years. He’s got a solid build at 6-foot-3 and has shown so far this year he’s a major threat from three-point range.
#105 – Finn Hilden Finn Hilden 6'3" | SG Ashland | 2021 State OR , Ashland
Hilden is another shooter that’s hidden down in Southern Oregon. At 6-foot-3 he has decent size on the wing and he is capable of hitting threes at a high percentage.