Updated Class of 2022 Rankings: Top Newcomers

<p>The Class of 2022 rankings were updated right at the beginning of July 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.</p> <p><strong>#2 - [player_tooltip player_id="1214443" first="Raysean" last="Seamster"], Roosevelt</strong></p> <p>Seamster exploded onto the scene unknown to anyone except the hardcore PDX high school hoops fan. He grew about six inches over last summer to 6-foot-6 and with his length, athleticism, and developing offensive skills, his upside is tremendous. Seamster has already earned scholarship offers from Washington and Portland and more should be on the way. With [player_tooltip player_id="787678" first="Lamar" last="Washington"] moving on to Arizona, Seamster may very well be #1 in the next rankings update.</p> <p><strong>#7 - [player_tooltip player_id="1228279" first="Caden" last="Harris"], Summit</strong></p> <p>Harris is another newcomer to the Oregon varsity scene after sitting out with an injury in 2019-20. The 6-foot-5 wing has size, strength, and a sweet shot from the perimeter. He’s already picked up D-II offers from Western Oregon and Fresno Pacific and D-I programs continue to evaluate him.</p> <p><strong>#22 - [player_tooltip player_id="1202059" first="Owen" last="Caudle"], Sherwood</strong></p> <p>Caudle first made a name for himself playing with Elite 24 in the spring and then this 2021 season had some great success with Sherwood before getting hurt. The 6-foot-2 guard can really get to the basket and score.</p> <p><strong>#35 - [player_tooltip player_id="1229379" first="Alex" last="Evans"], Canby</strong></p> <p>Evans is blessed with a strong frame at 6-foot-3, yet plays like a guard. He has a deadeye three-point shot and handles the ball well enough to play point guard this past season. Unfortunately an injury late in the year may shelve him for quite some time.</p> <p><strong>#42 - [player_tooltip player_id="1229380" first="Jacob" last="LaBounty"], Thurston</strong></p> <p>Long, lanky, and athletic at 6-foot-5, LaBounty burst onto the scene this year in 2021. He’s got the genetics as his father played football and his mom ran track at Oregon.</p> <p><strong>#44 - [player_tooltip player_id="1228362" first="Jaymeson" last="Ye"], Westside Christian</strong></p> <p>Ye transferred to Westside Christian after playing JV at Mountainside and immediately made an impact. The 6-foot-2 combo guard is an explosive leaper and his highlights were all over social media in 2021.</p> <p><strong>#45 - [player_tooltip player_id="1229381" first="Josiah" last="Collins"], David Douglas</strong></p> <p>Built like a tank, Collins was a key cog in the Scots’ stellar 2021 season. The 6-foot guard can really attack the basket and finish through contact and has enough of a perimeter shot to keep defenses honest.</p> <p><strong>#46 - [player_tooltip player_id="1229382" first="Dylan" last="Westlake"], Mountainside</strong></p> <p>Westlake was a total newcomer to the state and actually played two high school seasons as he showed up in mid-year after playing in Alaska. The 6-foot guard is athletic and can score at all three levels.</p> <p><strong>#52 - [player_tooltip player_id="1229398" first="Cash" last="Corder"], Seaside</strong></p> <p>There aren’t usually a lot of big guys from the coast and while he measures at 6-foot-7, Corder is actually more of a perimeter player. He has a nice jumper out past three-point range but can defend bigger players in the paint.</p> <p><strong>#55 - [player_tooltip player_id="1229383" first="Kellen" last="Hale"], Tualatin</strong></p> <p>The Timberwolves were very much guard oriented but Hale was able to help out down low with his physicality and athleticism. While football may be the future for the 6-foot-5 forward, he’s one to contend with in hoops too.</p>