Updated 2024 Rankings: The Top Five

<p>The brand new Class of 2024 rankings have been released and when it came to determining the Top Five, we used several factors including what they might have already accomplished as a freshman, how they performed this summer in AAU basketball and camps, and what their projected college potential currently is. It’s a limited sample due to the short spring season and no doubt things will change. But with that all in mind, here’s how we broke it down.</p> <p><strong>1) [player_tooltip player_id="1052572" first="Terrence" last="Hill"] (2024 Roosevelt)</strong></p> <p>Hill had arguably the most productive freshman campaign in the state and it could be one of the best in recent history. The 6-foot-2 guard averaged 19.5 points and showed off a sweet touch from three-point range. His 38 points against Jefferson was one of the top first-year performances in state history. Hill has already picked up early scholarship offers from Portland and San Francisco and more are undoubtedly to come.</p> <p><strong>2) [player_tooltip player_id="1110567" first="Austin" last="Maurer"] (2024 Cascade Christian)</strong></p> <p>Our main viewing of Maurer was from some AAU action and a Pangos camp last summer and fall. But it was pretty clear even at that point that the 6-foot-10 forward/post would be special. Injury cost him a full freshman season but until he got hurt he was definitely making an impact. Termed a "unicorn" by those in Southern Oregon, he’s already drawing comparisons to recent McDonald’s All-American Nate Bittle and there will no doubt be D-I offers to come.</p> <p><strong>3) [player_tooltip player_id="861086" first="Dylan" last="Douangphrachanh"] (2024 Benson)</strong></p> <p>Douangphrachanh already has what it takes with solid size and a smooth stroke on the wing. The 6-foot-3 rising sophomore immediately made an impact at Benson and he was more than just a catch-and-shoot guy, he also displayed an ability to create off the dribble as well. As he gets stronger and more aggressive, the potential for him to a 20-point scorer is there.</p> <p><strong>4) [player_tooltip player_id="1174265" first="Jaden" last="Steppe"] (2024 Tualatin)</strong></p> <p>Steppe is a versatile talent that sneaked in a few varsity games in 2021. At 6-foot-7, he’s already got solid size for a frontcourt player and has the skill set to score both inside and out. He got valuable experience playing this summer with the Rose City Rebels and figures to have more of a key role on a very deep and talented Timberwolves team in 2021-22.</p> <p><strong>5) [player_tooltip player_id="1110568" first="Vashon" last="Hardges"] (2024 Grant)</strong></p> <p>Hardges played JV this past season it was largely due to the depth at guard at the varsity level and the program decision not to swing players. The 6-foot-2 combo guard is a high-energy performer and seeing him play at the year-end showcase with Grant and with the Rose City Rebels, it was clear that he gets things done on both ends of the floor. Expect him to challenge for the minutes vacated by [player_tooltip player_id="855986" first="Luke" last="Winkler"] in 2021-22.</p>