Updated Class of 2022 Rankings: Top Newcomers

<p>In every iteration of the rankings updates, we find some new guys in the class that we didn’t previously have ranked that are deserving of mention.  Here’s a closer look at the top ten newcomers to the updated Class of 2022 rankings.</p> <p><strong>#54 - [player_tooltip player_id="1315407" first="Kellen" last="Sande"], Cascade</strong></p> <p>We got our first look at Sande at the PrepHoops Top 250 Expo and one thing immediately stood out - his quick release on his shot. The 6-foot-1 combo guard uses that to his advantage along with his deep range to really fill it up from three. Also a football standout, he’s an all-around athlete and good student who’s started getting D-III looks.</p> <p><strong>#74 - [player_tooltip player_id="1315398" first="Nathan" last="Perkins-Fuesser"], Benson</strong></p> <p>We first saw Perkins-Fuesser during the abbreviated 2021 season and were immediately impressed with his handle and his overall moxie. That certainly played out at the PrepHoops Top 250 Expo where the native of Guam was able to effectively create for himself and others.</p> <p><strong>#77 - [player_tooltip player_id="1317267" first="QShawn" last="Ongele"], Cleveland</strong></p> <p>Ongele certainly passes the look test as he’s well-built and athletic at 6-foot-4. He’s also fairly skilled with the basketball and the main reason why we haven’t known about the senior until now is he hasn’t played previously due to injury. We are looking forward to seeing how he does this season at Cleveland.</p> <p><strong>#84 - [player_tooltip player_id="1321422" first="Aidan" last="McGuire"], Jesuit</strong></p> <p>For the first time in a few years, Jesuit doesn’t bring back a well-known future college standout but McGuire could step up and be that man this season. We first saw the 6-foot-5 swingman at Lewis &amp; Clark Prospect Camp and then later in fall league and liked his combination of skills, toughness, and smarts. High-academic standout who is also an outstanding baseball prospect.</p> <p><strong>#86 - [player_tooltip player_id="1315355" first="Leron" last="Richards"], Hillsboro</strong></p> <p>Richards had a breakout season at Hillsboro as a junior and should be primed for a big senior year. We first saw the 6-foot-1 combo guard at the PrepHoops Top 250 Expo and were immediately impressed by his bounce and overall athleticism. At a recent open gym, he showed the ability to really finish around the hoop.</p> <p><strong>#92 - [player_tooltip player_id="1315395" first="Kohl" last="Sinai"], Westview</strong></p> <p>Sinai got some bit time in 2021 but really worked on honing his game in AAU ball over the summer. At the PrepHoops Top 250 Expo he was one of the better big men there by running the floor and cleaning the offensive glass. Sinai also has a nice spot-up jumper. Due to being young for his grade, prep school may be an option.</p> <p><strong>#93 - [player_tooltip player_id="1308407" first="Jordan" last="Mesa"], Beaverton</strong></p> <p>We saw some of Mesa during the 2021 season as he largely was a role player with Beaverton. This year he should have a larger role as a scorer and playmaker amongst Beaverton’s guards. The 5-foot-10 senior is a smooth shooter and just needs to continue building strength to prepare himself for the college level.</p> <p><strong>#98 - [player_tooltip player_id="1278048" first="Evan" last="Thompson"], Churchill</strong></p> <p>Thompson is an all-around swingman who’s a solid athlete - he also played on Churchill’s football team. At 6-foot-4 he’s got decent size to battle on the boards inside while he also possesses the ball skills to either spot up for shots or get to the basket. He’s been receiving some D-III interest.</p> <p><strong>#100 - [player_tooltip player_id="1321423" first="Ryan" last="Cary"], Marist</strong></p> <p>Marist is well known for its hard-nosed point guards and Cary is simply the next in that lineage. He played some summer and fall league ball for the Oregon Prospects and was especially gritty on the defensive end.</p> <p><strong>#101 - [player_tooltip player_id="1321424" first="Aidan" last="Krause"], Sunset</strong></p> <p>Krause is a lanky big man we first saw Lewis &amp; Clark Prospect Camp. At 6-foot-7, he moves and runs the floor well, and is capable of facing up for jumpers as well as finish at the hoop.</p>