Capitol City Classic: Top Underclassmen to Watch
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The Capitol City Classic has kicked off and some of the top teams and players across the state are at Willamette University competing among the best. Here’s a look at some of the top-ranked sophmores and freshmen that are there.…
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Continue ReadingThe Capitol City Classic has kicked off and some of the top teams and players across the state are at Willamette University competing among the best. Here’s a look at some of the top-ranked sophmores and freshmen that are there.
Class of 2024
#1 – Terrence Hill Jr Terrence Hill Jr 6'3" | PG Roosevelt | 2024 State #183 Nation OR (2024 Roosevelt) – the state’s number one ranked player is off to a fast start this season with 35 points in Roosevelt’s season opener. He can light it up from the outside as well as drive and create for others.
#8 – Trent Ferguson Trent Ferguson 6'7" | C West Salem | 2024 OR (2024 West Salem) – 6-foot-7 big man who is simply a load to handle in the paint. soft hands around the hoop but can also face up and knock down jumpers.
#10 – Quinn Haveman Quinn Haveman 6'3" | SG Mountainside | 2024 State OR (2024 Mountainside) – defensive-minded player that can guard multiple perimeter positions. don’t sleep on him offensively as he can hit shots and create as well.
#16 – Utrillo Morris Utrillo Morris 5'8" | PG Roosevelt | 2024 State OR (2024 Roosevelt) – extremely quick 5-foot-8 point guard who can beat practically anyone off the dribble. has the ability to shoot from the outside as well.
#17 – Connor Oertel Connor Oertel 6'3" | SG West Salem | 2024 State OR (2024 West Salem) – under the radar since he played JV last season. but an all-around guard with size at 6-foot-3 who can shoot and create off the dribble.
#18 – Chance White Chance White 6'0" | CG Roosevelt | 2024 State OR (2024 Roosevelt) – versatile combo guard that’s quick to get into the lane but can also beat you from the perimeter.
#20 – Kallen Gutridge Kallen Gutridge 6'4" | SG Wilsonville | 2024 State OR (2024 Wilsonville) – offensively-talented lefty that can score in numerous ways. is a tough matchup on the perimeter due to his combination of skills and 6-foot-3 size.
#WL – Kyle Counts Kyle Counts 6'7" | PF Wilsonville | 2024 State OR (2024 Wilsonville) – emerging 6-foot-6 forward who has good skills around the hoop. has started to become one of Wilsonville’s top post threats.
Class of 2025
Brayden Boe Brayden Boe 6'5" | CG Mountainside | 2025 State #254 Nation OR (2025 Mountainside) – versatile 6-foot-3 guard that is already making an impact for the Mavericks with his size and skill. could eventually become a full-time point guard.