Les Schwab Invitational: Thursday Morning Standouts
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The makeshift Les Schwab Invitational field had no shortage of talent this week. Today, we highlight the top performers of the final day of play, beginning with the morning session: RJ Alexander (2024 Gresham) Alexander, a stud sophomore, shot the…
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Continue ReadingThe makeshift Les Schwab Invitational field had no shortage of talent this week. Today, we highlight the top performers of the final day of play, beginning with the morning session:
RJ Alexander (2024 Gresham)
Alexander, a stud sophomore, shot the ball beautifully to begin the day against Evergreen (WA). At 5-foot-11, the combo guard buried 5-of-7 three-pointers to lead the game with 17 points. With a pair of seasons left to develop, Alexander is a shooter to watch in Oregon.
Scotty Riddle Scotty Riddle 6'0" | PG Gresham | 2023 State OR (2023 Gresham)
While Alexander did his damage from outside, Riddle scored from all three levels, tallying 15 points, three rebounds, and three assists in the much needed Gopher win.
Samaje Morgan Samaje Morgan 5'9" | PG Churchill | 2022 State OR (2022 Churchill)
After struggling during his first two outings, Morgan turned things around with performances of 30 and 29 points the final two days, respectively. Against Sherwood, the 5-foot-9 senior was terrific, shooting 11-for-15 from the field to go alongside six assists. Morgan’s feel and scoring ability were on full display as the Lancers closed out the tournament 2-2.
Owen Caudle Owen Caudle 6'0" | PG Sherwood | 2022 State OR (2022 Sherwood)
For a Bowmen offense that struggled from outside throughout the entire tournament, Caudle was a bright spot Thursday morning, scoring 21 points including two three-pointers. The senior was a notable presence as a leader, and made sure to get his teammates involved as he dealt five assists. As the season rolls on, Caudle will continue to be a do-it-all guy in the Pacific Conference.
Kalim Brown Kalim Brown 6'0" | CG Tigard | 2023 State OR (2023 Tigard)
Although he didn’t shoot the ball incredibly efficiently from downtown, Brown was the obvious MVP for Tigard on Thursday. The junior guard scored 21 points and collected four rebounds as the Tigers rolled past Canby. Confident with the basketball in his hands, Brown served as a primary scoring option next to his facilitating brother, who dished out seven assists on the night.
Payton Meyers Payton Meyers 6'6" | CG Canby | 2022 State OR (2022 Canby)
A lengthy scoring guard at 6-foot-5, Meyers was undoubtedly the center of offensive production for the Cougars. As Canby trailed, Meyers continued to battle, tallying a team-high 20 points to go alongside eight rebounds. The senior possesses a variety of offensive tools, notably a repeatable shot motion from downtown and the ability to get to the charity stripe. The senior was 7-for-8 from the line.
Terrence Hill Jr Terrence Hill Jr 6'3" | PG Roosevelt | 2024 State #183 Nation OR (2024 Roosevelt)
Hill wasted no time on showing why he’s the top ranked sophomore in the state of Oregon on Thursday, pouring in a silky 33 points to go alongside nine rebounds and three assists. At times Hill is Harden-esque with his ability to shift defenders and get to the foul line. The 6-foot-2 combo guard was 10-for-16 from the stripe and 3-for-8 from downtown. Hill’s range as a shooter can be absolutely back-breaking for opposing teams.
Donatello Tupper Donatello Tupper 6'4" | SF Roosevelt | 2022 State OR (2022 Roosevelt)
At 6-foot-5, Tupper displayed exceptional run-and-jump athleticism on Thursday, shooting 7-for-8 from the field on his way to 17 points. Three or four of those seven field goals came as ferocious slam dunks for the senior forward, who also grabbed five boards, a steal, and blocked two shots to complete an excellent all-around performance.
Winters Grady Winters Grady 6'7" | SF Prolific Prep | 2025 #118 Nation CA-N (2025 Lake Oswego)
Lake Oswego’s freshman phenom showed no signs of slowing on Thursday, posting a stat line of 28 points, 11 boards, three assists, and two steals in a loss to Roosevelt. Grady possesses an impressive frame for a freshman at 6-foot-6, and backs it up with tremendous physicality on the court. Similarly, Grady is mature beyond his years, serving as an obvious leader amongst a roster of upperclassmen. On Thursday, the freshman displayed both the strength to dominate inside and the shooting ability to stretch the floor.