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<p>Although it's already been a week and a half since the Oregon Top 250 Expo, our coverage of the event here on Prep Hoops is not done yet. For the rest of this week, we will take a look at each individual roster, breaking down this huge crop of talent from around the Pacific Northwest, player-by-player.</p>
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<p>To lead us off, here's a look at Team One:</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1495722' first='Owen' last='Wark'] (2024 McMinnville)</p>
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<p>Wark is a smart guard with the ability to knock down open shots and find his teammates on the offensive end. The junior was a pass-first, unselfish player at the Expo, fitting well with a roster of unfamiliar teammates.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1587917' first='Dedrick' last='Sabas Jr']. (2023 Maui, HI)</p>
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<p>At 5-foot-8, Sabas is a tenacious defender and a valuable hustle player. The senior flies around on both ends, digging out loose balls and slashing to create havoc. </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1602193' first='Jaamir' last='Roberson'] (2026 Central Catholic)</p>
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<p>Roberson was an effective finisher at the Expo, impressing with his quickness and toughness as a freshman. We also wrote about him in the "Top Freshman" article.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1256714' first='Isaiah' last='Crane'] (2023 Jesuit)</p>
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<p>Crane was quite simply one of the most impressive players at the event, playing with something to prove over the course of the day. The senior showed off a deep, effective bag of shifty dribble moves that allowed him to look to score frequently. He was also featured in the "Gamechangers" article.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1110568' first='Vashon' last='Hardges'] (2024 Grant)</p>
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<p>At 6-foot-2, Hardges plays much larger due to his non-stop motor and athleticism. The junior was very tough to score on defensively and scored efficiently on the other end. We also wrote about Hardges in the "Top Defenders" article.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1085793' first='Jaylin' last='Ormond'] (2023 Mountainside)</p>
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<p>Ormond possesses a sturdy frame that allows him to do damage on both ends. The senior is a capable paint protector and runs the floor well offensively at 6-foot-5.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1495714' first='Izzy' last='Golden'] (2023 Ashland)</p>
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<p>Golden is a lights out shooter that can get hot in both catch-and-shoot and off-dribble scenarios. When his jumper is falling, opposing defenses are in trouble. We also wrote about Golden in the "Top Shooters" and "Gamechangers" articles.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='861092' first='Jalen' last='Childs'] (2023 Beaverton)</p>
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<p>As one of the highest-touted prospects at the event, Childs impressed, using his quickness and ball handling ability to blow by defenders on numerous occasions. A standout athlete, Childs was also featured on our "All-Event Team."</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='861086' first='Dylan' last='Douangphrachanh'] (2024 Benson)</p>
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<p>Although Douangphrachanh wasn't burying threes at his normal clip, he still stood out as one of our "Top Scorers (Guards/Wings)" due to his ability to take it to the cup. The junior combo guard is a well-rounded offensive weapon, using a steady pace and a smooth handle at 6-foot-3.</p>
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<p><strong>Robin Benipal</strong> (2025 Khalsa Secondary School, BC)</p>
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<p>Benipal is a lanky scorer with the ability to do damage from all three levels. Most notably, the 6-foot-6 swingman was effective from long range, burying numerous three-pointers throughout the day. </p>
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Although it's already been a week and a half since the Oregon Top 250 Expo, our coverage of the event here on Prep Hoops is not done yet. For the rest of this week, we will take a look at each individual roster, breaking down this huge crop of talent from around the Pacific Northwest, player-by-player.
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