Hoopsource Memorial Day Championships – 2024 Standouts (2 of 2)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Over Memorial Day weekend, the Hoopsource Memorial Day Championships showcased a number of top teams full of players from all across the state. We had the chance to check out the action and get a closer look at how a number of players have been progressing with their games this club season. Here's a look at some of the top performers from the Class of 2024 (Part 2 of 2):</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1197477' first='Max' last='Elmgren'], Dynasty (2024 Beaverton) </strong>- Whether it was directly off the catch-and-shoot or using one or two dribbles and a pull-up, Elmgren was deadly from the perimeter. Elmgren truly is a sniper with range and is so difficult to guard because of how quickly he gets his shot off.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Grant Olson, Oregon Prospects (2024 Hermiston) </strong>- Scored well around the hoop with a variety of acrobatic moves and creative finishes. Olson also showed he could knock down some open mid-range shots as well. He remains a bit under the radar in the state since he plays in the WIAA.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1110578' first='Max' last='Juhala'], Oregon Prospects (2024 West Linn)</strong> - Shot the ball well from the perimeter but also used a number of dribble-drive moves to get to the hoop and score. The lefty helped out on the boards and overall showed off a continually improving well-rounded game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Charlie Kapranos, Oregon Prospects (2024 Grant)</strong> - Kapranos is about as tough and gritty as any senior in the state and was very difficult to contain inside, whether it was off the initial move or on the offensive boards. Far from being an undersized post player, he also got buckets facing the hoop.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1346388' first='Dylan' last='Westermeyer'], Oregon Prospects (2024 Oregon City)</strong> - With his size and ability to hit from the perimeter, proved to be a tough defensive matchup during the tournament. Shot the ball well from distance and also effectively drove and finished through contact.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1197478' first='TJ' last='Latu'], Oregon Prospects (2024 Jefferson) </strong>- Latu was especially tough getting to the hoop, utilizing his brute strength and size to overpower defenders. At times the lefty got really cooking with his jumper as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1342141' first='Ethan' last='Eckard'], Oregon Prospects (2024 Sherwood)</strong> - Playing both on and off the basketball, Eckard was able to show off his accuracy from both mid-range and beyond the three but also his improved ability to get into the lane and finish.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Paxon Kettering, BOSS Basketball (2024 Summit)</strong> - Physically well-built - he's a legit football prospect - Kettering played lead guard and helped set the table for his talented teammates. He exhibited a nice touch from the perimeter and finished drives around the hoop.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1908818' first='Mac' last='Bledsoe'], BOSS Basketball (2024 Summit)</strong> - Another well-built rising senior from Summit, Bledsoe has the added ability to finish about the rim. The lefty hit pull-up jumpers but also got loose on the break to throw down a couple of rim-rattling jams.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->