Prep Hoops Oregon Freshman Showcase – Team Four Scouting Reports

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The PrepHoops Oregon Freshman Showcase took place on Sunday and our coverage of the event continues. This week, we will take a look at our scouting notes for each individual roster, breaking down this huge crop of talent from around the Pacific Northwest, player-by-player. Here's a look at Team Four:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2132801' first='Pelumi' last='Ajayi'] (2027 Glencoe)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ajayi was one of Team Four's consistent offensive threats, using his obvious speed and quickness to attack the basket for several buckets throughout the day. In the first game of the event, Ajayi went for an efficient 11 points, finishing a number of plays inside while also stepping out to hit the occasional open jumper.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2132795' first='Malachi' last='Garlington'] (2027 Central Catholic)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Garlington was one of the most polished players at the showcase, using his shiftiness as a ball-handler to consistently lose defenders and find pockets of space to attack. The future Ram was scoring buckets from varying ranges, earning second-team all-event honors in the process.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2126215' first='Liam' last='Rea'] (2027 North Medford)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With great length at 6-foot-2, Rea was an intriguing prospect at the showcase thanks to his mobility and ball-handling for his size. The combo forward displayed the ability to attack the basket effectively, finish shots inside, shoot the three, and bring the ball up the floor. For Team Four, Rea was a versatile presence and a freshman to keep an eye on down in Medford.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2132781' first='Carter' last='Mills'] (2027 South Medford)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Well-built at 5-foot-11, Mills was a terrific lead guard for Team Four, using standout game sense to both score buckets and assist his teammates. In his second game of the day, Mills went for 13 points, using his strength to score inside in addition to his knockdown jumper from three-point range. With obvious prowess as a distributor, Mills also displayed potential as a leader at the showcase.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2132796' first='Mason' last='Schartz'] (2027 Creswell)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With good size and physicality at 6-foot-2, Schartz was certainly one of Team Four's most effective rebounders, crashing the glass on both ends for a number of second chance buckets. Schartz also possesses the length to guard post players and the lateral quickness to step out and defend the perimeter, making him a valuable presence on the defensive end.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2124991' first='Gavin' last='Leunen'] (2027 Ridgeview)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Leunen was an obvious presence at the showcase thanks to his standout size and length at 6-foot-3. As one of the tallest players on his team, Leunen was great on the glass, and his shots were limited, but high percentage.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2047154' first='Kota' last='Truong'] (2027 Mountainside)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Truong was an engaged defensive presence, doing a great job staying in front of his matchups while standing out as a creator on the offensive side. Truong has a sneaky quick first step, and his vision is spectacular, making him an effective playmaker on multiple levels. Driving and dishing is the future Maverick's bread and butter, while his ability to finish plays inside himself is also notable.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Isaac Martinez (2027 Cascade)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>At 5-foot-11, Martinez possesses tremendous strength, allowing him to finish effectively through traffic. Furthermore, the incoming freshman has a steady game sense and tremendous hands on the defensive end, coming away with numerous steals throughout the day.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2134770' first='Elijah' last='Gabriel'] (2027 South Eugene)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A lengthy athlete with spectacular finishing, Gabriel was one of the most effective scorers for Team Four, using his long arms and touch inside to finish a number of difficult plays. In his second game of the day, Gabriel went for a very efficient 16 points, using a sneaky first step and burst to attack the rim and collect offensive rebounds. With plenty of room to grow both physically and as a player, Gabriel is certainly one to watch in this class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->