Linfield Elite Camp – More Evaluations

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Linfield held its Elite Camp on Sunday and for brand new head coach Levi Sieg and his staff, it was an opportunity to get a look at some of the top players in the state. Here are some more evaluations for some of the other in-state players at the event.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2220869' first='Cannon' last='Anderson'] (2024 St. Mary's)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The former Cascade Christian point guard was very aggressive in getting to the hoop and wasn't afraid in the least of getting hit by whoever was defending the paint. His motor was high throughout the entire length of camp and he was particularly energetic on the defensive end - where he was one of the few guys at the camp putting his body on the line to take charges.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1457598' first='Asher' last='Vredenburg'] (2024 Roseburg)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Playing similar to Anderson - which made things a little confusing since they kind of resemble each other - Vredenburg really looked to attack the hoop off the dribble and score the basketball. He pushed the ball in transition and showed a high energy level consistently on both ends of the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1495722' first='Owen' last='Wark'] (2024 McMinnville)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The local kid from McMinnville, Wark did a good job serving as a glue guy playing multiple roles. He handled pressure well as a ball-handler, capably hit some open jumpers, and showed good toughness with his man-to-man defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1315364' first='Jonas' last='Spencer'] (2024 North Eugene)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Spencer had a solid camp, starting from the drills and one-on-one contest where he was able to exploit his combination of size and versatility to get baskets in a variety of ways. Defensively he showed he could guard multiple positions as always.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1565741' first='Merrick' last='Benesch'] (2024 Astoria)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A shooter, Benesch picked his spots and when he was able to get an opportunity, showed a nice touch from the perimeter. He also used his thick frame to carve out space inside for a few baskets near the hoop as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1908820' first='Trevin' last='Slagle'] (2024 Canby)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>At 6-foot-5 with a muscular build, Slagle was one of the bigger players at camp and he played physically and didn't back down from anyone. He hit the boards hard on both ends of the floor and worked hard at finishing inside. He even surprised a bit by knocking down a three in one game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1910907' first='Ben' last='Everhart'] (2025 Sherwood)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Everhart continues to develop as an inside-outside threat. While the 6-foot-5 junior got some baskets inside, he spent most of the camp facing the basket and was able to face up and knock down a number of nice looking jumpers include outside the three-point arc. He was solid on the boards and on D as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1315378' first='Corbin' last='Cichy'] (2025 Lake Oswego)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another guy known for his soft touch on the catch-and-shoot, Cichy showed that he's further developed his game and made a concerted effort to create off the dribble for opportunities. He did all this while still showing good accuracy with his jump shot from distance.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2747514' first='Bryce' last='Lowenbach'] (2026 Crook County)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the younger players - and a younger brother of current Linfield forward Cayden Lowenbach - Lowenbach is a 6-foot-6 post who is still developing. He's long and at camp he worked hard at running the floor and competing on the boards. As his coordination and strength come along, he's definitely got potential.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2211742' first='Riggy' last='Khyungra'] (2027 La Salle)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The only freshman in the building, Khyungra didn't play scared at all and showed that he belonged. The guard showed good quickness, a good crossover dribble to keep defenders off balance, and a pretty nice-looking shot. Definitely a player whose development we will be keeping an eye on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->