Northwest Shootout – Top Performers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 30th Annual Northwest Shootout took place on Sunday as a roster filled with many of the top players from the Class of 2024 in Oregon took on a similar squad from Washington. Overall it was a tight affair that saw Washington take a lead into the half and the neighbors to the north of the Columbia River rode on the backs of big performances from stars Virginia-bound Jacob Cofie and Weber State-bound Trevor Hennig (30 points). But Oregon took control in the second half and came away with the win, 105-98, for their first win in the series since 2018.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's a look at Oregon's performers in the game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1110583"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":2416307,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Named the game's MVP, Zeller was on target with his jump shot from both the three (including a four-point play) and the mid-range pull-up, and had a couple of scores at the basket as well including the finish of an alley-oop.  18 points total for the state champ and recent Loyola Marymount signee.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66215c45401dd"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1174265"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":2416309,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Oregon's leading scorer on the day was Steppe, who got his buckets at all three levels with his team-high 22 points.  The future Coloado State Ram was particularly hot from three, hitting four from deep, including a couple pull-ups in transition, and really got out on the break to throw down a trio of thunderous dunks.  Great way for the 6A Player of the Year to wrap up his prep career.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66215c454025d"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1110567"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":2416321,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"If there were any lingering doubts about Maurer's ability to hang with the best, they were finally silenced at the Northwest Shootout.  The state Gatorade Player of the Year not only got tough buckets inside through contact but also stepped out and knocked down a couple of threes from up top.  He finished with 16 points and a team-high 8 rebounds to go along with a handful of blocked shots as he heads off to Grand Canyon.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66215c45402d1"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1052572"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":2416323,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"We all know that Hill can score the basketball - at the Northwest Shootout the future college point guard showed he can pass.  The 6A First Team All-State honoree finished with 8 assists, consistently finding the open man in the second half, and hit a bunch of clutch free throws down the stretch to finish with 10 points.  He recently decommitted from Utah State but hopes to find a new college location in the near future.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66215c4540338"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1110580"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Carmichael may have only finished with 6 points, but he was a critical piece of the win as he not only on the floor at the start the game but at the end as well.  The 6-foot-7 wing utilized his size and length to be effective on defense and he also did a good job securing the boards, especially on the defensive end.  The future Boise State Bronco finished with 6 points and 7 rebounds.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66215c4540394"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1278329"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"For much of the game, head coach Gregg Griffin substituted 5-in, 5-out, and Rice was the top scorer on the second unit.  He shot the ball well - 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