May Day Challenge – Unsigned Seniors

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This past weekend we had the opportunity to drop by Reynolds High School for the HoopSource May Day Challenge and catch a handful of games, mostly from the 17U/18U and 15U levels, including the 17U/18U East championship game which was captured by Carr Sports Academy in thrilling fashion, 84-82.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Given how the transfer portal has affected recruiting at all levels, a number of unsigned seniors are still playing on the AAU circuit. Here are some of the top ones we saw over the weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1110578' first='Max' last='Juhala'], Oregon Prospects 17U North (2024 West Linn)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Still deciding between a number of options as a highly regarded Northwest Conference recruit, Juhala had a solid weekend. He was very active looking to create off the dribble for himself and others and while he didn't shoot as much from the outside as we've seen in the past, was sharp with his shot. As one of the bigger players for the Prospects North squad, he was counted on to help with rebounding and he delivered.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1110573' first='Jackson' last='Owens'], Oregon Prospects 17U North (2024 Cleveland)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Owens arrived on Sunday to help out and instantly made a difference with his old school mid-range game and effort level. The former Cleveland standout was on target with his patented jumpers in the lane and off the glass, and was a factor battling on the offensive boards. We caught up briefly with Owens who indicated he's still evaluating his college options at a number of levels, from walking on at D-I to D-III to JC.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2054510' first='Miles' last='Daly'], Oregon Prospects 17U North (2024 Oregon City)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the top bigs at any age group at the May Day Challenge was Daly, who looked to post up strong down on the block and got a number of hard-earned left-handed finishes around the hoop. While he didn't get as many easy buckets from running the floor, he is one of the best unsigned rim runners still available to sign from the senior class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2387918' first='Brooklynd' last='Latta'], Carr Sports Academy (2024 Putnam)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Latta was a key third offensive threat for the eventual tournament-winning Carr Sports Academy squad. He effectively used his 6-foot-3 frame to operate off the bounce and absorb contact in the lane while finishing. His shooting from mid-range was solid as well. The former Putnam standout indicated that he's currently talking with some NWAC programs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1457598' first='Asher' last='Vredenburg'], GRIT Oregon 17U (2024 Roseburg)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As always, Vredenburg was extremely aggressive on the offensive end, seemingly attacking the basket with reckless abandon - and the results were rock solid. He had a huge game in GRIT's opening game on Saturday and he almost carried the team to victory. The former Roseburg standout indicated that he's still heavily looking at a roster spot offer from Pacific but has also been talking to some NWAC schools.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->