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<p>West Albany was expected to big things this season and a huge reason why was the return of [player_tooltip player_id='2046424' first='Gavin' last='Aguilar']. The senior has lived up to billing with both his scoring and playmaking this season, and as the Bulldogs chase not only a Mid-Willamette Conference crown but the state tournament, colleges have noticed have noticed his all-around play as a lead guard.</p>
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<p>On the year, Aguilar has averaged just under 17 points a game and has shown great balance between scoring the ball himself and getting his teammates involved as a more than willing passer. This is all despite the fact fellow star senior [player_tooltip player_id='2045350' first='Owen' last='Hopkins'] was out for a long stretch of time, but instead of using the opportunity to take more shots, he's been able to be a true floor leader for the entire team.</p>
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<p>"We're looking to get a league title," Aguilar said. "It's coming along well right now."</p>
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<p>Schools have known about Aguilar since his stellar junior season and have continued to track his progress this year as many of the coaches from the D-III Northwest Conference and the NWAC have watched his games and have been in contact. He's keeping all of his options open at this point.</p>
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<p>"I haven't (dealt) too much with recruiting right now as I'm focusing on myself, but I'm keeping it open," Aguilar said. "I just want a coach that wants me and values me, and that's about it."</p>
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<p>West Albany currently sits atop the Mid-Willamette Conference with a one-game lead over South Albany and Woodburn going into the last couple of weeks of the regular season. As always, stay tuned to PrepHoops Oregon for the latest recruiting news for players all across the state.</p>
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West Albany was expected to big things this season and a huge reason why was the return of Gavin AguilarGavinAguilar
6'1" | PG West Albany | 2025StateOR
. The senior has lived up to billing with both his scoring and playmaking this season, and as the Bulldogs chase not only a Mid-Willamette Conference crown but the state tournament, colleges have noticed have noticed his all-around play as a lead guard.
Gavin
Aguilar
6'1" | PG
West Albany | 2025
State
OR
. The senior has lived up to billing with both his scoring and playmaking this season, and as the Bulldogs chase not only a Mid-Willamette Conference crown but the state tournament, colleges have noticed have noticed his all-around play as a lead guard.
