2025 Northwest Shootout - Team Oregon Preview

The 31st Northwest Shootout takes place on Sunday, April 13, with the boys game between the Oregon and Washington All-Stars tipping off at 3 pm. Ten of the top players in the state will suit up for Team Oregon as head coach Gregg Griffin hopes to lead the squad to a win, following in the footsteps of last year's team capturing the victory. Here's a look at the players that will make up the roster (listed in alphabetical order):    Senior Honors: Gatorade Oregon Player of the Year, Oregonian 6A Player of the Year, 6A First Team All-State, 6A State Tournament First Team, Mt Hood First Team All-Conference   Stats: 20.8 ppg, 5.4 rpg, 6.4 apg, 1.8 spg, .823 ft%   College Commitment: Undecided   It was a dream season for Atkins, who not only garnered individual accolades but helped lead Barlow to their first-ever state championship. He ranked among 6A's best in scoring and assists and should be one of the players Team Oregon will look to lead from the point guard spot. Previously committed to Eastern Arizona, Atkins has re-opened his recruitment and has started to field calls from all levels.     Senior Honors: 6A First Team All-State, 6A State Tournament First Team, Mt Hood First Team All-Conference   Stats: 15.2 ppg, 9.5 rpg, 2.5 apg, 2.8 bpg, 1.5 spg, .719 fg%   College Commitment: Portland State   Barron dazzled all season long for Barlow as one of the state's top high-flying athletes. While he certainly was known for his finishes at the cup, the forward was also able to show that he could knock down perimeter shots as well - enough to lead 6A in field goal percentage. Defensively he was a rim protector, also leading the state in blocked shots. The Portland State signee will be counted on to do it all at the Northwest Shootout.     Senior Honors: 6A Second Team All-State, 6A State Tournament First Team, Mt Hood First Team All-Conference   Stats: 15.8 ppg, 5.9 rpg, 2.0 apg, .411 3pt%   College Commitment: Oregon Tech   The third member of Barlow's championship Lethal Weapon 3 group is Bierbrauer, who was a tough cover due to his ability to score both inside and out. Percentage-wise he was the Bruins top three-point threat but his combination of height and athleticism allowed him to be a threat going to and finishing around the hoop - something Team Oregon will fully utilize. Bierbrauer will be taking his talents to Klamath Falls having committed to Oregon Tech.     Senior Honors: Mt Hood First Team All-Conference   Stats: 21.2 ppg, 8.7 rpg, 1.3 apg   College Commitment: Salt Lake City Community College   Brown might have been one of the state's best-kept secrets. The 6-foot-9 forward often operated facing the basket, where he could knock down jumpers or take them into the lane and finish over them. With Team Oregon looking for size and length, he'll be looked at to use those traits on the glass and on defense. Brown has committed to play at national JUCO powerhouse Salt Lake CC after serving a two-year LDS mission.     Senior Honors: 6A First Team All-State, 6A State Tournament Second Team, Mt Hood Player of the Year, Mt Hood First Team All-Conference   Stats: 19.2 ppg, 4.7 rpg, 3.4 apg, 1.4 spg, .502 fg%, .409 3pt%, .841 ft%   College Commitment: Wake Forest   After helping lead Central Catholic to the 2024 6A title, Carr brought the Rams back to the Chiles Center once again as a senior. The all-around guard got it done offensively at all three levels all season long and he should be one of Team Oregon's top scoring threats at the Northwest Shootout. Carr wrapped up an intense college recruitment by deciding to go out-of-state when he signed with Wake Forest in the fall.     Senior Honors: 6A Second Team All-State, 6A State Tournament Second Team, Metro League Co-Player of the Year, Metro League First Team All-Conference   Stats: 12.5 ppg, 5.2 rpg, 2.9 apg, .362 3pt%, .852 ft%   College Commitment: Undecided   Grady was a multi-purpose threat for Westview's Metro League champions and a major cog in helping them reach the 6A State Tournament for the first time in years. The forward continued his reputation for knocking down perimeter jumpers but also became more of a threat around the hoop, and he should do both with Team Oregon. Grady remains uncommitted for college and is currently fielding interest from D2/NAIA/JUCO levels and is also considering prep school.     Senior Honors: Metro League First Team All-Conference   Stats: 13.9 ppg, 5.4 rpg, 1.4 apg, .529 fg%   College Commitment: Undecided   Hoff finished out his high school career with a great senior season, anchoring Southridge's 6A Tournament team down low while also showing tremendous growth in his perimeter game. His size is what attracted him to Team Oregon for the Northwest Shootout though as he'll be counted upon to hit the boards and defend down low. Hoff is fielding college interest from all levels and is still undecided at press time.     Senior Honors: 6A State Tournament Second Team, Metro League First Team All-Conference   Stats: 15.6 ppg, 5.1 rpg, 1.4 apg, .365 3pt%, .865 ft%   College Commitment: Oregon Tech   A marksman from deep his entire high school career, Kefgen joined Westview for his senior campaign and helped lead the Wildcats back to the 6A state tournament. Lethal off the catch-and-shoot, the guard also showed he could create off the dribble and finish around the hoop as well. Look for him to be one of Team Oregon's top threats from three-point range in their offensive attack. Kefgen decided he'll play his college basketball at Oregon Tech.     Senior Honors: 6A First Team All-State, PIL Player of the Year, PIL First Team All-Conference   Stats: 13.5 ppg, 6.6 rpg, 7.2 apg, 2.9 spg   College Commitment: Oregon Tech   A true two-way player, Nathan did it all on the court his senior year for Roosevelt. Where the guard may have improved the most was as a floor leader in the Roughriders uptempo attack as his assists average ended up leading all of 6A. He should have the opportunity to push the pace for Team Oregon in the Northwest Shootout as well as contribute as a lockdown perimeter defender. Like a couple of his Team Oregon teammates, Nathan will be headed to Oregon Tech for college.     Senior Honors: 6A Second Team All-State, Three Rivers League Player of the Year, Three Rivers League First Team All-Conference   Stats: 19.8 ppg, 8.4 rpg, 4.9 apg, 1.1 bpg, 1.9 spg   College Commitment: Undecided   Another do-it-all guy for Team Oregon will be Payne, who put together one of the best all-around seasons in the entire state his senior season. As devastating as he was as a bucket getter - he led 6A in scoring for much of the year - he was just as dangerous passing the ball and also making plays on the defensive end. He'll get a chance to do it all at the Northwest Shootout for sure as arguably the state's top unsigned player left on the board.

The 31st Northwest Shootout takes place on Sunday, April 13, with the boys game between the Oregon and Washington All-Stars tipping off at 3 pm. Ten of the top players in the state will suit up for Team Oregon as head coach Gregg Griffin hopes to lead the squad to a win, following in the footsteps of last year's team capturing the victory. Here's a look at the players that will make up the roster (listed in alphabetical order):