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<p>The PrepHoops Oregon Freshman Showcase took place on Sunday morning and many of the state's top incoming high school players were at the Beaverton Hoop YMCA for some high-level competition. This week, we take a look at our scouting notes for each individual roster, breaking down this huge crop of talent player-by-player. Here's a look at Team Four:</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2890692' first='Marcus' last='Waritu']</strong> <strong>(2029 Centennial)</strong> – At 6-foot, Waritu brought a good frame paired with fluid athleticism. He moved well on both ends and displayed the tools of a player who could impact the game in multiple ways.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2917475' first='Beau' last='Erickson']</strong> <strong>(2029 Mountainside)</strong> – Erickson understood where and how to get his buckets, consistently finding his spots on the floor. His showed the ability to knock down jumpshots while his awareness and feel for scoring stood out.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2910094' first='Baylor' last='Boe']</strong> <strong>(2029 Mountainside)</strong> – Boe impressed as one of the more complete players on the roster. He showed poise on both ends, a natural scoring ability, and a strong sense of how to make winning plays. </p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2910109' first='Garrett' last='Jensen']</strong> <strong>(2029 Central Catholic) </strong>– Jensen made himself known on Sunday as a complete guard, especially thriving with his perimeter jumper. He knocked down several contested shots from well beyond the arc, used his hands to disrupt defensively, and looked like one of the most polished guards in his class. </p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2910108' first='Mason' last='Gray']</strong> <strong>(2029 Reynolds) </strong>– Gray handled the ball with a nice pace and rhythm, never forcing the game. Defensively, he locked into 1-on-1 matchups and proved reliable as an on-ball stopper.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2899640' first='Jahleel' last='Penn']</strong> <strong>(2029 Benson)</strong> – Penn excelled as a dynamic point guard who scored at all three levels. His quick handle and burst allowed him to create off the bounce, and he consistently finished plays with confidence from all over the floor. </p>
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The PrepHoops Oregon Freshman Showcase took place on Sunday morning and many of the state's top incoming high school players were at the Beaverton Hoop YMCA for some high-level competition. This week, we take a look at our scouting notes for each individual roster, breaking down this huge crop of talent player-by-player. Here's a look at Team Four:
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