Oregon Sophomore Sensations

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2286069"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69082fdd144f9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2286069' first='Dreison' last='Malu Niko'] | 6'2 CG | Benson Tech | 2028</strong><br>[player_tooltip player_id='2286069' first='Dreison' last='Malu Niko'] is a strong, skilled combo guard who can score and facilitate. He uses his size and strength to create space, whether it's backing down defenders or carving out driving lanes he's able to get to his spots. Malu Niko has an excellent off hand, he is able to finish through contact and make difficult layups and floaters using his left.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Offensively, Dreison has a smooth step-back fadeaway that he makes at an efficient clip. Malu is also an elite passer who finds teammates in stride, especially in transition. He plays at his own pace, never rushed, always under control.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">With his physical tools, creativity, and high basketball IQ, [player_tooltip player_id='2286069' first='Dreison' last='Malu Niko'] continues to emerge as one of the most complete guards in the region's class of 2028.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2427510"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69082fdd1458b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2427510' first='Carter' last='Lockhart'] | 6'1” PG | NW Rotary | Nelson</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2427510' first='Carter' last='Lockhart'] is a natural scoring point guard who has shown he can run a team and make plays in high-pressure moments. He was the de facto floor general for NW Rotary this summer, handling ball pressure and traps with poise and confidence. He was great at creating for others and feeding the hot hand.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Offensively, Lockhart is comfortable creating his own shot off the dribble utilizing his sidestep into and step-back into his jumper. He also uses his step-back-hesi to then accelerate and get downhill. Carter plays with great pace and knows how to shift gears to keep defenders off balance.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Last season, as a freshman, he played on a loaded and experienced Central Catholic squad featuring three to four D1-bound players. He did an amazing job fitting in and playing off of talent upperclassmen. This year he will be the focal points at Nelson High alongside of [player_tooltip player_id='2026057' first='Braylon' last='Gaines']. After a great summer, look for Nelson to make a deep run&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Ter'Rae Foster","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'10u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77246","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Gresham High","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69082fdd14665"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2539808' first='Ter'rae' last='Foster'] | 5'10 PG | Gresham | 2028</strong><br>[player_tooltip player_id='2539808' first='Ter'rae' last='Foster'] is one of the purest shooters in Oregon's 2028 class. A true three-point specialist, his quick release and confident stroke make him a constant threat from deep. His jumper not only stretches defenses—it also opens up the rest of his game, making his first step feel even quicker when attacking closeouts. Beyond scoring, he can run a team as a traditional point guard, controlling pace, making the right reads and creating for others.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">On the defensive end, Foster competes with energy. He picks up 94 feet and has the quickness to turn his man multiple times. With his shooting ability and all-around feel, [player_tooltip player_id='2539808' first='Ter'rae' last='Foster'] is a name you need to get to know in the Pacific Northwest.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2457187"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69082fdd1471c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Michael Ratliffe | 6'8 F | Wilsonville | 2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Michael Ratliffe is an athletic forward with guard-like skills and a modern big's versatility. At 6'8, he handles the ball exceptionally well for his size and is comfortable pushing the break after grabbing a rebound. He runs the floor with purpose, often beating other bigs down the court for easy finishes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ratliffe can score in multiple ways—he's capable of posting up smaller defenders, but appears to be at his best facing up and attacking off the dribble. He uses his quickness to get by opposing bigs and has no problem finishing through contact at the rim. Ratliff has a reliable outside shot, he's a frontcourt player who can stretch the floor and create mismatches all over.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Michael Ratliffe is quickly becoming one of the west coast most intriguing 2028 prospects.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2427519"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69082fdd14780"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2427519' first='Jacob' last='Harper-Grant'] | 6'3 G | Grant | 2028</strong><br>[player_tooltip player_id='2427519' first='Jacob' last='Harper-Grant'] is an athletic guard who brings energy and versatility on both ends of the floor. Offensively, he's a dynamic slasher with a quick first step that allows him to blow by defenders and get downhill in a hurry. Once in the paint, Harper-Grant shows creativity with his finishes—using body control and footwork to score in traffic.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Defensively, he takes pride in getting stops. He's an excellent on-ball defender who consistently executes defensive assignments without fouling. His combination of quickness, strength and discipline makes him one of the more reliable perimeter defenders in his class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">With his athleticism and two-way ability, [player_tooltip player_id='2427519' first='Jacob' last='Harper-Grant'] continues to solidify himself as a key piece for Grant and a rising prospect in Oregon's 2028 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2460163"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69082fdd147da"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2460163' first='Treyson' last='Hill'] | 6'5 G | Thurston | 2028</strong><br>[player_tooltip player_id='2460163' first='Treyson' last='Hill'] has one of the prettiest shots in the class—his three-ball cleanly fully rotates a few times before hitting the bottom of the net. But don't label him as just a shooter. Hill can put the ball on the floor and attack the rim and he's able to confidently finish with his off hand.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He plays with great awareness, moving well without the ball and finding open spots in the opposition's defense. On the boards, Hill rebounds effectively for a guard/forward, using his length and timing to give his team second chances. Defensively, his anticipation stands out—he disrupts plays, blocks shots and jumps passing lanes to create transition opportunities.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2460163' first='Treyson' last='Hill']'s shooting ability, length and all-around feel for the game makes him one of the most complete wings in his class.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->