2025 Les Schwab Invitational – Session 1 Top Performers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Every day we will be here at the Les Schwab Invitational, watching every session and featuring the top perfomers. The LSI is one of the premier holiday basketball tournaments in the country, featuring a lot of the top teams in Oregon, and four out of state teams. Some of the nation's top recruits are here in Portland including the number one recruit in the 2026 class Tyran Stokes out of Rainier Beach HS (WA). We look forward to seeing the top talent in the Pacific Northwest face off against some of the country's top prospects. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2747480"],"_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-694f2b0b35a1d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2747480' first='Andrew' last='Kim'] played with strong poise and confidence on the floor. He has a smooth, reliable shot and makes an impact early by being active on the boards. Kim also showed good instincts as a rim protector for his position, rebounds his area well, and consistently gets to the free-throw line by playing with physicality and purpose. He finished the game with 12 points and 11 rebounds. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2910101"],"_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-694f2b0b35a83"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hill, a 5'9" point guard, is one of the top freshmen in the PIL and already plays with confidence and maturity. The younger brother of former Roosevelt standout Terrence Hill Jr., he's a confident shooter who can get to the rim and make smart decisions with the ball. Hill is a crafty, pass-first guard with strong basketball IQ and an active defender who consistently forces turnovers. Hill had 10 points, 6 Assists, and 4 Steals</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2021519"],"_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-694f2b0b35ad9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2021519' first='Dayton' last='Jenkins'] did an excellent job reading the defense and finding open lanes to create quality scoring opportunities. A strong team player, he impacted the game in multiple ways, continuing to improve defensively by generating steals and recording a couple of blocks. He was especially active early, collecting four steals in the first half, and remained a great presence on the glass throughout the game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1582927"],"_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-694f2b0b35b24"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Montague, regarded as one of the top seniors in the state, is a polished and competitive scorer with a complete offensive game. He's a solid shooter with a smooth stroke, excels in the mid-range, and attacks the rim with confidence and craft. A natural leader, Montague doesn't shy away from contact, has a great feel for the ball, and consistently competes on every possession, setting the tone for his team. He finished with 22 points and 7 assists. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2507321"],"_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-694f2b0b35b6f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2507321' first='Jayden' last='Hall'] brought versatility and feel to the floor with his ability to impact the game in multiple ways. He can settle into the post, provides strong 3-and-D value, and shows good instincts around the ball. Offensively, Hall is a solid all-around shooter with nice touch, particularly in the mid-range, and adds a crafty element to his scoring package.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2026515"],"_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-694f2b0b35bc6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Fortune showcased a strong scoring performance, finishing with 17 points after putting up 12 in the first half. He's a reliable shooter who gets to the free-throw line and scores effectively from the mid-range. Fortune also holds his own defensively, contributing as a steady two-way presence.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1585573"],"_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-694f2b0b35c11"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1585573' first='Jalen' last='Nicholson'], a 6'7" wing, brought size and versatility to the floor with his length and athleticism. He shows soft touch around the rim, plays above the basket, and isn't afraid of contact when attacking. Nicholson is a capable defender and a reliable mid-range scorer, using his size and skill to impact the game on both ends. Jalen finished with 14 points and 7 rebounds. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2026792"],"_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-694f2be76f606"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Long, regarded as one of the top guards in the state, is a dynamic all-around playmaker who impacts the game in multiple ways. He rebounds well for his position, gets to the rim with ease, and consistently creates opportunities for others as a great passer. A Loyola (MD) signee, Long's team-first approach and high-level skill set make him a standout presence in the backcourt.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->