Oregon’s Top Unsigned Seniors Vol. 2

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Heading into April, here are some of the state's top unsigned seniors and I will provide an end of season analysis and a projection of where each may player might go. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- 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-69cb55575b3f8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Projected Level: High Level D2, Low Major D1</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Analysis: Nicholson possesses a prototypical frame for a modern utility wing. He is a strong, explosive athlete who thrives in high-traffic areas. His physical maturity allows him to absorb contact on drives and finish through defenders rather than around them. He has the functional strength to battle for interior positioning against larger forwards while maintaining the lateral quickness to stay in front of perimeter threats. A true "inside-out" threat. Nicholson is a reliable floor-spacer from beyond the arc, but he separates himself with a sophisticated mid-range package. His ability to utilize a fadeaway jumper in isolation or as a late-clock bail-out option makes him a nightmare to scheme against. Nicholson is a "plug-and-play" prospect who elevates the floor of any rotation. His blend of shot-making, physical toughness, and veteran poise suggests he can contribute immediately at the next level. He doesn't need the ball in his hands to impact the game, but he is more than capable of carrying the scoring load when called upon.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2744978"],"_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-69cb55575b475"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Projected Level: JUCO, D3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Analysis: Labounty rebounded from last year's tournament to lead the Colts to a 4th place finish, establishing himself as one of the state's top unsigned seniors. A senior wing, he averaged 21.7 points per game in the state tournament, displaying smooth shooting with a 54.5% field goal percentage and 53.3% from three, largely on jumpers from mid-range and beyond. Labounty's impact extended beyond scoring. He was the team's leading rebounder at 7.3 boards per game and contributed with toughness and awareness on defense. Over the course of the season, he earned Midwestern League Player of the Year and 1st Team All-State honors while helping his team capture the conference championship (11-1).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1604657"],"_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-69cb55575b516"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Projected Level: D2, D1</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Analysis: A 6'7” shooting guard in his senior season, Rigney dominated the highly competitive Three Rivers League, widely regarded as one of the state's top leagues. A two-time First Team selection, he led the league in scoring, averaging 21.6 points per game, while adding 6.8 rebounds per game. Rigney is an efficient scorer, shooting 63.3% from the field and 40.0% from three, despite facing constant defensive attention, including being face-guarded and doubled by every opponent. His size, scoring ability, and efficiency make him a versatile offensive threat and one of the state's premier senior prospects.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->