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<p>This year's PrepHoops Oregon Expo took place at the Beaverton YMCA - known to most as "The Hoop" - and many of the top in-state players and beyond from the Classes of 2027 and 2028 took the court to compete against one another in some very spirited competition. We had the opportunity to watch the action from start to finish, and after conferring with a number of other observers in attendance have come up with our All-Camp Teams - five members each on the First, Second, and Third Team. Here's a look at the Third Team.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Athletic 6-foot combo guard. Very quick and explosive first step allowed him to speed past defenders and used his length and ability to finish with either hand around the hoop for a number of scores. Lefty shot was falling in bunches from the perimeter with range past the three-point line. Didn't just focus on his own scoring as he also dished out some nice assists to teammates. (JT)</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Was one of the best athletes on the floor in the games I viewed. The senior forward/center has good height and size for his position as he continues his development journey. He sets screens for his teammates, has a nice baseline jump shot, and is skillful in the pick-and-pop offense. “Athletic” and will dunk on drives to the basket (Nice Vertical Leap). A decent rebounder on both ends, which can translate to dominant rebounding if he applies himself to those efforts. Can get up and down the court with or without the basketball. Also capable of going coast to coast for the score. Can help make a team good with other good talent. (LL)</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Might be the surprise hidden “gem” of the year in the Pacific Northwest. An extremely versatile player who is still carving out his niche. Has all the tools to one day be a player who can impact a game on both ends of the floor. He's a guy you want on your team; a perfect teammate who doesn't hurt his team, only adds value. Has the talent to be in every statistical category (Points, Rebounds, Assists, Steals, Blocks, 3-pointers, and free throws) in a basketball game. Once he learns how to play at an ELITE level every night and get more stronger/vocal and aggressive with shot-blocking attempts, then he will be a problem for all opposition. He can really run the floor; a great trapping defender, and special when he gathers a defensive rebound and starts the transition game as a point forward. Interest should begin coming in. (LL)</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Jones-Kelly is an athletic guard who plays above the rim and brings an exciting style to the floor. He's an acrobatic finisher who uses his athleticism well around the basket and is especially effective in transition. Jones-Kelly also read the defense well, which allowed him to find openings and make plays. His athleticism, finishing ability, and feel for the game made him one of the top guards at the event. (AG)</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Dynamic combo guard at 6-foot-1. Extremely effective going to the basket and gets downhill in a hurry. Wiry-strong frame allows him to absorb all sorts of contact and finishes extremely well around the hoop. Didn't need to take a ton of jumpers but when he did, shot it at a high percentage. Strong rebounder for his size and really pushed the ball up the floor after grabbing the board, making the right reads and passes in transition to teammates for easy scores. Simply a tough competitor on both ends. (JT)</p>
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<p><em>Additional contributions from Andrew Gill and Lorenzo Leaks</em></p>
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This year's PrepHoops Oregon Expo took place at the Beaverton YMCA - known to most as "The Hoop" - and many of the top in-state players and beyond from the Classes of 2027 and 2028 took the court to compete against one another in some very spirited competition. We had the opportunity to watch the action from start to finish, and after conferring with a number of other observers in attendance have come up with our All-Camp Teams - five members each on the First, Second, and Third Team. Here's a look at the Third Team.
Athletic 6-foot combo guard. Very quick and explosive first step allowed him to speed past defenders and used his length and ability to finish with either hand around the hoop for a number of scores. Lefty shot was falling in…
Was one of the best athletes on the floor in the games I viewed. The senior forward/center has good height and size for his position as he continues his development journey. He sets screens for his teammates, has a nice baseline jump shot, and is skillful in the pick-and-pop offense. “Athletic” and will dunk on drives to the basket (Nice Vertical Leap). A decent rebounder on both ends, which can translate to dominant rebounding if he applies himself to those efforts. Can get up and down the court with or without the basketball. Also capable of going coast to coast for the score. Can help make a team good with other good talent. (LL)
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Might be the surprise hidden “gem” of the year in the Pacific Northwest. An extremely versatile player who is still carving out his niche. Has all the tools to one day be a player who can impact a game on both ends of the floor. He's a guy you want on your team; a perfect teammate who doesn't hurt his team, only adds value. Has the talent to be in every statistical category (Points, Rebounds, Assists, Steals, Blocks, 3-pointers, and free throws) in a basketball game. Once he learns how to play at an ELITE level every night and get more stronger/vocal and aggressive with shot-blocking attempts, then he will be a problem for all opposition. He can really run the floor; a great trapping defender, and special when he gathers a defensive rebound and starts the transition game as a point forward. Interest should begin coming in. (LL)
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Jones-Kelly is an athletic guard who plays above the rim and brings an exciting style to the floor. He's an acrobatic finisher who uses his athleticism well around the basket and is especially effective in transition. Jones-Kelly also read the…
Dynamic combo guard at 6-foot-1. Extremely effective going to the basket and gets downhill in a hurry. Wiry-strong frame allows him to absorb all sorts of contact and finishes extremely well around the hoop. Didn't need to take a ton of jumpers but when he did, shot it at a high percentage. Strong rebounder for his size and really pushed the ball up the floor after grabbing the board, making the right reads and passes in transition to teammates for easy scores. Simply a tough competitor on both ends. (JT)
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