The Up-Rising: Saturday Standouts

<p>On Saturday, we had the opportunity to attend a few games at the Up Rising at the Beaverton Hoop YMCA. Here are some notes on the top players we observed in the 17U division:</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1201007" first="Brady" last="Rice"], Beavers (2023 Beaverton)</strong></p> <p>Despite his team losing both games, was a consistent force on the offensive end. Knocked down open threes but also confidently drove to the hoop and finished through contact. Played with a great feel and let the game come to him.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1232162" first="Christian" last="Green"], Warriors (2023 Cleveland)</strong></p> <p>Could be one of the most electrifying leapers next season. Threw down a number of highlight reel dunks and simply sailed through the air after taking off. Hit some outside jumpers for good measure.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="964546" first="Trevon" last="Hamilton"], PDX Elite (2022 Beaverton)</strong></p> <p>Displayed elite passing abilities and found teammates for scores both in the half court and in transition. Shot the ball fairly well from the perimeter. Was a pest defensively on the ball.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1096106" first="Marcus" last="McKinney"], PDX Elite (2023 Grant)</strong></p> <p>Played a nice all-around game, hitting open shots, converting drives to the basket, and looking for teammates for easy scores. Will be transferring back to Grant after playing his sophomore season at Benson.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1229381" first="Josiah" last="Collins"], PDX Elite (2022 David Douglas)</strong></p> <p>Didn’t start in the game we watched but instantly made an impact when he came into the game with both his scoring and his passing. Built like a tank, an extremely good finisher at the basket for a smaller guard.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="861078" first="Adrian" last="Mosley"], PDX Elite (2023 Grant)</strong></p> <p>Has spent much of the past year fine tuning his jump shot and showcased that in the game we watched. Knocked down open shots from the wing and pretty much focused on the catch-and-shoot instead of doing much much with the ball.</p> <p><strong>Cade Smith, Team Jones (2022 Tigard)</strong></p> <p>Despite being one of the taller guys on the team, was doing much of the ball-handling and creating on the offensive end. Hit some shots and was active on the boards on both ends.</p> <p><strong>Evan Thompson, Incline-Gold (2022 Churchill)</strong></p> <p>Long lanky swingman who played hard on both sides of the ball. Was active crashing the glass and using his length to disrupt on the defensive end. Showed a nice pull-up jumper and converted opportunities at the free throw line.</p> <p><strong>Britt Murray, Incline-Gold (2022 Harrisburg)</strong></p> <p>Well-built 6-foot-5 forward was extremely active on the boards, especially on the offensive end getting a number of putbacks. Ran the floor well and in general played hard.</p> <p><strong>Philip Rosenfeld, Beavers (2022 Beaverton)</strong></p> <p>Played hard around the basket and showed a nice touch both down low and facing up for jumpers. Confidently created off the dribble. At 6-foot-6 will likely play post next season but is more of a forward.</p>