Updated Class of 2023 Rankings: Top Newcomers

<p>In every iteration of the rankings updates, we find some new guys in the class that we didn’t previously have ranked that are deserving of mention.  Here’s a closer look at the top ten newcomers to the recently updated Class of 2023 rankings.</p> <p><strong>#22 - [player_tooltip player_id="1310064" first="Egan" last="Shields"], Ashland</strong></p> <p>The 6-foot-10 big man first came on our radar this summer when he was playing with members of the South Medford squad in fall league. He’s got a rugged frame with broad shoulders, finishes strong in the paint but can also face up and hit shots out to three-point range. His best basketball is definitely ahead of him.</p> <p><strong>#27 - [player_tooltip player_id="1315391" first="Amare" last="Rolle"], Westview</strong></p> <p>The fact that Rolle was missing the first time around was a complete oversight. The 6-foot-4 wing is long, athletic, can finish at the rim but also has the ability to get hot from three-point range. He was one of Westview’s top players this season.</p> <p><strong>#43 - [player_tooltip player_id="1353318" first="Adam" last="Temesgen"], Crescent Valley</strong></p> <p>Our first viewing of Temesgen came during the Capitol City Classic back in December. The 6-foot-1 combo is a good athlete, shifty with the basketball, and capable of hitting threes. He’s been a great secondary offensive option behind senior star [player_tooltip player_id="964552" first="Noah" last="Dewey"] this year.</p> <p><strong>#49 - [player_tooltip player_id="1315401" first="Spencer" last="Karsseboom"], Woodburn</strong></p> <p>Karsseboom has been one of the top offensive threats for Woodburn. The 6-foot-4 wing has a strong body and excels with his long-range shooting with a rainbow arc that rivals anyone we’ve ever seen. His size has allowed him to be helpful on the boards as well.</p> <p><strong>#52 - [player_tooltip player_id="1382408" first="Matthew" last="Verkamp"], Sherwood</strong></p> <p>Verkamp has solid size and athleticism at 6-foot-4 and while he’s asked to play big for Sherwood his future will be on the wing. He shoots it well, has the body to absorb contact on drives to the hoop, and is tough defensively.</p> <p><strong>#54 - [player_tooltip player_id="1382409" first="CJ" last="Borin"], Nelson</strong></p> <p>Borin is a unique player for his size and strength. Well-built at 6-foot-4, he looks like he could be an offensive lineman but he moves extremely well and is skilled with the basketball. We were impressed with his interior passing in the Nelson action we saw this season.</p> <p><strong>#55 - [player_tooltip player_id="1382410" first="Parker" last="Harrison"], Nelson</strong></p> <p>A good all-around athlete, Harrison was Nelson’s top scorer this season. He’s got good size at 6-foot-3 on the wing and is just as capable of converting on drives to the hoop as he is catching and shooting the ball.</p> <p><strong>#58 - [player_tooltip player_id="1382411" first="Parker" last="Poetsch"], Centennial</strong></p> <p>Poetsch was among 6A’s leading scorers until a kneecap injury sidelined him about 2/3 of the way of the year. The 6-foot guard is a shifty scorer and the son of Centennial head coach John Poetsch, obviously has a good knowledge of the game.</p> <p><strong>#60 - [player_tooltip player_id="1382412" first="Tabor" last="Van Deusen"], Grant</strong></p> <p>Grant went big this seaosn and Van Deusen was one of the guys that got some minutes. The 6-foot-5 junior is built like a lineman but has a soft touch on his shot inside.</p> <p><strong>#61 - [player_tooltip player_id="1382413" first="Cade" last="Collins"], Jesuit</strong></p> <p>Collins was a real find for Jesuit this season. The all-around 6-foot-3 swingman can play multiple positions on both ends of the floor and is the prototypical Jesuit player in that he shoots it well, plays good team ball, and works hard on defense.</p>