University of Portland Team Camp – Underclassman Eye Catchers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The University of Portland held its annual team camp at the end of June and we had the opportunity to drop by and watch a full day's worth of action. Here's a look at some of the top rising seniors that made an impression on us.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2447883' first='Calvin' last='Yoder'] (2026 South Eugene)</strong> - This was our first extended look at Yoder, who burst onto the scene as a double figure scorer for the Axe as a soph, and it's pretty clear to us he'll be a main cog in 2024-25. At 6-foot-5 and well-built physically, he'll likely be their top option in the post but he showed that he had the ability to hit open shots from the perimeter and run the floor in transition. He was also very impressive with his court vision and passing, using quick touch passes to find guys at the hoop for scores.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2211742' first='Riggy' last='Khyungra'] (2027 La Salle)</strong> - There was lots of buzz surrounding Khyundra who probably ranked among the top players we saw period at camp. The rising sophomore is jet quick and shifty off the dribble, which made him practically unguardable at times getting to the hoop for creative scores. And when Khyundra was hitting from the perimeter - of which he was on fire hitting six threes in one game we watched - he simply couldn't be stopped. He may lack some size but his speed, quickness, and ability to make plays more than makes up for it.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2026057' first='Braylon' last='Gaines'] (2027 Nelson) </strong>- In an intense matchup against Centennial, it was Gaines who shined the most for Nelson in an easy win. The now 6-foot guard has clearly grown not only in height but also in strength over the off-season and there is likely still much more room to get bigger and stronger. As it was, he was still unstoppable getting to the hoop and the rising sophomore may be the king of drawing contact and getting to the free throw line for opportunities. Far from selfish, Gaines also found the open man on multiple occasions and was very focused on the defensive end.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2132942' first='Jordan' last='Rossetta'] (2027 Grants Pass)</strong> - This was our first extended look at Rossetta and he immediately stood out with his physical build. At 6-foot-5 he already has the size and strength of a senior to be a force down low, but he also had the speed and athleticism to do damage running the floor or getting out to the perimeter to create. A multi-sport athlete, the rising sophomore showed tremendous versatility in addition to toughness and we are looking forward to seeing more of him this upcoming season as Grants Pass will be visiting the Portland area regularly for games.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2460163' first='Treyson' last='Hill'] (2028 Thurston)</strong> - The young player find of the weekend was Hill, of whom we had heard about but hadn't seen in person. We were immediately impressed with the 6-foot-3 incoming freshman's combination of length and athleticism, and he used his ranginess to score around the hoop as well as create off the bounce from the perimeter. There's no question his best basketball is ahead of him but it was also clear to us that he's ready to contribute immediately for the Colts in 2024-25.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->