2025 Les Schwab Invitational – Session 9 Top Performers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Every day we will be here at the Les Schwab Invitational, watching every session and featuring the top perfomers. The LSI is one of the premier holiday basketball tournaments in the country, featuring a lot of the top teams in Oregon, and four out-of-state teams. Some of the nation's top recruits are here in Portland including the number one recruit in the 2026 class Tyran Stokes out of Rainier Beach HS (WA). We look forward to seeing the top talent in the Pacific Northwest face off against some of the country's top prospects.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2485547"],"_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-695463a6e36c9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2485547' first='Jamarea' last='Sanders'] is emerging as one of the top athletes in Oregon's class of 2028, showing noticeable improvement every time we see him play. An explosive slasher, he consistently runs the lanes well in transition, plays above the rim, and creates high-quality looks at the basket. Sanders is also reliable at the free-throw line, going 5-for-7, and holds his own as a capable on-ball defender.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2684850"],"_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-695463a6e375b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Martinov continues to prove he's one of the best combo guards in the Mt. Hood Conference. He nearly recorded a triple-double, finishing with 23 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists. Martinov attacks the rim with ease and serves as a vocal leader, confidently handling the ball and directing the offense. He also made an impact defensively, coming up with timely stops, including a couple of blocks and steals, to round out an impressive all-around performance.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2026486"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":3278934,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-695463a6e37d6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2026486' first='Keone' last='Gates'] is a confident sharpshooter who plays with great energy and intensity. He finds quality looks at the rim, contributes as a decent rebounder, and brings a vocal presence on the floor. Crafty with the ball and capable of catching fire in a hurry, Gates finished with 23 points, showcasing his ability to take over offensively.<br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2910097"],"_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-695463a6e382f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Victor Norris is emerging as one of the top freshmen in the state, showing maturity and two-way impact beyond his years. He's a solid defender who consistently attacks the rim and makes smart reads as a passer. With high upside and strong feel for the game, Norris finished with 9 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists, highlighting his all-around potential.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->