Junior Class All State Teams

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We take a look at the juniors in the class of 2027 who had the best seasons regardless of level. The class of 2027 has long been considered one of the deeper classes in the last 25 years of Oregon high school basketball. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2132800"],"_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-69c9f714588a8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong><em>MVP</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The junior teamed with senior [player_tooltip player_id='1582973' first='Jemai' last='Lake'] to form one of the best backcourts in recent Oregon history. Vialva etched his name in the record books with his play in the last 20 seconds of the state title game, where he hit two ridiculous three pointers to shock Central Catholic &amp; bring the blue trophy back to Tualatin. Vialva's ability to score from anywhere on the court are sure to make him a prized recruit at a variety of college programs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2026058"],"_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-69c9f7145893d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong><em>1st Team</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Metro League player of the year, was the catalyst for Southridge's run through the Metro League &amp; the #1 overall seed. The versatile point guard, who demonstrated a much improved perimeter shot this season, should continue to garner D1 interest throughout the spring &amp; summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2124991"],"_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-69c9f714589a1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong><em>1st Team</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Perhaps no player in the 2027 class has improved as much since starting high school as Leunen. He continues to grow physically &amp; in skill set. Had a dominating year at the 5A level. Currently holds a D1 offer from Portland State, we expect that number to rapidly increase as the spring &amp; summer unfold.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2421603"],"_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-69c9f714589f5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong><em>1st Team</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hopkins was the best player on one of the best teams in the state. The 6'7 wing is a dynamic playmaker with the ability to shoot it from deep &amp; attack the rim where his leaping ability is a difference maker. With an increase in aggression on the offensive end of the floor, we would expect D1 offers to be coming for Hopkins.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2132836"],"_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-69c9f71458a43"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong><em>1st Team</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Johnson had a monster year which culminated in Sherwood finishing 4th at the 6A state tournament &amp; him winning league POY. The physical lefty is know for a relentless motor &amp; the ability to attack the basket &amp; finish with a level of efficiency. As his perimeter shot continues to improve, look for NAIA &amp; D2 programs to give Johnson a long look.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2132804"],"_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-69c9f71458a8f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong><em>2nd Team</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The versatile wing had a big season for Sunset, who upset Barlow to advance to the Round of 16 of the state playoffs. Thompson was almost unstoppable around the basket, using his quickness &amp; skill level to average over 20 points per game. As Thompson shows off of more of his perimeter abilities, we expect college opportunities to be many.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2026062"],"_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-69c9f71458ad9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong><em>2nd Team</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Arguably the best shooter in the state, Barhoum had a great season statistically, averaging north of 20 points per game, while showing balance with his rebounding &amp; assist totals. Shooters are always at a premium, so with his ability to knock down shots from deep, college offers should be coming his way.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2026063"],"_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-69c9f71458b22"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong><em>2nd Team</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The versatile Scott was a huge piece of Oregon City's success. A relentless rebounder on both ends of the floor, Scott has the capability to knock down shots from the perimeter. As this area of his game continues to expand, college opportunities should follow.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2132791"],"_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-69c9f71458bb0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Playing at the 2A level, it sometimes can be hard to get media attention. Kittleson's game makes him hard to ignore. For the third straight season, he lead the Royals deep into the state tournament, losing in the semifinals to eventual state champion Trinity Lutheran. Kittleson does a tremendous job of pressuring the basketball &amp; playing the passing lanes which leads to easy scoring opportunities for himself &amp; his teammates. He also continued to show the ability to shoot the ball at a high level from the perimeter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2539164"],"_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-69c9f71458c1e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong><em>2nd Team</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>You might be asking who? Playing at the 3A level &amp; in eastern Oregon makes it hard for players to get on the mainstream radar. Cemore's play certainly merits this recognition. He lead Riverside to a historic state runner up finish, with him leading the way. He displays the combination of elite athleticism &amp; skill level that you would expect to see from the best players at the big school levels. Look for colleges to get Cemore on their recruiting lists as the spring &amp; summer go on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2132803"],"_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-69c9f71458c80"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong><em>Honorable Mention</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The lightning quick Hudson impressed at the state tournament where his relentless ball pressure was a key factor in the Astros upset win over Clackamas. While his biggest impact on the game is defensively, Hudson has also show the ability to break down a defense &amp; create shot opportunities for himself &amp; his talented group of teammates.</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":"","_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-69c9f71458cd0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong><em>Honorable Mention</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the best shooters in the class of 2027, Gates was a huge part of Parkrose's historic season that resulted in a state championship. Although his numbers weren't gaudy on the Broncos balanced squad, Gates' shooting ability garners a lot of attention from opponents which creates space &amp; driving opportunities for all of the Broncos.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2409820"],"_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-69c9f71458d1a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong><em>Honorable Mention</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lomber lead a talented group to the 3A state title. Lomber's combo of length, athleticism, &amp; inside outside skill level were a difficult match up for the Valiant's opponents.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->