One of the top big men in attendance, Yamashita effectively used his length and athleticism. This was particularly evident on the boards as the rising senior grabbed the most rebounds from the games we watched. He ran the floor extremely well which led to some strong finishes above the rim. Offensively he largely operated from the perimeter, knocking down jumpers both off the catch and the pull-up from mid-range out past the three-point line.

The big man had a nice season for the Mustangs, where his basketball iq & skill level were on display. He showed a nice face up game & the ability to make the right pass when needed. Continued improvement on his body will lead to a big senior season.

Lean, athletic 6-foot-6 forward impressed with his abilities on both sides of the ball. Got to his spots offensively facing the basket and flashed a sweet looking jumper out past three-point range. The Milwaukie junior didn’t force the action and was also active looking for teammates. Defensively, used his athleticism and length to be a factor defending the rim as a shot-blocker. (JT)

Lean, athletic 6-foot-6 forward impressed with his abilities on both sides of the ball. Got to his spots offensively facing the basket and flashed a sweet looking jumper out past three-point range. The Milwaukie junior didn’t force the action and was also active looking for teammates. Defensively, used his athleticism and length to be a factor defending the rim as a shot-blocker.

It’s been a bit of a rough year in terms of wins and losses at Milwaukie this season with their young and inexperienced roster, but one shining light has been Yamashita. While the young post is still developing, he’s shown the ability to score inside while also having a nice face-up jumper, and has posted some double figure scoring games this year. (+21, from #77 to #56)