Jalen Atkins
Jalen Atkins
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Jed Tai | Prep Hoops Scout
Senior Honors: Gatorade Oregon Player of the Year, Oregonian 6A Player of the Year, 6A First Team All-State, 6A State Tournament First Team, Mt Hood First Team All-Conference
Stats: 20.8 ppg, 5.4 rpg, 6.4 apg, 1.8 spg, .823 ft%
College Commitment: Undecided
It was a dream season for Atkins, who not only garnered individual accolades but helped lead Barlow to their first-ever state championship. He ranked among 6A’s best in scoring and assists and should be one of the players Team Oregon will look to lead from the point guard spot. Previously committed to Eastern Arizona, Atkins has re-opened his recruitment and has started to field calls from all levels.
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The top backcourt rebounder at the LSI from in-state was Atkins, who averaged 6.5 rpg. As you might expect, many of his rebounds came from the defensive side of the ball at a 5.5 per game clip. The senior has always possessed the strength to be an effective rebounder and his ability to grab the board and immediately take the ball upcourt to get the team in transition was a major plus.
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Atkins averaged 19.0 ppg and while his shooting percentages weren’t great – 32.3% from the field and 258% from three – the fact he got to the free throw line often and converted at a high percentage added to his high totals: 26 of his 76 total points were from the charity stripe and he converted at 83.9%.
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Staying in the top five is Atkins, whose college future looks to be at the Division I level as well with a recent offer during an official visit to Eastern Washington. This off-season the high-scoring guard was able to showcase more of his floor leadership skills, playing at the point and posting a number of double-digit assist games with his Barlow high school teammates in summer ball. He, Barron, and
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will form a potent trio perhaps second to none in the state as they go after the 6A championship.
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Moving to the #3 spot is Atkins, who despite missing some action in the second half of the season put together a good junior campaign. The 6-foot-2 guard remains an outstanding offensive performer – 17.0 ppg shooting just under 40 percent from three – but he’s improved as a floor leader and his 4.9 apg average ranked among 6A’s best last season.
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