Whenever West Linn was in need of a bucket, it seemed Mason was there to bail them out. Standing at 6’6 possessing a smooth jump shot, Mason is a weapon from the outside. With some muscle on him, he also helped West Linn crash the glass. The transfer from Wilsonville could play a big part on a West Linn team trying to retake the Three Rivers title.

Versatile modern big man at 6-foot-7. Physical play in the post using either hand to score but faced up from the perimeter and knocked down shots out past three-point range. Ran the floor well and finished at the rim with both one-handed and two-handed slams. Strong offensive rebounder and often followed up his own misses with a score. (JT)

#117 – Versatile modern big man at 6-foot-7. Physical play in the post using either hand to score but faced up from the perimeter and knocked down shots out past three-point range. Ran the floor well and finished at the rim with both one-handed and two-handed slams. Strong offensive rebounder and often followed up his own misses with a score.

Mason impressed us in multiple ways during the scrimmage action. As one of the taller players in the camp, the rising West Linn junior definitely utilized his size advantage inside with a number of finishes using both hands and absorbing all sorts of contact. As the games went along, he also started to find his range with his perimeter shot, knocking down catch-and-shoot threes to make him a multi-dimensional offensive threat.

Yet another transfer who clearly showed he’ll be making noise this upcoming season is Mason, especially on the offensive end. In West Linn’s second game against Westview, he was simply on fire with his jumper, both from long range – four threes – and inside the arc as well, finishing with 32 points. No threes in the other two Lions games we watched, but he had solid games in both of those contests and the rising junior was tough on the boards throughout the tournament.

In one of his first tournaments back from injury, Mason looked good in the action we saw of him playing with Players Only at the tournament. Playing up at 17U at the West Coast Spring Showcase, the sophomore was rim-running for buckets both off the pass and off offensive rebound putbacks, and in the halfcourt setting he was also strong with his back-to-the-basket game and face-up drives to the hoop. He noted that he’ll be at West Linn next year.

Mason presents another tough matchup inside at 6’6, using his size and strength to consistently pressure the defense. He finished with 18 points, attacking the rim with confidence and embracing contact in the paint. Mason also showed the ability to handle the ball effectively for his size, adding versatility to his inside presence and making him a difficult cover in half-court sets.

Mason enters into the rankings after being previously listed on the watchlist. He’s started some games early on for Wilsonville, showing the ability to score inside as well as step out and hit perimeter jumpers. Consistency will be the key for him to continue advancing up the board with his vast potential as a frontcourt prospect.

Mason impressed with his versatility, scoring both inside and out while finishing tough plays through contact. The patience and steady approach of the Wilsonville sophomore on both ends gave him a complete, well-rounded presence on the floor. (AG)