The Oregonian/OregonLive examined the boys basketball teams in the Central Valley Conference in great detail last week.
It’s time to examine each of the district’s top players in greater detail this winter.
Senior Steven Adams, McNary
Adams is the sole senior returning this season, despite the Celtics having an incredible season the previous year. It makes sense that he will be a major contributor to the program this winter. Last season, Adams, a guard, was named to the all-conference first team.
Junior Anthony Fuentas, McNary
In addition to playing backcourt with Adams, Fuentas was selected to the all-conference second team the previous season. With the exception of Adams, the whole roster is made up of 12 juniors, including Fuentes.
Senior Maverick Huynh of North Salem
Huynh, who has been named to the All-Conference team twice, leads the Vikings from the guard position. Coach Hemingway Huynh said he is ready for a big senior season and that he stands out as a dynamic leader both on and off the court.
Senior Kep Barram of North Salem
After a good performance in the previous season, Barram is back. He is well-known for his hustle and enthusiasm on the court. Hemingway stated that Kep is ready for an exceptional year that will highlight his development and love for the game.
Senior Droiy Comstock of North Salem
Comstock, a transfer from Cascade, was named to the all-conference second team and is anticipated to contribute right away with his defensive presence and scoring prowess, according to Hemingway.
Junior Teagan Scott of South Salem
Scott, a baseball recruit to Oregon State, has also been a sensation on the court. According to coach Kip Ioane, Scott is a physical player who can play through contact and constantly plays at a high level. He was named an all-conference player the previous season.
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Junior Tko Westbrook of South Salem
According to Ioane, Westbrook, another exceptional junior and former all-conference player, offers the Saxons a special mix of talents and superb court vision.
Junior Jack Lapray of South Salem
Lapray completes the Saxons’ all-conference junior trifecta. His ability to burn defenses with his perimeter shooting is the guard/wing’s main reputation. It’s a skill set that complements Westbrook and Scott well.
Senior Jarod Stanley of Sprague
Stanley, a 6-foot-4 combination guard, won the conference’s defensive player of the year award and was selected to the all-conference first team the previous season. Coach Jordan Graneto stated that Jarod is a top-tier athlete who slashes to the rim with great skill.
Senior Braxton Long of Sprague
At six feet three, Long is another large guard for the Olympians. As a junior, he made the all-conference first team and now ranks eighth in school history in terms of total assists. Graneto described him as a playmaker and passer of the highest caliber.
Senior Anthony Best of Sprague
Best joined from Cascade, adding even more threat to an already outstanding Olympians squad. According to Graneto, the 6-foot-6 wing, who was named to the all-conference second team, is a superb rim slasher and a superb on-ball defender.
Diggs Sladek, West Salem, junior
After playing for 2A’s Western Christian for two seasons, 6-foot-6 forward Sladek is now up at the 6A level. Head coach Dean Sanderson is thrilled to see Sladek’s game start to transfer for the Titans. Sladek was an all-state first team player at that level.
West Salem senior Tyler Hawkins
Following a number of significant departures, Hawkins is among a group of players preparing for a larger role this winter. “He brings strength and athleticism with his 6-foot-4 frame,” Sanderson said.
West Salem resident Jacob Sanderson, Jr.
The Titans will use Sanderson as their running point. He is preparing for a higher consumption rate this winter, much like Hawkins. The 6-foot-2 guard was referred to as heady by Sanderson.
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