The Oregonian/OregonLive examined last week what Mount Hood Conference boys’ basketball would look like in 2024–2025.
It’s time to quickly review the league’s best players.
Senior Jalen Atkins, Barlow
Having made the all-state teams each of his three seasons, Atkins comes into his final year as one of the most distinguished athletes in Barlow school history. Even though he missed six games due to an ankle ailment last season, the offensive powerhouse averaged 18.5 points and 4.5 assists per contest.
Senior Brayden Barron, Barlow
After playing a small part as a sophomore, Barron made a big impact past season. The Bruins’ postseason run was largely due to his growth as an inside-out player. As a junior, he was selected to the all-tournament second team after averaging 15 points and eight rebounds per game.
Senior Mason Bierbrauer, Barlow
Bierbrauer has been a member of the Bruins for several seasons due to his height and shooting prowess. Last season, as Atkins’ right-hand man, he scored 15.7 points and six rebounds per game, earning him honorable mention all-state.
Senior Central Catholic Isaac Carr
Carr has a claim to be the top player in the state going into his senior year of high school. As a junior, he was maybe the Rams’ most valuable player in the state tournament the previous season, and he is still developing his body and skill set. After decommitting from Oregon, the guard, who was named to the first team all-state, has decided to attend Wake Forest.
Senior Duce Paschal, a Central Catholic
Paschal, a previous all-conference and all-tournament first team honoree, has signed with Weber State. With Marley Zeller (Loyola Marymount) graduating in 2024–25, he will have even more opportunities to play. He was a vital starter on the Rams state championship squad.
Junior Zamir Paschal, Central Catholic
Like his brother, Paschal overcame an injury-plagued freshman year to have an incredible junior season that earned him a spot on the all-state teams. Paschal joins a team full of gifted scorers with exceptional slicing and playmaking skills.
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Clackamas sophomore RJ Barhoum
The Cavaliers staff is eager to see where Barhoum’s sophomore campaign takes him after he made a splash in Oregon prep basketball as a freshman. Coach Ryan King stated that he has put a lot of effort into developing his game this offseason and that his ability to shoot the ball gives him a threat from a distance.
Clackamas sophomore Max Martinov
Martinov spent his whole rookie season on junior varsity, but he has been promoted for his second season and is expected to be another impact sophomore, much like Barhoum. King claimed that he worked on his scoring skills for a large portion of the offseason.
Senior Omar Kassim and David Douglas
For the Scots, Kassim mans the point. He is a good lead guard because of his court vision and agility with the ball, according to head coach Chad Reeves.
Senior Gimer Novelo, Douglas, David
Novelo provides the Scots with a scoring punch at the off-guard position. Reeves claimed that his body allows him to play several positions as a defender and that he can score goals in a variety of ways at different levels.
Senior Khaled Artharee of Gresham
Artharee is expected to be the Gophers’ greatest scoring threat in 2024–25 after being a standout player in the Mount Hood Conference the previous season. As a junior, the all-conference pick averaged 11 points and six rebounds. The 6-foot-5 Artharee was referred to as a “do-it-all wing” by coach Cliff White.
Junior Kareem Artharee, Gresham
Kareem, Khaled’s younger brother, also contributes his 6-foot-5 height to the guard position. White anticipates a significant improvement from the junior, who averaged 10 points per game as a sophomore.
Gresham’s junior Juma Whatley
As a sophomore, Whatley was the Gophers’ sixth man the previous season. According to White, Whatley is a three-and-D player who will be asked to defend the opposition’s most difficult games.
Nelson sophomore Braylon Gaines
Gaines, who averaged 17.8 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 6.1 assists per game at point guard last season, supported his status as one of the state’s top incoming freshmen. According to coach Daniel Blanks, his competitiveness, IQ, and skill set are what set him apart. He is skilled with the ball in his hands and can score from anywhere on the floor.
Nelson sophomore Jaydon Schregardus
Last season, Gaines’ childhood pal Schregardus filled in as his right-hand man, adding a lethal shooting stroke to go along with his cutting prowess. He shot 43% from outside the arc with 3.3 baskets per game, averaging 12.1 points and four rebounds. Last season, the sophomore recorded several games with at least five three-pointers and made nine in a single game.
Senior Jaiden Pickett of Nelson
This season, Pickett, who transferred from Putnam, is the newcomer. On the perimeter, the senior offers even more ballhandling and creating skills. Blanks claims that the 6-foot-2 guard, who averaged 15.6 points and 3.8 rebounds for Putnam the previous season, is among the state’s fastest players.
Reynolds and Eddie Szabatin, junior
Last season, Szabatin averaged 12.6 rebounds per game, which put him first in 6A. He is a great interior outlet for the Raiders because of his 6-foot-6 stature in the post. This winter, the junior will start for the second year in a row.
Reynolds, Lemogus Frazier, senior
Frazier is the leading senior for the Raiders. According to coach Terrance Dickens, the wing runs like a deer and adds vitality to the entire court. Throughout the season, he will be responsible for applying pressure to the opposition’s top player every night.
Senior Jacob Brown, Sandy
Last season, Brown played for a stellar Sandy squad and was named to the all-conference first team. One of the conference’s most physically intimidating players, the 6-foot-9 forward will one again dominate the Pioneers’ stat sheet this year.
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