The Oregonian/OregonLive examined last week what Pacific Conference boys’ basketball would look like in 2024–2025.
It’s time to quickly review the league’s best players.
Century’s Jessley Bukeyeneza, senior
Bukeyeneza, who led the team in scoring a year ago, is a tenacious defender and a high percentage shooter. The 6-foot-2 guard has proven to be a versatile player and was named to the all-conference second team the previous season.
Senior Islam Muzaffarov, Century
Last season, Muzaffarov was a member of the all-conference second team alongside Bukeyeneza. According to Kellar, the 6-foot-2 guard is an exceptional all-around player who will be crucial to the Jaguars’ quest for a fifth straight postseason appearance.
Senior Xzavier Garcia of Century
Garcia plays forward for the Jaguars and is 6′ 3″. His exceptional ability to grab rebounds and his resilience as a defender were praised by coach Scott Kellar. He plays glue for a Century team that placed third in the Pacific Conference the previous season.
Junior Andwele Bridges of Forest Grove
With over 20 points per game the previous season, Bridges led the Vikings in scoring. As a sophomore, he established himself as an all-conference first team player, and as a junior, he should contribute just as much this season.
Jake Burke, Forest Grove senior
Due to his versatility for the Vikings, Burke was named an all-conference honorable mention the previous season, according to Marc Roche. After placing sixth in the conference the previous year, Forest Grove is looking to improve this year.
Senior Nolan Hudgins of Forest Grove
Given their strong guard group and high level of familiarity, Hudgins is another returning starter for the Vikings and another component that should help them succeed. Roche referred to the senior as one of our conference’s best shooters.
Senior Tavian Womack of Liberty
As the Falcons’ sixth man, Womack played a significant role for the conference winners the previous season, but this season he has joined the starting lineup. According to Mike Gregory, Womack, a powerful guard who can defend numerous positions and score at all three levels, is in for a fantastic season now that both of the team’s guards have left.
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Liberty’s Jayden Johnson, junior
Johnson’s skill on defense is especially well-known. Gregory stated that he enjoys making an impression on that side of the ball. On the opposite end? He is by far the quickest player I have seen from baseline to baseline with a ball, Gregory said, and he has the athleticism to make difficult finishes around the rim look easy.
Liberty’s Trey Thomas, junior
Thomas brings a perimeter shooting touch that fits well with Womack and Johnson. Trey will be known for his shooting ability and floor spacing, Gregory said, but something that people will realize quickly is that Trey is a great on ball defender who loves to compete.
Connor Parry, senior, Sherwood
An all-conference first team guard, Parry is also a University of Portland baseball commit. He can defend any position, coach Rahim Tufts said, cool, calm and collected. Will have a big year on both ends.
Brody Rygh, junior, Sherwood
Rygh has a chance to turn some heads this year, Tufts said. A wing with good feel and basketball IQ, he s got a multifaceted skill set that includes perimeter shooting, playmaking, finishing and defending.
Walt Rosenburg, senior, Sherwood
Rosenburg is a McMinnville transfer and should immediately bolster the Bowmen down low. (He s a) big post that has great footwork and touch, said Tufts.
Brayden Mix, senior, McMinnville
Mix carries the most varsity experience of anyone on the Grizzlies roster. He is an intelligent and competitive player, said coach Tucker Coil, and a leader that elevates all his teammates. Mix was an all-conference honorable mention as a junior.
Dylan Ferrua, junior, McMinnville
Ferrua is another returning guard for the Grizzlies with plenty of varsity experience in his own right. He has grown in his ability to lead, Tufts said, being vocal on and off the floor and putting in time in the offseason to improve his skills.
Parker Sellner, junior, Newberg
Sellner is the Tigers only returning player, as well as the school s starting quarterback. After averaging three points and three rebounds per game as a sophomore, Sellner is in store for an expanded role both on the offense and defensive end this year, said coach Brett Vernon.
Collin Wujcik, senior, Newberg
Wujcik enters his final season with a chance, said Vernon, to be one of the team s leading scorers. He averaged just under 15 points per game over the summer and scored in multiple ways.
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