Players to watch at the Oregon 6A boys basketball state tournament

Here's a look at some of the top stars to watch at this week's 6A boys basketball state tournament in Portland.

By Bob Lundeberg

The OSAA 6A boys basketball state tournament begins Wednesday at Chiles Center in Portland. Here's a look at some of the top players to watch at the event.

Terrence Hill (Roosevelt) photo by Leon Neuschwander 

W Dezman Baker, sr., Mountainside

Baker is a rangy 6-foot-4 wing who helped lead Mountainside to its first state tournament appearance. The senior netted 14 points in the Mavericks’ state round-of-16 win over Central Catholic. He was voted first-team all-Metro League.

G Brayden Boe, fr., Mountainside

Boe, a second-team all-Metro League pick, is averaging 15.5 points in the postseason. The 6-foot-3 freshman is a skilled guard with immense upside.

G Dimitri Cohen, sr., Mountainside

Mountainside’s leading scorer, Cohen is averaging 13.7 points per game as a senior. The 5-foot-11 guard was a first-team all-Metro League selection.

F Jackson Cooper, jr., Cleveland

At 12.4 points per game, Cooper is the leading scorer for the balanced Warriors. The 6-foot-5 junior is also putting up 7.4 rebounds, 2.4 assists, one steal and one block. 

G Carson Cox, sr., Summit

Cox is a key role player for the undefeated Storm. The 5-foot-11 senior is averaging nine points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game. 

G Max Elmgren, so., Beaverton

Only a sophomore, Elmgren received first-team all-Metro League honors following his strong regular season. The 6-foot guard is averaging 11 points, 1.6 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.4 steals per game. 

W Christian Green, jr., Cleveland

Green is a high-flying junior wing who has thrown down several highlight dunks this season. The 6-foot-5 Green is filling up the stat sheet with 12.3 points, six rebounds and one steal per game. 

G Tre Hamilton, sr., Beaverton

The Metro League player of the year, Hamilton is a steady two-way guard who is averaging eight points, 3.6 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game. The 6-foot-2 senior is a defensive terror who also gets 2.4 steals and 2.8 deflections per contest. 

P Mark Hamper, jr., West Linn

The 6-foot-3 Hamper is averaging 8.7 points, 4.4 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.4 steals per game for the Lions. He was voted second-team all-Three Rivers League. 

W Caden Harris, sr., Summit

One of the state’s best pure scorers, the 6-foot-6 Harris is putting up 16.7 points, 6.1 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game as a senior. He has signed to play for Chico State. 

G Terrence Hill, so., Roosevelt

Hill poured in a team-high 17 points — nine in the fourth quarter — as Roosevelt took down North Medford in the round-of-16. The 6-foot-3 guard is a dangerous offensive threat. 

G Boden Howell, fr., South Medford

A freshman sensation for the Panthers, Howell is averaging 14.9 points and 4.3 rebounds per game. The 6-foot-3 guard has been South Medford’s leading scorer in multiple games this season. 

G Josiah Lake, jr., Tualatin

Lake, a versatile 6-foot-1 junior, received second-team all-Three Rivers League recognition this season. He plays a supporting role next to stars Noah Ogoli and Malik Ross. 

F Devon Malcolm, sr., South Medford

South Medford’s dunking specialist, Malcom holds season averages of 15.8 points and 10.3 rebounds. The 6-foot-4 forward is one of the state’s best athletes.

G Julian Mora, sr., Summit

The 6-foot Mora has provided plenty of scoring next to Caden Harris this season. Mora, a senior, is averaging 16.7 points, 3.2 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game. 

G Noah Ogoli, sr., Tualatin 

Ogoli is a strong all-around guard who uses his lightning quickness on both ends of the court. The 6-foot-1 senior was voted first-team all-Three Rivers League.

G Brady Rice, jr., Beaverton

The 6-foot-1 Rice is Beaverton’s leading scorer at 13.6 points per game. Rice, who received second-team all-Metro League recognition, also averages 3.3 rebounds, 1.4 assists and one steal. 

G Malik Ross, sr., Tualatin

Ross sank the winning free throws in Tualatin’s come-from-behind playoff victory over Lake Oswego. The 6-foot senior was voted Three Rivers League defensive player of the year. 

F Raysean Seamster, sr., Roosevelt

Seamster missed the first two months of the season because of injury but returned to help lead Roosevelt to the state tournament. The 6-foot-7 big man had eight points, seven rebounds and three blocks in the round-of-16. 

G Jackson Shelstad, jr., West Linn

Shelstad, an Oregon commit, is averaging 29.6 points, five rebounds, five assists and four steals per game. The 6-foot guard is the nation’s No. 62 junior prospect in the 247Sports composite rankings. 

G Junior Sleezer, sr., South Medford

The 6-foot-3 senior was voted Southwest Conference player of the year. Sleezer, a four-year varsity player, is averaging 13.4 points, 4.1 assists and four rebounds per game. 

W Jaden Steppe, so., Tualatin

Steppe has become a key piece of Tualatin’s rotation as a sophomore. The 6-foot-7 wing was voted second-team all-Three Rivers League.

W Donatello Tupper, sr., Roosevelt

The 6-foot-5 Tupper knows how to use his athleticism on both ends of the court. He is a senior leader who scored 10 points in the round-of-16. 

G Lawson Vella, sr., Cleveland

A senior leader, the 6-foot-1 Vella is one of Cleveland’s best shooters and passers. He is averaging 11.3 points, 3.4 rebounds, three assists and two steals per game. 

G Zeke Viuhkola, sr., West Linn

Viuhkola is a feared outside shooter who joined teammate Jackson Shelstad on the all-Three Rivers first team. The 6-foot-2 senior is putting up 15.8 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.7 steals and 0.9 blocks per game.