The Hoop Invitational was held April 24th -26th at The Hoop in Salem and surrounding area gyms. The Second NCAA live period in April saw over 160 teams from all over the West Coast competing in a great weekend of basketball.
In the 17u division Subway Select (WA) was crowned Champions defeating Eastside Basketball Club (WA) in the championship 72-57. Even without BYU commit Steven Beo Subway Select was impressive all weekend with a record of 6-0 lead by the tertian of Jason Crandall (2016), Coleman Sparling (2016) and Timothy Soares (2016).
The young and talented A Plus (WA) captured the 16u title defeating Maeko (OR) 68-61 in the Championship game behind the great play of Kevin Porter (2018) and P.J. Fuller (2019).
Maeko took home the 15u Championship defeating North Idaho Steal 65-48. Immanuel Allen (2018) lead the way for Maeko with great games in both the Semi and Finals.
Youth Champions
Top Performances of the Hoop Invitational
Coleman Sparling 2016 Ellensburg H.S. (WA) 6'7
Great motor and excellent defender. His high IQ allows him to score in a number of ways and his competitiveness separates him as a player. Shoots the three as well and uses his body to score around the basket. Son of Central Washington University Coach Greg Sparling.
Kylier Kelley 2015 Gervais (OR) 7'0
Long athletic 7 footer, that runs the floor like a dear. His length makes it difficult for teams to attack the rim off the bounce.
Kamaka Hepa 2018 Barrow (AK) 6'8
A big time recruit even being a freshman. Quoted in Alaska as the next Carlos Boozer. Does a little bit of everything, scores on the block, knocks down open jump shots and finishes in transition. A high major prospect that is already getting D1 looks.
Nate Pryor 2017 West Seattle 6'0
Tough Seattle guard lead, attacks aggressive off the bounce to finish at the basket as well as set up teammates. Nate has verballed to Cameron Dollar and Seattle U.
TJ Mickleson 2017 Black Hills H.S. (WA) 6'1
Smooth combo guard that can score the basketball in a variety of ways. Creates off the bounce as well as a knock down 3-point shooter. TJ's quick hands are a real asset defensively as he creates turnovers into transition opportunities for his team
Aaron Nettles 2017 Seattle Prep (WA) 6'0
Heady lead guard that shoots the 3 at a high percentage. Sets his teammates up well especially in pick and roll or pick and pop situations.
Jason Crandell 2017 Issaquah H.S. (WA) 6'0
Cerebral lead guard that is great in transition both at finishing at the basket as well as setting up teammates for easy scores. Shoots the three well and Jason's high basketball IQ is very apparent as he is a coach on the floor.
PJ Fuller 2019 Home Schooled (WA) 6'3
Long athletic wing that uses his quickness to attack defenders off the bounce. Finishes over defenders in transition and looks to be the next big thing out of Seattle. One of the best athletes in the event even though PJ is only an 8th grader.
Kaleb Poquette 2016 Morton White Pass (WA) 6'3
Athletic combo guard that excels in transition play. Puts pressure on the defensive off the bounce and then finishes above the rim.
Evan Henning 2016 Boise H.S. (ID) 6'7
Smooth athletic wing that shoots the three with deep range. Big time score that uses his size to shoot over defenders.
Ben College 2016 Central Catholic (OR) 6'0
Big time score that can but the ball in the basket from anywhere on the court. Had one of the best performances of the weekend hitting 9 out of 12 threes in his first pool play game.
Taylor Jenson 2016 Forest Grove (OR) 6'7
Tough athletic wing that shoots the three with deep range. A big time recruit in both basketball and football.
Colin Welp 2017 Seattle Prep (WA) 6'8
True Step out 4, that shoots the 3 with ease. Great in Pick and Pop situations.
Other Top Prospects
Logan Adams Subway Select 2016 Gonzage Prep 6'3
Steven Boswell First Step Elite 2015 Aloha 6'8
Tanner Groves Eastern Washington Elite Red 2017 Shadle Park 6'8
Ryan Halvorson Nor Cal Warriors 2016 Argonaut 6'8
Jacob Hintemyer Oregon Swish 2016 Southridge 6'6
Davis Holly Oregon Pump n Run Premier 2016 Mt. View 5'9
Evan Madill Nor Cal Warriors 2016 St. Marys 6'0
Jacob Mast Oregon Pump n Run Elite 2016 Liberty 6'4
Max McCullough Eastern Washington Elite Red 2016 Post Falls 5'11
Blair Moore Boise Slam 2016 Rocky Mountain H.S. 6'9
Kevin Porter A Plus Grey 2018 Rainer Beach 6'4
Austin Rose Oregon Pump n Run Premier 2016 Central Catholic 6'5
Michael Seng Oregon Pump n Run Elite 2016 Southridge 6'2
Timoth Soares Subway Select 2016 Mt. Baker 6'10
Dezmond Stoudarmire First Step Elite 2015 Centenial 6'0
Kendall Williams Boise Flite 2016 Captial 6'5
Da'zhon Wychw Team 907 2016 West Anchorage5'10
Briggs Young Oregon Pump n Run Elite 2016 Oregon City 5'10
Younger Players toKeep your Eye On
Immanuel Allen Maeko 2018 Lakeridge 6'3
Tre'Vante Anderson NW Panthers 2018 Lincoln 5'10
Gavin Baughman Hoop Salem 2018 North Salem 5'10
Zack Benards Team Jones 2017 Dayton 5'10
Nolan Bertain Maeko 2017 Beaverton 6'4
Keishon Dawkins I-5 2018 Tigard 6'4
Mike Ervin North Idaho Steal 2018 Ferris 6'3
AJ Few Eastern Washington Elite 2018 Gonzaga Prep 5'9
Kadin Flannagin Hoop Salem 2017 Sprague 5'10
Jake Hansel Vancouver Grizzlies 2017 Camas 5'11
Brock Johnson Roots 2017 Castle Rock 5'11
Chuka Mekkam Maeko 2017 Jesuit 5'10
Jaden Nielson Hoop Salem 2019 2019 South Salem 5'9
Teagan Quitoriano Oregon Swish 2018 Sprague 6'4
Dwayne Stewart Vancouver Grizzlies 2017 Prairie 6'6
Will Swank Team Flight 2017 Sheldon 6'4
Marcus Tsohonis I-5 2019Beaumount M.S. 6'3
Matt Van Tassell Coast Elite2018 Mt. View 6'5
Tyler Wadleigh Hoop Salem 2018 South Salem 5'8
BrendonWilson North Idaho Steal 2018 Lewiston 6'4
Max Rice Boise Flite2018 Bishop Kelly 6'2
Darius Guinn Maeko 2018 Lakeridge 6'4
