We sat down with Braylon Gaines — one of Oregon’s most dynamic young guards — to talk about his grind, his mindset, and what’s fueling his game heading into the new season.

He’s confident, competitive, and hungry to prove he’s one of the top players in the state.

We sat down with Elijah Thompson, one of Oregon’s top guards in the Class of 2027, to talk about his journey, his leadership at Southridge, and the work he’s been putting in all offseason.

From late-night workouts to big-stage performances — Elijah’s locked in and ready to prove he’s one of the best in the state.

In this episode, we sit down with Jed Tai, Prep Hoops Oregon’s lead evaluator, to talk about his latest 2026 class rankings — what goes into the process, how the top players earned their spots, and which prospects are trending up heading into the 2025–26 season.

We debate the toughest calls, and spotlight players who may not be ranked yet but deserve to be in the conversation.

How the rankings are built – what factors Jed and Prep Hoops value most

Breaking down the top players – Jemai Lake, Zamir Paschal, Robbie Long, Adrian Montague, Bryce Lowenbach, and more

How evaluation differs between projection and production

Players who should be mentioned – the sleepers, late bloomers, and rising prospects in Oregon’s 2026 class