Waking up on the day that you simply’re getting set to play within the 6A State Championship is already particular sufficient. When you have got considered one of your idols offer you a get up name, although, that makes it fairly memorable.
That’s what occurred for Oregon Geese 2023 signee Jackson Shelstad, the star participant for West Linn. In response to stories, Shelstad was greeted by Oregon legend Payton Pritchard, who received 4 state championships throughout his time at West Linn, and had an unbelievable profession with the Geese as nicely. Pritchard is now a prized position participant for the Boston Celtics.
Shelstad has been usually in comparison with Pritchard, taking part in on the identical highschool and using an identical set of expertise whereas possessing a comparable work ethic. Shelstad will come to Eugene this summer season with hopes of having the ability to replicate Pritchard’s profession with the Geese.
Shelstad and his group had been, sadly, unable to care for enterprise on Saturday night time within the championship recreation, getting upset by Tualatin, 60-47. It was nonetheless a memorable season for the longer term Oregon PG, made extra particular by having his future coach and Oregon idol in attendance. Listed here are some footage, movies, and reactions from the night time:
A who’s who of Oregon MBB prowess on the 6A boys state chipper.
Dana Altman, Mookie Cook dinner, and Payton Pritchard all right here.
Pritchard, who could be very shut with West Linn PG Jackson Shelstad and a WL alum, flew in and stunned Shelstad yesterday by waking him up in his room.
— Brenna Greene (@BrennaGreene_) March 12, 2023