By Popular Demand: The Top 25 Basketball Players from the State of Oregon

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CLEVELAND - NOVEMBER 30: Quarterback Derek Anderson #3 of the Cleveland Browns passes the ball during their NFL game against the Indianapolis Colts on November 30, 2008 at Cleveland Browns Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. The Colts defeated the Browns 10-6.

Growing up in Tacoma and Seattle, I always looked down upon those citizens from the south (Oregon), considering them my dirty little step-brother (as I matured, this disdain faded, as I realized Washington is just slightly better).

The reasons for my nose-raising? Easy:

—One major sports franchise, and it's the Trail Blazers.
—Portland is not in the same class as Seattle, so stop the comparisons.
—Uniforms of the Ducks and colors of the Beavers
—UW is better than UO and OSU. Heck, WSU is better. Shoot, Gonzaga is better. What the heck, Evergreen State College is better.
—Best thing to come out of Oregon: Tillamook Cheese and Ice Cream.

So when I wrote about the Top 25 Basketball Players to come out of the State of Washington (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/135348-top-25-hoopsters-of-washington-state ), I never thought I would be cajoled into doing the same thing for the State of South Washing...er...Oregon.

I almost think this was a waste of time. But here it is, nonetheless.

Honorable Mentions

PHILADELPHIA - DECEMBER 2: A.J. Feeley #14 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks to pass during the NFL game against the Seattle Seahawks at the Lincoln Financial Field on December 2, 2007 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

—Derek Anderson: Scappoose HS, 2000 POY. Currently QB for Cleveland Browns

—Antoine Stoudamire: Jesuit HS, Georgetown, University of Oregon

—A.J. Feeley (pictured): All-State at Ontario High School. Highly recruited. NFL QB

—Jim Beattie: Glencoe HS, played hoop at Dartmouth, 1st Mariner to throw a one-hitter

No. 25 Brandon Brooks

LOS ANGELES - DECEMBER 11: Brandon Brooks #0 of USC shoots a free throw against Cal State Fullerton during the game on December 11, 2002 at the Sports Arena in Los Angeles, California. USC won 78-63. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

Jefferson, 2000 State Champ and POY. Went on to play at USC

No. 24 Thalo Green

4 Feb 1999: Thalo Green #42 of the Washington Huskies looking on during the game against the Arizona Wildcats at the Hec Edmundson Pavilion in Seattle, Washington. The Huskies defeated the Wildcats 90-84.

South Salem High School—State Champs

1996 OR High School POY

University of Washington

No. 23 Steve Woodside

LOS ANGELES - MARCH 11: The Oregon State Beavers mascot performs during the 2005 Pacific Life Pac-10 Men's Basketball Tournament semi final Game 1 against the University of Arizona Wildcats at Staples Center on March 11, 2005 in Los Angeles, California.

Parkrose High School

1982 McDonald's All-American

Oregon State University

(Note: Mascot pictured is NOT Steve Woodside)

No. 22 Michael Lee

KANSAS CITY, MO - MARCH 12: Michael Lee #25 of the Kansas Jayhawks shoots a jumper in the first half against the Oklahoma State Cowboys in the Semifinals of the Phillips 66 Big 12 Men's Basketball Tournament at Kemper Arena on March 12, 2005 in Kansas Ci

Part of the 2000 Jefferson squad, which may be the best high school team in Oregon history—State Champs, 28-0.

Went to two Final Fours with Kansas.

No. 21 Jeremiah Dominguez

BOISE, ID - MARCH 20: Guard Jeremiah Dominguez #10 of the Portland State Vikings looks to drive the ball against the Xavier Musketeers during the first round of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament at the Taco Bell Arena on March 20, 2009 in B

South Salem High School, 2004, Oregon POY—State Champs

Took Portland State to NCAA Tournament

Big Sky MVP

No. 20 Thomas Gardner

COLUMBIA, MO - JANUARY 16: Thomas Gardner #3 of Missouri Tigers celebrates after they defeated the Kansas Jayhawks on January 16, 2006 at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Missouri. Missouri defeated Kansas 89-86 in overtime. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Another member of the 2000 Jefferson squad.

University of Missouri

Currently plays with the Atlanta Hawks

No. 19 Maarty Leunen

NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR - MARCH 21: Maarty Leunen #10 of the Oregon Ducks shoots the ball against the Mississippi State Bulldogs during the first round of the South Regional as part of the 2008 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Alltel Arena on March 21,

Redmond High School—State Champs 2003

University of Oregon

Second round pick in 2008 NBA Draft

No. 18 Charles Sitton

LOS ANGELES - MARCH 13: The Oregon State Beaver mascot cheers on the court during the Pac 10 tournament against California on March 13, 2003 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. California won 69-46. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

McMinnville High School

1980 McDonald's All-American

Second round pick in 1984 NBA Draft

Played a season with the Dallas Mavericks

(Note: Charles Sitton is not the mascot pictured)

No. 17 Josh Davis

16 Mar 2002: Luke Walton #4 of Arizona fights for position against Josh Davis #22 of Wyoming in a 68-60 win during the second round of the NCAA Men's Baketball Tournament at The Pit in Albuquerque, New Mexico. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory Credit: Harry How/G

Salem Academy

University of Wyoming

Undrafted, yet has played for multiple NBA teams

No. 16 Blake Stepp

WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 6: Blake Stepp #10 of the Gonzaga Bulldogs drives to the basket during the game against the Maryland Terrapins in the BB&T Classic at the MCI Center on December 6, 2003 in Washington, DC. Gonzaga defeated Maryland 82-68. (Photo by

South Eugene HS, Oregon POY 2000

Gonzaga—West Coast Conference POY Junior and Senior seasons

Second round pick of NBA Draft 2004 by the Minnesota Timberwolves

No. 15 Matt Santangelo

18 Mar 2000: Matt Santangelo of Gonzaga celebrates after the second round win over St. John''s at the Western Regional NCAA basketball tournament at the McKale Center in Tucson, Arizona. DIGITAL IMAGE.

Central Catholic High School

Took Gonzaga to the Elite 8 for the first time

More assists than John Stockton at Gonzaga

No. 14 Aaron Miles

24 Mar 2002: Aaron Miles #11 of Kansas shoots for two against Oregon during the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. The Kansas Jayhawks beat the Oregon Ducks 104-86 to advance to the Final Four in Atlanta, Georgia. D

Another Jefferson alum from the 2000 28-0 team.

Went to two final fours with Kansas

All-time assists record holder at Kansas and in the Big-12

No.13 Kyle Singler

GREENSBORO, NC - MARCH 21: Kyle Singler #12 of the Duke Blue Devils yells before facing the Texas Longhorns during the second round of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament at the Greensboro Coliseum on March 21, 2009 in Greensboro, North Carol

South Medford High School, OR POY 2007, McDonald's All-American

Duke

Will be moving up on the list very soon

No. 12 Luke Jackson

16 Mar 2002: Luke Jackson #33 of Oregon celebrates during the game against Wake Forest during the second round of the NCAA Division I Basketball Championship at Arco Arena in Sacramento, CA. (Jed Jacobsohn /Getty Images)

Creswell HS, Oregon HS POY 1998 and 2000

University of Oregon: All Pac-10 2002 and 2004 All-American

Drafted 10th overall by the Cavaliers in the 2004 NBA Draft

No. 11 Salim Stoudamire

ANAHEIM, CA - DECEMBER 5: Salim Stoudamire #20 of the Arizona Wildcats looks on against the Mississippi State Bulldogs on December 5, 2004 at The Arrowhead Pond in Anaheim, California. The Wildcats defeated the Bulldogs 68-64. (Photo by Lisa Blumenfeld

Lake Oswego High School

University of Arizona

Drafted in the second round by the Atlanta Hawks in 2005

No. 10 Mike Doleac

AUBURN HILLS, MI - MAY 31: Michael Doleac #51 of the Miami Heat celebrates a play against the Detroit Pistons in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Finals during the 2005 NBA Playoffs May 31, 2005 at the Palace At Auburn Hills in Auburn Hills, Michigan.

Central Catholic HS

University of Utah: Made it to the NCAA Championship game

10 years in the NBA: Won title while with the Heat

No. 9 Mike Dunleavy, Jr.

INDIANAPOLIS - JANUARY 16: Mike Dunleavy #17 of the Indiana Pacers brings the ball down the court against the Golden State Warriors January 16, 2008 at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Jesuit: 1999 State Champs

Duke: National Champions

Drafted third overall by the Golden State Warriors in the 2002 NBA Draft

No. 8 Fred Jones

LOS ANGELES - FEBRUARY 14: Fred Jones #20 of the Indiana Pacers goes up for a dunk in route to winning the Sprite Rising Stars Slam Dunk Competition, part of the 53rd NBA All-Star weekend on February 14, 2004 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Califor

Barlow High School

University of Oregon

Drafted at No. 14 in the 2002 NBA Draft

2004 NBA Dunk Champion

No. 7 Steve 'Snapper' Jones

SPOKANE, WA - MARCH 18: The Oregon Ducks mascot walks the court during a break in action against the Winthrop Eagles during the second round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on March 18, 2007 at Spokane Memorial Arena in Spokane, Washington. (Pho

Franklin High School: 1959 Champs

University of Oregon

ABA: Three time All-Star with multiple teams

(Note: Mascot is NOT the "Snapper")

No. 6 Kevin Love

TARRYTOWN, NY - JULY 29: Kevin Love of the Minnesota Timberwolves poses for a portrait during the 2008 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot on July 29, 2008 at the MSG Training Facility in Tarrytown, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that

Lake Oswego High School: Oregon's all-time high school scoring record holder. McDonald's All-American

UCLA: All-American

Picked fifth overall in the 2008 NBA Draft

No. 5 Damon Stoudamire

SEATTLE - NOVEMBER 7: Damon Stoudamire #3 of the Portland Trail Blazers pushes the ball up court during the game against the Seattle Sonics in Key Arena on November 7, 2003 in Seattle, Washington. The Sonics won 100-82. NOTE TO USER: User expressly ack

Wilson High School: State champs in 1989 and 1991.

University of Arizona: Pac-10 POY, All-American

7th selection in the 1995 NBA Draft. Rookie of the Year

No. 4 Terrell Brandon

10 Apr 1996: Guard Terrell Brandon of the Cleveland Cavaliers directs traffic during a game against the Orlando Magic at the Orlando Arena in Orlando, Florida. The Magic won the game 116-104. Mandatory Credit: Allsport /Allsport

Grant High School

11th pick of the 1991 NBA Draft

Two-time NBA All-Star

No. 3 LeRoy Ellis

NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 10: Thunder, the St. John's mascot, entertains the crowd during the Coaches v Cancer Classic Tournament game between the St. John's University Red Storm and the Kansas Jayhawks at Madison Square Garden on November 10, 2000 in New York

Parkrose High School

St. John's University

8th pick overall of 1962 NBA Draft by the Lakers

Part of the 1972 Lakers Championship team

10,000 points, 8,000 rebounds in NBA career

(St. John's mascot is NOT LeRoy Ellis)

No. 2 Danny Ainge

BOSTON - JUNE 17: Executive Director of Basketball Operations Danny Ainge of the Boston Celtics celebrates after defeating the Los Angeles Lakers in Game Six of the 2008 NBA Finals on June 17, 2008 at TD Banknorth Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO

1976 and 1977 State Champs at North Eugene High School

Only person in history to be high school All-American in football, baseball, and basketball

Wooden Award winner at BYU

Played for Toronto Blue Jays

Two-time NBA Champion with the Celtics

No. 1 A.C. Green

LOS ANGELES - 1988: NBA All Star A.C. Green #45 of the Los Angeles Lakers poses for a portrait on the court at the Great Western Forum in Los Angeles, California in 1988. (Photo by: Mike Powell/Getty Images)

Benson High School

Oregon State University: All Pac-10

NBA All-Star

Three-time NBA Champion with the Lakers

NBA record holder for most consecutive games played

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