Lake Oswego Reloads, Feels the (Kevin) Love

Kevin Love is approaching a level of acclaim that might be unprecedented in Oregon high school basketball history, and he is only just beginning his junior season. His future -- a year at Duke, North Carolina or UCLA before going pro? -- is the subject of constant speculation.

The 6-foot-10, 260-pound center for top-ranked Lake Oswego also is in better shape than he was last season and is more focused on trying to bring home a Class 4A state championship.

"What he's doing now is hitting the outside shot," Shoff said. "The rebounds, outlet passes, he does everything a little better. He's a lot more athletic. And he's going to keep getting better." Oregonian