Oregon Men's Basketball's Jackson Shelstad Dominates at Portland Pro-Am

Oregon men's basketball's Jackson Shelstad continues to take the basketball world by storm. Saturday, Shelstad scored an astonishing 71 points in a Portland Pro-Am game.

Mar 15, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Oregon Ducks guard Jackson Shelstad (3) celebrates after making a play against the Arizona Wildcats during the second half at T-Mobile Arena. / Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

EUGENE- Oregon men's basketball's rising star and projected starting point guard Jackson Shelstad is continuing to show his dominance throughout the off-season. In a dominant performance on Saturday, Shelstad scored an impressive 71 points, leading his team to a season-opening victory at the Portland Pro-Am.

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The Portland Pro-Am is a weekly summer basketball league that draws a unique mix of talent. College athletes like Shelstad share the court with former NBA players and talented locals. This highly competitive league provides a platform for athletes around the state to compete and showcase their abilities.

There are many talented athletes competing at Portland Pro-Am this summer, including Mike James, the Euro League's top scorer of all time, and former Duck and NBA champion Payton Pritchard.

Mar 16, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Oregon Ducks guard Jackson Shelstad (3) drives to the basket against Colorado Buffaloes guard KJ Simpson (2) in the first half of the Pac-12 Championship game at T-Mobile Arena. / Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Canaan Chatman, a former professional basketball player and assistant coach at the University of Detroit Mercy, runs the Portland Pro-Am. Chatman has also been the director of Portland's Pro-Am, formerly known as The Great Northwest Summer League, since 1999.  

According to Portland Pro-Am's social media, it was Pritchard who told Chatman that Shelstad needed his own team. The Portland Pro-Am league is composed of eight teams. One of these teams is Team JS, named after Jackson Shelstad's initials. Pritchard also has a team: Team Pritchard.  

In 2021, Pritchard had a similar breakout game in Portland's Pro-Am league, scoring 92 points.   

Jun 17, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (11) celebrates after making a three pointer at the buzzer of halftime against the Dallas Mavericks in game five of the 2024 NBA Finals at TD Garden. / Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports

Shelstad's performance wasn't just about scoring. He also displayed his court vision, dishing out five assists, the fourth-most on the opening day.  

Shelstad and Team JS will continue to compete weekly in the Portland pro-am summer league until championship weekend, which begins Saturday, August third. 

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