Elk Point-Jefferson vs. Canton: Impressive players
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The hoops season is underway in South Dakota. The Huskies from Elk Point-Jefferson took down the C-Hawks from Canton on Thursday night. It was a great way to start the hoops season in SD! Huskies 78 C-Hawks 71 Top Players…
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Continue ReadingThe hoops season is underway in South Dakota. The Huskies from Elk Point-Jefferson took down the C-Hawks from Canton on Thursday night. It was a great way to start the hoops season in SD!
Huskies 78 C-Hawks 71
Top Players
Elk Point-Jefferson
Canon Kempf (2022) |5-9 G|
He scored the first points of the game. This lefty is a physical player. Kempf was tough on the O-boards. He looks like a very solid FT shooter. Canon was also very good in transition.
Landon Geary (2022) |6-2 G|
He dropped 17 points. Landon was deadly shooting it from deep. He was great at catching and shooting. Geary also blocked shots on defense. He is a smooth shooter that moves well without the ball.
Chance Fornia (2023) |6-4 F|
This big lefty had a nice game. Chance showed a very nice turnaround post finish. I liked how he sealed against the zone defense.
Evan Fornia Evan Fornia 6'6" | PF Elk Point-Jefferson | 2024 State SD (2024) |6-6 F|
He had a very good showing. Evan scored and did damage around the hoop. He had many offensive rebounds. Fornia is a big player that is very physical.
Easton Kempf (2023) |6-5 F|
He put up 22 points. Easton had great multiple moves in the post. He showed an impressive drop step when finishing. Kempf had multiple AND1 finishes. He was also very good from the FT line. Kempf was the best player for the Huskies
Canton
Matt Anderson Matt Anderson 6'6" | SF Canton | 2024 State SD (2024) |6-4 G/F|
He is a premier athlete. Matt was dynamic in transition. He had a smooth flush in the first half. He played the top of the zone pres and was very active. I liked his high low pass and his baseline jumper. Anderson has a ton of potential.
Jacob Vandeweerd Jacob Vandeweerd 6'8" | PF Canton | 2023 State SD (2023) |6-8 C|
He showed his shooting ability with a baseline triple. Jacob was physical against the zone. His high-low finish was impressive in the first half. Jacob sprints the floor very hard. He is a rim protector and a shot blocker.
Payton Eben (2022) |6-1 G|
He is a smooth shooter and a very nice athlete. Eben is a slasher and a scorer in transition. He is very quick and a playmaker.
Braxton Mulder (2024) |6-1 G|
He crashed the offensive boards very hard. Braxton’s effort and NRG was impressive.
Derek Tieszen Derek Tieszen 6'1" | CG Canton | 2023 State SD (2023) |6-1 G|
He looked very impressive with athletic drives and an acrobatic finish. Derek can also hit the 3-ball. He looked great picking off a pass in transition with an AND1 finish.
Tadesse VanDeStoet (2022) |5-8 G|
He is a an impressive athlete that forced turnovers. Tadesse had a smooth fullcourt finish that showed off his speed and finishing ability.