<p>Which 10th graders looked good in December? Read below to see which sophomores stood out when PHD was watching. </p>
<h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Top 10th Graders from December</strong></span></h4>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1266223" first="Alec" last="Squires"] |6-10 C| Sioux Valley </strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Athletic BIG that runs like a deer and is a fearless dunker</li>
<li>Rim protector and tough rebounder</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1351868" first="Andrew" last="Atwood"] |6-1 G| Beresford</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Lefty 3-point flamethrower </li>
<li>Crafty finisher</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1356552" first="Blake" last="Larson"] |5-10 G| Wessington Springs</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Team first player</li>
<li>Speedy penetrator off the bounce</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Braxton Mulder |6-1 G| Canton</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>A high energy player</li>
<li>He stood out with his effort and how hard he went after rebounds</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1144980" first="Braxton" last="Iglehart"] |5-11 G| Garrison</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>A quick player with a dirty crossover</li>
<li>He pushes the tempo and plays fast</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1306390" first="Caleb" last="Duerr"] |6-3 G| West Fargo Sheyenne</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Athletic and long guard</li>
<li>Giving high-quality minutes off the bench for the Mustangs</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1348899" first="Camden" last="Phipps"] |6-6 PF| Harrisburg</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Great size and strong as an ox</li>
<li>Rim protector and affluent offensive rebounder</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Carson Stephenson |5-11 G| Highmore/Harrold</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Opportunistic scorer</li>
<li>Unselfish, he does not force shots</li>
</ul>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1144600" first="Carter" last="Zeller"] |6-6 PF| Fargo North </strong></p>
<ul>
<li>The most physical sophomore in North Dakota</li>
<li>Patient, strong, smart, willing passer, and skilled in the post</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1359828" first="Cole" last="Kegbeh"] |6-3 F| Fargo South</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>A strong player that shined on the O-boards when I watched</li>
<li>He showed great footwork with a euro-step move</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Dalton Hawkins |5-8 G| Westhope/Newburg</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>An in-rhythm 3-point shooter</li>
<li>He had a clutch buzzer-beating 3 pointer to end the half when I watched</li>
</ul>
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<p><strong>Dylan Zimmerman |6-5 G| Moorhead (MN)</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>He is crushing it from beyond the arc</li>
<li>High-level skill from deep, mid-range, and at the cup</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1336177" first="Evan" last="Fornia"] |6-6 F| Elk Point-Jefferson</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>A large, strong, and physical forward</li>
<li>He does his damage on the block and in the paint</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1266227" first="Garrett" last="Mertens"] |6-2 G| Milbank</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Impressive slasher, creator, and downhill player</li>
<li>Serious 3-point shooter with a smooth pull-up jumper</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1266229" first="Hudsyn" last="Ruesink"] |6-3 F| Sioux Valley</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Great fundamentals and good footwork</li>
<li>A tough and gritty kid </li>
</ul>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1111175" first="Isaiah" last="Schafer"] |6-1 G| Bismarck Century</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>High efficient 3-point sniper with extended range</li>
<li>Skilled slasher & athletic finisher</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Jace Christensen |5-9 G| Sioux Valley</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Dynamic player in transition</li>
<li>Aggressive & timely cutter</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1355453" first="Jack" last="Henry"] |6-0 G| Dell Rapids</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>He hits dagger 3-pointers from the coffin corners </li>
<li>Gets many deflections/TO's with athleticism and excellent anticipation</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1145118" first="Jackson" last="Hynek"] |6-2 F| Stanley</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>He was a monster on the O-boards when I saw him play</li>
<li>A blue-collar player that scores around the basket</li>
</ul>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1270335" first="Jacoby" last="Mehrman"] |6-3 PG| Harrisburg</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>A very physical and strong lefty PG</li>
<li>Scores from all 3-levels</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1317710" first="James" last="Hamilton"] |6-3 F| Fargo South</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Hard worker and excellent rebounder</li>
<li>Creative and consistent finisher</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1144986" first="Javin" last="Friesz"] |6-1 G| Flasher</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Great outside shooter with range</li>
<li>A nice skilled athlete that scores from deep and around the hoop</li>
</ul>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1144475" first="Jeremiah" last="Sem"] |6-3 G| Fargo North</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Super bouncy and highlight dunker</li>
<li>Can take over a game single-handedly</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Joaquin Powell |6-4 F| Parshall</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>He showed a sweet up-and-under move</li>
<li>Fights for positions and seals hard</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Jon Delay |6-0 G| Beresford</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>A pure shooter, especially from beyond the arc</li>
<li>A cunning player with nice handles</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1145117" first="Josh" last="Hetzel"] |5-11 G| Stanley</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>A very serious 3-point threat</li>
<li>Refined ball skills and a creative slasher</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Logan Fossen |5-9 G| Benson County</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>He nailed four triples when I watched</li>
<li>Showed a smooth and crafty floater</li>
</ul>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1238618" first="Matthew" last="Anderson"] |6-4 G/F| Canton</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>A very special athlete</li>
<li>Disruptive defender and versatile player on offense</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1334664" first="Peder" last="Haugo"] |6-3 F| Fargo North</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>A physical and strong athlete</li>
<li>He does the little things to help his team</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>River Querikiol |5-6 G| Parshall</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>A problematic defender with quick hands</li>
<li>Skilled passer with tight handles</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Ty Schmitt |5-10 G| TGU</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Smooth footwork</li>
<li>Soft finishing touch</li>
</ul>
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