Best of the Circuit: 15U Dakotas
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The Hard Work Region concluded last weekend for the 2022 Prep Hoops Circuit. Minnesota Fury won the Finals Cahmpionship. In this article, we are looking at some of the top players from the PH Circuit (15U), Dakotas Edition! *We have…
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Continue ReadingThe Hard Work Region concluded last weekend for the 2022 Prep Hoops Circuit. Minnesota Fury won the Finals Cahmpionship. In this article, we are looking at some of the top players from the PH Circuit (15U), Dakotas Edition!
*We have some Minnesota players in the article because they play on a ND AAU team. We have also included SD players that run with an Iowa AAU team.
North & South Dakota 15U
Bonfas Loria Bonfas Loria 6'5" | SF West Fargo | 2025 State ND |6’5 F| Inspired Athletics 15U
Played excellent at the Hard Work Region Finals and turned some heads over the weekend
Impressive athlete that can get up and finish above the rim, bouncy, strong, and athletic rebounder
Scary slasher that will finish in a variety of ways at the cup, can also stick jumpers, very high ceiling
Sullivan Ihry Sullivan Ihry 5'11" | CG West Fargo Sheyenne | 2025 State ND |5’10 G| Inspired Athletics 15U
Has had some impressive performances on the PH Circuit, his pull-up jumper has looked very nice
A strong PG with all the ball skills you could ask for, knows the game well, leader that will direct traffic
Confident lead guard, playmaker and creator, not afraid to take a big shot, has plenty of potential
Carsten Hoff |5’11 G| Inspired Athletics 15U
He is likely the best three-point shooter on his squad, can shoot the cover off the ball from long range
Plays with a great flow and demeanor, does not seem to rush the issue but it always looking to make a play
Handles the ball well, has nice flaoter/runner, crafty finisher, his pull-up game and jumper are intriguing
Bennett Larson Bennett Larson 6'7" | C Stanley | 2026 State ND (2026) |6’6 PF| 3ND Hoops Fam 2025
A 2026 kid that plays up, super strong and physical, does not play young, an animal on the glass, high-end motor
Had monster scoring & rebounding games this past weekend, produced multiple double-doubles
One of the best players in the 2026 Class from ND, stands out vs. older players, stud defender w/ great switching ability
Kaiden Helm Kaiden Helm 6'3" | SG Minot | 2025 State ND |6’2 G| 3ND Hoops Fam 2025
A big, strong, tough, and skilled guard that helped his team go 3-1 at the Finals
Plays physical on both ends, scores through contact at the rim, produces going downhill off the bounce
Scores from all levels, I like his pull-up jumper, can cash in triples, can score in big moments, clutch player
Carter Hansen Carter Hansen 6'3" | SG Vermillion | 2025 State SD |6’3 G/F| Arena Basketball Club 2025 Snyder
This young Tanager has constantly been improving over the AAU season
Serious shooting threat from 3pt land, I have seen him shoot it very well from deep
All-around skilled, has good eyes, has natural instincts, knows how to win tight games
Easton Van Scoyk Easton Van Scoyk 6'3" | SF Dakota Valley | 2025 State SD |6’3 F| Arena Basketball Club 2025 Snyder
Has shown that he is a glue guy with a great understanding of the game
Does the dirty work in the paint on both ends, has improved his jump shot
Impressive size and frame, the foundation is down, the DV player has a promising future
Carson Ness Carson Ness 6'0" | PG Yankton | 2025 State SD |6’0 G| Arena Basketball Club 2025 Lazzo
The Yankson kid has proven to be a true scoring threat from all over the hardwood
Ness has noteworthy handles and he knows how to get to his spots for good looks
His athleticism allows him to finish around defenders at the rim, has intriguing upside
Brian Zarazua |6’3 G| Bears Tail Basketball 15U
Hands down one of the most skilled 15U players I watched this spring/summer
Handles, passing, ball skills, IQ, and feel for the game are off the charts
Causes havoc in the press, instant offense on TO’s, emerging talent to keep eyes on
Alex Busch Alex Busch 6'1" | SF Fargo Shanley | 2025 ND |6’1 G| Bears Tail Basketball 15U
A versatile offensive threat that can score from multiple levels on the court
He stretches the defense by cashing in triples, he can also get his inside the arc
Rebounds well and gets the job done in transition, finishes strong at the cup
Dax Frank Dax Frank 6'6" | PF Bismarck Legacy | 2025 State ND |6’5 F| Bears Tail Basketball 15U
He is a long shot blocker that runs the floor hard and makes plays on both ends
Frank has an effective jump shot from 8-15 feet, this helps open up the lane for slashers
His length and height make him an anchor on defense, Frank is vital to the Bears Tail D
Rylee Bears Tail Rylee Bears Tail 6'3" | SG Mandan | 2026 State ND (2026) |6’3 G| Bears Tail Basketball 15U
He is a year younger but he has played up occasionally at the 15U level
Long, lanky, good mobility, has basketball blood running through his veins, plays fast & furious
Slasher that scores athletically at the rim, pesky defender that reads eyes & creates TO’s, big potential
B Rylee Bears Tail Rylee Bears Tail 6'3" | SG Mandan | 2026 State ND (2026) |6’3 G| Bears Tail Basketball 15U
He is a year younger but he has played up occasionally at the 15U level
Long and athletic like his brother, has the flexibility to play all positions 1-5, smooth & skilled
Great feel for hoops, can score in many ways, creative on the offensive end, does outstanding work on the glass
Isaac Beauchamp Isaac Beauchamp 6'1" | PG Shanley | 2025 State ND |5’10 G| The Next Level Basketball Academy 2025
A cool customer at the PG spot, I have watched him put up big numbers in the scoring column
Shoots it with confidence from 3-point land and mid-range, nice pull-up & step back J
Plays fast and hard but knows when to slow things down, shares the rock and creates for others
Alex Wetterlin Alex Wetterlin 6'5" | PF West Fargo | 2025 State ND |6’3 SF| The Next Level Basketball Academy 2025
He looks like a power forward but produces like a sharpshooting wing
Silky smooth jumper that is always in-rhythm, can change the game from beyond the arc
Aggressive and smart cutter, knows hows to get open and create his own looks, boards hard
Joseph Gomez Joseph Gomez 5'8" | CG Wahpeton | 2025 State ND |5’8 G| The Next Level Basketball Academy 2025
Plays with a good head on his shoulders, not the biggest player but will outsmart you, clever
Does not get too high or too low, plays hard on defense, is fearless on both sides of the ball
Finishes well against bigger defenders, has a sweet floater game, moves the ball & facilitates