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<p>Take a look at the best of the best from the <strong>16U division</strong> at Prep Hoops Stomping Grounds! We have a talented cast of players from North Dakota and South Dakota teams to recognize. </p>
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<p>Many of these guys will be at Prep Hoops Battle at the Lakes, it would be a good idea to watch them play in person. This is a talented group of ballers!</p>
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<p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">1st Team All-Tournament</span></strong></p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1263162' first='Ben' last='Brooks'] (2025) |6'7 G/F| Sanford Sports UA 2025</strong></p>
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<p>He can do it all, very long, light on his feet, fast up & down the court, smooth jump shot, ATHLETIC finisher/scorer</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1327459' first='Bryon' last='Laue'] (2025) |6'8 PF| Sanford Sports UA 2025</strong></p>
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<p>Force around the basket, a monster on the glass, impressive feet, soft finishing touch, also had thunderous dunks</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1625005' first='Brian' last='Zarazua Jr'] (2025) |6'3 PG| Bears Tail 16U Zarazua 3SGB</strong></p>
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<p>Elite PG, smooth stroke from deep, long/skilled/smart, creator & clever, has a sharp bball sense, a true playmaker</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1535886' first='Nick' last='Hanson'] (2025) |6'7 PF| Sanford Sports 2025 White</strong></p>
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<p>Cleaned the glass, double-double every game, 15 ppg, shot a hot 70 FG%, showed soft hands, great length, hit 3's</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1931465' first='Fischer' last='Johnson'] (2025) |5'10 G| [program_tooltip program_id='2078372' first='ECI' last=''] 2025 Selects</strong></p>
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<p>Played notable D all weekend, hit tough shots, showed that he is a deadly shooter, locked down some serious talent</p>
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<p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">2nd Team All-Tournament</span></strong></p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1263152' first='Edison' last='Noll'] (2025) |6'0 G| Sanford Sports UA 2025</strong></p>
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<p>Crucial piece to the 4-0 weekend, plays his role but also a playmaker, got it done on both ends, quick w/ a smooth J</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1263163' first='Shawn' last='Hammerbeck'] (2025) |6'7 PF| Sanford Sports UA 2025</strong></p>
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<p>Very big and moves well for size, physical defender, plays through contact, hit boards hard, explosive, he is a monster</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1750475' first='Parker' last='Brodina'] (2025) |6'3 G| Bears Tail 16U Swanson</strong></p>
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<p>He was a beast! A true 3-level scorer, drained triples, super-physical at the hoop, battled for boards, fierce competitor</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2423573' first='Reign' last='Battle'] (2025) |6'1 G/F| 16U Zarazua 3SGB</strong></p>
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<p>Showed off versatility, engine that drove team, plays bigger than his size, scored at high rate & did it from every level</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1267638' first='Kaiden' last='Helm'] (2025) |6'2 G| 3ND 2025</strong></p>
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<p>Stat stuffer with 12 ppg, 6.5 rpg, 4.5 apg, no problem w/ pressure, skilled handles, solid on D, made everyone better</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1931467' first='Payton' last='Schell'] (2025) |6'0 G| [program_tooltip program_id='2078372' first='ECI' last=''] 2025 Selects</strong></p>
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<p>Knocked down many triples, hit shots at crucial moments, defended 2-5 efficiently, had consistent play all weekend </p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1935698' first='Carson' last='Sessing'] (2025) |5'11 G| 3ND 2025</strong></p>
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<p>Tough offensively, averaged 12.5 ppg, lived in the paint off the bounce, was fire from 3pt, a thief on D, talented CG</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1263156' first='Braeden' last='Feeldy'] (2025) |5'11 G| Sanford Sports UA 2025</strong></p>
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<p>4-0 on the weekend, showcased that he is a smooth and talented guard, he made winning plays all weekend long</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1529879' first='Myles' last='Meyer'] (2025) |6'6 PF| Sacred Hoops Edman</strong></p>
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<p>Controlled boards, great scoring touch, finished through contact, sweet mid-range J & fadeaways, 100% from FT-line </p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1784725' first='Luke' last='Olson'] (2025) |5'11 G| Sacred Hoops Edman</strong></p>
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<p>All-around player, shot it hot, great on-ball D & helpside, forced many TO's, lethal in PNR, multiple O-board scores</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1503881' first='Benson' last='Kieffer'] (2025) 5'10 G| Sanford Sports 2025</strong></p>
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<p>Played hard on D and got after it, slahed to the rim on the regular, saw the court & delivered dimes, averaged 10+ ppg</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1310125' first='Zacharia' last='Nhial'] (2025) |6'3 G| Bears Tail 16U Swanson</strong></p>
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<p>Created shots for himself & others, picked up intensity and pressure on defense, forced turnovers & hit 3's, long athlete</p>
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