#PHStompingGrounds – 15U All Dakotas Team
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Take a look at the best of the best from the 15U division at Prep Hoops Stomping Grounds! We have sixteen players from North Dakota and South Dakota teams to recognize. First Team All-Tournament Blake Ellwein Blake Ellwein 6'8" |…
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Continue ReadingTake a look at the best of the best from the 15U division at Prep Hoops Stomping Grounds! We have sixteen players from North Dakota and South Dakota teams to recognize.
First Team All-Tournament
Blake Ellwein Blake Ellwein 6'8" | SF Huron | 2026 State SD (2026) |6’6 F| Team Warwick 15U
He is a long and versatile player. Warwick was 4-0 on the weekend and Blake was a huge part of that. He really shot it well from every level. For a 6’6″ frosh, his handles are excellent. His passing was magnificent. Ellwein has an impressive passing repertoire. He can guard about any position on defense, Blake moves his feet well and his long arms cause problems for the offense. It was a great weekend for the kid from Huron.
Tate Gerdes Tate Gerdes 6'3" | SF Lennox | 2026 State SD (2026) |6’3 SF| Team Warwick 15U
He is the ultimate competitor! Gerdes gets after it on the court and he plays his tail off. He always takes the best offensive player and he makes the game miserable for them. Like all the guys on the court for Warwick, Gerdes is a complete player. Tate looked like an elite defender, he rebounded on both ends, he shared the ball, and scored the rock. What more do you need?
Ben Weber Ben Weber 6'5" | SF Bridgewater-Emery | 2026 State SD (2026) |6’5 F| Team Warwick 15U
He is an athlete and Weber made some splashy plays with dunks & slams. He is constantly improving and his talent level was on display this past weekend. He has natural athleticism and good length. Weber is a rim protector, he threw some nice passes, he executed, and he scored around the basket. Weber looks to be a BIG stock riser!
Haakon Seymour Haakon Seymour 6'2" | SF West Fargo | 2026 State ND (2026) |6’1 G| ECI 2026 Selects Gold
He was outstanding on both sides of the court for ECI Selects. Seymour is not the biggest player on the court but he is still a great rebounder. Haakon was scoring the rock from just about everywhere. He is talented offensively. Seymour also stood out because of his constant and relentless defense.
Abakar Miganoudji Abakar Miganoudji 6'5" | PF Fargo South | 2026 State ND (2026) |6’5 F| Beyond the Game 2026
He had a marvelous weekend. In one of his biggest games, Abakar went off for 33 points. There is no doubt that he is big and strong, Abakar also has quick reactions. His playmaking ability is off the charts. His size is impressive but Abakar’s skill set and athleticism are what makes him super intriguing. Keep your eyes on this baller!
Second Team All-Tournament
Carson Nickles Carson Nickles 6'1" | CG Sioux Falls Christian | 2026 State SD (2026) |6’0 G| Team Warwick 15U
He is the type of player that will do anything to help the team. Carson can do everything on the court. If coach needs it done, Carson will do it. When I was watching Nickles impressed me with his shooting, passing, floor spacing, and execution. He also looks to be a hustler and high NRG player.
Beckett Pfau Beckett Pfau 6'0" | SG West Fargo | 2026 State ND (2026) |5’10 G| ECI 2026 Selects Gold
He scored from three levels all weekend. Beckett is a potent offensive weapon. Pfau can really fill it up! The young Packer is not just a shooter, he can also create and facilitate. Pfau saw the court well and he delivered dimes! He is a serious scorer but is also unselfish.
Wesley Walz (2026) |6’0 G| Sanford Sports UA 2026
He is a fierce competitor that will do whatever it takes to help his squad! Wesley attacks the paint via the bounce and he is super productive. He can also hit from long range. On defense, Walz locked up and changed the game on the defensive side. Wesley got into the passing lanes and created problems off the ball.
Parker Graff Parker Graff 6'0" | CG Wessington Springs | 2026 State SD (2026) |5’11 G| South Dakota Elite 15U
He was very productive on the offensive side of the ball. Graff is a tough matchup because he can shoot the lights out from beyond the arc and mid-range. The problem is…if you close out too hard and/or take a bad angle, Graff will blow past you and get into the paint to make things happen. He scored well around the basket and was a difference-maker for his team.
Josh Barjolo Josh Barjolo 6'0" | CG Fargo South | 2026 State ND (2026) |5’11 G| Bears Tail 15U 3SGB
This kid is an athlete! Josh stood out on Saturday and Sunday as a penetrator and slasher. He elevates quickly to the rim and he can finish in a variety of ways. He also has a soft & accurate floater/runner. He had the ball in his hands a ton as a lead guard. I thought his hesitation move was impressive. Big things are ahead for Barjolo.
Third Team All-Tournament
Logan Mebius Logan Mebius 5'10" | PG O'Gorman | 2026 State SD (2026) |5’10 G| Team Warwick 15U
The kid is tough as nails! He made great decisions all weekend and he played super unselfishly. Mebius make everyone go! Logan was reliable and consistent all weekend. He is a solid overall player that does not seem to make mistakes. Mebius looked like a great passer. He also appears to be able to put the clamps down on defense.
Cooper Goodbary Cooper Goodbary 6'3" | SG Sioux Falls Christian | 2026 State SD (2026) |6’2 G| Team Warwick 15U
He impressed me with his perimeter shooting. I heard reports that Goodbary was on the mark all weekend. He also looked like an athletic and tough defender. He seemed to buy in on both ends of the court and not take plays off. To stay on the court with the Warwick team, you need to be a 2-way player, and that is what Cooper brought to the hardwood.
Brody Weigel Brody Weigel 6'0" | SG Bismarck Legacy | 2026 State ND (2026) |6’0 G| ECI Selects Gold
He shot it well last weekend at Live and Weigel did it again at Stomping Grounds. Brody was productive Saturday and Sunday in Sioux Falls from beyond the arc. He made teams pay 3-points at a time. Weigel also stood out as a hardworking and lockdown defender. You have to love a two-way player!
Justin Bilal Justin Bilal 6'5" | SF Sioux Falls Lincoln | 2026 State SD (2026) |6’3 F| South Dakota Elite 15U
He shot the ball well at the Pentagon. Justin was solid on both offense and defense throughout the weekend. You have to love a guy that brings it every game. He was consistent in all 4 games. On defense, Justin’s long arms caused problems and he racked up a ton of deflections.
Sam De Groot Sam De Groot 6'6" | SG Sioux Falls Lincoln | 2026 State SD (2026) |6’3 G| Sanford Sports UA 2026
He shot it hot on Saturday night with multiple deep triples. Sam looked like a supreme SNIPER over the course of the weekend. He heats up in a hurry and needs a small amount of space. De Groot also showed the ability to score inside the arc when the D ran him off the 3pt-line.
Marvin Richard III Marvin Richard III 6'2" | CG Pine Ridge | 2026 State SD (2026) |5’11 G| Sanford Sports UA 2026
He proved that he has a talented & great overall game. Marvin distributes the rock, puts up points, and plays solid defense. He knows how to play the game and he makes timely plays. This youngster has a super high hoops IQ. Marvin can also put up buckets with his advanced skill set.