#PHStompingGrounds 16U Watchlist

The Prep Hoops Circuit is heading to the Sanford Pentagon! This is going to be a fun event as all the games will be taking place in one facility. There is a talented group of players coming to this tournament.   For this Watchlist Article, we are sp[program_tooltip program_id='2078372' first='ECI' last='']fically looking at sophomores from North Dakota and South Dakota AAU teams. Bears Tail is a ND program with two players from Moorhead (MN) included in this piece. The rest of the players in this article are all from the Dakotas.   See below comments on 17 players to watch at Stomping Grounds.<a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/05/stompinggrounds-crop-1036x680-1683121012.jpg"></a>   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/05/stompinggrounds-crop-1036x680-1683121012.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/05/stompinggrounds-crop-1036x680-1683121012.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-1944058" /></a></figure>   3ND 2025   [player_tooltip player_id='1476511' first='Kaden' last='Flavin'] (2025) |5'11 G| Minot   WHY? The best part of Flavin's game is his quickness and speed. He plays with a very high motor and is excellent off the dribble with pull-ups and floaters. Flavin's 3-point shot is pure. He is an elite perimeter defender who thrives on the ability to get steals and convert those into transition points. Flavin is an underrated passer. He will have a big weekend because his game has come together at the right time, he was injured most of last summer, but now he is healthy.   [player_tooltip player_id='1267638' first='Kaiden' last='Helm'] (2025) |6'2 G| Minot   WHY? He impressed me last summer and I saw him do some nice things during the high school season. The best part of his game is having the ability to score in multiple ways from all 3 levels. He makes the right passes when the shot is not there. Helm's defense is much improved which is a requirement for the high school system he is in. Kaiden will have a big weekend because he loves to compete against the best competition and he plays with a chip on his shoulder.   [program_tooltip program_id='2139207' first='Bears' last='Tail Basketball'] 2025 Swanson   [player_tooltip player_id='1750475' first='Parker' last='Brodina'] (2025) |6'4 G/F| Devils Lake   WHY? He was an All-EDC player this high school season. Brodina is a big physical guard/wing. He can score around the hoop and from 3-point range. Producing around the hoop is definitely a strength of Parker's. He has been doing a really good job of being a leader for this Bears Tail team. I think he will be too strong and physical for many defenders to stop. I am interested to see his 3pt shot, his passing, and defense.   [player_tooltip player_id='1354781' first='Jenner' last='Smude'] (2025) |6'4 SG| Bismarck   WHY? He impressed me last summer as a long shooter. This winter, Smude had some big-scoring games. I want to see if he can keep that going at Stomping Grounds. Smude is known as an elite shooter, once he gets going it is hard to stop him. He is a 3&D player. At the same time, once he "gets it going" Jenner can really open things up for the rest of the team.   [program_tooltip program_id='2139207' first='Bears' last='Tail Basketball'] Zarazua 3SGB   Brian Zarazua (2025) |6'3 PG| Moorhead   WHY? He is long and he knows his way around the court. Brian gets it done on both sides of the ball. He can create his own shoot and for others. He has a high IQ for the game of hoops. He can score on all four levels. 3pt land, mid-range, at the rim, and the FT-line. I like his control, speed, skills, and demeanor on the hardwood. Zarazua is a leader and a playmaker. He was super impressive last summer when I watched. BJ had a nice high school season when he came back from injury. I am expecting him to be one of the top guards in Sioux Falls.   [player_tooltip player_id='2423573' first='Reign' last='Battle'] (2025) |6'1 G/F| Moorhead   WHY? He is lightning in a bottle! Battle scores in bunches and he plays bigger than he is. He can guard 1-5 because of his strength and athleticism. Reign crashes the boards and runs the floor hard. Battle is a Swiss-Army-Knife kind of player. He is the Moorhead Spud version of Draymond Green! It is going to be fun to see what Reign brings to the court at the Pentagon.   [program_tooltip program_id='2078372' first='ECI' last=''] 2025 Selects   [player_tooltip player_id='1497483' first='Cameron' last='Klefstad'] (2025) |6'2 SF| Grand Forks Red River   WHY? He has played phenomenally as of late. No matter what, Cam is going to be a consistent player. His ability to stretch the floor, but also battle in the post, makes him a unique player. I think he will have a big weekend because he competes at a high level and plays consistently no matter the weekend. Cam cleans up the boards and is a presence in the paint. Klefstad will do that for this team regardless of who they are playing!   [player_tooltip player_id='1931467' first='Payton' last='Schell'] (2025) |6'0 G| 2025 Minot   WHY? Payton has been playing great thus far. He uses his length to make momentum-changing defensive plays. On the offensive end, Schell has an uncanny ability to shoot the lights out. If he sees a couple go through the net, he is a very fun player to watch. Payton will have a great weekend because he does not have to rely solely on scoring to change the game. He gives the team so much on the defensive end that he is a factor regardless of whether he is scoring or not!   [player_tooltip player_id='1657448' first='Gibson' last='Kinnebrew'] (2027) |6'2 G| Bismarck Century   WHY? Gibby is playing up two age levels, he is still just in 8th grade. However, once you see him, he will not look like a JH kid. Kinnebrew will be an elite prospect in the 2027 class, and in the near future, he will likely be a high-end prospect from the entire Midwest. Gibby is already an impressive dunker and he gets ridiculous elevation on his jump shot. He is skilled beyond his years and he can score from every level. I am interested to see how he matches up with older players and how he shoots from beyond the arc. I also want to see how he fits in the [program_tooltip program_id='2078372' first='ECI' last=''] Selects since he is a pick-up player and how he does on D against older players.   Sacred Hoops Edman   [player_tooltip player_id='1784725' first='Luke' last='Olson'] (2025) |5'11 G| Pierre   WHY? He finished the season for Pierre as the best true PG on the team. Olson has a large amount of momentum coming into the summer. He can shoot it at a consistent rate. Luke can get to the rim whenever he wants and he is a great passer. As he goes this Sacred Hoops team will go. He will set the tempo for this squad. Olson is a young PG to keep eyes on.   [player_tooltip player_id='1944190' first='Mason' last='Ennis'] (2025) |6'4 F| Brandon Valley   WHY? He is 6'4” athletic wing who does not take possessions off on either end of the court. Ennis works hard for every offensive and defensive rebound. Mason loves to finish through contact and he can shoot the 3-ball. He will block a lot of shots this summer and he is a playmaker. I am excited to see the up-and-coming Lynx play.   Sanford Sports 2025 Grey   [player_tooltip player_id='1477140' first='John' last='Lent'] (2025) |6'4 F| O'Gorman   WHY? I watched him play last summer and I was impressed with his physicality, persistence, and presence around the basket. Lent was always attacking the defense and was physical around the basket. I also saw him hit multiple mid-range jumpers. I am interested to see what his game looks like now. Is he a back-to-the-basket player or more of a 3/4 player? Time will tell. I expect Lent to be physical and to play through contact.   Sanford Sports 2025 Red   [player_tooltip player_id='1407010' first='Aidan' last='Hamm'] (2025) |5'11 G| Beresford   WHY? I have never seen him live but he has looked good on film and I have heard several positive reports on Hamm's play. Aidan is a sparkplug that plays and competes with NRG/passion. He makes a ton of plays by moving his feet quickly, having active hands, and being aggressive. Aidan also shoots the ball well. I am excited to see this Watchdog play tomorrow and I am predicting that Hamm will be a difference-maker this weekend.   Sanford Sports 2025 White   [player_tooltip player_id='1441395' first='Nyun' last='Dut'] (2025) |6'1 G| O'Gorman   WHY? He did some nice things at Live with tough D and he proved to be a crafty offensive player. I was impressed with his consistency from deep last weekend as well. Dut has always been a slasher/athletic defender. If he keeps knocking down shots he is going to be tough! I am interested to see how Dut does his damage this weekend at Stomping Grounds.   [player_tooltip player_id='1263165' first='Aidan' last='Costain'] (2025) |6'5 F| Harrisburg   WHY? He had a great weekend at PH-Live. In the past, Aidan had mostly played the 5 position but is now playing at both the 5 spot and 4 spot when [player_tooltip player_id='1535886' first='Nick' last='Hanson'] is in the game. Costain is a really good screen defender, probably this SSA team's best rim protected as well. He pinned several blocks against the backboard last weekend. Aidan does a good job talking. He has a wide frame, if he can come out of his shell a little bit, he could be a force. Costain is a muscular 6'5" post that is primed for a big weekend.   Sanford Sports UA 2025   [player_tooltip player_id='1263163' first='Shawn' last='Hammerbeck'] (2025) |6'7 PF| Winner   WHY? This guy is a beast! Hammerbeck is a sp[program_tooltip program_id='2078372' first='ECI' last='']al athlete that is physical, strong, can get up, and is a force on the hardwood. I am excited to see him go-head-to-head with some of the other BIGs at this event. He will likely be an imposing figure on the court. I am interested to see his moves in the post, if he plays outside of 15', and how he moves his feet on defense. Expect him to be stout around the rim and to be active on the boards.   [player_tooltip player_id='1167609' first='Sullivan' last='Ihry'] (2025) |5'11 G| West Fargo Sheyenne   WHY? I have not seen him play since the high school season and I am interested to see what his role is with the SSA squad. Ihry knows the game well and he is good with the rock. He is known as a talented shooter that can stroke it from deep range and in from 15-feet off the dribble. It will be fun to see him go up against some of his fellow North Dakotans.   <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/07/PlayerWatchlistNDSD.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/07/PlayerWatchlistNDSD.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1511372" /></a></figure>

The Prep Hoops Circuit is heading to the Sanford Pentagon! This is going to be a fun event as all the games will be taking place in one facility. There is a talented group of players coming to this tournament.