Who’s Next Combine: Underclassmen Watchlist
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This is the third and final watchlist article before tomorrow’s Who’s Next Combine! In this article, we are looking at 2026 players and two 2027’s players that you will want on your watchlist. The Pentagon will be hosting Sanford Hoops…
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Continue ReadingThis is the third and final watchlist article before tomorrow’s Who’s Next Combine! In this article, we are looking at 2026 players and two 2027’s players that you will want on your watchlist.
The Pentagon will be hosting Sanford Hoops Who’s Next Combine on Monday (June 26th).
This past week, Fargo hosted their own Sanford Hoops Who’s Next Combine, PHD was in attendance and it was an outstanding event.
On Monday, it will be Sioux Falls turn to host. The palatial Sanford Pentagon will be the venue and you could not ask for a better facility!
The vast majority of the players in attendance will be from South Dakota.
WHY? Will standout w/ his height & length, will make plays on defense & boards, interested how his offensive skills look
Highlights
WHY? Solid all-around, best when getting teammates involved, effective shooter when feet are set, knows the game well
WHY? Good-size & long SG, can cook from beyond the arc, has extensive range, creates going downhill, 3 level producer
WHY? BIG & strong southpaw, played JV as 8th grader, makes his hay on D & as a rebounder, above-the-rim-finisher
WHY? Extra-physical in the post, gets to line often, excellent screener, solid D, talented rebounder, hit J’s out to 17 feet
WHY? Scrappy hardworking defender, I’m interested to hear how he does vs. older players, can get hot & score in a hurry
WHY? Skilled lead guard & table-setter, playmaker in transition, varsity veteran, quick as a cat, educated decision maker
WHY? Talented scorer that can change the game with his shot, can he produce vs. older player and how is his defense?
Highlights
WHY? Has varsity experience, improved his defense, long & mobile, slasher & shooter, creator & productive on the glass
WHY? He is known as a tough player, skilled & smart, creator & distributor, frustrating defender, can also hit from three
WHY? He will catch your eye with his mobility & athleticism, plays tough & problematic on-ball D. How are his skills on O?
WHY? Ultra skilled w/ the ball, he can shoot the cover off the ball, deadly w/ his mid-range pull-up, lethal from 3pt land
WHY? A quick all-around player, has sharp handles on the rock, good-looking jump shot, can make it rain off the bounce
WHY? Impressed me this spring, physical & strong, serious scoring threat from all levels, mismatch problem, size & skill
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WHY? I like his game more every time I watch him play, all-around scorer & playmaker, smooth & skilled left-handed dude
WHY? Shifty-scoring G, lights out shooter from 3, scores with nice mid pull-up J, gets buckets around rim w/ soft touch
Highlights
WHY? Up-n-coming shooter that you need to see! Growing & still improving, committed to his craft, bright future ahead