MSUM Sweet 16: Player Watchlist

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Moorhead, MN -</strong> The Sweet 16 is going down tomorrow on the campus of Moorhead State. There will be two courts at Nemzek Hall and two courts running at the Wellness Center. 10 of the teams are from MN, 5 from ND, and 1 from SD. This will be a fun event with some serious talent on the floor. If you are heading over to watch or are just curious about who some of the players to watch are...PHD has put together a list of players that you will want to read about.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">See below for info on <strong>Eighteen</strong> players. We have a mix of ballers from the Tri-State area.</span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1642223,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/10/Minnesota-State-Moorhead.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/10/Minnesota-State-Moorhead.png?w=200" alt="" class="wp-image-1642223" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Player Watchlist</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1284153' first='Jay' last='Neubert'] (2024) |6'2 G| Sauk Centre </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline"><strong>WHY?</strong></span></em> He will likely be the best player in the gym, having a Rockstar summer, lights-out shooter, pure bucket, super skilled</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1419970' first='Brevin' last='Stoa'] (2024) |6'3 G| Hawley</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></strong> He can put the ball in the hole w/ a smooth jumper, long guard w/ sharp eyes &amp; skill, has a good feel for the game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1434054' first='Dylan' last='Zimmerman'] (2024) |6'5 SG/SF| Moorhead</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></strong> Absolute microwave, deep shooting range, quick trigger, gifted athlete, gets up &amp; WHAMs it in impressive fashion</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1625005' first='Brian' last='Zarazua Jr'] (2025) |6'3 PG| Moorhead</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></strong></em> Has all the skills you could ask for as a lead guard, scores from all levels, creates &amp; facilitates for others, does it all</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1145107' first='Landon' last='Moser'] (2024) |6'1 G| Northern Cass </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline"><b>WHY?</b></span></em> Great all summer, pull-up jumper looks elite, no problem elevating/scoring over defenders, excels at everything</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1266227' first='Garrett' last='Mertens'] (2024) |6'3 G| Milbank</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></strong></em> Quality ATH that attacks/scores off bounce, sees the floor &amp; passes well, good instincts, ready for big sr. season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2100147' first='Joe' last='Shulte'] (2024) |6'5 SF| Milbank</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></strong></em> All-around wing player, has a positive impact on the game, Shulte can shoot it at a legit clip &amp; score via the slash</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1421835' first='Jaxon' last='Wildung'] (2024) |6'2 G| Milbank</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></strong></em> Heats up in a hurry, impact player w/ his shooting, once 1 goes in, look out! Can also score at the rim, natural feel</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1497484' first='Luke' last='Warner'] (2025) |6'9 C| Shanley</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></strong></em> Doubt you will see a bigger player, Warner is a monster on the court, potential as a rebounder &amp; rim protector</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1537905' first='Tommy' last='Baumgartner'] (2027) |6'2 G| Shanley</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></strong></em> Good length for age, multi-sport ATH, has had the taste of success, green-light shooter with plenty of potential</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1145108' first='Luke' last='Martinson'] (2024) |6'4 F| Sargent County</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></strong></em> Jack-of-all-trades, scores from all levels, his game/skills keep improving, very nice ATH, competitor &amp; physical</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1551198' first='Josh' last='Wittich'] (2024) |6'5 F| Sargent County</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></strong></em> Good size/length, an above-average ATH, makes hay off the bounce, DAWG on the O-glass, serious shot blocker</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1484338' first='Brooks' last='Bakko'] (2027) |6'3 PG| Kindred</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></strong></em> Mature beyond his years, does not look/play like an incoming frosh, giftd &amp; strong ATH, playmaker on both ends</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1169144' first='Karson' last='Ouse'] (2025) |6'7 SF| Kindred </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></strong></em> Has had a ton of success in AAU hoops, mismatch nightmare w/ length &amp; skill, versatile on D, scores from all levels </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1418035' first='Chris' last='Benning'] (2026) |5'10 G| St. Mary's</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></strong></em> Young but deadly scorer, plays fearless, always attacking, southpaw SNIPER, excited to see him vs. older defenders</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1531064' first='Jackson' last='Barth'] (2026) |6'3 F| St. Mary's</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></strong></em> Favorable size/great build, impressive feet/hands, can stretch it w/ his developing jumper, looked tough in AAU</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1164081' first='Sam' last='Fedorchak'] (2024) |6'0 G| St. Mary's</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></strong></em> Can slash for buckets and dish assists, works hard on the glass, crafty scorer, can hit 3's, a lead guard for the Saints</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1164079' first='Nick' last='Roemmich'] (2024) |5'11 G| St. Mary's</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></strong></em> Consistent outside shooter, creates for teammates/unselfish, plays hard/full effort, will play a pivotal role this winter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1511372,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <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> <!-- /wp:image -->