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<p>The inaugural Twin Cities Takedown is happening in a few days and this will be the last weekend of tournaments for the Prep Hoops Circuit. PHD will be at Wayzata High School to take in all the action. The great part about this tournament is that all of the age groups/games are played at the same venue. PHD is excited to see one more weekend of hoops action.</p>
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<p>Who are some of the 15U players from the Dakotas that you should watch? See below for those answers...</p>
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<p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">15U Watchlist</span></strong></p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1975439' first='Ali' last='Shahid'] (2025) |6'1 G| Beyond The Game </strong></p>
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<p>Had a fantastic spring, has the ability to put up serious points, reliable threat from 3, driver/slasher that can get to the rim</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1541301' first='Amari' last='Taylor'] (2026) |6'5 PF| [program_tooltip program_id='2139207' first='Bears' last='Tail Basketball'] 3SGB</strong></p>
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<p>A bear on the boards, has the measurables to be a dominant interior player, an intimidating PF that can protect the basket </p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1632632' first='Artie' last='Carlow'] (2026) |5'10 G| Pack</strong></p>
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<p>You will be hard-pressed to find a more skilled player, a cool customer on the court, can hit outside J's & create for others</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1798694' first='Brooklan' last='Bruce'] (2026) |5'10 G| [program_tooltip program_id='2139207' first='Bears' last='Tail Basketball'] 3SGB</strong></p>
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<p>This kid plays with a chip on his shoulder & he will not back down, has razor-sharp handles, knockdown shooter w/ range</p>
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<p><strong>Brylee & [player_tooltip player_id='1422852' first='Rylee' last='Bears Tail'] (2023) |6'3 G| [program_tooltip program_id='2139207' first='Bears' last='Tail Basketball'] 3SGB</strong></p>
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<p>Brylee is an ambidextrous finisher, handles & skills have upgraded, hia pull-up J is fluid, hits 3's w/ consistently from deep</p>
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<p>Rylee, true playmaking PG, mid-range J is enhanced, scores w/ either hand, improved aggression, makes everyone better</p>
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<p><strong>Jack Dauner (2026) |6'1 G| Beyond The Game</strong></p>
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<p>Moved up in school ball, led soph Spud team in scoring, can get smoking hot from 3pt land, difference maker w/ his shot</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1531062' first='Jonathan' last='Roubideaux, Jr.'] (2026) |6'7 PF| [program_tooltip program_id='2139207' first='Bears' last='Tail Basketball'] 3SGB</strong></p>
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<p>Long/athletic lefty, as much upside as anyone in '26 class, scores from all levels, active to the rim, fascinating potential </p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1975416' first='Khaliq' last='Austin'] (2028) |5'11 G| Pack</strong></p>
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<p>Plays w/ the heart of a lion, is not afraid to take over a game, his skills are advanced for his age, a playmaking youngster</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2102598' first='Memphis' last='Walking Elk'] (2026) |6'0 G| Pack </strong></p>
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<p>2-way player, capable 3-shooter, after 1 goes in he heats up quickly, shooters touch, sweet mid-J, slash for pts, fast hands</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2055924' first='Miken' last='Mattson'] (2026) |6'0 G| Beyond The Game</strong></p>
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<p>This Hi-Liner can certainly shoot the rock! Mattson is deadly from deep range, a quick trigger shooter, effective pull-up J</p>
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The inaugural Twin Cities Takedown is happening in a few days and this will be the last weekend of tournaments for the Prep Hoops Circuit. PHD will be at Wayzata High School to take in all the action. The great part about this tournament is that all of the age groups/games are played at the same venue. PHD is excited to see one more weekend of hoops action.
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