Dakotas Freshman Showcase: Third-Team All-Showcase

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Third-Team All-Showcase Team was a difficult one to construct because there's many deserving names, but I broke it down to seven prospects, with many left off. They will be mentioned in the coming days. Let's see who did make the list.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1539672' first='Ace' last='Sheeley'] | 5'9 | G | 2027 | West Fargo (ND) | [program_tooltip program_id='2078372' first='ECI' last=''] |</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2132016,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/08/IMG_5038-rotated-crop-3024x1986-1692657240.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/08/IMG_5038-rotated-crop-3024x1986-1692657240.jpeg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-2132016" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ace's effort, energy, quickness, and speed stood-out at the event. He gave full effort on both ends, and was applying heavy pressure on the ball, defensively. Offensively, he could blow by his defender and was a surprisingly good finisher around the hoop.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1551734' first='Kale' last='Knudson'] <strong>| 5'10 | G | 2027 | Mobridge-Pollock (SD) | James Valley Thunder |</strong> Knudson has a solid profile of length and athletic ability. I didn't see any weaknesses to his game, as he's a winning player that plays the game the right way. Solid in all areas of the game. Played within the game and finished his opportunities when they were there. Could go off the dribble effectively.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Carson Stratmoen | 5'10 | G | 2027 | Dawson Boyd (MN) | SW MN Stars </strong>| After getting online on BallerTV and re-watching some of the games, I came to realize how solid and impactful of a playmaker Stratmoen was. He was quietly dominant as a shot-maker and finisher at the hoop. Carson is a Minnesota prospect. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2078157' first='Aiden' last='Hanssen'] | 5'8 | G | 2027 | Lennox (SD) | Team Warwick | </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2132193,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/08/IMG_5072-2-rotated.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/08/IMG_5072-2-rotated.jpeg?w=768" alt="" class="wp-image-2132193" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hanssen is a smaller guard, but he showed a big game. A legit three-point shooter, but also much more than that. He was crossing over and showing off his handles and was in attack-mode all the way as well. He wasn't afraid of getting in the paint to try and score the ball. Played with speed and quickness.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2115443' first='Christian' last='Thompson'] | 5'6 | PG | 2027 | Sheyenne (ND) | ECI | </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:gallery {"linkTo":"file"} --> <figure class="wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped"><!-- wp:image {"id":2132200,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/08/IMG_5040-rotated.jpeg?1692669951"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/08/IMG_5040-rotated.jpeg?w=768" alt="" class="wp-image-2132200" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --></figure> <!-- /wp:gallery --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Thompson has an elite and fancy/creative handle on the ball. He's very confident with the ball in his hands and knows he can get by his initial defender. Not a guy you can just give space to either, as he can pull-up and shoot the three.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Dawsen Volmer | 6'1 | G | 2027 | Lyman (SD) |</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2132225,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/08/IMG_5037-rotated.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/08/IMG_5037-rotated.jpeg?w=768" alt="" class="wp-image-2132225" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dawsen is screaming with upside with his length. Just seems like one of those kids that will grow into being a lengthy wing/forward that college coaches will need to know. He's nowhere near his peak. One for everyone to monitor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Crew Rickard | 5'6 | PG | 2027 | Fargo North (ND) | [program_tooltip program_id='2075562' first='Inspired' last='Athletics'] |</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2132247,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/08/IMG_5073-1-rotated-crop-3024x1986-1692671568.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/08/IMG_5073-1-rotated-crop-3024x1986-1692671568.jpeg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-2132247" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another small guard that has an elite skill set. Rickard's passing ability stood out in a big way. He was making high level of difficulty passes look easy. Was passing with both ends like it was nothing. Great handles and also has a lethal three-point game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->