PHD Freshman Showcase: Team 2 Notes

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Sioux Falls, SD -</strong> We are taking a look back at the Prep Hoops Freshman Showcase from Sunday at the Avera Sports Center. There was a large amount of talent on display from North Dakota and South Dakota. Two teams went undefeated, Team 2 and Team 7. In this article, we are checking out Player Notes from Team 2.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1995577,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/PHFS_Launch.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/PHFS_Launch.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1995577" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Team 2 Player Notes</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1657448' first='Gibson' last='Kinnebrew'] (2027) |6'2 G| Bismarck Century</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Athletic combo guard, great elevation, explosive </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Scored many AND1 baskets, STRONG!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has a quick release on his jump shot, looks good pulling up when going left </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Many steals, blocked shots, keen anticipation, quick hands, fast closing speed</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive 2-foot power score in transition</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Aggressive rebounder, attacks &amp; high points the ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Deep &amp; accurate 1/2 court pass in transition that led to a score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive deep slash, drew help, delivered a nifty lefty dime for a bucket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1925132' first='Kash' last='Lorenz'] (2027) |5'6 G| Central Cass</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looks like a shifty ball-handler, slashed going L &amp; R, good at changing speeds</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Did well slashing, drawing help, and kicking out to shooters</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Scored with an impressive high-arcing baseline runner, I like his floater game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has a fluid jump shot from 15-foot, can hit out beyond the arc as well</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2039596' first='Kelynn' last='Mount'] (2027) |6'6 F| Aberdeen Central</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Lanky player with long arms</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Protects the rim with his length</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Moves well in the PNR game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hustled to save ball from going out of bounds, gave extra effort on O-boards</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hurrying back on D, stole ball from behind</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Plenty of potential with his length, does the little things</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2132567' first='Kingston' last='Schneider'] (2027) |5'9 G| Brookings</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looked good grabbing a D-rebound and pushing the tempo in transition</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Made passes with both hands on the perimeter/wing to keep ball away from D</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Threw 1-handed passes off dribble, good skills &amp; hand-eye coordination</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Created TO's with quick hands and reactions</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Fast up and down the court, a mobile athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2129548' first='Kyler' last='Kenyon'] (2027) |6'3 F| Sioux Falls Lincoln</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He is a BIG kid, anticipated well for rebounds</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Can go coast-to-coast after a defensive rebound, dribbled through traffic down the court</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressed me with a catch, rip, long first step, and inside-hand score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Blocked shots, slashed to create, showed some craft with a fall-away J</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I like how he sealed the D high side on the block, held his man back, and created separation</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Moved &amp; created a shot without the ball, caught &amp; scored with a soft touch, looked light on his feet</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2132568' first='Lincoln' last='Bottum'] (2027) |6' F| Mitchell</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-A good-sized player for his age, is aggressive to the basketball, plays fast</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Ran the floor well, has the ability to lead the break with the rock in his hands</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed deep 3-point range, hit the triple from beyond college depth</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed hustle and speed with run-out lefty score in transition</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Is aggressive attacking downhill, does not avoid contact</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressed me with an elusive slash-n-score where he split the D and finished with a finger-roll </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2132569' first='Payton' last='Nedved'] (2027) |6'0 G/F| Mt. Vernon-Plankinton</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I like how he contested shots with a high hand</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed a soft touch on a high-low pass</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressed me with his jab-step, looks to be an aggressive and physical slasher</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed vision and skill with a nice dish when penetrating into the paint </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2132570' first='Sullivan' last='Kieffer'] (2027) |5'10 G| Rapid City Christian</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good-sized guard at this age, gifted athlete, great hang time, wonderful finisher </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Clever &amp; smooth, fooled a defender with a fake handoff, slashed for a bucket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-A thief on defense, several steals, quick to the rock &amp; a nose for the ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great reactions, sees the play developing before others</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Breaks down the D with multiple moves, sweet spin move, gathered balance, scored over D</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Coast-to-coast scores, weaves through D like a traffic cop, fast &amp; efficient</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has a sick fake crossover, excellent body control, innumerable noteworthy finishes</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Top-notch concentration &amp; coordination to score in traffic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Love how he changed speeds, kept on-ball D off-balance</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has some shake to his game, burnt many on-ball defenders</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1272514,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/08/PHD.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/08/PHD.jpg?w=400" alt="" class="wp-image-1272514" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->