PHD Freshman Showcase: Team 2 Notes

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

Sioux Falls, SD - 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.