PHD Freshman Showcase: Team 2 Notes
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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…
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Continue ReadingSioux 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.
Team 2 Player Notes
Gibson Kinnebrew Gibson Kinnebrew 6'3" | SG Bismarck Century | 2027 State ND (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
Kash Lorenz Kash Lorenz 5'8" | SG Central Cass | 2027 State ND (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
Kelynn Mount Kelynn Mount 6'5" | PF Aberdeen Roncalli | 2027 SD (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
Kingston Schneider Kingston Schneider 5'9" | CG Brookings | 2027 State SD (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
Kyler Kenyon Kyler Kenyon 6'4" | C Sioux Falls Lincoln | 2027 State SD (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
Lincoln Bottum Lincoln Bottum 6'0" | SF Mitchell | 2027 State SD (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
Payton Nedved Payton Nedved 6'0" | SF Mount Vernon/Plankinton | 2027 State SD (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
Sullivan Kieffer Sullivan Kieffer 5'10" | CG Rapid City Christian | 2027 State SD (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