Team 4 Notes: Freshman Showcase

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Sioux Falls, SD –</strong>&nbsp;PHD is taking a look back at the Prep Hoops Freshman Showcase from Sunday at the Avera Sports Center. There was a spectacular amount of talent on display from North Dakota and South Dakota. In previous articles, we made Notes on Teams <a href="https://prephoops.com/2023/08/phd-freshman-showcase-team-2-notes/">2</a> &amp; <a href="https://prephoops.com/2023/08/team-7-notes-freshman-showcase/">7</a>. In this piece, we are taking a deep dive into <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Team 4</span></strong> who had a record of 2-1 at the Showcase.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1995577,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-medium"><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=300" 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 4 Player Notes</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2132772' first='Austin' last='Kanenwisher'] |6'1 SF| Stanley</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Shooting mechanics look good</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Cashed in a triple when spotting up in transition</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice work spacing the floor in a 3on2 fast break, resulted in a triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Makes positive things happen off the bounce</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed extra hustle when securing an offensive rebound</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Feeds the post, BIGs love guys that will get them the rock</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2123840' first='Bennett' last='Jensen'] |5'6 G| Harrisburg</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Not afraid to shoot the J off the ball screen</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Will pull the trigger from deep</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Handles the ball well, sharp skills</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Made a nice play in uptempo, slashed into paint, got D on his hip, shoulders parallel to rim, AND1 score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Broke press late in game, drew the help in transition, delivered a dime to DeJong for the win</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1657451' first='Brooks' last='Armstrong'] |6'0 G| St. Mary's</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Mobile, fast, physical, good-sized</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Not afraid of contact</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed excellent timing with an O-board tip-in</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Had multiple quality finishes at the rim via slashing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Effective playing downhill</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Scrapped for loose balls</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Had a look on the baseline, did not force shot, kicked it out for an open 3 instead</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Made a nice give-n-go pass to a cutting teammate</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2132814' first='Cash' last='Slater'] |5'8 G| Dakota Valley</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Not the biggest player but contested &amp; changed shots around the hoop</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Moved the ball on O, did not force shots</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drove into the D, drew the help, kicked to a shooter for a triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Slashes looking to create and share the ball with others</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looked good moving his feet laterally to cut off a slasher</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed noteworthy body control when walking the tightrope on the baseline to save the ball </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2132837' first='Drew' last='Jordan'] |5'10 G| Minot</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has a visually-pleasing shot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Must have one of the best shots in the 2027 class from North Dakota</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Cashed in numerous triples, off the dribble, catch-n-shoot, space &amp; spot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Inside-out 3ball off Irey pass, so pretty, the pass and the shot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-High shooting release, reaches into the cooking jar every time</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice-looking pull-up J, used a slight hesi-move to get space</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Crashed O-glass from the wing, O-rebound</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Precision pass to a cutting Terras for 2</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Admirable lob touch pass to a sealing Irey for a score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Help-side steal, anticipated and ripped the rock</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Dove on the floor, picked up loose ball, delivered pass from the deck</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive feet, made a spin move &amp; showed a sweet step-through </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Seems to know the game well, good feel for the game, especially on O</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Elliot DeJong |6'4 F| West Central</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Athletic, strong, lefty</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I thought he could only use his left hand but he scored multiple buckets going right</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed defensive awareness when coming across the lane to erase a shot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-A shot changer &amp; blocker in the paint, intimidating presence </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nobody could match his physicality </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-O-board putback, strong like bull</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another O-board putback, D was on his left shoulder, finished with right</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Athletic spin move in traffic, lefty score, flashy move </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Soft touch on a short jumper from the block</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Caught short corner, ripped, 1 dribble, exploded by D</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Athletic diagonal slash across the lane, finished with a running righty hook, looked nice</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sweet pass out of the post to a cutting teammate, impressive eyes &amp; unselfishness </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-O-board tip-in, multiple putback scores, favorable timing and reads</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Physical post up, created contact &amp; space, lefty score with a 1-handed J</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Posted up, direct power move to the rim for an easy score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed aggressiveness and long arms on D, reached in &amp; locked up the ball for a jump</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-O-board very late, righty putback score to help get the W</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sprinted, caught in transition, finished the basket to seal the victory</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2132821' first='Kuper' last='Irey'] |6'1 PF| Brandon Valley</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-BIG, thick, strong, long arms</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Old-school &amp; throwback post, coach Nelson should love his game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Gravitated to the rock on misses, productive rebounder</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Posted up, sealed defender on high side, caught &amp; scored, STRONG man</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive AND1 bucket from the BIG lefty</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Contested and altered shots, gave offenders problems around the hoop</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Dove on the court, all-out dive so he could get his mitts on the ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Physical sealer, got deep position, buried the defender</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Unselfish kick out to a teammate from the block</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-L cut out of post when teammate attacks, has awareness </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sealed &amp; won position early, caught high, kept it high, right baby hook basket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed that he can hedge-n-recover in PNR game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Loved when he cut, caught, power dribble, physical score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sprintred rim-to-rim, caught, right-handed finish in transition, LOVE BIGs that sprint </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1651920' first='Owen' last='Terras'] |5'11 G/F| Horace</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Awe-inspiring cutter, sneaky/smart/clever</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Opportunistic scorer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Excellent backside cut to the basket for 2 points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Cut off the post on baseline side, caught, bounced, reverse layup for the score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looks to have keen spatial awareness</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Always contests shots with a high hand</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Stole the rock with sharp basketball instincts</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Ran the floor hard/hustled</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Secured the rebound, showed good handles leading the break the other way</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Skilled, threw lefty passes on the perimeter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Had the rock on the wing in transition, 3on2 break, drove middle, attacked D, found shooter on wing for 3</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 -->