ND ’25s Watchlist: Top 250 Expo

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We are only 3 days away from the Dakotas 250 Expo! We still have space available for ballers to sign up for Saturday. <a href="https://events.prephoops.com/e/900/register/dakotas-top-250-expo-session-1">Click Here</a> for info and registration on Session 1.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>What:</strong> Prep Hoops Dakotas Top 250 Expo</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Where:</strong> Avera Sports Center - Sioux Falls, SD</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Dates: </strong>October 7th &amp; 8th</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size">In this article, we are looking at 2025 ballers from North Dakota who are either coming to the Expo on Saturday or Sunday. We have 7 ballers on our watchlist. Below we are commenting about them as players and why we want to watch them at the Expo.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1511372,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/07/PlayerWatchlistNDSD.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/07/PlayerWatchlistNDSD.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-1511372" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1219802"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003cspan style=u0022text-decoration: underlineu0022u003eu003cemu003eWHY?u003c/emu003eu003c/spanu003e I always like what I see when Austin plays. He is a fierce athlete and competitor. Austin's game gets more polished ever time I watch. He is a big and explosive athlete that is always attacking the basket. He scores in a variety of ways yet Dre creates for others with style. He can make all the passes and his court vision is impressive. Austin is a dynamic athlete and a ball hawk on defense. Expect Dre to be one of the top guards on the court this Sunday.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1189404"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"u003cspan style=u0022text-decoration: underlineu0022u003eu003cemu003eWHY?u003c/emu003eu003c/spanu003e Mr. Cool will be one of the top southpaws at the event. Expect Westphal to hit many triples. I like the way that he moves without the ball and how he catches ready to shoot. Brady has a nice floater game and he finds open shooters on the perimeter. I am interested to see if he has added any muscle since I saw him last and how his foot speed looks on defense. Does he hang out at the 3-point line and does he get to the bucket for some easy buckets? If Mr. Cool is going to have a breakout junior season, shining at the Expo would be a great way to gain some momentum and confidence.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1935698"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"u003cspan style=u0022text-decoration: underlineu0022u003eu003cemu003eWHY?u003c/emu003eu003c/spanu003e I like what I saw from Sessing during the Prep Hoops Circuit. Carson can really shoot the rock. He has a masterful lefty stroke from beyond the three-point arc. He can also score points while attacking the basket. Carson is outstanding in up-tempo situations as a scorer and creator. He puts up points but also dishes assists. Carson plays hard and he seems like a smart player. I am looking forward to seeing him at the Expo. Which lefty shoots it better at the Expo, Sessing or Westphal?","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["1519114"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"u003cspan style=u0022text-decoration: underlineu0022u003eu003cemu003eWHY?u003c/emu003eu003c/spanu003e I am interested to see his athleticism, skills, and shooting ability. I am told that Frank is a good athlete that moves well. Is he strictly an interior player or does he make plays on the wing? Does Dax hit shots from 15-feet and out to 3-point land? How is he as a defender? After this weekend, we will have all of those answers.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["1509954"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"u003cspan style=u0022text-decoration: underlineu0022u003eu003cemu003eWHY?u003c/emu003eu003c/spanu003e He is a two way player that is extra-fast and quick. Ajeo is a suffocating defender who applies pressure and creates turnovers. I want to see him matchup with some of the top SD guards and see what he can do. Justin will hit triples, score off the bounce, and produce in transition. He is unselfish and he will drop dimes when attacking. Will he mainly be a creator at the Expo and/or will he put up points? Is he a top athlete at the event? PHD is expecting Ajeo to be a playmaker, that is for sure.","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["1770389"],"_player_evaluations_5_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"u003cspan style=u0022text-decoration: underlineu0022u003eu003cemu003eWHY?u003c/emu003eu003c/spanu003e I have watched his film and he looks good. I am excited to see him live. Droog has a strong build and he had a nice summer with [program_tooltip program_id='2075723' first='ND' last='Attack']. Kyler scores around the hoop and from mid-range. He shares the rock and he is an unselfish passer. Kyler works hard on the court and he is aggressive on the glass. I am interested to see what his mobility and shot look like. I wrote down in the past that Kyler finishes well with both hands, let's see if he scores with both his L u0026amp; R at the Expo. I expect Droog be battling in the paint and to be a physical problem for many.","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_6_player":["1497484"],"_player_evaluations_6_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"u003cspan style=u0022text-decoration: underlineu0022u003eu003cemu003eWHY?u003c/emu003eu003c/spanu003e He is a monster on the hardwood. Calling Warner BIG is an understatement! I saw Luke at the end of the summer and it was best the that I had seen him play. He was fruitful on the boards, especially on the offensive end. He has no problem creating space and he scores put-backs with ease. He can be an intimidating lane u0026amp; rim protector. I am excited to see Luke go up against the BIGs from South Dakota. I want to see how well he moves, his endurance, and if he scores outside of the paint. A good showing at the Expo will give me a good idea how Warner will compete this year in the EDC.","_player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":7,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-651dde21c8cfd"} /--> <!-- wp:image {"id":1079702,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/11/618C3EE0-8E1E-4A1B-BC24-06838B8616C8.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/11/618C3EE0-8E1E-4A1B-BC24-06838B8616C8.png?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1079702" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Prephoops.com <a href="https://www.prephoops.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Prephoops.com</a></figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->