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Session 1 Team 3 Spotlight #PHTop250ExpoDAKS

Session 1 Team 3 Spotlight #PHTop250ExpoDAKS
Michael Herrick
Michael Herrick October 13, 2023 @ 02:24 PM
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Ayden Petz
Ayden Petz 5'11" | CG | 2025
SD
Kyler Carlson
Kyler Carlson 5'11" | CG | 2026
SD
Traveion Neilan
Traveion Neilan 6'3" | SG/CG | 2025
SD
Preston McFayden
Preston McFayden 6'2" | SG | 2025
SD
Sam DeGroot
Sam DeGroot 6'7" | SF | 2026
SD
Reggie Rice
Reggie Rice 6'6" | SF | 2026
ND
Noah Kippley
Noah Kippley 6'3" | SF/SG | 2025
SD
Brady Westphal
Brady Westphal 6'2" | SG | 2025
ND
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Prep Hoops Top 250 Expos happened this past weekend in Sioux Falls at the Avera Sports Center. In this article, we are looking at Session 1 from Saturday and we are highlighting Team 3. This squad was full of talented ballers. See below for notes on the players.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1069897,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/10/top250.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/10/top250.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1069897" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Team 3 Player Comments</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2238342"],"_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":"-Scored points in transitionrnrn-Showed a nice-looking mid-range jump shotrnrn-Has a sweet u0026amp; soft runner/floater gamernrn-Showed great touch u0026amp; accuracy with lob a pass that led to a scorernrn-Suffered a minor injury and had to miss the last game","_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":"-Honorable Mention All-Expornrn-Attacked in transition, deep penetration, kicked out to shooter for a 3rnrn-Drove into the teeth of the D multiple times, created open shots for othersrnrn-Picked off a pass and scored an easy layup on the other endrnrn-Delivered a masterful pass in transition, threaded the needle into a tight windowrnrn-Showed hustle to save a ball from going out of boundsrnrn-Came up with an out of nowhere O-boardrnrn-Scored with put-backsrnrn-Scored with a crafty reverse layuprnrn-Posted up, attacked middle, drew a foul, it was nice to see him posting uprnrn-Mr. Cool hit multiple 3's, a few from SUPER deeprnrn-The left-handed Hawk had a nice showing","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["2238341"],"_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":"-Made a good first impressionrnrn-Smooth with the rock in his handsrnrn-Crisp passer u0026amp; unselfishrnrn-Sprinted the floor hard and scored in transitionrnrn-Knocked down multiple catch-n-shoot 3-balls from the coffin cornerrnrn-Scored with a sneaky backdoor cutrnrn-Collected O-boards by crashing down from the perimeterrnrn-Baseline drove, found a cutting teammate for a good look","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["1386801"],"_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":"-2nd Team All-Expornrn-Scored a ton of points around the basketrnrn-Looked good in the PNR gamernrn-Sharp, effective, efficient, and excellent cutterrnrn-Sure-handed ballerrnrn-Has a nose for the ballrnrn-Absolutely crushed on the offensive glass, had more O-boards than I could countrnrn-Moves great without the ballrnrn-Scored with a crafty step-throughrnrn-Cashed in multiple triplesrnrn-Great feet around the hooprnrn-Drew fouls and got to the FT-linernrn-Compact shooter, no wasted movementrnrn-Good vision, found cutters moving to the hooprnrn-His motor is is always running full speed","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["1952117"],"_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":"-Honorable Mention All-Expornrn-Has a good-looking 3-point strokernrn-Cashed in a great many 3-pointersrnrn-Has extended shooting rangernrn-Used his strength for an AND1 scorernrn-Scored with both handsrnrn-Plays bigger than 6'1u0022rnrn-Hustled and gave extra effortrnrn-Dished multiple assistsrnrn-Expecting a splashy upcoming season","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["1632619"],"_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":"-1st Team All-Expornrn-He shot the lights out from 3-point land u0026amp; 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Jump stopped and used pivots to create spacernrn-Showed a quality short fade-away shotrnrn-I like his mid-range pull-up Jrnrn-Strong u0026amp; thick playerrnrn-Showed strength and body control with AND1 scoresrnrn-Delivered a selfless dime to McFayden for an AND1 bucketrnrn-A high energy playaerrnrn-Expecting a BIG season from him at Waubay","_player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":8,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-652999893c409"} /--> <!-- 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 -->

The Prep Hoops Top 250 Expos happened this past weekend in Sioux Falls at the Avera Sports Center. In this article, we are looking at Session 1 from Saturday and we are highlighting Team 3. This squad was full of talented ballers. See below for notes on the players.

Ayden Petz

Ayden Petz

SD
CG
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS CG
CLASS 2025
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Ayden
Petz CG
Class
2025
Height
5'11"
HS
Custer
|
SD
Session 1 Team 3 Spotlight #PHTop250ExpoDAKS
-Scored points in transition-Showed a nice-looking mid-range jump shot-Has a sweet & soft runner/floater game-Showed great touch &...
Written by Michael Herrick
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Ayden Petz

State: South Dakota
School: Custer
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Minnesota-Crookston
Brady Westphal

Brady Westphal

ND
SG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS SG
CLASS 2025
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Brady
Westphal SG
Class
2025
Height
6'2"
HS
West Fargo Horace
|
ND
Session 1 Team 3 Spotlight #PHTop250ExpoDAKS
-Honorable Mention All-Expo-Attacked in transition, deep penetration, kicked out to shooter for a 3-Drove into the teeth of...
Written by Michael Herrick
Minnesota-Crookston
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Prep Hoops

Brady Westphal

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State: North Dakota
School: West Fargo Horace
Club: ECI
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Highlights

Kyler Carlson

Kyler Carlson

SD
CG
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS CG
CLASS 2026
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Kyler
Carlson CG
Class
2026
Height
5'11"
HS
Estelline-Hendricks
|
SD
Session 1 Team 3 Spotlight #PHTop250ExpoDAKS
-Made a good first impression-Smooth with the rock in his hands-Crisp passer & unselfish-Sprinted the floor hard and...
Written by Michael Herrick
Read more at PrepHoops.com
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Kyler Carlson

State: South Dakota
School: Estelline-Hendricks
Club: Sacred Hoops
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Highlights

Noah Kippley

Noah Kippley

SD
SF/SG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SF/SG
CLASS 2025
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Noah
Kippley SF/SG
Class
2025
Height
6'3"
HS
Leola-Frederick Area
|
SD
Session 1 Team 3 Spotlight #PHTop250ExpoDAKS
-2nd Team All-Expo-Scored a ton of points around the basket-Looked good in the PNR game-Sharp, effective, efficient, and...
Written by Michael Herrick
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Noah Kippley

State: South Dakota
School: Leola-Frederick Area
Club: James Valley Thunder
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Highlights

Mount Marty
Preston McFayden

Preston McFayden

SD
SG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS SG
CLASS 2025
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Preston
McFayden SG
Class
2025
Height
6'2"
HS
Wagner
|
SD
Session 1 Team 3 Spotlight #PHTop250ExpoDAKS
-Honorable Mention All-Expo-Has a good-looking 3-point stroke-Cashed in a great many 3-pointers-Has extended shooting range-Used his strength for...
Written by Michael Herrick
Mount Marty
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Preston McFayden

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State: South Dakota
School: Wagner
Club: Sacred Hoops
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Highlights

Reggie Rice

Reggie Rice

ND
SF
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS SF
CLASS 2026
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Reggie
Rice SF
Class
2026
Height
6'6"
HS
Grafton
|
ND
Session 1 Team 3 Spotlight #PHTop250ExpoDAKS
-1st Team All-Expo-He shot the lights out from 3-point land & mid-range-Quick release on his jump shot-Had some...
Written by Michael Herrick
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Reggie Rice

Twitter
State: North Dakota
School: Grafton
Club: Sanford Sports Academy ND
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Highlights

Augustana (SD)
Sam DeGroot

Sam DeGroot

SD
SF
HEIGHT 6'7"
POS SF
CLASS 2026
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Sam
DeGroot SF
Class
2026
Height
6'7"
HS
Sioux Falls Lincoln
|
SD
Session 1 Team 3 Spotlight #PHTop250ExpoDAKS
-1st Team All-Expo-Very long and has an expansive wingspan-Knocked down a 3-ball to start the Expo-Hit many triples...
Written by Michael Herrick
Augustana (SD)
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Sam DeGroot

State: South Dakota
School: Sioux Falls Lincoln
Club: Sanford Sports Academy SF
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Highlights

Traveion Neilan

Traveion Neilan

SD
SG/CG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SG/CG
CLASS 2025
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Traveion
Neilan SG/CG
Class
2025
Height
6'3"
HS
Waubay
|
SD
Session 1 Team 3 Spotlight #PHTop250ExpoDAKS
-Made an excellent first impression-Picked off passes on defense-Piled up the offensive rebounds-Gave his team numerous extra possessions-Shared...
Written by Michael Herrick
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Traveion Neilan

Twitter
State: South Dakota
School: Waubay
Club: Network Elite Basketball
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Highlights

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