Monday Night Madness

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">I have never been a big fan of Monday mornings. However, I love Monday night basketball and last night was a fun one! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>PHD watched a North Dakota game and a South Dakota game. Both contests were close, highly competitive, and full of energy. Most importantly, we saw several impressive players and we want to tell you about them!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>See below for Noteworthy Players on Monday Night Madness.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">SCORES</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1Q: North Border <strong>9</strong> Cavalier <strong>8</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2Q: North Border <strong>15</strong> Cavalier <strong>30</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>3Q: North Border <strong>24</strong> Cavalier <strong>34</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">FINAL: North Border <strong>35</strong> Cavalier <strong>43</strong></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1Q: Viborg-Hurley <strong>10 </strong>Baltic <strong>13</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2Q: Viborg-Hurley <strong>35 </strong>Baltic <strong>31</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>3Q: Viborg-Hurley <strong>49 </strong>Baltic <strong>45</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">FINAL: Viborg-Hurley <strong>56 </strong>Baltic <strong>55</strong></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1968043,"width":"234px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/05/NoteworthyPlayers-1.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/05/NoteworthyPlayers-1.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-1968043" style="width:234px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1641266' first='Ben' last='Erickson'] (2026) |6'1 G| Baltic</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-9 points, 2/2 FT's, 1 triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looks to be a smart &amp; aggressive cutter, fun to see a youngster who can do that</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Big brother Jack found him for 2 cut-n-score buckets</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Strip-steal on D to take the ball away from Hanson</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Catch-n-shoot triple in transition, silky smooth!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1832812' first='Brady' last='Schroedermeier'] (2026) |6'2 G| Viborg-Hurley</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-10 points, 11 rebounds, 3 assists, 4/6 FT's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Double-Double for the soph backcourt player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-High-level rebounder, great anticipation</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-How does he get that many rebounds with [player_tooltip player_id='1535886' first='Nick' last='Hanson'] on his team?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive size &amp; strength for soph</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Got shots to fall with a shooters-touch roll</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Pushed in transition, fast player, showed a euro-step when finishing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed his athleticism when knifing &amp; slashing through the D for buckets</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Aggressive on the offensive glass</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed breakaway speed in transition</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Picked off passes and created TO's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Bouncey &amp; explosive</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice-looking shot from the FT-line</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2329513' first='Breckon' last='Thorpe'] (2025) |6'1 G| Cavalier</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-8 points, 2/2 FT's, 2 triples</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Multiple unselfish passes, quick to make the extra pass</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hit some clutch FT's late in the game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Forced TO's on defense</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Had an athletic block on defense</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hit his triples off the catch</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has a soft touch, one of the 3's bounced around &amp; hit every part of the rim before dropping in</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1886038' first='Brody' last='Berg'] (2026) |5'10 G/F| North Border</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-6 points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hustler who was quick to dive on the floor</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Blocked a shot &amp; grabbed multiple offensive rebounds </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed a crafty shot fake in the 2nd half, two defenders flew by &amp; Berg scored easily </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2258471' first='Bryson' last='Morrison'] (2024) |6'1 F| Viborg-Hurley</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-5 points, 3 rebounds, 6 assists, 1/1 from 3-point land</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Thick &amp; wide player who can go in &amp; out</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looks to be a good passer with keen eyes</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Smart about getting the rock to Hanson</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Plays with good balance when in the paint</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-The big guy can shoot! Did not know Morrison was a legit 3-point threat</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drove, gathered, went up strong, kissed the rock off the glass</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1165355' first='Grant' last='Cosley'] (2025) |6'0 G| North Border</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-19 points &amp; 2/2 FT's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Created TO's, pressured the ball, caused problems</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has a quick 1st step, beat many defenders off the bounce</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-A gifted &amp; speedy athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good with the ball in his hands, handles &amp; passes well</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed a nice step-through move around the basket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Quick to the rim</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Scored in transition </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice-looking jump shot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1180870' first='Grayson' last='Ohmann'] (2024) |5'11 G/F| North Border</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-4 points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Stole the ball on the 2nd possession of the game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Quick hands on defense </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Intercepted pass on D when the Eagles were making a run</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Downhill slasher, created for others </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1656547' first='Jack' last='Erickson'] (2024) |6'5 G/F| Baltic</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-25 points, 5/6 FT's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Had a great game, did the little things on both ends</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Did not force shots, I actually wish Jack would have shot more</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great passer, hit his little bro for a couple nice buckets</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Slashed through a wave of Cougars, scored over the front of the rim for 2</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-STRONG O-board AND1 bucket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Blocked shots, tipped passes, created TO's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Stole the ball, broke away for an athletic SLAM</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Multiple AND1 scores</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Mid-range J over the D, soft touch, got the roll </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Many offensive rebounds </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Love his pull-up game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Posted up, spun baseline, inside hand finish, nice move</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Spun in the paint, hit the hang-time jumper from mid-lane</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Jack is always impressive</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2329514' first='Jamison' last='Thorpe'] (2024) |5'10 G| Cavalier</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-His biggest play of the game came late: took a CHARGE, erased a basket &amp; switched the possession</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hustled all over the place</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Grabbed multiple O-boards</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1180878' first='Kade' last='Schafer'] (2026) |6'0 G/F| North Border</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-9 points, 2/3 FT's, 1 triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good sized, effective inside &amp; out</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Blocked a shot, shared the ball, looks like an unselfish passer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Picked off a pass late in the game like a safety in football</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2237765' first='Kaden' last='Moore'] (2027) |5'9 G| North Border</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-13 points, 2/2 FT's, 3 triples</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-An exciting &amp; high energy athlete </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looked good driving into the middle, drawing help, and kicking to teammates</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Seems to be a natural in-rhythm shooter, smooth off the catch, has extended range</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hustled &amp; grabbed offensive rebounds</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has nice shooting mechanics </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Scored in transition, plays fast &amp; furious </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hit a BIG triple in the 4th to keep it close</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1656544' first='Kellen' last='Artz'] (2026) |6'9 F| Baltic</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-8 points, 2/4 FT's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-IMPRESSIVE 2-handed WHAM in transition, ran the floor hard, got to the rim in a hurry</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-For only being a soph &amp; at 6'9", he moves &amp; runs well</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Very LONG &amp; slim, will need to add muscle in the future</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Contested &amp; altered shots, multiple blocks as well</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looked good catching on the block, turning &amp; scoring w/ a short jumper</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1840960' first='Mark' last='Ditter'] (2024) |6'1 G| Baltic</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-8 points, 2 triples</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hit both of his 3-pointers in the first half</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Fluid in the space-n-shoot game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-An unselfish passer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Steal-n-score in the 4th, sneaky hands</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1535886' first='Nick' last='Hanson'] (2025) |6'8 F| Viborg-Hurley</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-34 points, 17 rebounds, 1 assist, 6/7 FT's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Splashy Double-Double! 7 offensive rebounds is beyond impressive</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Scored the gaming winning bucket with around 7 seconds left on the clock</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good vision, great pass to a cutting teammate</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Manny O-board putbacks</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Multiple AND1's, old school 3-point plays</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Several interior scores, there was a stretch where Hanson was unstoppable</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Loved how he sealed &amp; kept his defender away from the ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Fall-away short jumper over 2 defenders, tough shot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has an accurate short-range jump shot with a high release</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Athletic reverse layup after an O-board</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Lob catch-n-score, imposed his will on the D</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Contested &amp; changed shots</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Flashed well against the zone D, knows how to get open</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Gets great position, keeps his shoulders square to the rim</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-College coaches have to be taking a serious look</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2329512' first='Ryan' last='Pelletier'] (2026) |6'5 F| Cavalier</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-13 points, 1/1 FT</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-All his scoring came in the first half</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Long, slim, arms that never seem to end</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Offensive rebounds</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looked good screening, rolling, catching, scoring in traffic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Scored multiple buckets over 2-defenders</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Caught on the block, finished smoothly, kept the ball high</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nimble feet around the basket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sealed his zone defender on high-side, caught, kept D on his back, scored at the rim</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has potential with his length &amp; finishing ability</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1843197' first='Talan' last='Devine'] (2024) |6'3 G/F| Cavalier</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-16 points, 2/8 FT's, 4 triples</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Long/lanky SG or SF</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looks to be dangerous from beyond the arc</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Changed the game from 3-point land</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Came off a PNR, deep penetration, nice dish to #31</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tip-steal late to help hold off the comeback</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hustler, plays hard, grabbed O-boards</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2237754' first='Weston' last='Cosley'] (2027) |5'11 G| North Border</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-12 points &amp; 2 triples </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Fast &amp; quick</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Mobile athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Smooth in the catch-n-shoot game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Makes plays off the dribble</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has a nice game for only being a frosh</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1969919' first='Zack' last='Anderson'] (2024) |6'0 G| Cavalier</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-4 points, 4/6 FT's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Stirs the drink for the Cavaliers</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Got the ball to shooters and found open guys around the basket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Anticipated well on defense</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Penetrated gaps, drew help, dished for buckets</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1968043,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/05/NoteworthyPlayers-1.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/05/NoteworthyPlayers-1.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-1968043" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->