27’s Watchlist: Dakotas Spring Exposure

<!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"800"}},"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size" style="font-style:normal;font-weight:800"><strong>Prep Hoops is coming to Fargo, ND!</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tomorrow (Saturday), March 30th, Prep Hoops is running the&nbsp;<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Dakotas Spring Exposure</span></strong>&nbsp;event at The&nbsp;Empire Sports Complex&nbsp;in Fargo. The Empire is a great venue and this will be an awesome event!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"200"}},"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size" style="font-style:normal;font-weight:200">In this article,&nbsp;PHD has&nbsp;<strong>TWELVE <span style="text-decoration: underline">2027</span></strong>&nbsp;Players on our Watchlist. We will give you a couple of reasons to watch them and ask one question about each baller.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"800"}},"fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size" style="font-style:normal;font-weight:800">At this event, you will see a mix of seniors, juniors, sophomores, and freshmen. There is no shortage of talent!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Date:</strong>&nbsp;March 30th</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Time:</strong>&nbsp;11:00-4:00</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Where:</strong>&nbsp;The Empire Sports Complex</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"200"}}} --> <p style="font-style:normal;font-weight:200">In this Watchlist Article, we are looking at <span style="text-decoration: underline">9th graders</span> from North Dakota &amp; South Dakota.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2389352,"width":"263px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/02/SpringExposureSession_Launch-crop-417x274-1711420368.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/02/SpringExposureSession_Launch-crop-417x274-1711420368.jpg?w=416" alt="" class="wp-image-2389352" style="width:263px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1317685,"width":"262px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/10/PlayerWatchlistNDSD.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/10/PlayerWatchlistNDSD.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-1317685" style="width:262px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">2027's</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2237846' first='Baron' last='Burns'] |5'9 G| Larimore</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Pest on D &amp; a talented passer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Runs the show on O, leader</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Varsity stats: 7.8 ppg, 2.7 rpg, 3.5 apg, 2.7 apg</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">How athletic is he and how is his 3pt shot?</span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2250339' first='Bennett' last='Jensen'] |5'8 G| Harrisburg</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-A shooter &amp; a gunslinger</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Should have no trouble creating shots</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Finely-tuned skills, plays the game hard</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Does he share the ball and create for others?</span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2255042' first='Brooks' last='Jett'] |6'3 SF| Aberdeen Christian</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Quality athlete, moves very well</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tough defender, smart player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Intriguing baller who is still growing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Does he battle down low &amp; look like one of the best BIGs?</span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1986901' first='Bryson' last='Skogsberg'] |6'3 G| Vermillion</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Lefty flamethrower</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Can score in bunches, has deep range</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Helped get the Tanagers to the State Tournament</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">How is his effort on D, can he turn away slashers?</span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2132773' first='Crew' last='Rickard'] |5'8 G| Fargo North</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Skilled with the rock, extended shooting range</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I like his creativity &amp; shot creation</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Clever &amp; sneaky on D, should be able to create TO's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">How quick is he &amp; can he defend bigger guards?</span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2132837' first='Drew' last='Jordan'] |6'0 G| Minot</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Gifted shooter, I like the looks of his shot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Expect him to stroke the 3ball, look out for his deep range</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He has a bright future in the Magi program</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Is he just a shooter and how does he look on defense?</span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2132816' first='Gavin' last='Shawd'] |6'0 G| Tea Area</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-One of the top young shooters in the Titans program</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Plays hard, smart baller, good feel/instincts</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Had a quality school season, a player on the rise</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Does he score off the dribble, can he create his own shot?</span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2237765' first='Kaden' last='Moore'] |5'9 G| North Border</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Breakout season, a Stock Riser in next Ranks Update</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-SNIPER, outstanding shooter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Varsity Stats: 13.7 ppg, 5.3 rpg, 2.7 apg, 2 spg, 39.8 3FG%, 84 3FGM</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Can he get to the rim &amp; score in a congested paint?</span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2132776' first='Keaton' last='Batke'] |5'11 G| Hazen</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Averaged double figures on Varsity</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Talented shooter, lethal from deep</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Aggressive &amp; fearless</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Does he take care of the rock &amp; does he set up others?</span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1863062' first='Najeh' last='Boyd'] |5'9 G| Bismarck</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Very fast/quick/athletic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Playmaker in transition, top-notch slasher</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Plays fast &amp; furious</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">How does he shoot it from 3point land?</span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2106993' first='Nelson' last='DeCoteau'] |6'7 PF| Dunseith</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Very long &amp; moves well</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good shooter from mid-range</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Productive rebounder &amp; versatile scorer </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Is he the best 9th-grade BIG at the event?</span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1651920' first='Owen' last='Terras'] |6'2 SF| Horace</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Moves well w/o the ball, proficient 3-shooter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-An excellent help-side defender</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Crafty scorer &amp; creator, unselfish passer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Does he show a scorers mentality &amp; does he take over?</span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2391737,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/03/AAAAAAA.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/03/AAAAAAA.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2391737" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->