15 GameChangers #PHTwinCitiesTakedown

The Prep Hoops Circuit put on the Twin Cities Takedown tournament this past weekend in Minnesota. It was a fun event and we saw many impressive players.   This content series is sponsored by GameChanger-The Official Scorekeeping, Stats, Team Management & Technology Partner of Prep Hoops.    <a href="https://gc.com/home/basketball?utm_source=prephoops&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=2022prephoops&utm_content=gamechangeroftheevent&utm_term=partner">GameChanger</a> brings you the best scorekeeping, live video streaming, and team management services of any mobile app on the market. This is a product every high school and grassroots team in the country can use to serve their players and families better.   How do you get into the <a href="https://gc.com/home/basketball?utm_source=prephoops&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=2022prephoops&utm_content=gamechangeroftheevent&utm_term=partner">GameChanger</a> article? By being a difference-maker for your team, being unselfish, consistently making plays, diving on the floor, playing hard all game, boarding up, getting D-stops, being a glue guy, scoring timely buckets, hitting game-changing triples, and many others.    <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/07/TCtakedown-crop-738x484-1690214111.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/07/TCtakedown-crop-738x484-1690214111.jpg?w=737" alt="" class="wp-image-2099294" style="width:305px;height:auto" /></a></figure>   [player_tooltip player_id='1632627' first='Abakar' last='Miganoudji'] ('26) |6'5 F| Beyond The Game   WHY?   He was dominant on Friday night. The opposing squad could not handle Abakar's size/length and athleticism. He showed off his above-the-rim play with three dunks in the opening round contest. The talented Bruins also hit from 3, blocked shots, scored in transition, and cleaned up the glass.   [player_tooltip player_id='1355919' first='Bennett' last='Larson'] ('26) |6'7 C| [program_tooltip program_id='2413157' first='3ND' last='Hoops Fam'] '25   WHY?   He was playing up and age group and had a big impact on games because of his physicality and non-stop motor. Larson had no trouble creating space and he drew a good amount of attention from opposing teams. He made this article because of his rebounding and rim protecting. Larson was a complete GameChanger because of his work on the glass, especially on the O-boards. He had a his share of blocks around the hoop as well.   [player_tooltip player_id='1510913' first='Carson' last='Quam'] ('26) |6'0 G/SF| & [player_tooltip player_id='1541562' first='Corbyn' last='Fallingstad'] ('26) |6'6 PF| Bearstail Basketball 2026   WHY?   These two did the little things for Bearstail and they finished the weekend with a 3-1 record. Game 1 of the event was the best that I have seen Bearstail play, they are trending in the right direction. Carson & Corbyn played like high-quality glue-guys. They hustled, rebounded, and played hard on defense.   [player_tooltip player_id='1331227' first='Dawson' last='Noem'] ('25) |6'4 F| Hoop City 2025   WHY?   He guarded four different positions and was not afraid to bang/get physical with bigger players. Noem was the loudest player in the gym while directing his teammates on the backside of the defense. Dawson took multiple charges on defense and made numerous winning plays.   [player_tooltip player_id='1716899' first='Drake' last='Schlosser'] ('25) |6'2 G| [program_tooltip program_id='2413157' first='3ND' last='Hoops Fam'] '25   WHY?   He made this article because of his hustle, effort, energy, and ability on the defensive end of the floor. Drake is a long guard with impressive mobility and athleticism. Schlosser is a multi-sport athlete who is getting serious attention from D2 & D1 football programs.   [player_tooltip player_id='2129360' first='Gilman' last='Sheldon'] ('25) |6'2 G| & [player_tooltip player_id='1167614' first='Xavier' last='Ames'] ('25) |6'8 PF| [program_tooltip program_id='2075741' first='ND' last='Phenom'] 2025-2   WHY?   Phenom represented North Dakota well, they went 4-0 for a perfect record! Sheldon was a GameChanger because of his unrelenting and tenacious defense. Gil also looked tough on the offensive end. Ames was a GcameChanger with his consistent rebounding and control of the paint. The BIG also showed off his versatility on offense.   [player_tooltip player_id='1632649' first='Hayden' last='Seay'] ('26) |5'9 G| [program_tooltip program_id='2075741' first='ND' last='Phenom'] 2025-2   WHY?   He is a winning PG & table-setter. Seay helped Phenom go 4-0 at TC Takedown. When I was watching, Hayden did not try to do too much and he let the game come to him. His teammates were shooting well and Seay got the ball to the hot hand. He did good work against the fullcourt press & pressure defense. Despite his size, Hayden got in the paint and grabbed an O-board. After securing the ball, he quickly dished a dime. Seay showed off his scoring ability with a cool slash-n-score at the rim. I also liked his demeanor on the court.   [player_tooltip player_id='1545637' first='Jackson' last='Wadsworth'] ('26) |6'2 G| Hoop City 2025   WHY?   Jackson was playing up an age group and still looked good. He stood out with his hustle and I loved it when I saw him diving on the floor for a loose ball. Wadsworth looked good scoring in traffic against bigger players. I was impressed with his sweet inside-hand finish, Jackson is a talented & versatile scorer.   [player_tooltip player_id='1476511' first='Kaden' last='Flavin'] ('25) |5'11 G| [program_tooltip program_id='2413157' first='3ND' last='Hoops Fam'] '25   WHY?   When I watched, Flavin was sitting out with a high ankle sprain. However, that did not keep him from having a positive impact on the contest. Flavin was yelling, cheering, and coaching from the bench all game. If a teammate missed a shot, he offered encouragement, when a teammate made a shot, he was the loudest one cheering him on. He was also helping out by talking about the opposing defense and directing guys on the floor. When his teammates came out of the game, Flavin was the first to offer support. I was highly impressed with his maturity and communication. Despite being out with an injury, he was still 100% positive. Kaden is a centerpiece for 3ND, a skilled player, and a great leader. When healthy in the tournament, Flavin knocked down some big 3-pointers in close games.   [player_tooltip player_id='1632682' first='Makiya' last='Berryhill'] ('26) |6'0 G| [program_tooltip program_id='2413157' first='3ND' last='Hoops Fam'] '25   WHY?   He was playing up an age group and Makiya exploded for an impressive game on Sunday morning. Berryhill went off for 17 points, dished 4 assists, grabbed 3 rebounds, and showed off his athleticism with a sneaky steal and a breakaway bouncy DUNK. In the Sunday AM game, Makiya was 6/12 on FG's, 1/2 from 3pt, and 4/5 on FT's.   [player_tooltip player_id='1548942' first='Marshall' last='Smythe'] ('25) |6'2 G| Hoop City 2025   WHY?   He took it upon himself to set an example of defending hard game-in and game-out. This kid has heart and he plays with high NRG. Smythe caused many issues with his length and natural instincts. He also rebounded well all weekend. Smythe looks to be a great teammate.   [player_tooltip player_id='2338072' first='Owen' last='Duffy'] ('26) |6'0 G| [program_tooltip program_id='2112530' first='South' last='Dakota Elite Basketball'] 2026   WHY?   SD Elite finished the weekend with a quality 3-1 record. Duffy made the GameChanger article because he stood out on defense, he was really good all weekend on that end. Owen was productive creating TO's, deflecting passes, and stealing the basketball.   [player_tooltip player_id='1422852' first='Rylee' last='Bears Tail'] ('26) |6'3 G| Bearstail Basketball 2026   WHY?   His squad went 3-1 at TC Takedown and they had a nice showing. Rylee was a big part of that success. He had the ball in his hands often, he created for others, dropped dimes, held up on D, and scored from a variety of levels. He is a primary ballhandler but also did get work on the glass. Rylee has a well-rounded game.   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/07/TCtakedown-crop-738x484-1690214111.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/07/TCtakedown-crop-738x484-1690214111.jpg?w=737" alt="" class="wp-image-2099294" /></a></figure>

The Prep Hoops Circuit put on the Twin Cities Takedown tournament this past weekend in Minnesota. It was a fun event and we saw many impressive players.