15U Watchlist #PHStompingGrounds

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Tonight, Prep Hoops Stomping Grounds tips off!</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>15U through 17U will be played at the palatial Sanford Pentagon all weekend long!</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this article, PHD has <span style="text-decoration: underline"><strong>TEN</strong> <strong>2027</strong></span> Players on the Watchlist. We will give you a few reasons to watch them and ask one question about each baller.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"14px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:14px"><span style="text-decoration: underline">In this Watchlist Article, we are looking at 9th graders from North Dakota &amp; South Dakota</span>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1944058,"width":"268px","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/stompinggrounds-crop-1036x680-1683121012.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/05/stompinggrounds-crop-1036x680-1683121012.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-1944058" style="width:268px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1511372,"width":"269px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/07/PlayerWatchlistNDSD.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/07/PlayerWatchlistNDSD.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-1511372" style="width:269px;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='2128940' first='Brant' last='Wassenaar'] |6'3 G/F| TEAM Warwick 15U Warner</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-8:00 AM on Saturday, Hoops City vs. Warwick, this one is for bragging rights, excited to see if Brant will take over</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Big &amp; skilled, quality athlete, had a great school season, very impressive on film, has all the pieces</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Does he perform like the the #1 player in the 2027 Class in SD</span>?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2132811' first='Boche' last='Knight'] |5'4 G| TEAM Warwick 15U Knight</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-A fast-twitch player, creator off the dribble, can also hit from the outside</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Pesky &amp; disruptive on defense with his quick feet &amp; hands, frustrating on-ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Has he added on inches since this fall/winter, does he hold up on D vs bigger players</span>?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2430313' first='Brady' last='Hiltunen'] |5'11 G| Sanford Sports Acacemy Grey</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-A lefty with a bright future, I have heard good things about Hiltunen from people around Volga</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has a great shooting stroke &amp; passing abilities, good understanding of the game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Does he look like he is the PG of the future for Sioux Valley</span>?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2076018' first='Connor' last='Mebius'] |5'8 G| Hoops City 2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Had a breakout high school season as the starting PG on varsity, highly impressive shooter from 3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-As quick as a cat, great footwork with top-notch handles, creative &amp; confident, potent weapon</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Does he get stops on D, how does he defender bigger guards</span>?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1539677' first='CJ' last='Smith'] |5'9 G| [program_tooltip program_id='2078372' first='ECI' last=''] Selects Froslie</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He can score the rock, can shoot it &amp; score at the rim, has upside on D</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Had a nice freshman season for the Mustangs &amp; knows what it takes to win games</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">How does he pass it and create for others</span>?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2129548' first='Kyler' last='Kenyon'] |6'4 C/PF| [program_tooltip program_id='2222672' first='Sanford' last='Sports Academy'] White</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good size for his age, scores in the paint with a soft touch, does good work on the glass</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Runs the floor well, protects the basket, looking forward to seeing him live </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Does he score outside of the paint, does he do much damage in the PNR game</span>?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2284889' first='Lander' last='Guy'] |5'10 SF| Earnest Academy 2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Does good work on defense &amp; he is a hard worker</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I am told that he has a promising future at 4Winds, excited to see what type of game he has</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">How does he shoot it from beyond the arc &amp; how does he handle the rock</span>?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1539679' first='Kaden' last='Welstad'] |6'0 G| [program_tooltip program_id='2078372' first='ECI' last=''] Prospects</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Known as a 3&amp;D type of player, spaces &amp; stretches the floor on O, hoops at his pace</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Plays tough on-ball defense, 2-way player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Does he do much damage in the scoring column this weekend</span>?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1539673' first='Talan' last='Gregory'] |6'1 SF| [program_tooltip program_id='2078372' first='ECI' last=''] Selects Gregory</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I have heard many positive things about his game, crafty, good feet, will hit the triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Makes things happen off the bounce, will post-up for scores, legit three-level scorer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">What type of athlete is he, how does he run &amp; jump compared to the top athletes</span>?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1651919' first='Ryder' last='Majkrzak'] |5'11 G| [program_tooltip program_id='2078372' first='ECI' last=''] Selects Mattern</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-A talented shooter who can fill it up, nice shot &amp; his range is deep</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sharp skills, good feet, has high upside as scary offensive weapon </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">I have not watched him since this winter, has he added any muscle/size since I watched him last</span>?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1944058,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/05/stompinggrounds-crop-1036x680-1683121012.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/05/stompinggrounds-crop-1036x680-1683121012.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-1944058" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->