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Tonight, Prep Hoops Stomping Grounds tips off! 15U through 17U will be played at the palatial Sanford Pentagon all weekend long! In this article, PHD has TEN 2027 Players on the Watchlist. We will give you a few reasons to watch them and ask…
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Continue ReadingTonight, Prep Hoops Stomping Grounds tips off!
15U through 17U will be played at the palatial Sanford Pentagon all weekend long!
In this article, PHD has TEN 2027 Players on the Watchlist. We will give you a few reasons to watch them and ask one question about each baller.
In this Watchlist Article, we are looking at 9th graders from North Dakota & South Dakota.
2027’s
Brant Wassenaar Brant Wassenaar 6'4" | SG Sioux Falls Christian | 2027 State SD |6’3 G/F| TEAM Warwick 15U Warner
WHY?
-8:00 AM on Saturday, Hoops City vs. Warwick, this one is for bragging rights, excited to see if Brant will take over
-Big & skilled, quality athlete, had a great school season, very impressive on film, has all the pieces
Does he perform like the the #1 player in the 2027 Class in SD?
Boche Knight Boche Knight 5'6" | PG West Central | 2027 State SD |5’4 G| TEAM Warwick 15U Knight
WHY?
-A fast-twitch player, creator off the dribble, can also hit from the outside
-Pesky & disruptive on defense with his quick feet & hands, frustrating on-ball
Has he added on inches since this fall/winter, does he hold up on D vs bigger players?
Brady Hiltunen Brady Hiltunen 5'11" | CG Sioux Valley | 2027 State SD |5’11 G| Sanford Sports Acacemy Grey
WHY?
-A lefty with a bright future, I have heard good things about Hiltunen from people around Volga
-Has a great shooting stroke & passing abilities, good understanding of the game
Does he look like he is the PG of the future for Sioux Valley?
Connor Mebius Connor Mebius 5'8" | PG West Central | 2027 State SD |5’8 G| Hoops City 2027
WHY?
-Had a breakout high school season as the starting PG on varsity, highly impressive shooter from 3
-As quick as a cat, great footwork with top-notch handles, creative & confident, potent weapon
Does he get stops on D, how does he defender bigger guards?
CJ Smith CJ Smith 5'9" | PG Sheyenne | 2027 State ND |5’9 G| ECI Selects Froslie
WHY?
-He can score the rock, can shoot it & score at the rim, has upside on D
-Had a nice freshman season for the Mustangs & knows what it takes to win games
How does he pass it and create for others?
Kyler Kenyon Kyler Kenyon 6'4" | PF Sioux Falls Lincoln | 2027 State SD |6’4 C/PF| Sanford Sports Academy White
WHY?
-Good size for his age, scores in the paint with a soft touch, does good work on the glass
-Runs the floor well, protects the basket, looking forward to seeing him live
Does he score outside of the paint, does he do much damage in the PNR game?
Lander Guy Lander Guy 6'1" | SF Four Winds/Minnewaukan | 2027 State ND |5’10 SF| Earnest Academy 2027
WHY?
-Does good work on defense & he is a hard worker
-I am told that he has a promising future at 4Winds, excited to see what type of game he has
How does he shoot it from beyond the arc & how does he handle the rock?
Kaden Welstad Kaden Welstad 6'0" | SG Bismarck Century | 2027 State ND |6’0 G| ECI Prospects
WHY?
-Known as a 3&D type of player, spaces & stretches the floor on O, hoops at his pace
-Plays tough on-ball defense, 2-way player
Does he do much damage in the scoring column this weekend?
Talan Gregory Talan Gregory 6'1" | SF Devils Lake | 2027 State ND |6’1 SF| ECI Selects Gregory
WHY?
-I have heard many positive things about his game, crafty, good feet, will hit the triple
-Makes things happen off the bounce, will post-up for scores, legit three-level scorer
What type of athlete is he, how does he run & jump compared to the top athletes?
Ryder Majkrzak Ryder Majkrzak 5'11" | PG Horace | 2027 State ND |5’11 G| ECI Selects Mattern
WHY?
-A talented shooter who can fill it up, nice shot & his range is deep
-Sharp skills, good feet, has high upside as scary offensive weapon
I have not watched him since this winter, has he added any muscle/size since I watched him last?