16U Watchlist #PHStompingGrounds

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>We are only a day away from Prep Hoops Stomping Grounds tipping off!</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"200"}}} --> <p style="font-style:normal;font-weight:200">15U through 17U will be played at the palatial Sanford Pentagon!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">In this article, PHD has <span style="text-decoration: underline"><strong>thirteen</strong> <strong>20</strong></span><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">26</span></strong> 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 {"fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size"><span style="text-decoration: underline">In this Watchlist Article, we are looking at 10th graders from North Dakota &amp; South Dakota</span>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1944058,"width":"259px","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:259px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1317685,"width":"258px","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:258px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">2026</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1467166' first='Blake' last='Ellwein'] |6'8 F| Hoop City 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Playing up in 17U, college coaches will be watching, has multiple offers</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Long &amp; lean, skilled baller, scores from all levels, makes the game look easy</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Can he defend BIGs in front of the rim, how is his rebounding production</span>?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[player_tooltip player_id='1798694' first='Brooklan' last='Bruce'] |5'10 G| Beyond The Game '26</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He has a nice skill set and has exciting potential as a playmaker</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Bruce scores in a variety of ways, sharp handles &amp; a sweet pull-up game </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">I know he has the potential to score points, will he knock down shots &amp; take care of the ball</span>?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1541300' first='Cameron' last='Cordero'] |5'8 G| Red River Valley Elites '25</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-You never have to question his effort, plays fast &amp; furious, playing up an age group</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Fluid shooter who hits from outside, attacks the basket with fearlessness </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Does he set up others, can he get stops on D</span>?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1911436' first='Carson' last='Hoines'] |6'4 F| Sanford Sport Academy 2026 White</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressed me last Sunday at #PHBATL, loved his communication on defense</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Plays hard, good in the PNR game, scrappy around the hoop, works hard for boards</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Can he create for himself &amp; get buckets when things get stagnant for SSA White</span>?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2370747' first='Colt' last='Keiser'] |6'5 F| [program_tooltip program_id='2131095' first='Black' last='Hills Express'] '26</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Coaches kid, intelligent baller with a big &amp; athletic frame, productive at the rim &amp; from mid-range</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Blocks shots, multiple dunks this spring, expect him to show off his athletic ability </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Can he guard, does he have switchability, how does he move his feet</span>? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1656545' first='Dylan' last='Runestad'] |5'11 G| [program_tooltip program_id='2145852' first='SD' last='Identity'] '26 Blue</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He is a sharp-shooting point guard, smart &amp; heady player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Stepping into more of a scoring role for this team, he will have to this winter for Baltic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Does he produce at the Pentagon, will his stock boost after this event</span>?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1531064' first='Jackson' last='Barth'] |6'4 PF| [program_tooltip program_id='2078372' first='ECI' last=''] 2026 Selects</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Team is smoking hot &amp; playing as well as any team in the Midwest, let's see if they can prove it in Pool A</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Physical inside baller who plays hard, does the dirty work around the hoop</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Is he a fleet-footed big, does he score on iso's, can he shoot it</span>?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2338841' first='Jangjuol' last='Chuol'] |6'2 SF| [program_tooltip program_id='2075426' first='CYAL' last='Rebels'] '26</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-You will be impressed with his effort &amp; energy</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Excited to see him play live for the first time</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">What kind of skills does he have</span>?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1180878' first='Kade' last='Schafer'] |6'0 G/F| [program_tooltip program_id='2075723' first='ND' last='Attack'] '26 Blue</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I like him as a shooter, will also score at the rim</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has a good amount of versatility to his game, will cause matchup problems</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">What role does he play, does he step up as a scorer</span>?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1559131' first='Trimmier' last='Hanson'] |5'11 G| [program_tooltip program_id='2145852' first='SD' last='Identity'] '26 Black</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-A shifty playmaking guard who creates for others, difficult to stay in front of</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sets his teammates for great opportunities, continues to grow as a ball player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Where does he score the rock from, is he tough on defense</span>?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1632628' first='Parker' last='Jacobson'] |6'2 G| [program_tooltip program_id='2075723' first='ND' last='Attack'] '26 Green</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Super-high percentage shooter from 3-point land</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Improved as a playmaker, scores inside the arc &amp; beats close-outs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Does he get loose and show off the lethal shot</span>?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Preston Hanson |6'5 PF| [program_tooltip program_id='2078372' first='ECI' last=''] 2026 Prospects</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Leads the team in rebounding, scores inside &amp; is producing outside as a stretch BIG man</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Makes his team better, tasked with defending the top opposing BIG, does well on D &amp; switches onto guards easily</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">How is he on D, does he move his feet &amp; stop athletic slashers?</span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1959413' first='Wesley' last='Wittler'] |5'11 G| [program_tooltip program_id='2222672' first='Sanford' last='Sports Academy'] 2026 Grey</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has put up big points in high school ball, looks great on film</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Excited to watch him live, skilled player, handles &amp; shooting are intriguing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Will he show out as an elite shooter? He has the potential to be a sniper</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 -->