17U Watchlist #PHStompingGrounds

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">We are only a day away from Prep Hoops Stomping Grounds tipping off!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">15U through 17U will be played at the palatial Sanford Pentagon</span>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this article,&nbsp;PHD has&nbsp;<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">ELEVEN&nbsp;2025</span></strong>&nbsp;Players on the Watchlist. We will give you a couple of 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 11th graders from North Dakota &amp; South Dakota</span>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/image_c248d8.png"></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1944058,"width":"346px","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:346px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1511372,"width":"345px","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:345px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">2025's</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1975439' first='Ali' last='Shahid'] |6'2 G| BTG 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good size &amp; mobility, creative southpaw</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He will be a key player for South next year, it will be interesting to see if he takes the next step this offseason</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">How does his outside shot look, is he cashing in triples</span>?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1355223' first='Braden' last='Bailey'] |5'7 G| [program_tooltip program_id='2075723' first='ND' last='Attack'] 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-ND fans saw what he did at State, B State Champion, State Tourney MVP</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Quick/fast, aggressive &amp; creative, gamer/clutch performer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Can he defend bigger guards and does he get his shot off vs. top athletes</span>?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1297808' first='Easton' last='Neuendorf'] |5'11 PG| Hoop City 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Uber-skilled, has played well this spring, grinder &amp; creator, frustrating on D</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Can put up points &amp; is a great passer, coach on the floor, playmaker</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Is he the top PG at the event &amp; will Hoop City finish 4-0</span>?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1931465' first='Fischer' last='Johnson'] |5'10 G| [program_tooltip program_id='2078372' first='ECI' last=''] 2025 Selects</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressed me last weekend, has a good feel, skilled, appears to be a 2-way baller</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Scrappy kid, creative, he can score from multiple levels</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Does he play bigger than his height, can he lead the Selects to multiple wins</span>?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1503883' first='Griffen' last='Goodbary'] |6'10 F| TEAM Warwick Kvaale</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-SD Gatorade Player of the Year, offers from USD &amp; SDSU, interest from many more</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great length, shoots it well, soft touch in the paint, having a great spring</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">How physical is he on the block and does he make the hustle plays</span>?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2319897' first='Gus' last='Stout'] |6'2 SF| [program_tooltip program_id='2131095' first='Black' last='Hills Express'] 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tremendous effort &amp; energy, blue-collar worker, board-shouldered, strong</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Big physical body, plays 1-4, sneaky quick outside, best quality is his diversity/versatility </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">What type of skill does he have and how does he shoot &amp; pass it</span>?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1770389' first='Kyler' last='Droog'] |6'7 PF| [program_tooltip program_id='2457142' first='Red' last='River Valley Elites'] 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Expect him to be a beast in Pool E and likely the best player in those 4 games</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Having a fantastic spring, he deserves a serious look from college coaches, 2-way player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Does he stay hot, does he prove himself as a top 2025 player in the Dakotas</span>?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1421530' first='Layke' last='Wold'] |5'10 G| Sacred Hoops Edman 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Major shooting threat, I have witnessed him lighting it up on the PH Circuit in the past</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Not just a sniper, he can run the point, direct traffic, create, and make others better</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Is he producing from long range, how is he on D and does Wold control the tempo</span>?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1263155' first='Luke' last='Bruns'] |6'2 G| [program_tooltip program_id='2145852' first='SD' last='Identity'] 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Performed well at #PHBATL, was at the rim often, and hit many 3's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Do not give him space to shoot, but he will beat hard closeouts &amp; produce</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Does he continue to shoot it hot from deep, is he a top guard at the event</span>?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1535886' first='Nick' last='Hanson'] |6'8 PF/C| Sanford Sports White 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Super long arms, high-yielding on the glass, does the dirty work down low</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Can score in bunches when getting touches, will also move the ball &amp; find shooters</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Does he dominate in the low post and is he an elite BIG at the Pentagon</span>?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2406805' first='Parker' last='Brodina'] |6'4 G/F| [program_tooltip program_id='2078372' first='ECI' last=''] 2025 Prospects</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looked good at #PHBATL, had a monster scoring game on Sat. night, difficult matchup</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Scores in &amp; out, tough around the basket, works as hard as anyone, will also get hot from 3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Is [program_tooltip program_id='2078372' first='ECI' last=''] the top team at the event, does Brodina perform as a top 5 baller at #PHStompingGrounds</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 -->