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We are only a day away from Prep Hoops Stomping Grounds tipping off! 15U through 17U will be played at the palatial Sanford Pentagon! In this article, PHD has ELEVEN 2025 Players on the Watchlist. We will give you a couple of reasons to…
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Continue ReadingWe are only a day away from Prep Hoops Stomping Grounds tipping off!
15U through 17U will be played at the palatial Sanford Pentagon!
In this article, PHD has ELEVEN 2025 Players on the Watchlist. We will give you a couple of reasons to watch them and ask one question about each baller.
In this Watchlist Article, we are looking at 11th graders from North Dakota & South Dakota.
2025’s
Ali Shahid Ali Shahid 6'2" | CG Fargo South | 2025 State ND |6’2 G| BTG 2025
WHY?
-Good size & mobility, creative southpaw
-He will be a key player for South next year, it will be interesting to see if he takes the next step this offseason
How does his outside shot look, is he cashing in triples?
Braden Bailey Braden Bailey 5'7" | PG Westhope/Newburg | 2025 State ND |5’7 G| ND Attack 2025
WHY?
-ND fans saw what he did at State, B State Champion, State Tourney MVP
-Quick/fast, aggressive & creative, gamer/clutch performer
Can he defend bigger guards and does he get his shot off vs. top athletes?
Easton Neuendorf Easton Neuendorf 5'11" | PG Hamlin | 2025 State SD |5’11 PG| Hoop City 2025
-Uber-skilled, has played well this spring, grinder & creator, frustrating on D
-Can put up points & is a great passer, coach on the floor, playmaker
Is he the top PG at the event & will Hoop City finish 4-0?
Fischer Johnson Fischer Johnson 5'11" | CG Minot | 2025 State ND |5’10 G| ECI 2025 Selects
-Impressed me last weekend, has a good feel, skilled, appears to be a 2-way baller
-Scrappy kid, creative, he can score from multiple levels
Does he play bigger than his height, can he lead the Selects to multiple wins?
Griffen Goodbary Griffen Goodbary 6'10" | PF Sioux Falls Christian | 2025 State SD |6’10 F| TEAM Warwick Kvaale
WHY?
-SD Gatorade Player of the Year, offers from USD & SDSU, interest from many more
-Great length, shoots it well, soft touch in the paint, having a great spring
How physical is he on the block and does he make the hustle plays?
Gus Stout Gus Stout 6'2" | SF Kadoka | 2025 State SD |6’2 SF| Black Hills Express 2025
WHY?
-Tremendous effort & energy, blue-collar worker, board-shouldered, strong
-Big physical body, plays 1-4, sneaky quick outside, best quality is his diversity/versatility
What type of skill does he have and how does he shoot & pass it?
Kyler Droog Kyler Droog 6'7" | PF Grafton | 2025 State ND |6’7 PF| Red River Valley Elites 2025
WHY?
-Expect him to be a beast in Pool E and likely the best player in those 4 games
-Having a fantastic spring, he deserves a serious look from college coaches, 2-way player
Does he stay hot, does he prove himself as a top 2025 player in the Dakotas?
Layke Wold Layke Wold 5'10" | CG Chester Area | 2025 State SD |5’10 G| Sacred Hoops Edman 2025
-Major shooting threat, I have witnessed him lighting it up on the PH Circuit in the past
-Not just a sniper, he can run the point, direct traffic, create, and make others better
Is he producing from long range, how is he on D and does Wold control the tempo?
Luke Bruns Luke Bruns 6'2" | SG Dakota Valley | 2025 State SD |6’2 G| SD Identity 2025
WHY?
-Performed well at #PHBATL, was at the rim often, and hit many 3’s
-Do not give him space to shoot, but he will beat hard closeouts & produce
Does he continue to shoot it hot from deep, is he a top guard at the event?
Nick Hanson Nick Hanson 6'8" | PF Viborg-Hurley | 2025 State SD |6’8 PF/C| Sanford Sports White 2025
WHY?
-Super long arms, high-yielding on the glass, does the dirty work down low
-Can score in bunches when getting touches, will also move the ball & find shooters
Does he dominate in the low post and is he an elite BIG at the Pentagon?
Parker Brodina Parker Brodina ND |6’4 G/F| ECI 2025 Prospects
-Looked good at #PHBATL, had a monster scoring game on Sat. night, difficult matchup
-Scores in & out, tough around the basket, works as hard as anyone, will also get hot from 3
Is ECI the top team at the event, does Brodina perform as a top 5 baller at #PHStompingGrounds?