Standouts From This Past Weekend
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It was a busy weekend around the region for club basketball! Who looked good and who stood out? We have those answers for you! PHD has a quality mix of ND & SD players from the 2028 Class through 2025…
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Continue ReadingIt was a busy weekend around the region for club basketball!
Who looked good and who stood out? We have those answers for you!
PHD has a quality mix of ND & SD players from the 2028 Class through 2025 to read about below!
Blake Ellwein Blake Ellwein 6'8" | SF Huron | 2026 State SD (2026) |6’8 F| Huron
3-1 record at the Scheels League with a nice win over ECI in overtime. Blake had a great weekend trying to establish himself among the 17’s. He was asked to be more aggressive and he surely did that. He attacked the boards and had multiple blocks every game. Blake earned himself an Augie Offer for his play and will continue to get better!
Bo Begeman Bo Begeman 6'4" | SF Clark/Willow Lake | 2027 State SD (2027) |6’4 SF| Clark/Willow Lake
The young and immensely talented Cyclone from CWL brought home the Championship this past weekend at the ECI Spring Showcase. Heiser Skills 15U Black won it all and Begeman was one of the top 15U players in the event. Bo’s length caused problems for opposing teams, his arms never seem to end. On offense, Bo knocked down triples, showcased a sweet fadeaway J, and got buckets with O-board putbacks. He truly is a matchup headache with his length & skills. Begeman is already a seasoned veteran in varsity basketball, big things are coming his way. I know coach Nesheim is excited to have him for 3 more years!
Brady Vetter Brady Vetter 6'2" | SG Fargo Davies | 2027 State ND (2027) |6’2 G| Fargo Davies
The promising young Eagle helped ECI 15U Froslie go 3-1 at the ECI Spring Showcase. Brady shot the ball extremely well all weekend. He knocked down many big 3-pointers when his team needed it. Vetter was also able to get downhill and finish at the rim.
Crew Rickard Crew Rickard 5'8" | PG Fargo North | 2027 State ND (2027) |5’8 G| Fargo North
The recent Stock Riser in the Rankings helped ECI 15U Froslie go 3-1 at the ECI Spring Showcase. Crew shot it well and his ball skills were on display. He did his fair share of scoring but was really good on defense. Rickard also did a great job of getting his teammates involved and he racked up the assists.
Drew Kessel Drew Kessel 6'6" | SF Fargo South | 2027 State ND (2027) |6’6 PF| Fargo South
4-1 record at the ECI Showcase in Fargo. Scored 18 points against ECI Froslie and then threw down a thunderous 2-handed dunk that broke the basket on Sunday before the Championship game. He ran the court well and put down an impressive in-game dunk on Saturday. Drew had many strong finishes around the basket with several swats, and he dominated the glass. Kessell was a gamechanger!
Dylan Glasser Dylan Glasser 6'0" | SG Dickinson | 2026 State ND (2026) |6’0 G| Dickinson
The ECI 16U Selects are hot and fresh off an ECI Spring Showcase Championship! They started the year with a loss but are currently on an 11-game win streak. Their defensive pressure has been a key factor and they are rebounding at a high level. They should get tested this weekend at Battle At The Lakes. At the ECI tournament, Dylan showcased his ability to hit shots outside, get to the rim, and finish with versatility. He has been outstanding on the defensive end as well.
Easton Neuendorf Easton Neuendorf 5'11" | PG Hamlin | 2025 State SD (2025) |5’11 PG| Hamlin
3-1 record at the Scheels League with a nice win over ECI in overtime. He controlled every game that Hoop City played this weekend. He continued to show why he is the best PG in SD while making great basketball decisions on when to score and when to dish. Easton went toe to toe with every person he guarded and came out on top of each of his matchups.
Evan Stormo Evan Stormo 6'3" | SF Hamlin | 2025 State SD (2025) |6’3 SF| Hamlin
3-1 record at the Scheels League with a nice win over ECI in overtime. Evan was consistent in every game and made big shot after big shot all weekend long. He plays with a next-play mentality and took it upon himself to shut down the best wing in the last game all the while hitting a deep 3 to send it to overtime against a great ECI team. Stormo iced the game in OT with his clutch free throws.
Grant Bieber Grant Bieber 6'2" | SG Bismarck | 2026 State ND (2026) |6’2 G| Bismarck
The ECI 16U Selects are hot and fresh off an ECI Spring Showcase Championship! They started the year with a loss but are currently on an 11-game win streak. Their defensive pressure has been a key factor and they are rebounding at a high level. They should get tested this weekend at Battle At The Lakes. At the ECI tournament, Bieber averaged 20 ppg, 2.2 rpg, and 4.3 apg. He has done a great job of lighting it up from the perimeter and is currently one of the most consistent shooters in 16U basketball.
Owen Terras Owen Terras 6'2" | SF Horace | 2027 State ND (2027) |6’2 SF| Horace
A key player for ECI 15U Mattern this weekend. Terras helped his squad win 4 games and finish Runner-Up to a nice Heiser squad from South Dakota. Owen had a very nice weekend in Fargo and his unselfishness was on display. Owen does not get a ton of shots up but he likely leads the team in assists. Terras does good work on defense, he is smart on helpside and he uses his length to his advantage.
Trevor Everson Trevor Everson 5'9" | CG Castlewood | 2028 SD (2028) |5’9 G| Castlewood
The Dakota Niners hosted a tournament in Watertown this past weekend, they took second place, and finished with a 3-1 record. Everson is a young up-n-coming stud, he is likely a top 10-type guard in the 2028 class in South Dakota. Over 4 games, Trevor averaged 7.2 ppg, 4.2 rpg, 3 spg, and an impressive 6.9 apg! This kid is a baller and a stat stuffer. Everson can score from all 3-levels with ease, plays with a high IQ, and he excels at getting teammates involved. The young Warrior is a coach on the floor and a top-notch defender.
Will Alderhold Will Alderhold 6'5" | PF Castlewood | 2028 SD (2028) |6’5 F| Castlewood
The Dakota Niners hosted a tournament in Watertown this past weekend, they took second place, and finished with a 3-1 record. Will has great length for his young age and that size was a difference maker. Alderhold averaged 14 ppg, 11 rpg, and 4 bpg this past weekend. His athleticism was on display, he showed out as a strong rebounder, and he scored well down low.