17 GameChangers #NHRState

Prep Hoops NHR State Tournament is all wrapped up and the Champions are crowned, but that does not mean we are done talking about the event. We still have to talk <a href="https://gc.com/basketball?utm_source=prephoops&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=2022prephoops&utm_content=gamechangeroftheevent&utm_term=partner">GameChangers</a>!   This content series is sponsored by GameChanger-The Official Scorekeeping, Stats, Team Management & Technology Partner of Prep Hoops.    <a href="https://gc.com/home/basketball?utm_source=prephoops&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=2022prephoops&utm_content=gamechangeroftheevent&utm_term=partner">GameChanger</a> brings you the best scorekeeping, live video streaming, and team management services of any mobile app on the market. This is a product every high school and grassroots team in the country can use to serve their players and families better.   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By being a difference-maker for your team, being unselfish, consistently making plays, diving on the floor, playing hard all game, boarding up, getting D-stops, being a glue guy, scoring timely buckets, hitting game-changing triples, and many others.    We have MN, ND, and SD ballers recognized in this article.   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/05/NHRState_Flyer-crop-865x568-1685474070.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/05/NHRState_Flyer-crop-865x568-1685474070.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-1974487" style="width:238px;height:auto" /></a></figure>   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/08/GameChangers-Created-Logo-1.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/08/GameChangers-Created-Logo-1.png?w=863" alt="" class="wp-image-2135244" style="width:237px;height:auto" /></a></figure>   Andrew Jones (2026) |6'0 G| [program_tooltip program_id='2076005' first='West' last='Central Wildcats'] 16U/Osakis   WHY?   Jones was flying around on defense all weekend at the NHR Tourney. Andrew gave major effort, leading to multiple turnovers, tips, steals, and transition points.   [player_tooltip player_id='1327796' first='Brylee' last='Bears Tail'] (2026) |6'3 G| Bearstail Basketball 2026/Mandan   WHY?   Brylee did the little things but also made big plays. He blocked multiple shots, was versatile & effective on defense, and he knocked down clutch shots.   [player_tooltip player_id='2448159' first='Caden' last='Kimman'] (2027) |6'4 F| [program_tooltip program_id='2075310' first='Northstar' last='Titans'] 15U Terhaar/Centennial   WHY?   Caden is always in the right spot offensively and defensively. He often has offensive rebounds drop in his hands due to his smart crashing, and offensively he is ready to set a good screen at all times, roll, and then often find the open man rather than throw up a tough layup. Caden is the definition of a selfless player!   [player_tooltip player_id='2076018' first='Connor' last='Mebius'] (2027) |5'8 G| Hoop City 15U/West Central   WHY?   He helped Hoop City make the Final 4, had the ball in his hands a ton, executed on offense, shot it hot from 3, set up others for top-notch looks, and created many turnovers. I admire his footwork and confidence. Mebius is a skilled & smart playmaker.   [player_tooltip player_id='2422065' first='Drew' last='Kolander'] (2025) |6'6 F| [program_tooltip program_id='2075310' first='Northstar' last='Titans'] Bertsch/Rogers   WHY?   He showed out for the Titans! Drew was a monster on the boards, he averaged nearly 10 rebounds per game and 3 blocks per game. Kolander is a force in the paint. He showed off his scoring ability in the Titans last game of the event by pouring in a cool 24 points.   [player_tooltip player_id='1668255' first='Dylon' last='Doren'] (2025) |6'2 G| Black Hill Express 2025/Spearfish   WHY?   He is a big & explosive wing. I liked his effort on both ends, hustle up the floor, and above-the-rim-finishing. Doren plays tough & physical, I imagine that he is a very good football player as well. Dylan was aggressive for rebounds and also cashed in from beyond the arc.   [player_tooltip player_id='2286030' first='Grant' last='Wilkinson'] (2026) |6'8 PF| Hoop City 17U/De Smet   WHY?   Grant showed the untapped talent he has this weekend by constantly being a force inside while finishing with a left or right hand and also hitting some mid-range jumpers and threes. He rebounded at a high rate and played tough interior defense. I was impressed with his hands, movement, and efficient finishing.   Harold Habben (2026) |6'7 PF| [program_tooltip program_id='2076005' first='West' last='Central Wildcats'] 16U/Benson   WHY?   Habben was a rebounding machine and sent multiple shot attempts flying into the wall. The BIG man also pasted a would-be dunk against the glass! Harold is a team player and his screens on offense opened things up for his Wildcat teammates.   [player_tooltip player_id='2449413' first='Kyle' last='Kremer'] (2025) |6'3 G| [program_tooltip program_id='2076005' first='West' last='Central Wildcats'] 17U/Border West   WHY?   He proved himself as a knockdown sharpshooter at NHR. Kyle drilled several timely/important 3-pointers this weekend and was also a menace on the offensive glass!   Lance Bradley (2024) |5'10 G| Pack 17U/Standing Rock   WHY?   Lance is a quick guard who can heat up from 3 in the blink of an eye! Standing Rock's lead man came ready to battle. Bradley is a quiet assassin. He does not say much, he lets his game do the talking and is a great team player. H-U-S-T-L-E-R, hustler can define this young man. His motor doesn't even get a chance to idle! Lance is always diving for the ball/setting a screen/full-court D/hitting 3's/scoring off the bounce/producing with a sweet floater/runner. He is an all-around baller!   [player_tooltip player_id='2126117' first='Malachi' last='Hill'] (2027) |5'9 G| Howard Pulley 15U EYBL/Totina Grace   WHY?   He helped Howard Pulley win the Championship at NHR! When I watched Malachi, he was the best player on the court. He is skilled, plays with heart, and is a special athlete. I was impressed with Hill's rebounding, frenetic defense, speed, versatile finishing, passing, and 3-level scoring. Malachi is a winner.   [player_tooltip player_id='1534507' first='Michael' last='Hamilton'] (2026) |6'0 G| Pack 17U/Fargo South   WHY?   Mikey is ALWAYS ready to ball!! He is a very strong guard. Not only physically, but all around on both sides of the ball. He was called up from 16U to fill a spot and he did more than that. Underrated is a perfect word to describe Hamilton. He is coachable/ skilled/ hardworking. Mikey wants to guard full court & does a great job. This Bruin is also a talented 3pt shooter. When Mike is aggressive on offense he is a serious problem!   [player_tooltip player_id='1422852' first='Rylee' last='Bears Tail'] (2026) |6'3 G| Bearstail Basketball 2026/Mandan   WHY?   Rylee also did all the little things well to help his squad. He was a productive rebounder, dished many assists, deflected passes, and defended at a quality level.   Teigan Bjerke (2025) |6'2 G| [program_tooltip program_id='2076005' first='West' last='Central Wildcats'] 17U/Henning   WHY?   The talented Hornet was tough at NHR! Teigan averaged around 13 ppg over the weekend. He handled the ball extremely well against pressure and made the right play time after time. Bjerke does a great job playing under control and off two feet.   [player_tooltip player_id='2422928' first='Trey' last='Mix'] (2025) |6'2 G| [program_tooltip program_id='2075310' first='Northstar' last='Titans'] 2025 Bertsch/Rogers   WHY?   Mr. Mix took over against Sizzle and really showed off his talent. Trey and the Titans were down by 13 and he dropped 17 second-half points, along with 3 steals, and 8 rebounds. He did all of that while defending the top opposing player. Trey is a two-way baller!   [player_tooltip player_id='2140699' first='Tyler' last='Disch'] (2027) |5'9 G| [program_tooltip program_id='2075310' first='Northstar' last='Titans'] 15U Terhaar/Monticello   WHY?   Tyler is the definition of a lockdown defender, he often stops drives/slashes well before the paint because of his quick feet and effort. Disch often flies in for offensive boards and never gives up on a play!   [player_tooltip player_id='2376245' first='Yuot' last='Yuot'] (2026) |6'4 F| Bearstail Basketball 2026/Moorhead   WHY?   He made positive plays with his length and athleticism. Yuot defended hard/well, he was quick to dive on the floor & give up his body, he also set effective screens to get his teammates up for shots.   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/07/IMG_20200719_101143.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/07/IMG_20200719_101143.jpg?w=366" alt="" class="wp-image-1018616" /></a></figure>

Prep Hoops NHR State Tournament is all wrapped up and the Champions are crowned, but that does not mean we are done talking about the event. We still have to talk GameChangers!