17 GameChangers #NHRState
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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! This content series is sponsored by GameChanger-The Official…
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Continue ReadingPrep 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!
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We have MN, ND, and SD ballers recognized in this article.
Andrew Jones (2026) |6’0 G| West 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.
Brylee Bears Tail
Brylee
Bears Tail
6'3" | SF
Mandan | 2026
State
ND
(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.
Caden Kimman Caden Kimman 6'3" | PF Centennial | 2027 MN (2027) |6’4 F| Northstar 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!
Connor Mebius
Connor
Mebius
5'8" | PG
West Central | 2027
State
SD
(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.
Drew Kolander
Drew
Kolander
6'7" | PF
Lakeville North | 2025
State
MN
(2025) |6’6 F|
Northstar 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.
Dylon Doren
Dylon
Doren
6'2" | SG
Spearfish | 2025
State
SD
(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.
Grant Wilkinson
Grant
Wilkinson
6'8" | C
De Smet | 2026
State
SD
(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| West 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.
Kyle Kremer Kyle Kremer 6'3" | SG Border West | 2025 State MN (2025) |6’3 G| West 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!
Malachi Hill
Malachi
Hill
5'9" | PG
Totino-Grace | 2027
State
MN
(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.
Michael Hamilton
Michael
Hamilton
6'0" | SG
Fargo South | 2026
State
ND
(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!
Rylee Bears Tail
Rylee
Bears Tail
6'3" | SG
Mandan | 2026
State
ND
(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| West 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.
Trey Mix Trey Mix 6'2" | CG Rogers | 2025 MN (2025) |6’2 G| Northstar 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!
Tyler Disch
Tyler
Disch
5'9" | PG
Monticello | 2027
MN
(2027) |5’9 G|
Northstar 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!
Yuot Yuot
Yuot
Yuot
6'4" | SF
Moorhead | 2026
MN
(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.