#NHRState 17 Noteworthy Saturday Ballers

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Day 2 of Prep Hoops NHR State was action-packed with impressive ballers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Who played well &amp; looked good? See below for Player Notes…</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1974487,"width":"316px","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/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:316px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1964872,"width":"317px","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/NoteworthyPlayers.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/05/NoteworthyPlayers.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-1964872" style="width:317px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1219802' first='Andre'' last='Austin'] (2025) |6'3 G| Pack</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Productive rebounding on both ends</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Unselfish kick-out pass that led to a score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Athletic O-boards</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Created turnover, led the break, impressive 2-hand SLAM</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Slash-n-score points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Attacking the D, got to the FT-line</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice hesi-move to beat the D</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Did not force and set up teammates</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1355919' first='Bennett' last='Larson'] (2026) |6'7 F| [program_tooltip program_id='2413157' first='3ND' last='Hoops Fam']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Played up and age group</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Blocked multiple shots including a 3-pointer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Got to the FT-line often, per usual</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed good anticipation when stepping in front for a steal</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Catch-n-score in the paint</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Europ-step &amp; finish in traffic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Multiple offensive rebounds</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Slipped a ball-screen, cut, caught, scored in traffic with left hand</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1467166' first='Blake' last='Ellwein'] (2026) |6'8 F| Hoop City</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Played up an age group</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Shot it well on Saturday</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-3ball from the left wing in transition</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another triple shortly after</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good find on an across-the-court pass</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Inside hand score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Pull-up J just inside the arc, nice touch</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Vertical cut, soft floater score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Collected multiple offensive rebounds</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Unselfish kick-out pass</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1510889' first='Boston' last='Cranston'] (2026) |6'0 G| Bearstail Basketball</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He normally runs with [program_tooltip program_id='2075723' first='ND' last='Attack']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Athletic lefty</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed off his interior scoring, backdown post-up bucket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hit a triple from the right wing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed extended range with a deep 3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive hand-eye coordination </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Quick lefty score in transition</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-A teammate saved the ball from going out of bounds, found Boston &amp; he scored the bucket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1560781' first='Carter' last='Evanson'] (2026) |6'2 G| Hoop City</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Played up an age group with Hoop City</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He was smoking hot on Saturday &amp; he shot the lights out in the blowout win</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hit several 3-pointers </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed off his extended range</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2382253' first='Colton' last='Miller'] (2026) |6'5 F| [program_tooltip program_id='2075310' first='Northstar' last='Titans'] Martinson</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-A talented offensive player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice athlete with good length</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Cashed in from 3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another 3, catch-n-shoot from deep</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Physical attacker/slasher</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has a nice middy-game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-O-board dump-off dime to set up a teammate</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1466940' first='Colton' last='Smith'] (2026) |6'5 F| Hoop City</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Played up an age group</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Baseline slash, nice assist to Ellwein</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-AND1 crafty score at the rim</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Contorted his body to maneuver around the D for a bucket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Athletic finish at the hoop</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1407000' first='Devin' last='Buehler'] (2025) |5'11 G| [program_tooltip program_id='2131095' first='Black' last='Hills Express']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He gets up &amp; down the court in a hurry</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Pesky &amp; frustrating on defense</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Poke-out steal &amp; score in transition</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Knocked down a smooth catch-n-shoot triple from the left corner</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive ball skills, delivered a crisp lefty pass to beat the double team pressure</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drilled a pull-up 3-pointer from the top of the key with the D directly in his face</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Quick hands</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1668255' first='Dylon' last='Doren'] (2025) |6'2 G| [program_tooltip program_id='2131095' first='Black' last='Hills Express']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Explosive athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive 2-handed WHAM in transition </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has great body control</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hang-time contested finish in traffic </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed excellent anticipation when picking off a pass</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looked good tracking down &amp; closing on rebounds</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Baseline cut in traffic, caught, finger-roll bucket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Catch shoot 3-ball late in the game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Blocked a shot recovering on defense, pinned the ball off the backboard</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1297808' first='Easton' last='Neuendorf'] (2025) |5'11 G| Hoop City</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Disruptive on defense, created multiple turnovers</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Acrobatic finisher around the hoop</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great at finishing with his left-hand</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drilled an impressive pull-up triple in up-tempo </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Excellent passer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Plays the game very hard</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1874846' first='Gavin' last='Johnson'] (2025) |6'4 G| [program_tooltip program_id='2075702' first='MN' last='Lightning'] Ellerbusch</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-A long guard with a sweet shot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Banged home multiple 3-pointers</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Knocked down several triples on Saturday AM</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Even when his shot was heavily contested, Gavin still hit the shot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Grabbed an O-board, scored with a short stepback J</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Smooth in-rhythm shooter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2382254' first='Hudson' last='Strand'] (2026) |5'11 G| [program_tooltip program_id='2075310' first='Northstar' last='Titans'] Martinson</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He was productive from beyond the arc</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drilled multiple three-pointers</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has a nice floater game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Slashed down broadway for a nice bucket from mid-paint</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1267638' first='Kaiden' last='Helm'] (2025) |6'3 G| [program_tooltip program_id='2413157' first='3ND' last='Hoops Fam']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Catch &amp; shoot baseline J from 15-feet, nice shot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed off his 3-point shot from the corner </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-AND1 score, hit FT for the old-school 3-point play</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Did a nice job of scoring after contact</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2132776' first='Keaton' last='Batke'] (2027) |5'11 G| Bearstail Basketball</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He was playing up an age group</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Shot the ball well, played with confidence</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hit from beyond the arc &amp; also created off the bounce</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Multiple slash-n-score buckets</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Collected a steal, attacked, scored with the D on his hip</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1589407' first='Marley' last='Curtis'] (2025) |6'7 F| Pack</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great length &amp; a next-level athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Got to the FT-line often</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Freaky dunker</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Productive rebounder all game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Knocked down multiple triples</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-O-board putback scores</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Steal, transition WHAM</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Grabbed an O-board, dropped a nice dime</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-2-handed power SLAM over a nice athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1874916' first='Micah' last='Curtis'] (2025) |6'7 F| Pack</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great length &amp; a next-level athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Cashed in multiple 3-pointers, a few of them came from long-range</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Many dunks, crazy impressive, slammed them down with authority</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Rebounded well</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Contested &amp; blocked shots</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Beat the D with a spin move</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Scored with both hands around the hoop</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hit multiple tough pull-up J's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1951559' first='Noah' last='Hippen'] (2026) |6'3 F| Bearstail Basketball</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-His game just keeps improving, has come a long ways in the last year</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Strong inside score, nice elevation to the rim</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive length &amp; mobility </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Aggressive to the ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Attacks the ball off the rim &amp; high-points rebounds</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Blocked shots</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1974487,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><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" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->