23 Saturday Sensational #PHHardWorkFinals

<!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"100"}},"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size" style="font-style:normal;font-weight:100"><strong>Plymouth, MN -</strong> Day 2 of Prep Hoops Hard Work Finals is in the books!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"11px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:11px">Earlier today we published the AM Standouts, to see that article, <a href="https://prephoops.com/2024/07/phhardworkfinals-saturday-am-standouts/">CLICK HERE</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">PHD was at Wayzata High School all afternoon/evening and we watched many sensational ballers in the 17U division.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"17px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:17px"><span style="text-decoration: underline">See below for <strong>player notes</strong>, we have <strong>23 players from MN, ND, and WI</strong></span>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2482914,"width":"286px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/image_781da9.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/image_781da9.png" alt="" class="wp-image-2482914" style="width:286px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Saturday Sensational</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2637952' first='Ben' last='Wetzel'] (2025) |5'11 G| [program_tooltip program_id='2076023' first='Wisconsin' last='Academy'] 2025 Strandie</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I noticed right away that he was a SHOOTER</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Undersized but had little trouble getting loose for triples</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hit 3's all game long, must have been close to 10</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Ran the floor, spaced to the wing/corner &amp; cashed in</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Used screens effectively, shot it with a quick trigger</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-AND1 attack &amp; score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Lighting quick release with good feet</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Ran the baseline hard, hit back-to-back triples in the 2nd half from opposite corners</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nimble as a deer when moving &amp; spacing around the arc</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Quick reactions on D, stole an over-the-head-pass out of the air when guarding the ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Did not back down despite his size</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1355919' first='Bennett' last='Larson'] (2026) |6'7 C| [program_tooltip program_id='2413157' first='3ND' last='Hoops Fam']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-BIG Country looked good again in the afternoon</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-AND1 bucket, zero problem scoring after contact</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Got to the FT-line often, looked good from there</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Garbage man, did the dirty work for boards &amp; 2nd chance points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Physical on D, blocked shots, stout in the paint</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Split a double team on the block, interior score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Caught in the paint with his big mitts, gathered, strong score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Plays the game so hard, high-motor player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2424130' first='Birch' last='Gunja'] (2025) |6'6 F| [program_tooltip program_id='2075258' first='ABC' last='Young Lions'] 17U White </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Had a big game scoring the rock from all levels</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hit from 3, effective cutter, slashed for points, soft touch around the rack</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Multiple offensive rebounds</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Handled the ball well in the open court</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Coast-to-coast attack, soft lay-in bucket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Clutch in-rhythm 3-pointer from the baseline</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Stepped out to baseline, hit another 3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Baseline penetration &amp; finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Interior cut &amp; catch, lefty bucket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sweet runner/floater in transition</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Attack off the bounce, 2 spin-moves, heavily contested score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Floated to the wing, catch-n-shoot triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Catch top of key, straight-line drive, inside-hand finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Battled for rebounds</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1497479' first='Brennan' last='Johnson'] (2025) |6'7 F| [program_tooltip program_id='2075741' first='ND' last='Phenom']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I had heard he was shooting it well from 3 and BJ did exactly that in the 1st game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-O-board putback scores</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Multiple catch-n-shoot triples, soft shot for the BIG man</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Dove on the floor &amp; got the ball, pass to Falcon for a 3 from the hardwood</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Slash down the paint floater, not what you would expect from the Johnson</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1219808' first='Caden' last='Englund'] (2025) |6'2 G| [program_tooltip program_id='2075741' first='ND' last='Phenom']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Played very well in the first game, PHD had him as a top performer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Picked up a ton of loose balls, hustler &amp; played with high NRG</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive drive-n-dish to set up a teammate for 2pts</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Attacked, drew contact &amp; got to the FT-line</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive dime bounce pass to Walz for a score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-3-ball from the right corner</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another three, big shot in a crucial point of the game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1950722' first='Camden' last='Aufforth'] (2025) |6'1 G| [program_tooltip program_id='2413157' first='3ND' last='Hoops Fam']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed flashes of brilliance </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has a bit of a throwback game with a sweet middy pull-up</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-12-foot baseline J</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Slash, kiss off the glass score for 2</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Cut baseline, catch, short-corner floater</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed the three-point stroke with a right-wing triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2415572' first='Clayton' last='Sicble Fox'] (2025) |5'11 G| [program_tooltip program_id='2413157' first='3ND' last='Hoops Fam']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showcased a nice jump shot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drilled multiple short J's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good instincts when stepping in front of an opponent for a steal</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Played hard, O-board putback against larger players</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sweet baseline pull-up</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Huge rebound late to limit the Lions to 1 shot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hit 2-FT's after to help secure the victory</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Cory Johnson (2025) |5'11 G| [program_tooltip program_id='2075258' first='ABC' last='Young Lions'] 17U White</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive athlete that caught my eye</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Several slash-n-scores</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Opponents struggled to keep him in front</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Aggressive slasher who forced fouls &amp; he got to the line</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Rebounded well for a guard his size</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Read the passer's eyes/shoulders &amp; picked off a pass like a sneaky DB</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Catch shoot 3ball, fluid</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>David Diamond (2025) |6'1 G| Minnesota Heat 2025 Leo</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hit a 3ball early to show that he is a legit threat</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has a quick first step, he can get into the D in a hurry</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Created space with effective jab steps</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Cashed in another 3 from the right corner</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1716899' first='Drake' last='Schlosser'] (2025) |6'2 G| [program_tooltip program_id='2413157' first='3ND' last='Hoops Fam']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good-sized guard with noteworthy mobility</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-AND1 finish/score in traffic, impressive coordination </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drew contact &amp; got to the line multiple times</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-3-ball pull-up J, nice to see him hit from the outside</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1194507' first='Drew' last='Kempel'] (2025) |6'4 G| [program_tooltip program_id='2075741' first='ND' last='Phenom']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Strong &amp; physical</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has to be the biggest &amp; toughest PG in the 17U bracket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Plays with great leverage, gets downhill &amp; makes the D help</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Manipulates the help side D with smart changes of speeds</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Bully ball on the block, PG stands for "point guard" but also "power guard" in Kempel's case</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Many nice assists, found shooters on the wing &amp; the BIGs inside</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-O-board putback pts in the night game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Deep penetration, controls the pace, kickout to Texas Ranger for 3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Strong with the ball, always seems to be dialed in, didn't turn it over</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive across-the-lane slash, lefty score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Leader, cheerleader, coach on the floor, positive reinforcement </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ethan Leclair (2025) |6'7 F| [program_tooltip program_id='2076023' first='Wisconsin' last='Academy'] 2025 Strandie</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-BIG boy, impressive size</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Played well early &amp; came on again later in the 2nd half</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-2nd handed dunk of a cut &amp; catch</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Did a good amount of interior damage in the 1st</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good hands with a soft touch around the hoop</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Crafty/clever scores in the 2nd half</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Baby hook finish after a contested catch in the 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>-Did not score as much as the AM game but came up clutch late</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-HUGE 3-pointer when 3ND really needed it</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Made multiple plays down the stretch to help secure the win</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Capable of exploding in the boxscore but can also make the subtle plays to help the team</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2551622' first='Jacob' last='Koon'] (2025) |5'11 G| [program_tooltip program_id='2076023' first='Wisconsin' last='Academy'] 2025 Strandie</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Loved his lefty fake crossover</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Primary ballhandler, smaller guard but was still very productive &amp; effective</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Slasher, creator &amp; agitator, good passer, found Wetzel for multiple 3-pointers</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Got into the heart of the defense often </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tough kid, did not back down from the big NDP players</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Creative finisher vs. size</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sneaky quick, he also drilled multiple three-pointers </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1422857' first='Jonathan' last='Roubideaux, Jr.'] (2026) |6'7 F| [program_tooltip program_id='2413157' first='3ND' last='Hoops Fam']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Offensive rebound, spin away from D, soft putback score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hard foul, got to the charity stripe &amp; hit both</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Cashed in from the perimeter on multiple occasions </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looked good shooting off the dribble</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I like the big lefties skill</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Fit right in playing up in the 17U division</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1169144' first='Karson' last='Ouse'] (2025) |6'8 F| [program_tooltip program_id='2075741' first='ND' last='Phenom']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Recently committed to UND</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has a ton of versatility with his length &amp; skill</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good feel &amp; crafty</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Smooth lay-in finish with defenders all around him</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Altered shots and passes with his long wingspan</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive lefty score from a nearly impossible angle</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kyle Hustrulid (2025) |6'6 F| Minnesota Heat 2025 Leo</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Long lefty</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Played well in the 2nd half, mounted a nice comeback but Heat ran out of gas</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Crafty player, had some nifty finishes, creative</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed some nice fakes &amp; step-throughs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good feel in the paint, soft-scoring touch</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1632682' first='Makiya' last='Berryhill'] (2026) |6'0 G| [program_tooltip program_id='2413157' first='3ND' last='Hoops Fam']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice athlete, he keeps improving, can get up &amp; throw down impressively </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Crafty fall-away J to get the scoring started, silky-smooth shot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Slash, 2-foot score, I like the strong finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Plenty of potential, exciting upside</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1169136' first='Mason' last='Klabo'] (2025) |6'2 G| D1MN 3SSB</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Powerful &amp; explosive WHAM in the 1st half, I heard it first &amp; saw the end of it, rare for a 6'2 G</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another flush late in the game to show the hops</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sweet lob pass for an electrifying alley-oop JAM</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Explosive to the ball for rebounds</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Snatches the ball out of the air like a kid with a sweet tooth in a candy store</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Had some really nice finds/dishes/dimes/passes</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great vision, many assists </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Makes all the passes; crisp/bullet/touch/tight windows/easy/smart/thread the needle/finesse</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1169148' first='Parker' last='Falcon'] (2025) |6'6 G| [program_tooltip program_id='2075741' first='ND' last='Phenom']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He was the MVP in both NDP wins today</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-O-board, precision pass to Walz for a score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Crisp pass to Peraza for a score, not just a shooter!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Steve Nash-like floater in transition</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Inside score with the D draped all over him</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Gathered in contested rebounds</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-College range 3, easy peasy</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another deep 3 before halftime in 1st game, back-to-back 3's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Silky smooth 3-ball, catch-n-shoot from the corner vs. Wisco Academy</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another transition score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Picked off a pass late to help ice the game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Scalding hot from 3 in the 2nd game, knocked down 7 or 8</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Shoots with balance &amp; a strong base, does not seem rushed, relaxed shooter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Cool-headed shooter, if you need a bucket, I want him pulling the trigger</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Green-light &amp; cold-blooded shooter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Whenever he took a "heat check" 3 in the 2nd game it went down</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-When he gets "ball in the air &amp; feet in the air" &amp; it's in-rhythm Falcon is hitting it</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-College coaches had to be highly impressed today</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1169146' first='Presley' last='Peraza'] (2025) |6'6 F| [program_tooltip program_id='2075741' first='ND' last='Phenom']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Interior catch-n-score, soft floater over the rim</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Baseline penetration, uber-athletic finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Cashed a triple in the 2nd game, smooth, looked good coming out of his hand</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Strong scores at the cup</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive bucket; D blocked his shot, b4 he came to the floor he got the shot up &amp; scored, WOW</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1189452' first='Ramsey' last='Walz'] (2025) |6'7 F| [program_tooltip program_id='2075741' first='ND' last='Phenom']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-His size/length in the paint really affected opponents</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Gathered in many offensive rebounds for extra possessions</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Caught a missile pass from Walker, easy score at the cup</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Changed a high amount of shots on D with his long arms</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Several inside POWER scores</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed his athleticism with an O-board in traffic over BIG opponent </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hit the 3-ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed hustle &amp; closing speed when tracking down a long O-board in 3pt land</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Caught &amp; finished well around the hoop</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1169145' first='Walker' last='Braaten'] (2025) |6'4 G| [program_tooltip program_id='2075741' first='ND' last='Phenom']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hit some monster 3's in the first game to push NDP to victory</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Big &amp; athletic guard/wing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Runs &amp; jumps well</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Clutch performer when his squad needed big shots</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Lazer pass from the deep corner to Walz on the block for a bucket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has a great arm, no wonder he is one of the best QB's in ND</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Athletic baseline slash, inside hand finish, great elevation</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2482915,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/image_cb9f6a.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/image_cb9f6a.png?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2482915" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->