6 More Impressive from Summer Hoops

<!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"100"}},"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size" style="font-style:normal;font-weight:100">The club season is basically complete and most high school events are wrapped up. Now it is time to look back and reflect on the basketball!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>See below for comments on 3 ballers from North Dakota and 3 from South Dakota.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"11px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:11px">Many other players could have made this list, but we rolled with these 6 and they are certainly deserving!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1949217,"width":"378px","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/ImpressivePlayers.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/05/ImpressivePlayers.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-1949217" style="width:378px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1606306,"width":"237px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/09/NorthDakota.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/09/NorthDakota.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-1606306" style="width:237px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1422857"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66a86c1cb7850"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>WHY?</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">BIG Jon had many good weekends on the PH Circuit. When watching, he was highly productive w/ 3ND in the 17U division. He is a difficult matchup, Jon can stroke the 3, score inside, protect the rim &amp; clean the glass. He has a natural feel for the game &amp; is an opportunistic scorer. I really like him as a 4, I have seen him knock down many 3's when trailing into the halfcourt O. He can hold his own on the block &amp; break defenders down off the bounce. His footwork is impressive &amp; Jon is a crafty finisher! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1651920"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66a86c1cb78c5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>WHY?</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This young Hawk continues to impress me. He played very well in club hoops, at individual events &amp; shined w/ the Horace squad. I will not be surprised if he starts for the Hawks. Owen is silky smooth &amp; crafty on the bball court. I like his length, he could certainly add inches in the near future. His passing &amp; understanding of the game caught my eye &amp; I see him as a positive help defender. O has a large amount of versatility. He will be a role guy for Horace this winter but certainly has the talent to put up numbers!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1931467"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66a86c1cb7926"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>WHY?</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">PHD has dubbed Schell as "The Eraser". He blocks/erases/rejects a ton of shots and most of the time they come out of nowhere. Payton has amazing timing, spatial awareness, and arms that never seem to end. I watched him block many shots this summer when subtly coming over on help-side to effortlessly go up and take away the good look. Schell can also knock down the triple at a consistent rate and his floater/runner game is noteworthy. Payton is an intriguing talent with exciting upside!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1399487,"width":"216px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/03/SD-1.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/03/SD-1.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-1399487" style="width:216px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1467166"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66a86c1cb7988"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>WHY?</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Everything Ellwein does on the court looks good and turns out well for his team. He can score w/ the best of them, but Blake does not need to score to make a positive impact on the game. Ellwein has a handful of college offers &amp; a ton of college coaches have to be intrigued w/ his length, skill &amp; feel for the game. Blake impressed me this summer when playing w/ Hoop City in 17U. His 3-level scoring is scary but I am more impressed w/ his passing &amp; the little things he does to help his squad!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2076018"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66a86c1cb79e3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>WHY?</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">He is not the biggest player on the hardwood but Meebs plays the game with the heart of a lion. Connor is a gamer, competitor, and he hoops with fearless energy. He has an amazing feel/understanding for the game and his skill level is something to write home about. Mebius is a talented shotmaker with great ball command and endless shooting range. I admire his handles, footwork, and ability to create space. Connor is a ball-hawk on defense, a serious playmaker, and a game-changing closer!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1641566"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66a86c1cb7a49"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>WHY?</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He is a super athlete who can jump out of the gym! The horizon holds endless possibilities for Mr. Woods. Jhace had a nice summer with SSA Black. His mobility, hard work, and team play were on full display. Jhace is a high-percentage shooter, a selfless passer, and he cleans up the boards. Look out, because Woods is a lockdown defender. This warrior is a multi-sport athlete who will also shine on the gridiron this fall. Watching him live impressed me; he looks just as good or better on film. Jhace is the real deal! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1272514,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/08/PHD.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/08/PHD.jpg?w=400" alt="" class="wp-image-1272514" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->