ND Phenom ’26 #PHNationals

<!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"25px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:25px"><strong><em>This article is sponsored by VKTRY Performance Insoles – The Official Insole Provider of Prep Hoops.</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Dakotas is looking at <strong>North Dakota Phenom 2026</strong> in this article. They took care of business in the game we watched, PHD is highlighting and providing <strong>Player Notes</strong>. This is a gifted group of basketball players with intriguing potential! If you are a hoops fan, you need to know about these ballers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>HALFTIME SCORE</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[program_tooltip program_id='2075741' first='ND' last='Phenom'] <strong>30</strong> Powerhouse MN <strong>13</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>FINAL SCORE</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[program_tooltip program_id='2075741' first='ND' last='Phenom'] <strong>54</strong> Powerhouse MN <strong>34</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"200"}},"fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size" style="font-style:normal;font-weight:200"><em>See below for Player Notes....</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2503822,"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_6b082a.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/image_6b082a.png" alt="" class="wp-image-2503822" style="width:286px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2302277,"width":"288px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/PlayerNotes.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/PlayerNotes.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-2302277" style="width:288px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong>[program_tooltip program_id='2075741' first='ND' last='Phenom'] 2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1327797' first='Carter' last='Evanson'] (2026) |6'3 G| Horace</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Recently picked up an offer from Jamestown</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Cashed in an early catch-n-shoot triple from the right wing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good skill with a lefty bounce pass</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Quick trigger with limitless range</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Keen anticipation, O-board tip-in bucket </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Space-n-shoot triple, hit it from NBA range</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Picked off a pass around halfcourt like a wily veteran free safety, led to an easy breakaway score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Left-handed laser dime off the dribble, few players in the '26 class can make that pass</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-PNR, sweet bounce pass to Williams, threaded the needle &amp; put some superb touch on it</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-PNR attack, 1-handed pass off the dribble to Sage for the pop 3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Baseline blow-by drive, lefty inside-hand score, sweet take</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Made the extra pass to Boyd, hit the 3-ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Clever help D, read the pass &amp; snatched it up</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Transition push, bounce pass to Sage for 2 pts</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Catch-n-shoot 3, cold-blooded SNIPER, last points of the game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1327798' first='Collin' last='Williams'] (2026) |6'4 F| Fargo Davies</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Physical on-ball D to keep a slasher out of the paint</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Strong lefty, have not seen him this summer, fun to catch him in a game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Short corner catch, attack, left-handed interior bucket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Grabbed a tough &amp; strong rebound over a bigger opponent, does not back down</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-PNR with Evanson, roll to rim, catch, AND1 bucket, hit FT for the 3pt play</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Resilient rebound in traffic, he does not give up on the ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Catch on the wing, rip &amp; gash to the rim, lefty finger-roll finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1332142' first='Colton' last='Reinke'] (2026) |6'5 G/F| Fargo Davies</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-A selfless passer, always seems willing to share the ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed some craftiness on the block, drew contact &amp; got to the line, nice shooting form</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Attack, draw help, kick to Easy$ for a triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-O-board on a missed FT, extra possession for NDP</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Spread the floor, spaced to the corner, drill the 3, Great Scott gets the assist</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1545213' first='Kenyatta' last='White'] (2026) |6'3 G/F| Bismarck</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Fouled at the rim in transition, trip to the charity stripe</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good help-side D to take a slash away from the rim</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Opportunistic offensive rebound</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Lefty slash from the right corner, got to the rim, drew contact &amp; went to the line</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I liked his help-side D, came across the lane to help, forced a TO</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1863062' first='Najeh' last='Boyd'] (2027) |5'9 G| Bismarck</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Playing up an age level</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed quick &amp; nimble feet with hustling &amp; saving a rebound before stepping out</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Very impressive slash to the hoop, split 2 defenders, lefty scoop shot across the rim</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-A bothersome &amp; aggravating on-ball defender</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Smart read on D, put him in place for the steal</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Went the other way after the TO, showed sprinter speed, coast-to-coast layup </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Three-ball left wing, catch-n-shoot, SMOOTH</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1355915' first='Sage' last='Hanson'] (2026) |6'8 F| TGU</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Recently picked up an offer from an NSIC program</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Alerts &amp; changes shots at all levels</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-O-board with his long arms</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Help-side block, swatted the ball like it was an annoying little fly</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Excellent O-board tip-in, impressive how he high-pointed &amp; timed it perfectly </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Rugged rebounding in traffic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-In-rhythm triple from the right corner, credit Great Scott with the assist</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another perfect-timed blocked shot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Exploited a mismatch on the block, went middle &amp; then drop-stepped, NICE lefty score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Glad to see him on the block &amp; showing quality post-moves</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He covers a TON of ground when attacking downhill</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed good hands when catching a bullet pass, fouled at the rack &amp; went to the FT-line</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Pick-n-pop triple from top of the key, Easy$ with the assist</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Ran the floor, transition catch on the block, simple score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Made the extra pass to Easy$, hit the triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hanson &amp; Evanson are masterful together</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1657449' first='Weston' last='Scott'] (2027) |6'1 G| Bismarck</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Played up an age level</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I like his handles, skills &amp; shiftiness </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Easy peasy DHO slash-n-score down broadway</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-In the right place at the right time for a long O-board</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Cross-court pass to Easy$ for a triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Excellent pass from the block to the opposite corner to Sage for a 3, elite vision</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Caught at the FT-line, lefty slash to the hoop, 1-handed southpaw finger-roll with a hand in his face</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sinistral slash, hangtime AND1 score, impressive score after contact</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Baseline slice-n-dice, pass to Colton, 3ball cash</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1902939,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/10/PHCircuitLaunch-crop-475x312-1681138030.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/10/PHCircuitLaunch-crop-475x312-1681138030.jpg?w=474" alt="" class="wp-image-1902939" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->