Northern State University Team Camp: SD Standouts & New Names

The Northern State University team camp was played on the school's campus in Aberdeen, South Dakota, July 15-16. There was some solid teams and competition, and that brought some talented and skilled prospects. We'll look at some South Dakota standouts from the camp and some new names to Prep Hoops Dakotas.    Keegen is really turning things on as of late. He's being highly aggressive shooting the ball. He got scorching hot from three in the game against Centerville that I saw. He could challenge [player_tooltip player_id='1548634' first='Ryder' last='Johnson'] as being the team's leading scorer this season. Competes and gives 100% effort on defense as well.     Groton is an underrated team going into the year and Johnson and company are ready to make a statement. Ryder looked athletic and smooth, and his jumper is locked-in.     Beau is a new name to the Prep Hoops Dakotas database. He had one of the best combinations of length and versatility as a 6'4” do-it-all prospect. He could handle the ball from the point, and was aggressive getting to his spots in the lane. A good athlete with leaping ability and ability to rise up off the ground.     Ryder was the biggest stock-riser from the team camp. He was highly impactful on both ends. A fluid and aggressive on-ball defender. He moved in all directions at an elite level. Caused disruption for the opposing offenses. His offensive ability surprised the most. An ability to attack with acceleration and finish. His jumper surprised me as well.     Furman can perform at a consistent level because his impact on the game has a lot to do with his length, effort, and motor. He runs the floor consistently and will crash the boards at a lengthy 6'6”. He earns a lot of easy production because of these traits.     Brooks is having a stock-rising offseason, and with the departure of Bosma to Groton Area, Brooks will need to be a key player for Aberdeen Christian.     Henderson was one of the top prospects at the camp. He affected the paint area and showed some outside shooting ability. He was all over the boards and blocking and altering shots.     Kale is as solid as ever. Plays a mistake-free game, but is also a major threat as a scorer and playmaker. A smooth three-level scorer. Handles the ball well and pushes in the open court.     As expected, Parker is playing point guard for Wessington Springs and it opens up his playmaking abilities, possessing the ball more and dictating a game. His vision and passing really stood out. Elite three-point shooter.     Gage was one of the lengthiest prospects at the camp. That immediately makes him standout on the court. He's vertically-gifted as well and can play above the rim. A key piece in the paint for Groton Area.     Eisemann is a quick guard that plays low. A good handle on the ball and leader on the court. Great passing vision and decision-maker. Solid all-around guard with a knockdown jumper.     Colby was a force and dominated all over the court at the camp. He was a beast in the paint and was running and finishing in transition at an alarming rate. He made play after play. Controlled the paint with pure effort and ability to get up off the ground. Hardest worker at the camp.     Shooter can shoot. Frederick is a transfer from Bennett County to Mobridge-Pollock. A lengthy and athletic guard kid with a pure stroke. Mobridge-Pollock has to love getting him.     Palmier is a new name and had the best overall size at 6'8” and a long frame. A true Big that handles the paint. Will be one to monitor and watch for Lower Brule.     Kenyon is a transfer from Chamberlain and brings a big-time shot-making game to St. Francis. He got hot vs Mobridge-Pollock, making multiple threes and jumpers. St. Francis looked like a scary team and Kenyon had a major factor in that.     Becker is a transfer from Aberdeen Christian, and a good one in that. He provides length and competitiveness at the hoop for Groton Area. Can run and jump and play in transition at 6'5”. I thought he competed for the ball off the rim at a high level.     Gage is one that is a new name to Prep Hoops Dakotas. Sisseton is lacking size on its roster, so Hanson plays in the interior and uses his motor and athleticism to be productive. He sticks with the play and will battle on the boards and can rise up some and bring the ball down.     I wasn't able to see much of Britton-Hecla, but Richter caught my eye as a skilled and nuanced guard. Looked to have a solid all-around skill set, showing an advanced handle. Saw him show off a nice floater game.     Max is another solid new addition to the database. He's a well-built and physical versatile wing/forward. He went hard at the hoop off the drive. Physical near bodies and has good leaping ability. He's coming off a knee injury and looks to be strong and moving with power.     Janis was a beast and was playing like a bull, going at contact and being a physical, yet skilled scorer. He was versatile and has a decent build and plays a power game. Competes for the ball.     Roether is a new name and a transfer from Todd County to St. Francis. He's got good size and plays with an edge and physicality. He will bang with bodies in the paint and use his strong lower body and broad shoulders to move people around.     Bobzin showed a lot of offensive pop and aggression as a shooter and scorer at the point guard spot. I had only seen him online prior, and he looks more dynamic in person.

The Northern State University team camp was played on the school's campus in Aberdeen, South Dakota, July 15-16. There was some solid teams and competition, and that brought some talented and skilled prospects. We'll look at some South Dakota standouts from the camp and some new names to Prep Hoops Dakotas.