#PHHardWorkFinals 17U Watchlist

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">The <strong>Hard Work Region Finals</strong> are going down this weekend in the Minneapolis metro!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It will be a great week, we have the <strong>4th of July</strong> on Thursday and then the <strong>Finals </strong>are Friday through Sunday (July 5th-7th). This is a bracket-style event, there will be no talent shortage and many exciting matchups. Make sure you tune in to see who performs well when it matters most. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"200"}},"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size" style="font-style:normal;font-weight:200">Who should you plan on watching? PHD has suggestions!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"14px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:14px"><span style="text-decoration: underline">See below for 17U ballers that PHD wants to see, we will give you a few reasons and ask one question</span>....</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2478381,"width":"214px","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.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/image.png" alt="" class="wp-image-2478381" style="width:214px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1511372,"width":"214px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/07/PlayerWatchlistNDSD.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/07/PlayerWatchlistNDSD.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-1511372" style="width:214px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">17's</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- 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><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Picked up an NSIC offer this week from UMary, his stock is rising</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-A game-changer, strategist, and facilitator, you have like his size &amp; athletic ability</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">How does his perimeter jump shot look, does he hit from 3 &amp; hit middy J's</span>?</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><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-BIG &amp; strong, plays with unbridled enthusiasm, always in the game &amp; never takes a play off</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Rebounds with reckless abandon, gets to the FT-line often, never backs down from an opponent </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Does he hit jumpers from 15' consistently and how are his moves from the block</span>?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1189438' first='Carson' last='Busek'] (2025) |5'11 G| [program_tooltip program_id='2135832' first='Next' last='Level Basketball Academy']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He can light it up from beyond the arc, hit 9 triples &amp; put up 32 pts in a game this HS season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-A strong combo-guard who can score from all levels, will need to be productive this weekend</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Will he get hot from 3 and lead NLBA to some nice W's</span>?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2053544' first='Colton' last='Feller'] (2025) |5'10 G| [program_tooltip program_id='2075723' first='ND' last='Attack']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Scored 75 points last weekend at GPA, finished the tourney with 18, 26, &amp; 19</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-This kid can score the rock, aggressive to the hoop &amp; shoots it well from 3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Does he create for others, how is his shot selection, is Feller primed for a breakout HS season</span>?</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><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He might be the strongest PG at the event, a great creator &amp; plays stout defense</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Executes well &amp; runs the show, smart player, leader, gifted passer, physical on the hardwood</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Can he stretch the floor and hit from beyond the arc consistently</span>?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2312608' first='Hunter' last='Wolff'] (2025) |5'10 G| [program_tooltip program_id='2075723' first='ND' last='Attack']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I have only watched his film &amp; Hunter looks skilled/talented, excited to see him live for the first time</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Lethal from 3, skilled with the ball, undersized but Wolff can change the game with his perimeter shooting</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">What type of athlete is he, can he defend the elite athletes</span>?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1422857' first='Jonathan' last='Roubideaux, Jr.'] (2026) |6'7 PF| [program_tooltip program_id='2413157' first='3ND' last='Hoops Fam']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He is running with 3ND, interested to see how he fits in, BIG Jon &amp; Larson will make Twin Towers</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has the size &amp; skill to catch your eye, good feet &amp; a crafty lefty who can get buckets</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Does he bang down low, how is his stamina, is he cashing in from 3</span>?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1509954' first='Justin' last='Ajeo'] (2025) |5'11 G| [program_tooltip program_id='2135832' first='Next' last='Level Basketball Academy']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-A mobile athlete, quick &amp; fast on the hardwood, has some playmaking ability</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Creative off the bounce &amp; he can get to the rim, makes plays in transition </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">How does he hold up on D against the top G's from the opposition</span>?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1476511' first='Kaden' last='Flavin'] (2025) |5'11 G| [program_tooltip program_id='2413157' first='3ND' last='Hoops Fam']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He is back and ready to ball, missed games/tourneys with an injured ankle</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Excited to see how he looks, mature player &amp; a leader, creator &amp; talented PG who makes others better</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">How does he shoot it from 3, can he lead 3ND to multiple wins?</span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1169144' first='Karson' last='Ouse'] (2025) |6'8 G/F| [program_tooltip program_id='2075741' first='ND' last='Phenom']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Recently committed to UND, joining the Curtis twins, Fighting Hawks have a nice recruiting class</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Postionless player &amp; a tough matchup, length is a game-changer, scores from all levels, problematic on D</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Does he take over &amp; show the killer instinct, will Ouse lead Phenom to the promised lands</span>?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1589407' first='Marley' last='Curtis'] (2025) |6'8 F| &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='1874916' first='Micah' last='Curtis'] (2025) |6'8 F| Pack</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-They both recently committed to UND &amp; put on a show with Pack at the last Prep Hoops event</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Long &amp; very athletic, produce from all levels &amp; rock the rim, disruptors on defense, control the boards</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Do the Curtis brothers &amp; Pack make a run on the right side of the bracket</span>?</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><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Recently committed to NDSU for football, a star in all aspects of the game in hoops</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-"Walker Texas Ranger" was a dawg last year at the Finals, interested if he can do it again</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Does he rise to the occasion, D1 athlete, will he lead Phenom into meaningful games on Sunday</span>?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1167614' first='Xavier' last='Ames'] (2025) |6'8 F| [program_tooltip program_id='2075741' first='ND' last='Phenom'] 2025-2</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-His squad is 10-2 on in the club season, interested to see if they can make some noise at the Finals</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has looked absolutely great this summer with Davies, he will be an impact player this winter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">How much time does he spend inside on O, does he look ready to be a starter for the Eagles</span>?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2478385,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/image_d6d8eb.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/image_d6d8eb.png" alt="" class="wp-image-2478385" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->