#PHNationals 3ND Hoops Fam

<!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"200","fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px;font-style:normal;font-weight:200"><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>In this article, we are taking a look back at the the Prep Hoops National Open Championship. It was played in the Twin Cities (MN) this past weekend. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We are focusing our attention on <strong>[program_tooltip program_id='2413157' first='3ND' last='Hoops Fam']</strong> from <strong>North Dakota</strong>. PHD watched 3ND's game against Minnesota Select 2025 Meitz.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size">This was the last game of the weekend for 3ND, the game before a player went down with an injury, so they played the Select game with 5 players. No one was complaining about playing time in this contest!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"100","fontSize":"14px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:100">See below for Player Notes....</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>HALFTIME SCORE</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>3ND <strong>29</strong> MN Select Meitz <strong>25</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>FINAL SCORE</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>3ND <strong>61</strong> MN Select Meitz <strong>52</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2502102,"width":"332px","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_e766bc.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/image_e766bc.png" alt="" class="wp-image-2502102" style="width:332px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2302277,"width":"332px","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:332px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong>[program_tooltip program_id='2413157' first='3ND' last='Hoops Fam']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Alex Blume (2025) |6'1 G| Perham (MN)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Fun to see him back playing with 3ND</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Baseline drive, 1-hand bullet pass through the D to Aufforth for a triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looks to be a good athlete off the bounce, quick/fast</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Finds shooters after he draws the D help</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive vision &amp; touch in transition, beautiful bounce pass</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Slash down broadway, D in his face, teardrop kiss off the window for 2 points, difficult shot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed remarkable hands in transition when snagging a lofty pass, caught &amp; scored at a high speed</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He has a rifle of an arm and is extremely accurate</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1950722' first='Camden' last='Aufforth'] (2025) |6'1 G| Minot North</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Baseline drive, lefty underhand pass to Clayton for a 3-pointer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Passes well with both hands, intriguing left-handed accuracy &amp; skill</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Fake the dribble handoff, slash baseline, sweet 12-foot pull-up J, I like his style</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Space-n-shoot triple, top of the key, soft &amp; high-arcing shot, credit Blume with the assist</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hustled back on D, quick hands to strip the ball &amp; take away the shot attempt</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-3/4 court baseline dime to Jon for a transition bucket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Kick-out pass to Jon at the top of the key, 3-ball make</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Steal on the backside of the zone</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Inside-out past to BIG Jon for a triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hustled O-board vs. bigger players, extra possession for 3ND</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Penetration, draw attention, kickout pass to Jon for 3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Moving the ball well, found Clayton for a triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2415572' first='Clayton' last='Sicble Fox'] (2025) |5'11 G| Bismarck Legacy</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-First score of the game for 3ND, catch-n-shoot triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Moves well w/o the ball, I like how he shapes up &amp; finds a window to get the rock</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Skilled (handles &amp; passing), clever &amp; creative ball player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sees the floor well, understands where the open man will be, crisp passer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed a sick hesi that went into a between-the-legs dribble to beat the D</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Changes speeds well, has a nice fake-crossover move</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Blow-by baseline drive, inside-hand score at the cup</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Covers a good amount of ground with 1st step</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Curl-cut score to start the 2nd half, used the screen well, floater mid-paint</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Baseline gash, reverse layup finish for 2</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sly steal near half-court with quick hands</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Outstanding up-n-under move that he finished with a floater, sweet move</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Space-n-shoot triple from long range</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Dump down pass to BIG Jon into the short corner, easy assist </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1422857' first='Jonathan' last='Roubideaux, Jr.'] (2026) |6'7 F| Bismarck Legacy</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Finished with an impressive 34 points &amp; 10 rebounds!!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Playing up an age group</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-They need his size &amp; rebounding in the zone D, especially with only 5 players this game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Strong man post up, backed his man down, lefty scoop-finish across the rim</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Volleyball swat blocked shot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another blocked shot, this time he erased a J-shot from 15'</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Anticipation steal in the full-court</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drew contact, fouled, got to the line</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Ran floor hard, rim-run &amp; caught in traffic, fouled and back to the charity stripe</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed good timing for another blocked shot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice catch-n-score in transition, good hands, lefty lay-in AND1, credit Camden for the assist</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-In-rhythm 3-pointer top of key, catch-n-shoot, Camden gets the assist</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Crafty post-up, spun &amp; hooked the D, 1-handed lefty finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Trail-3, CASH</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Offensive rebound, good footwork to get back to the rim, easy score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Putback score from the block over 2 defenders</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great patience when rejecting a shot, stayed on his feet &amp; timed it perfectly</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-BLOB catch &amp; shoot triple from the right wing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Cleaned up the defensive boards</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Catch on the wing, jab, rip, blow by slash, easy finish for 2</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Faked the DHO, love how he sold it, turned the corner &amp; finished at the cup</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-O-board AND1 putback bucket, lefty scoop finish, hit FT for the 3pt play</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another 3-ball, trailed into the play, caught &amp; drilled it </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Fall-away jumper, soft kiss off the glass for 2, tough shot with D in his face</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Catch &amp; score, easy lay-in for 2</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1267638' first='Kaiden' last='Helm'] (2025) |6'3 G| Minot North</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Effective scoring off the catch &amp; bounce, good at creating space by changing speeds &amp; a stepback J</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Easy O-board putback bucket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-D-rebound, lead the break, thread-the-needle pass to BIG Jon</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Quick-hand steal, swatted down a pass for the TO</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-3/4 pass ahead to Blume for a bucket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice assist to Clayton to start the 2nd half</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-BLOB assist to Jon for a triple in the 2nd half</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Attack-n-score, inside hand finger-roll finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2502107,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/3ndhoopsfam.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/3ndhoopsfam.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2502107" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Screenshot</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->