BLACK HILLS EXPRESS 17U: SEASON REVIEW

It is time to look at the West River ballers! PHD is talking about [program_tooltip program_id='2131095' first='Black' last='Hills Express'] 17U! This is a relatively new program on the club scene but they have quality talent and play on the Prep Hoops Circuit. [program_tooltip program_id='2131095' first='Black' last='Hills Express'] finished the club campaign with a 21-12 record.   See below for tourney info, player comments, and the roster.   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/image_13bd5f.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/image_13bd5f.png?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2526288" style="width:283px;height:auto" /></a></figure>   <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/image_498dd5.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/image_498dd5.png" alt="" class="wp-image-2526289" style="width:282px;height:auto" /></a></figure>   Tournaments & Results   Mile High Mayhem:  3-1 (8th place finish)   Bearstail Summer Kickoff:  4-0 (Tournament Champions)   Stomping Grounds:  3-2    North Star State Tournament:  1-3   Hardwood Challenge:  3-2   Summer Slam:  3-2   Falls Brawl:  4-2 (2nd place finish)   Overall Record: 21-12   Player Comments from Coach Dschaak   [player_tooltip player_id='1407000' first='Devin' last='Buehler']: "(Hill City) had another great summer of basketball for [program_tooltip program_id='2131095' first='Black' last='Hills Express']. He was a REAL DIFFERENCE MAKER from the point guard position. He's a great scorer but maybe an even better distributor. He was unquestionably our leader."   [player_tooltip player_id='1972182' first='Alex' last='Stoeckmann']: "Alex is another Hill City kid. A terrific shooter, smart player, who defends and passes really well. Alex hit a number of 3's in our first tournament of the spring (Mile High Mayhem) and also hit a game winner in the semi-final game of the Falls Brawl. Another multi-year Express basketball player who will be terribly missed when he graduates."   [player_tooltip player_id='1972183' first='Max' last='Vliem']: "Max is a 6'5" stretch 4 from Sturgis. Max has gotten better and better throughout the summer and has turned into a good shooter and a guy who creates issues for other teams bigs inside. He defends really well with his long arms."   [player_tooltip player_id='1263160' first='Cruz' last='Klundt']: "One of the most polished 17 year old guards in the state, Cruz was invaluable to our success the last two years. A great teammate, he could score and pass with the best of them. One area where he often gets over-looked is on defense. He can game with his defensive intensity."   [player_tooltip player_id='2319897' first='Gus' last='Stout']: "Gus was a first year guy for the [program_tooltip program_id='2131095' first='Black' last='Hills Express']. His unselfish play and his ability to be a great teammate would make you believe he had played with this group for years. Gus is a physical player, who plays bigger than his 6'1" frame. He played everything from point guard to the 4 position and did it well! Gus is a plus shooter and a rugged defender / rebounder."   [player_tooltip player_id='1970554' first='Teigen' last='Wormstadt']: "Teigen finished up his AAU career in style! He continued to improve all summer and had one of his best games (5 three pointers) in the Falls Brawls tournament in July. Teigen's ability to defend, handle the basketball, and ability to get to the room has put him in position to play at the college level. His high character & basketball ability will serve him well in the future."   [player_tooltip player_id='1970467' first='Dalyn' last='Dschaak']: "Dalyn had a busy summer between playing AAU basketball and attending football camps. His high motor, and competitive nature allowed him to succeed on the basketball court. Dalyn played multiple positions during the summer and I believe this will make him a better player for his high school team. Dalyn has had multiple offers to play college football and he seems destined to be a college athlete in the fall of 2025."   [player_tooltip player_id='1972181' first='Carter' last='Williams']: "Carter had a solid summer! His 6'4" wide bodied frame made him difficult to guard inside. Carter also showed the ability to step outside and hit jumpshots. He's an athletic big who runs the floor well..... I fully expect Carter to have an outstanding senior season."   [player_tooltip player_id='2376259' first='Noah' last='Schaefers']: "Noah was new to the AAU scene this summer. His 6'9" - 280 pound frame made him an imposing figure inside. He could alter games, especially on defense, with his long arms. Noah studies the game and wants to get better which will help him in the future. Noah will more than likely choose football as his college athletic future but he could be a darkhorse to play basketball as well!"   Roster   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/image_5b5655.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/image_5b5655.png?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2526307" /></a></figure>

It is time to look at the West River ballers! PHD is talking about Black Hills Express 17U! This is a relatively new program on the club scene but they have quality talent and play on the Prep Hoops Circuit. Black Hills Express finished the club campaign with a 21-12 record.