North Dakota Phenom 2025-2

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We are back for another Season Review! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">PHD had some luck with scheduling on the Prep Hoops Circuit as I allowed us to watch [program_tooltip program_id='2075741' first='ND' last='Phenom'] many times over the past few months. If I remember right, they won every game I watched this season. NPD 2025-2 saw success and made improvements over the course of the club season. It just so happens, that one of the favorite players from the summer plays on this squad, [player_tooltip player_id='2129360' first='Gilman' last='Sheldon']! This team has many other quality players that you need to hear about. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2520249,"width":"209px","height":"auto","aspectRatio":"Infinity","scale":"cover","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/gilmansheldon-crop-1719x1129-1720233434-crop-640x421-1723257214.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/gilmansheldon-crop-1719x1129-1720233434-crop-640x421-1723257214.jpg?w=639" alt="" class="wp-image-2520249" style="aspect-ratio:Infinity;object-fit:cover;width:209px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"100"}}} --> <p style="font-style:normal;font-weight:100">See below for player comments and a delightful question-and-answer session.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2520250,"width":"258px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/image_d1cdfc.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/image_d1cdfc.png" alt="" class="wp-image-2520250" style="width:258px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2520251,"width":"228px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/image_25257e.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/image_25257e.png" alt="" class="wp-image-2520251" style="width:228px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px"><strong>Player Comments via <em>Jordan Maurer</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"19px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:19px"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1267784' first='Jayger' last='Meschke'] * "<em>Jayger is a guy who really loves basketball. He is a hard-working player with some scoring ability. He does a nice job of bringing energy to a team.</em>"</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"19px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:19px"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1632649' first='Hayden' last='Seay'] * "<em>Hayden is a nice piece who picks up and brings a lot of defensive energy. He has a nice ability to use his speed to get in the paint.</em>"</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"19px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:19px"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1376827' first='Ross' last='Fischer'] * "<em>Ross is a jack of all trades. He can shoot it, he can get in the paint, he can create offensively, and can force turnovers defensively. Ross is a really solid player.</em>"</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"19px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:19px"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1615834' first='Aiden' last='Westgard'] * "<em>Aiden had a very nice season. He consistently played with effort. He showed ability to make perimeter shots, defend, and rebound.</em>"</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"19px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:19px"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2129360' first='Gilman' last='Sheldon'] * "<em>Gilman is a jack of all trades. He can slash, post, shoot, defend, and rebound. His energy is unmatched. He had multiple double-doubles for us this season. He really had a great year.</em>"</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"19px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:19px"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1625025' first='Brayden' last='Heinle'] * "<em>Brayden does a nice job looking for his offense. He is a confident shooter who improved with his shot selection over the course of the season.</em>"</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"19px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:19px"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1390216' first='Owen' last='Schleppenbach'] * "<em>Owen is a nice physical player. He has a nice ability to finish from mid-range and around the rim. He does a nice job on the glass.</em>"</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"19px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:19px"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1167614' first='Xavier' last='Ames'] * "<em>Xavier does a great job defending the post. He is a space-eater who boxes out consistently. Offensively, he has some stretchability and is a willing passer.</em>"</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2511663,"width":"238px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/QA.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/QA.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-2511663" style="width:238px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px"><strong>With Coach <em>Jordan Maurer</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PHD: How would you sum up the season for your squad?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>We struggled a bit with injuries but went undefeated in 2 events and finished with an overall record of 16-9.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PHD: How did your team overcome adversity?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Players found ways to step up their effort levels and contributions when we were short-handed. We had guys playing in situations where they were outsized but found ways to battle and be successful.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PHD: What are a few things your team improved on?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>We improved tremendously with shot selection and patience as the season wore on.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PHD: Who was your top shooter?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>[player_tooltip player_id='1615834' first='Aiden' last='Westgard'] was pretty consistent the entire season making open shots, while [player_tooltip player_id='1625025' first='Brayden' last='Heinle'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1267784' first='Jayger' last='Meschke'] showed the ability to hit for 15+ points in a single game, all behind the arch.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PHD: Who was your best rebounder?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>[player_tooltip player_id='2129360' first='Gilman' last='Sheldon'] was incredibly productive on the glass. The reason why? Effort. [player_tooltip player_id='1167614' first='Xavier' last='Ames'] was another machine on the glass as he does a great job using his size to fight for position and grab the ball.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PHD: Who was your best defensive player?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>[player_tooltip player_id='2129360' first='Gilman' last='Sheldon']. Again, the reason why? Effort!</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PHD: Any last comments/thoughts on the season?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>We finished the season at 16-9 despite playing short-handed all but 2 weekends. Big credit to the guys for just showing up and working hard.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"italic","fontWeight":"800","fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px;font-style:italic;font-weight:800">BEST OF LUCK WITH YOUR SENIOR SEASON! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2422354,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/04/phenomPHpic.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/04/phenomPHpic.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2422354" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->