Summer Improvement

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Who Improved/upgraded/elevated their game this summer?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"100"}}} --> <p style="font-style:normal;font-weight:100">PHD has those answers below with <strong>12 ballers from ND &amp; SD</strong>….<a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/UpgradedImproved.jpg"></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2527999,"width":"329px","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_b74092.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/image_b74092.png" alt="" class="wp-image-2527999" style="width:329px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1655908' first='Bo' last='Begeman'] (2027) |6'4 SF| Clark/Willow Lake</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here is another talented and exciting up-n-comer for the Cyclones. Both Bo and Sully put in the time and are gym rats! Bo played with [program_tooltip program_id='2444909' first='Heiser' last='Skills Academy'] this summer and it went very well. Begeman has become more physical and expanded his game from being just a shooter to a penetrator and a scary threat on O. Bo was recently named to the All-Dakotas 15U Team from PHD.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2528155' first='Bubba' last='Peterson'] (2025) |5'11 G| Huron</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This incoming senior made big strides during the summer! Peterson has really improved on the defensive end. Huron put him on some of the best offensive players they saw this summer and Bubba did a nice job being physical and he took things away. Peterson hounds ballhandlers and makes them work for every shot. He can pick up full court to wear people out. On the offensive end, Bubba has worked extremely hard on his weak hand finishing around the rim. Peterson has the ability to take his defender either way and score with his R or L. His outside shot is also much improved. Bubba has turned himself into a valuable weapon for the Tigers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2249344' first='Carter' last='Craven'] (2027) |6'5 F| Winner</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Craven was recently named to the 15U All-Dakotas First Team. Carter had a huge summer for the Pentagon (SSA Black). Carter has grown a couple of inches and has been working on his 3-point shooting. Craven rebounds very well and can get to the rim. PHD is expecting a breakout season in class A hoops from this Warrior. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2344136' first='Dorvan' last='McKay'] (2025) |5'8 G| Four Winds/Minnewaukan</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McKay had a quality summer and PHD is expecting him to take over the point guard duties. Look for Dorvan to run the show, direct traffic, and perform well for the Indians in his senior season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2252792' first='Jace' last='Fyre'] (2026) |5'10 G| Sargent County </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fyre is going to be leaned on heavily this year. He played consistent varsity time last year on a very good team but wasn't necessarily looked to for scoring. That will change this year! Jace was in the gym a lot this off-season and improved his shooting and ball handling by a large amount. Fyre improved his midrange game over the summer as well. Jace can stop on a dime, pull-up from 8-10 feet, and knock down shots. PHD is expecting an impressive season from Mr. Fyre.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2528188' first='James' last='Throener'] |2025 |5'9 G| Sargent County</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>James is lightning quick! Last year there were times when he had some trouble using that impressive speed. He really focused on finishing at the bucket this summer and it shows. Each summer camp the Bulldogs went to, Throener got better and better at getting to the bucket and finishing his shots. There were times he was more worried about the contact rather than the basket. However, this summer, he changed his mindset and it is evident. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1894932' first='Jonte' last='Delorme'] (2026) |5'10 G| Four Winds/Minnewaukan</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Delorme has become a consistent threat from the three-point line and is getting to the foul line on the regular. When Jonte is he is on, he makes the Indians a tough team to defend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1894874' first='Keilan' last='Longie'] (2025) |5'11 G| Four Winds/Minnewaukan</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He is putting in the time and working hard to recover from his ACL injury and the Indians should get him back by the first game of the season. Longie will bring another scoring option and offensive weapon to the 4Winds squad.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1363917' first='Marial' last='Deng'] (2026) |6'4 SF| Four Winds/Minnewaukan</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He is the only returning starter for the Indians. Deng has been getting stronger and continuing to expand on his game over the course of the off-season. Marial is a long athlete with exciting mobility. Deng has the potential to be one of the better players in his Region.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1894947' first='Ron' last='McKay'] (2025) |6'4 SF| Four Winds/Minnewaukan</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Last year, he was the 6th man for the talented Indians. This coming season, Ron will be an important player and the Indians will rely heavily on him for production. McKay had a great summer and is becoming 4Wind's best rebounder and a serious leader.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1655914' first='Sully' last='Felberg'] (2028) |6'6 SF| Clark/Willow Lake</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Felberg really took his game up to the next level this off-season. Sully spent the summer playing for [program_tooltip program_id='2228190' first='Team' last='Warwick'] under <em>Shane Warwick</em>. Shane helped upgrade Sully's game, learn the ins &amp; outs, and sharpen his skills. The ceiling on this kid is unreal!  Sully went from a timid 8^th grader to a dominant freshman throughout the summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1894915' first='Tyler' last='Black Jr.'] (2026) |6'1 SF| Four Winds/Minnewaukan</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>PHD is expecting Mr. Black to be a competitor for the Indians this winter. He had a solid summer and improved his bball game. Tyler brings versatility to the floor, he does a nice job defending guards, forwards, and posts. Black also brings muscle/strength to the 4Winds squad. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2525433,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/UpgradedImproved.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/UpgradedImproved.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-2525433" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->