#PHFreshmanDAKS Players Notes

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">The Dakotas Freshman Showcase occurred this past Saturday (August 31st) in Sioux Falls at Avera Sports Center.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We had a nice turnout and there was some impressive basketball being played. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"italic","fontWeight":"800"}}} --> <p style="font-style:italic;font-weight:800"><strong>See below for notes &amp; comments on 15 9th-grade ballers from Saturday.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2548546,"width":"248px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/image_583130.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/image_583130.png" alt="" class="wp-image-2548546" style="width:248px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2548558,"width":"249px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/image_7d8e53.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/image_7d8e53.png" alt="" class="wp-image-2548558" style="width:249px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#678 [player_tooltip player_id='2548371' first='Atti' last='Slater'] |5'5 G| Dakota Valley</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Not the biggest player on the court but he plays with NRG &amp; fire</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Fluid &amp; in-rhythm shooter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Effective from 3-point land, looks good in the catch-n-shoot game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#694 [player_tooltip player_id='2376315' first='Brody' last='Degner'] |6'3 PF| Bismarck Legacy</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Big &amp; strong forward</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive build with a great frame</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Willing passer from the block, found shooters &amp; his teammates cashed in</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Always impressed when a young post shares the rock</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#654 Drayden Coken |5'10 G| Estelline</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Flew around on defense, anticipated well, ball-hawk</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Picked off passes &amp; created turnovers</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hit the inside-out 3-pointer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#660 [player_tooltip player_id='2365348' first='Ethan' last='Olson'] |6'0 G| Sioux Falls Lincoln</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tough D, strong athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looks to be a good communicator, directed traffic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has a nice spin-move &amp; feel for the game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nose for the ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Grabbed many rebounds on both ends</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Shared the ball, multiple assists </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Effective slasher going left &amp; right</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good ball &amp; passing skills, delivered 1-handed passes accurately </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Got to the rack via the bounce, split a double team with little trouble</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Vertical cut &amp; score, moves well w/o the ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Selfless passer, shares the rock &amp; sets up others</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Appears to have a high hoops IQ</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#705 [player_tooltip player_id='2414460' first='Jaxson' last='Haug'] |6'0 G| Central Cass</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Strong guard with an extremely bright future</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Proved that he can cash in the three-ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Athletic lefty slash, smooth left-handed finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-All-around scorer, serious potential</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Will not be surprised if he gets varsity burn this winter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#649 [player_tooltip player_id='2376316' first='Jett' last='Heck'] |5'10 G| Bismarck Legacy </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Worked hard on D, intense player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Moved his feet well when guarding the ball, cut off slashers</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive timing with an alley-oop finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed a nice hesi to keep D off balance, drilled the jumper from 10-feet</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good with jab steps and shot fakes</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#647 [player_tooltip player_id='2412094' first='Kole' last='Buhr'] |5'9 G| Central Cass</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Smooth shooter, looked good hitting from three-point land</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Deadly shooter from the coffin corner</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Squirrels have to be excited about his scoring potential </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#707 [player_tooltip player_id='2368004' first='Lincoln' last='McInerney'] |6'1 G| Brandon Valley</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looks long for his listed height</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Cashed in from 3-point land</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Extended range, smooth stroke </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Southpaw shooter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good anticipation, grabbed O-boards</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hit from 15-feet, shooters touch roll</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#701 [player_tooltip player_id='2548373' first='Ludo' last='Simko'] |5'10 G| Rapid City Central</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hardworking athlete </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Attacked the D, good off the bounce</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I liked the looks of his pull-up game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Scored over the D with a short J</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Cashed in a triple from the left wing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Capable 3-point shooter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Slashed deep into the paint, scored with a teardrop over the front of the rim</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Baseline slash, dump-off pass to a cutting teammate for 2 pts</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Grabbed an offensive rebound with a man glued to him</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#644 [player_tooltip player_id='2548369' first='Maxwell' last='Dahms'] |5'8 G| Fargo North</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Shoots it with confidence</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Extended range from deep</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hit multiple triples</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Effective off the dribble &amp; catch</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Scored with a runner, soft kiss off the glass for 2 pts</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I like his shake off the bounce, kept the D off balance </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#656 [player_tooltip player_id='2548374' first='Quinn' last='Rayman'] |5'11 G| Aberdeen Central</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Southpaw shooter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looks to be a solid shooter from beyond the three point arc</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Soft shot, nice follow-through</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#720 [player_tooltip player_id='2442383' first='Ryan' last='Dieleman'] |6'8 F| Sioux Falls Christian</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Obviously you have to love his length</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I like how he backed his man down, moved his feet &amp; embraced contact</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Knew how to get to his spots, showed a sweet turnaround jumper &amp; soft touch</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hauled in offensive rebounds</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Imposing size, changed the game around the hoop on both ends</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hustled and gave extra effort</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Contested/changed/altered shots at the rim</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#677 [player_tooltip player_id='2433759' first='Samson' last='Sebit'] |5'6 G| Sioux Falls Jefferson </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Shifty slasher with quick feet</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Handles it well, changes speed &amp; direction to keep D off balance</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice-looking pull-up J, can stop on a dime &amp; rise for the shot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Effective &amp; speedy first step</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Blow-by drives, got to the rim &amp; finished</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive combo-moves</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Left many players in the dust with his jab-step-&amp;-go move</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#717 [player_tooltip player_id='1655914' first='Sully' last='Felberg'] |6'6 F| Clark-Willow Lake</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Very long &amp; super skilled</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Bright, bright future</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Smooth &amp; easy catch-n-shoot triple from the top of the key</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tough to guard with his height &amp; shooting ability </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has a sweet middy game, high &amp; soft release </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Catch shoot triple from top of the key, straight cash</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tipped pass, resulted in a steal, good reaction time</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Watch out for the Cyclones this winter!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#695 [player_tooltip player_id='1655915' first='Trigg' last='Felberg'] |6'3 F| Clark-Willow Lake</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another long youngster for the Cyclones with exciting potential</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Effective shooter, multi-level scorer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has exciting upside &amp; potential with his length</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2548573,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/image_c505db.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/image_c505db.png" alt="" class="wp-image-2548573" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/image_fc86d4.png"></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->