2025’s Watchlist

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Prep Hoops is bringing The Expo to North Dakota!</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>WHEN:</strong> Saturday, October 5th</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>WHERE:</strong> West Fargo, ND</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>VENUE: </strong>Rustad Recreation Center</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TIME:</strong> 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>AGES:</strong> Class of 2025 &amp; 2026</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Dakotas will be there to take it all in and we can't wait!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Who are some of the players to keep eyes on? PHD has suggestions....</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"100"}},"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size" style="font-style:normal;font-weight:100">See below for baller comments, we will also ask a question about each player. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size">There is still time to register. To get signed up or for more info on the event <a href="https://events.prephoops.com/e/1239/register/the-expo-north-dakota">CLICK HERE.</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2549608,"width":"226px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/Expo-Logo-crop-340x223-1725467947.webp"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/Expo-Logo-crop-340x223-1725467947.webp?w=339" alt="" class="wp-image-2549608" style="width:226px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1511372,"width":"225px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/07/PlayerWatchlistNDSD.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/07/PlayerWatchlistNDSD.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-1511372" style="width:225px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong>2025's</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1537473' first='Cadyn' last='Dahl'] |6'1 G| Ada-Borup West</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Helped his team win 22 games last season, a high percentage shooter from beyond the 3pt arc</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Solid all-around player with notable skill, he should be one of the top shooters at this event</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Does he light up the nets from beyond the arc, is he the best 3-point shooter?</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2047813' first='Eddie' last='Garza'] |6'3 F| Oakes</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He looks and plays bigger than his 6'3" listed height, powerful &amp; strong forward</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Physical, holds his position, carves out space in the paint, productive on the glass</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>How does he do his scoring, does he hit shots outside of the lane?</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2575637' first='Hudson' last='Risbrudt'] |6'1 G| Underwood</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-A smooth shooter with an effortless stroke, good length/size, I like him in the catch-n-shoot game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good instincts &amp; reactions on defense, makes hustle plays, will score/make things happen in transtion</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>What type of athlete is he?</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2277114' first='Jace' last='Collison'] |5'11 G| Larimore</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He was an All-District baller last HS season, shoots it well from the outside/deadly from 3pt land</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Can put up points in a variety of ways, clutch shooter, hit 7 triples in two different games last season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>What type of athlete is he compared to some of the elite ballers at the event?</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1770389' first='Kyler' last='Droog'] |6'7 F| Grafton</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tough low-post player, can also drill the 15-footer, excellent passer, strong, quality post moves</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Stud multi-sport athlete, likely a next-level baseball player, should be All-State in hoops this year</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>How does he move his feet on defense, can he guard on the perimeter? </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1350687' first='Little' last='Hail Perkins'] |6'4 G/F| Garrison</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-This kid is a gym rat, is always working on his craft, Perkins has great skill, lives &amp; breathes basketball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Versatile offensive threat, 3-level scorer, he will be a matchup problem for most players at the event</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Does he put on an offensive show &amp; how does he hold up on defense?</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1165391' first='Nolan' last='Weidner'] |6'2 G| Dickinson</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-This Midget is a talented shooter, expect him to knock down many 3-pointers on Saturday</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Can also drain the 15' middy, game keeps improving, PHD is looking forward to seeing him hoop live</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Does he get to the rack and score easy points in the paint?</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1617805' first='Tyrell' last='Stupca'] |5'10 G| Pillager</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Fast &amp; strong athlete, creates problems on defense, good in transition, he can also space &amp; hit the 3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Played at Brainerd (AAAA) last season and is now at Pillager (AA), should have a productive year</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Is he one of the best athletes at the event &amp; how does he shoot from the perimeter?</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2609419,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/image_e9bfbc.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/image_e9bfbc.png" alt="" class="wp-image-2609419" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->