Dakotas Expo: 2026 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>&nbsp;Saturday, October 5th</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>WHERE:</strong>&nbsp;West Fargo, ND</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>VENUE:&nbsp;</strong>Rustad Recreation Center</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TIME:</strong>&nbsp;11:00 AM – 4:00 PM</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>AGES:</strong>&nbsp;Class of 2025 &amp; 2026</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">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":{"fontSize":"17px","fontStyle":"italic","fontWeight":"800"}}} --> <p style="font-size:17px;font-style:italic;font-weight:800"><strong>See below for comments on 14 ballers to watch, we will also ask a question about each player.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2613097,"width":"307px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/image.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/image.png" alt="" class="wp-image-2613097" style="width:307px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:image {"width":"307px","height":"auto"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image is-resized"><img src="https://prephoops.com/a8812641-a952-401f-800c-560f5d25ee9c" alt="" style="width:307px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong>2026's</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1510889' first='Boston' last='Cranston'] |6'1 G| Dickinson</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>WHY?</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Athletic/speedy &amp; fast playmaking PG, Cranston is a lefty &amp; a great shooter from the perimeter </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Creator/agitator/dynamic, puts up plenty of points &amp; makes others better, All-State talent </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Does he take care of the ball &amp; does he shoot the lights out?</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1632630' first='Brody' last='Lillemoen'] |6'7 F| Grafton</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>WHY?</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He just keeps growing &amp; growing, extremely long &amp; a lethal shooter from three-point land</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Exciting upside, college coaches love length &amp; shooters, Lillemoen has exciting upside</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Does he score inside or is he hanging outside for triples?</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1541300' first='Cameron' last='Cordero'] |5'9 G| Lisbon</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>WHY?</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-This Bronco is a fast &amp; furious baller, Cordero gets up &amp; down the court in a hurry &amp; plays with high NRG</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He creates turnovers on defense as a pesky defender, hits triples, and attacks the basket with aggression </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Does he value the basketball &amp; how is his shot selection? </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1332141' first='Cameron' last='Miller'] |6'1 G| Fargo Davies</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>WHY?</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He will be a major role player for the Eagles this winter, strong as an ox &amp; an unselfish player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Cam is a team player, I like his potential on defense, Miller has legit potential, skill &amp; a good feel</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>How does his shot look from 3, is he hitting from the perimeter? </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1531066' first='Cameron' last='Wolf'] |6'4 F| Dickinson</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>WHY?</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Knows the game well, a talented shooter, can do a bit of everything on the hardwood</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Shares the rock but he will also put up points, moves well without the ball, I like his game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>How is his athleticism compared to the top ballers at the event?</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1327797' first='Carter' last='Evanson'] |6'3 G| Horace</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>WHY?</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-#1 ranked prospect in the ND 2026 Class, has picked up multiple offers thus far, more will come</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Easy$ is a flamethrower from 3, creative passer, athletic finisher who will throw it down in impressive fashion </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Does he look/perform like the best player at the event?</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1541299' first='Chase' last='Speelmon'] |6'1 G| West Fargo Sheyenne</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>WHY?</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Continues to be a Stock Riser in the Prospect Rankings with every update</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Cerebral hooper, makes the game look easy, shooter but also a passer &amp; creator </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>-Does he blend in with the top backcourt talent, is he the real deal?</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2381010' first='Dyllan' last='Rethemeier'] |6'3 F| Larimore</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>WHY?</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Improved his game this offseason, upgraded his athletic with his hardwood &amp; dedication </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Becoming a legit threat from 15-feet &amp; beyond, creates &amp; scores off the bounce</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Can he play with the AA &amp; A kids, how does he score points?</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1332142' first='Colton' last='Reinke'] |6'6 F| Fargo Davies</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>WHY?</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Continues to get taller/longer, as versatile as they come, two-way player, smart kid</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Stock continues to rise, major player for the Eagles this winter, high expectations </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Does he hit from outside, is the killer instinct evident? </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1422857' first='Jonathan' last='Roubideaux, Jr.'] Bismarck Legacy</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>WHY?</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-The #2 ranked prospect in the Class, big fella with impressive skill</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Likely a breakout baller in the WDA, college coaches have to be intrigued </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>What kind of shape is he in, how is his endurance? </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1541561' first='Kayson' last='Bernstien'] |6'7 F| West Fargo Sheyenne</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>WHY?</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-LONG, tall, massive wingspan, potentially a serious baller for the Mustangs this winter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Changes &amp; alters shots around the hoop, boards up, oozing potential, wildcard for Sheyenne </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Does he look ready to be a quality player in the EDC?</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1632682' first='Makiya' last='Berryhill'] |6'1 G| Bismarck Legacy</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>WHY?</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He keeps growing/adding inches, intrigued with his skill level &amp; scoring ability </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-When he plays with confidence, Berryhill can put on a show &amp; score from all levels</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Does he get it done on D, is he making hustle plays &amp; doing the dirty work?</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1951559' first='Noah' last='Hippen'] |6'5 F| Thompson</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>WHY?</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I really liked his game this summer, Hippen could be a breakout baller this season in Class A</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Versatile, long, mobile, fast, athletic, does the little things but can also make splashy plays</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>How are his ball skills &amp; how does he shoot it from outside?</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1632619' first='Reggie' last='Rice'] |6'5 F| Grafton</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>WHY?</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He always performs well at Prep Hoops events and this one will be no exception </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I like his pull-up jump shot, moves well/light on his feet, legit scorer with intriguing length </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Does he shoot it with consistency &amp; does he score at the rim?</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2613099,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/image_2a7ae7.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/image_2a7ae7.png" alt="" class="wp-image-2613099" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->