Player Notes: Team 1 vs. Team 5 #PHExpoSD

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops hosted the Expo this past Sunday at the Impact Sports Center in Sioux Falls. It was a fun event with plenty of talent on display.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this article, we focus on Team 1 vs. Team 5 in the 5v5 portion of the event. See below for Player Notes!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2624154,"width":"316px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/image_16b35f.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/image_16b35f.png?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2624154" style="width:316px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2624155,"width":"317px","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_655a5f.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/image_655a5f.png" alt="" class="wp-image-2624155" style="width:317px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong>Team 1 vs. Team 5</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#407 [player_tooltip player_id='2623187' first='Ashton' last='Paulsen'] (2026) 6'0 St. Thomas More</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drilled a pull-up 3 ball from the top of the key, too much room!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Finished well in traffic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Proved himself to be a three-level scorer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Expecting a breakout season from Mr. Paulsen</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#390 [player_tooltip player_id='2623190' first='Ben' last='Erickson'] (2026) 6'0 Baltic</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I like his confidence &amp; feel for the game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Run-out transition score with effort &amp; speed</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive/athletic drive to the rim, fouled, went to the FT-line &amp; hit</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sharp cut across the lane, catch &amp; score across his body</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#388 [player_tooltip player_id='1641207' first='Cole' last='Kooiker'] (2026) 5'11 Harrisburg</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive assist, crisp pass &amp; good vision</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-3-pointer from left wing, deep range, makes it look easy</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sprinted the court, smooth catch, lefty bucket in a breakaway situation</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Laser pass across the court that led to teammates score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Help-side D, sneaky reach-in for a steal</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-PNR play, came off the action, perfect bounce pass assist to the BIG</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#408 [player_tooltip player_id='2623198' first='Gavin' last='Smith'] (2026) 6'0 Brookings</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Played hard, made hustle plays, good effort</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Scored in a congested paint</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Produced points in transition</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sprinted up &amp; down the floor</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Grabbed O-boards to give his team 2nd chance opportunities </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#383 [player_tooltip player_id='2623199' first='George' last='Gayetaye'] (2025) 5'8 Sioux Falls Washington</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Fiery &amp; speedy player, looked very good in both games I watched</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive 3ball when coming off PNR action</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Fast-twitch handles</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Used 3 or 4 combo-moves to beat the D when attacking the basket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive body control when scoring an AND1 bucket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Finished at the rack with 2 defenders on him, pivots &amp; fancy footwork helped create space</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Creative &amp; dynamic guard, many impressive plays</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#409 [player_tooltip player_id='2623200' first='Ian' last='Buettner'] (2025) 6'1 Garretson</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Uptempo transition score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Gave extra effort for offensive boards</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Got to the rim via the bounce, finished up &amp; over the defender</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed some good skill &amp; high NRG</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#420 [player_tooltip player_id='2623207' first='Mercer' last='Chapman'] (2026) 6'5 Sioux Falls Jefferson</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Long, lanky, mobile, athletic </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Catch-n-score in traffic, maneuvered well in tight spaces</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Multiple slash-n-scores, tough matchup with his length &amp; mobility</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Post touch, spun like a tornado on the block, easy lay-in score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Several inside scores, no problem finishing around the rim</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-More scores at the hoop, this time off the dribble to the cup</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#437 [player_tooltip player_id='2623208' first='Nick' last='Hanson'] (2025) 6'8 Viborg-Hurley</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looked good catching-n-scoring in traffic, caught &amp; finished well</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Contested score, hand in his face but he still delivered </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Set effective ball screens, created space for guards, rolled &amp; finished</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Catch on the block, spin baseline, sweet baby-hook finish, unstoppable </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looks like he is ready for a monster senior season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#434 [player_tooltip player_id='2623210' first='Owen' last='Niederbaumer'] (2025) 6'6 Viborg-Hurley</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Eye-catching score at the cup in transition</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Many offensive rebounds, tip-in score, good timing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-PNR, slipped the screen, low pass but a nice catch, turned it into points, good hands</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another O-board, more 2nd chance points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2624314,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/image_128753.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/image_128753.png?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2624314" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->