The Expo: Final Player Watchlist

<!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"11px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:11px"><strong><em>USE CODE “herrick30” FOR 30% OFF THE FIRST PURCHASE OF ANY SUBSCRIPTION</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"20px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:20px">This is the 3rd and final Watchlist article for the upcoming Expo. See below for comments on 10 ballers from South Dakota. To see the other article, <a href="https://prephoops.com/2024/10/the-expo-sd-player-watchlist/">CLICK HERE</a> &amp; <a href="https://prephoops.com/2024/10/the-expo-additional-player-watchlist/">HERE.</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Prep Hoops is bringing The Expo to South Dakota!</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>WHEN:</strong>&nbsp;Sunday, October 13th</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>WHERE:</strong>&nbsp;Sioux Falls, SD</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>VENUE:</strong>&nbsp;Avera Sports Center</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TIME:</strong>&nbsp;11:00 AM – 4:00 PM</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2621421,"width":"356px","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_2e99a1.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/image_2e99a1.png?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2621421" style="width:356px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"11px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:11px"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2621422,"width":"362px","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_cf555c.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/image_cf555c.png" alt="" class="wp-image-2621422" style="width:362px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"11px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:11px"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2431369' first='Abel' last='Alemayehu'] (2025) |6'8 C| Sioux Falls Jefferson</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-You have to love that 6'8" length! He should do BIG man things like rebounding, blocking shots &amp; finishing inside</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I have never seen him play but I am intrigued to see his athleticism, strength, footwork, skills, and scoring ability</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2475727' first='Aksel' last='Ehlers'] (2025) |6'4 G| Lyman</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I liked his length, makes plays off the bounce, has a solid handle, can score from every level, bouncy athlete &amp; finisher</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-As a 6'4 backcourt baller in Class B, I imagine Ehlers is a tough matchup for most teams, player to watch this winter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2495300' first='Beau' last='Wichterman'] (2025) |6'4 F| Lead-Deadwood</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-West River players always need more attention &amp; Wichterman is certainly one of them, flexible/versatile player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good size/length, handles the ball well, gets downhill into the lane, jumps well &amp; makes plays around in the paint</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2238341' first='Kyler' last='Carlson'] (2026) |5'11 G| Estelline</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Carlson impressed me last fall at the Expo, crafty baller, smooth &amp; smart, nice court vision &amp; passing ability</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Fluid &amp; in-rhythm shooter, talented from beyond the 3pt arc, sneaky quick, strong w/ the ball plays fearlessly</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2305711' first='Luke' last='Baumberger'] (2025) |6'4 F| Castlewood</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-You will be impressed with his size &amp; athleticism, above-the-rim-finisher, funs the court well, rim protector </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Starts for Warriors, WINNER &amp; will likely be back at State this spring, looking forward to seeing him on Sunday</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2258488' first='Owen' last='Niederbaumer'] (2025) |6'6 F| Viborg-Hurley</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-A "glue guy" type of player, nice length/size, moves well &amp; is aggressive on the boards, willing passer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Cougars have a new HC w/ Warwick, they will be elite &amp; Niederbaumer will be an important role player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1563208' first='Ian' last='Buettner'] (2025) |6'1 G| Garretson</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He is known as a talented shooter, impressive rebounder for his size, gym rat, always working on his game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Played well last fall at the Expo, I like his handles, feel for the game, &amp; unselfishness w/ the ball, good passer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2288281' first='Isaiah' last='Brewer'] (2026) |5'11 G| Douglas</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Varsity starting PG in Class AA, southpaw with quality ball skills, creator off the dribble/bounce</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Smart about finding the open man, crafty scorer, productive rebounder for a PG, makes plays in uptempo </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2232597' first='Traveion' last='Neilan'] (2025) |6'3 F| Waubay-Summit</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Played well last fall at the Showcase, played the game very hard &amp; competed on every possession </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hustles &amp; grabs O-boards, unselfish passer, slashes &amp; finishes at the rim, strong/thick player, not afraid of contact</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1625089' first='Tucker' last='Miller'] (2025) |6'7 F| Faith</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Just like Alemayehu, I am intrigued with Miller's 6'7", that type of length is always a difference-maker</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-At 6'7" in Class B w/ the Longhorns, I am assuming he will have a nice season, is he strictly a low-post player?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2621423,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/image_3a7ce0.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/image_3a7ce0.png?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2621423" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->