The Expo: North Dakota — Team 1 Evaluations & Notes

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Expo: North Dakota took place this past Saturday in Fargo, North Dakota. Prep Hoops Dakotas will evaluate the 5-on-5 play for each of the teams. We will then select All-Expo teams after all of the teams have been evaluated. I wasn't there in person, but I'm able to view on BallerTV.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These evaluations will be updated throughout the week with more information on the prospects as I complete watching all of the action.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Prince Dijine - 6'2” 2025 Dakota Collegiate (Manitoba Canada) </h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2617949,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/UJP01613.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/UJP01613.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2617949" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Great athlete that was flying all over, making defensive plays on the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Looks very long and has long arms for a 6'2” athlete.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Challenged shots at the rim with length and jumping ability.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Highly active and Impactful on the court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Competed defensively and was being aggressive on that end.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>His athleticism and powerful movement was on a different level than the others. One of the top few in pure athleticism.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Was getting busy and active in transition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1632682"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":2617952,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67033863c72d8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Handled the ball from the point for Team 1. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Quick defensive hands to make a play on the ball as a tip-steal.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Was regularly finding open teammates for buckets.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Had nice entry passes into the post that lead to points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Showed he could get by his matchup defender if he made a quick, strong, and decisive move.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Was aggressive going at the hoop and looking for his shot.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Steal on the ball that he quickly turned into a transition layup.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Received a ball screen, used it by popping a three from the top.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":[2405944],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":2617956,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67033863c7350"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Showed some good verticality going up to swat a layup at the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Contested shooters and was actively trying to block shots.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lengthy arms</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Had a steal on the ball-handler in which he came off of his individual matchup and swiped the ball for a steal. Good help defense on that particular play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Good defensive stance and technique on the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2528361"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":2617962,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67033863c73a0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lengthy athlete and solid long-striding movement.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Entered the ball into the post, got it back and hit a wing three.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rebounded with length and push the ball up court quickly by pass.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Played team ball. Drove and kick — shared the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2575637"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67033863c73dc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Came into the game and immediately was found for an easy bucket for two by Berryhill. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hit a rhythm pull-up three from the wing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A solid stroke from three, hitting multiple threes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1422857"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":2617972,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","fullHeight":true,"anchor":"acf-block-67033863c741a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The big-bodied lefty can stretch the floor from three-point range.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Saw the action well as a passer, finding openings and open teammates.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Played some bully-ball, but also showed a skill-set on the perimeter with passing and shooting capabilities. He looked comfortable playing away from the hoop.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hit a trailing three from the top in transition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Highly versatile offensive weapon. One of the top prospects in North Dakota.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1531066"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":2617979,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67033863c7456"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Really liked Wolf with his impressive length, overall skill set, and defensive ability.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Performed an impressive one dribble step-back three, which fell for three points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Drove baseline for a finish at the hoop off the glass.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Had a nice assist on a slip to a cutter going to the hoop.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Had a nice give-and-go, where he entered it into the post then quickly cut to the hoop before the defense reacted and got the pass for a quick lay-in.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Thought he defended well and could explode laterally.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Had a solid handle on the ball. Could bring the ball up and start the action.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Full court length pass that was on the money.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Really good defender on the ball, using length on the perimeter and contesting in the paint.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Knockdown three-point shooter with a quick release.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2277114"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":2617982,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67033863c7490"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Showed some explosiveness on a quick drive past his defender for a layup. Quick couple first steps.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Good defensive energy — pressured and mirrored the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Was gifted a cutting layup for running the floor off a pass from Berryhill.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Had an impressive reverse layup that went high off the glass and swished in.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brought down a good amount of boards as a guard.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Good finisher when he got to the rim. Crafty at the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->