Dickinson vs. Fargo South: Player Notes

<!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"100"}},"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size" style="font-style:normal;font-weight:100">Saturday was day 2 of games for class AA basketball in North Dakota. PHD was elated to be back in the bleachers for a Saturday matinee, WDA vs. EDC showdown.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>It is rare to see the Midgets and Bruins on the court together, so this was an extra fun matchup.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Heading into this game, both the squads were 1-0.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size">Who looked good? See below…</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"24px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:24px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">SCORES &amp; NUMBERS</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>HALFTIME:&nbsp;Dickinson 49 South 33</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>FINAL:&nbsp;Dickinson 99 South 73</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>3's MADE:&nbsp;Dickinson 13 South 7</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>FT's:&nbsp;Dickinson 10/15 South 9/12</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2684169,"width":"316px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/image_b2e3ce.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/image_b2e3ce.png" alt="" class="wp-image-2684169" style="width:316px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"25px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:25px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">DICKINSON MIDGETS</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1510889"],"_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-6754f0d0dbf8e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-23 pts, 3/3 FT's, 4 triples</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-3 treys in the 2nd half, 15 points in the 2nd stanza</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Deep range, hit from NBA depth, cashed another from deep deep</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Equally impressive in the catch-n-shoot &amp; off the dribble</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Picture perfect pull-up 3-ball in transition, nailed it</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Lefty SNIPER</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Fast fast fast, glides up the court</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Astounding reaction time when breaking on a ball for a steal</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-MANY steals, picks off passes like a DB</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Ballhawk &amp; thief</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He is well versed in kleptoparasitism</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Pesky on D, sped up the Bruins</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Did a nice job of moving the ball on O, multiple assists </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-TO's on D led to many points on the other end for the Midgets</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1510890"],"_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-6754f588f0c6b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-12 pts, 2/2 FT's </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-8 of his 12 came in the 2nd half</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-O-board tip-in score, hustle &amp; timing </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sprint out score in transition, files up &amp; down the court</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Scored around the basket in traffic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looked good from the line</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Selfless, passed up good shots so a teammate could get a great look</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Beautiful dime in transition </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Gets it done on both ends, 2-way player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1539675"],"_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-6754f588f0cd4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-10 pts, 1/4 FT's, 1 triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-STRONG!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sweet assist to a cutting Weidner on a BLOB</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-A hustler &amp; a scrapper</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Several O-boards &amp; he did it against much bigger players</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another nice assist, unselfish dime across the paint to a teammate in the block</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-AND1 score, finishes through &amp; after contact</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Catch &amp; score in the middle of the South zone D, I like how he gathered &amp; finished</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Blue-collar</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Putback buckets, relentless &amp; persistent </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another O-board bucket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Collected a steal, touch pass assist on the other end</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drilled a triple from the right wing, catch-n-shoot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Rebounding machine</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Passed well, shared the rock from the post</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Midgets need his toughness/grit/strength against bigger WDA teams</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1165391"],"_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-6754f588f0d15"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-17 pts, 1/4 FT's, 2 triples</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-11 of his points came in the first half</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He will have some huge scoring games this season, can score in a variety of ways</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I like his length, demeanor, and flexibility on O</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Breakaway steal to start the scoring</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-BLOB cut-n-score, perfect execution</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Rangy &amp; skilled</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sweet head-fake to fool the D, I like his patience, let his defender fly by &amp; he finished</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Smart &amp; crafty</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Transition DUNK in 2nd half</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another fastbreak score</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":"","_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-6754f83fdb7ac"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-11 pts, 1/2 FT's, 2 triples</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-First time seeing him live and I like what I saw</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Longer than I realized</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Moves well, I like his feel for the game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Full of versatility </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hit a triple early in the game &amp; early in the 2nd half</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Finished with 11 pts but could have had much more, he will have some big games this season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looked good picking off a pass on D like a sure-footed free safety </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Breakway score, 2-foot reverse layup finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Blocked a shot with exemplary timing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-An essential player for the Midgets, they will rely on his length all season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2617666"],"_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-6755061f519c0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-12 pts, 2 triples</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hit a trey in each half</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Played hard &amp; hustled</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Scored in uptempo multiple times</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-O-board, I like his effort &amp; NRG</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2613827"],"_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-6755061f51a09"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-7 pts, 2/2 FT's, 1 triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Saw him this fall at the PH Expo, looked good, fun to see him play well today</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Gave up his body &amp; took a charge</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hustled for an O-board</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Dove on the floor</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Cashed his 3 via space-n-shoot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Aggressive, was looking to make plays when he had the ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tricky steal &amp; score in 2nd half</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Easy breakaway bucket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"25px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:25px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">FARGO SOUTH BRUINS</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1541562"],"_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-6754f21e44644"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-24 pts, 2/2 FT's 1 triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Multiple offensive rebounds</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Several interior scores in traffic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Soft scoring touch, 3-level scorer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Does not rush his shot, relaxed shooter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-AND1 score, finished after contact</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Blocked &amp; contested shots</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Unselfish with the rock, multiple passes out of the post, set up others</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I like how he high-pointed rebounds</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Got points with an O-board putback</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He can score in a hurry</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tough matchup with his ability to produce from multiple levels</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Very good with both hands around the hoop</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Moves well w/o the ball, smart/aggressive/aware cutter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1534507"],"_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-6754f588f0d77"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-18 pts, 4/4 FT's, 4 triples</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Mikey is a major shooting threat</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Knockdown shooter from the charity stripe</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-1st Bruin bucket of the game came from Mikey, 3ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-3 of his treys came in the 2nd half</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Strong athlete, nice shooting mechanics</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sneaky quick-hand steal when guard the ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good at attacking/drawing contact &amp; getting to line in 1st half</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Had a few nice assists to Corbyn</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Fluid &amp; accurate in the catch-n-shoot game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Is great in the inside-out game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He and Follingstad work well together</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I like his confidence &amp; relentlessness</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1975439"],"_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-6754f588f0db7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-12 pts, 2/3 FT's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Long lefty, quality athlete, moves well</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Physical slash-n-score early, lefty scoop shot, used his body to protect the ball, impressive </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Multiple O-boards, has a quick 2nd jump, got pts w/ a tip-in</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drive &amp; kick, hit Corbyn for an easy bucket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Penetrate &amp; create for others</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2684239"],"_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-6754f588f0dfc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-10 pts, 1/2 FT's, 1 triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Plays hard, extra effort, hustle plays</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Glue guy &amp; role player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice length, brings some versatility</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Opportunistic on the offensive end, will take what you give him</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2684234,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/image_4b8c74.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/image_4b8c74.png" alt="" class="wp-image-2684234" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->