Cougars vs. Beavers & Cardinals vs. Rockets

<!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"100"}},"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size" style="font-style:normal;font-weight:100">Prep Hoops Dakotas took in two games on Thursday night and we caught two fantastic games!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>PHD watched #3 Viborg-Hurley vs. Hanson and Carrington vs. #5 New Rockford-Sheyenne.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size">(SD) Viborg-Hurley is a class B squad and Hanson is class A. (ND) Carrington is a class A team and New Rockford-Sheyenne is class B. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Both games were full of action, fast-paced, many lead changes, clutch plays, and we saw many noteworthy ballers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size">See below for comments &amp; info on the noteworthy ballers from the Cougars, Beavers, Cardinals, and Rockets. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">SCORES &amp; STATS</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>1st Q: </strong>Viborg-Hurley <strong>22</strong> Hanson <strong>10</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>HALF:</strong> Viborg-Hurley <strong>32 </strong>Hanson <strong>27</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>3rd Q:</strong> Viborg-Hurley <strong>48 </strong>Hanson <strong>49</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><strong>FINAL: </strong>Viborg Hurley <strong>71</strong> Hanson <strong>61</strong></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>FT's:</strong> Viborg-Hurley <strong>14/17</strong> Hanson <strong>10/15</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>3's Made:</strong> Viborg-Hurley <strong>9</strong> Hanson <strong>12</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>1st Q:</strong> Carrington <strong>22 </strong>New Rockford-Sheyenne <strong>21</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>HALF:</strong> Carrington <strong>37 </strong>New Rockford-Sheyenne <strong>40</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>3rd Q:</strong> Carrington <strong>55 </strong>New Rockford-Sheyenne <strong>51</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><strong>FINAL:</strong> Carrington <strong>72</strong> New Rockford-Sheyenne <strong>70</strong></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>FT's:</strong> Carrington <strong>4/7</strong> New Rockford-Sheyenne <strong>8/17</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>3's Made:</strong> Carrington <strong>10 </strong>New Rockford-Sheyenne <strong>2</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1964872,"width":"268px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/05/NoteworthyPlayers.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/05/NoteworthyPlayers.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-1964872" style="width:268px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1830442' first='AJ' last='Wilber'] (2025) |6'5 F| Hanson</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-20 points, 1/3 FT's, 5 triples</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-The Wilber brothers were hot and they kept the Beavers in the game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He rebounded well on both ends</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Grabbed an O-board and scored with an impressive right hook putback</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed off his timing and athleticism when blocking a shot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Gave up his body &amp; took a charge!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Had a big 3rd quarter with 10 points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Catch-n-shoot triple to start the 3rd Q</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Back-to-back three-pointers in the 3rd quarter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Fluid and in-rhythm shooter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tough matchup as he can shoot over smaller defender and BIGs have to follow him around the arc</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Does not need much room to get his shot off</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Alec Threadgold (2027) |6'3 F| Carrington</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-14 points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Huge 2nd half with 12 points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-AND1 score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-O-boards</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hard worker</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Effective screener, good in the PNR game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-X-factor</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2724932' first='Alex' last='Weisenburger'] (2026) |6'2 C| New Rockford-Sheyenne</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-6 points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looks to be an important depth player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Strong, physical, plays hard</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Gobbled up rebounds on O &amp; D</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Post-up, middle attack, score with a nice leaning jump shot for 2</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Ran the floor hard, point-blank score in transition </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2706091' first='Ben' last='Wilber'] (2025) |6'4 F| Hanson</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-29 points, 7/7 FT's, 6 triples</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-18 points in the 1st half!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-The Wilber brothers were hot and they kept the Beavers in the game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He has a marvelous catch-n-shoot game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Does not seem to be affected when there is a hand in his grill</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has a quick trigger and needs a small amount of space</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Moves well w/o the ball and spaces the floor</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Rebounded in traffic &amp; hustled for a long-board</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-It looks like the corner is his hot shooting spot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Contested &amp; altered shot on defense</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hit back shots to keep it close and take the lead for the Beavers</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drained a 15-foot J over the D, he must have excellent concentration </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Interior score in the 2nd half, took the hit &amp; finished, easily could have been an AND1</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Matchup nightmare with his size &amp; shooting</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He will put up splashy numbers this season, I am interested to see how many 3's he makes and his 3FG%</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-The Beavers should have a nice record this season with the 2 Wilbers, Dewald, and some nice role players </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2270551' first='Bennett' last='Meier'] (2024) |6'3 F| New Rockford-Sheyenne</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-17 points, 1/1 FT</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Multiple steals, sharp D instincts, closes on the ball quickly</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Picked off a pass, coast-to-coast contested score at the hoop</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive O-board tip in to end the 1st Q</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sprinted the court hard, easy transition score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed a sweet spin move when attacking</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Long &amp; athletic &amp; fast</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Gets to the rim quickly when attacking</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I like that he drives downhill going left &amp; right</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sweet basket-cut, AND1 score, hit the FT for the 3point play</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Steal in the 4th to help with the comeback</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1832812' first='Brady' last='Schroedermeier'] (2026) |6'1 G| Viborg-Hurley</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-22 points, 2/3 FT's, 2 triples</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-2 rebounds, 2 assists, 4 steals</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Wow, he is athletic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He stood out in the past but Brady has taken it to the next level with his mobility &amp; explosiveness</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Many slash-n-score points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Several blow-by drives, has a killer 1st step</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Finished between two defenders on multiple occasions</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> -High-riser to the rim</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Athletic drive to the rim be the baseline, sweet reverse layup bucket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Scored at the cup when sandwiched between two defender</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressed with his catch-n-shoot corner 3, smooth</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-STRONG AND1 score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Cashed a 3-ball from the left wing when coming off a flair screen</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Powerful 1-handed SLAM to end the 1st quarter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed good hands when catching on the block, scored by kissing the rock off the window</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Fast transition score in traffic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Penetrate into the paint, drilled 8-foot pull-up, nice middy</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Top-notch athlete &amp; playmaker</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2258435' first='Braydyn' last='Morrison'] (2026) |6'0 G| Viborg-Hurley</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-12 points, 4 triples</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-SHOOTER!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He did all his scoring from beyond the arc</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Silky smooth &amp; confident shooter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Spreads &amp; spaces the floor, opens up the floor for others, and keeps the D honest</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Deep catch-n-shoot 3-point</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has extended range</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive coming off the double-stagger, good feet/hands/timing </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2270646' first='Easton' last='Benz'] (2026) |6'3 G| New Rockford-Sheyenne</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-9 points, 3/7 FT's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Easy to see that he is a next-level athlete and a super hard worker</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Aggressive to the hoop, he got to the line 6 times in the 2nd Q</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Flys up &amp; down the court</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great at boxing out &amp; holding position</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looked good knocking down 10-foot baseline jumper</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Awesome anticipation, created multiple turnovers</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-STRONG O-board, fouled on putback</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Pushed the tempo, beautiful dime drop, impressive vision</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Slash-n-score late in the 4th, cut the score to 3 points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-AND1 drive &amp; score late in the 4th</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1632742' first='Easton' last='Simon'] (2026) |6'0 G| New Rockford-Sheyenne</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-27 points, 3/5 FT's, 1 triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Leading scorer in the NRS vs. Carrington game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Big/long PG, floor general, runs the show, takes care of the ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sick hesi-move to fool the D and got to the rim, kiss of the glass for 2</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Slashed deep into the paint, scored with short pull-up J</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drilled a noteworthy jump shot from the elbow</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-AND1 transition score to end the 1st</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Love how he maneuvers through traffic &amp; manipulates the defenders</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Excellent body control, next-level athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Took a joyride through the Carrington D, off-balance score at the cup</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Deep drive, drew help, kick to shooters, dish to guys around the hoop</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Clear-sighted signal caller, sees the floor well, unselfish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Shifty slash to beat multiple defenders</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Physical and strong attacks/scores</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressed with his inside-out move</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Equally effective slashing L &amp; R</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hustler, high NRG but always in control </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Steal-n-score in the 4th, athletic move to the rim</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-CLUTCH 3-pointer to time the game very late, coming out of a timeout, executed perfectly</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-GAMER</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jake Austin (2026) |5'9 G| Viborg-Hurley</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-13 points, 4/4 FT's, 3 triples</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-drilled a 3-ball to start the game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Quick &amp; fast lead guard</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Fiery athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed off his extended shooting range</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looked good running the floor &amp; in transition</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Made plays going downhill/slashing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Helps spread &amp; space the floor, you need to account for Austin</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1169143' first='Josh' last='Bickett'] (2025) |6'1 G| Carrington</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-19 points, 2/4 FT's, 3 triples</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hit two 3-pointers in the first quarter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Cashed in a 3ball from the top fo the key, catch-n-shoot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looked good on D, cut off attackers, moved feet well</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Visually pleasing shot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive hesi-move</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drilled a shooters-touch 3-pointer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Loved his backdoor cut, fouled &amp; got to the line</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Slashed to beat the D, dished a dime late in the game for a Cards bucket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Back-cut, catch, score in traffic with D all over him, impressive!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Fancy footwork when finishing in transition, beat 2 defenders</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-High quality handles, good feel, moves well on the court, has a sharp bball presence about him on the court</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looked very good in PNR situations</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Game winner after the Simon 3-pointer, pull-up J from the left elbow, 2.4 seconds remaining after the shot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Banked the winning shot off the window, tough shot and he got it to fall</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-New nickname is "Big Shot Bickett"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Gamer &amp; Clutch performer, it's not his first time hitting a game-winner</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2724957' first='Maddox' last='Mcllonie'] (2026) |6'2 G| Carrington</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-13 points, 1 triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Long &amp; lanky</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I like his game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He was in foul trouble early, so he had to sit a little extra</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Pushed tempo, looked good in transition</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Shot fake, up-n-under move, step-through, impressed with that move</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Slashed across the lane, finger-roll across the the rim score, sweet take-n-finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Baseline drive, buried the 15' pull-up J</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Knocked down a catch-n-shoot triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1535886' first='Nicholas' last='Hanson'] (2025) |6'8 F| Viborg Hurley</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-21 points, 7/8 FT's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-9 rebounds, 5 steals</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-HUGE 4th quarter, scored Double-Digit points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-At the line often, looked good shooting from the charity stripe</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great awareness &amp; reactions for steals/turnovers, in the right place at the right time</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Snatched rebounds over the smaller Beavers</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looked good scored 2nd chance points, 6 offensive rebounds</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-No problem scoring over the opposition</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed his strength with AND1 scores after contact</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Old school 3pt play with the FT after the hoop &amp; harm</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed his athleticism &amp; body control with an O-board tip-in</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-His jump-hook shot looked impressive, no stopping that</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looked good running the floor, he can go coast-to-coast with the rock</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Helped build the lead &amp; seal the deal with FT's in the fourth</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He was a difference-maker down low in the 4th</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2280274' first='Sutton' last='Dewald'] (2025) |5'10 G| Hanson</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-10 points, 2/5 FT's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-All of his points came in the 2nd half</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-A quick &amp; mobile athlete, jumps &amp; runs well</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed an impressive jump shot from 12-feet, nice bucket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Pesky defense, moved his feet well</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-HUSTLER</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Catch-n-score bucket in transition</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drive into paint, scored over the double team, AND1, acrobatic finished in a contested paint</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Slashed intro paint, drew help, sweet dime/assist</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another nice middy jump shot, this one in the 4th</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2237798' first='Taylen' last='Mehring'] (2027) |6'2 G| Carrington</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-15 points, 5 triples</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-4 three-pointers in the 2nd quarter!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Quick steal on the first D possession of the game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I like his length</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He had some nice assists</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Money in catch-n-shoot situations</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Tate Wolsky (2026) |5'11 G| Carrington</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-8 points, 2/2 FT's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hada nice basket-cut &amp; score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looked good shooting from the line</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Point-blank points with a kiss off the glass in the 1st Q</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Shared the ball, played hard, quality depth/role guy</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1735684,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/01/GameReport.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/01/GameReport.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-1735684" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->