27 Saturday Standouts #PHTwinCitiesTakedown

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Maple Grove, MN -</strong> Day 2 of Twin Cities Takedown was action-packed and full of standout players. PHD was at Maple Grove and took in 15U/16U action.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"100"}},"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size" style="font-style:normal;font-weight:100"><span style="text-decoration: underline">Who looked good?</span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2848764,"width":"338px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/04/image_249a40.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/04/image_249a40.png" alt="" class="wp-image-2848764" style="width:338px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">See below, PHD has Player Notes in ballers from ND &amp; MN.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1496316,"width":"208px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/06/NDSDStandouts-crop-752x494-1656375136.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/06/NDSDStandouts-crop-752x494-1656375136.jpg?w=751" alt="" class="wp-image-1496316" style="width:208px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2848767,"width":"207px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/04/image_c92433.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/04/image_c92433.png" alt="" class="wp-image-2848767" style="width:207px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2848927' first='Antonio' last='Harris'] (2028) |6'1 SF| NLBA 15U Gold</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice length for a frosh, plays bigger than his size</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Lefty, one of the top guys on the floor this evening</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Had a boatload of offensive rebounds, especially early on</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-No problem snagging the ball in traffic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I like how he shared the ball, passed out to shooters</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Grabbed a long O-board, sharp assist to a cutting teammate</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Caught in the middle of the zone, soft floater for a bucket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good feel for getting open</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed a nice hesi-move &amp; change of speeds</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hit multiple triples, effective in the space-n-shoot game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looked good stepping into the 3-point shot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Loose ball steal</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another kickout dime</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Always around the ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2829793' first='Avynn' last='Ryba'] (2027) |6'5 F| WCU 16U </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Productive in the PNR game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-At the FT-line often</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tough to box him out, several O-boards</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Multiple 2nd chance points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Aggressive/physical/strong/tough</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Rebounded in traffic, has a nose for the ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-AND1 after contact finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Steal in pressure D</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Shared the ball, passed out of the post</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2417313' first='Blake' last='Bergstrom'] (2028) |5'10 G| Bearstail 15U</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-The Steve Nash of ND</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Many floaters/runners, knows exactly when to pull the trigger</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Runs the show at PG, passes when he needs to but can also beat the pressure</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hustled for O-boards &amp; loose balls</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great stamina, does not seem to get tired</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Scored in transition on multiple occasions</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hit 3's in both halfs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-High arcing &amp; soft shot, extended range</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sick assist in the pick-n-pop game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great feet, love his footwork</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-1-handed dime, mastermind with the ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Quick trigger when needed but does not force shots</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Equally impressive shooting off the bounce &amp; catch</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Going to be a SCARY player when he adds on inches/size/muscle</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has all the intangibles</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-High IQ, awesome with both hands </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2434722' first='Brady' last='Kerzmann'] (2029) |5'10 G| Bearstail 15U</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-2029 baller playing up an age group</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Lefty, did not try to do too much, played well off of Bergstrom &amp; Barman</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Ran the floor hard, fouled &amp; got to the line</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed his shooting ability with a triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2848933' first='Brody' last='Steckler'] (2028) |5'8 G| NLBA 15U Gold</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-PG, rand the point &amp; got the win</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hustler</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Calm as a cucumber with the ball, pressure did not bother him</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Deflected a pass, resulted in a TO for NLBA, active hands</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice defensive instincts </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-AND1 score, not a big player but he can score after contact</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Loose ball steal</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-As he gets bigger &amp; stronger, he has potential to be a player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2426406' first='Cypress' last='Thiel'] (2027) |6'3 F| WCU 16U</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Did not back down from contact, went to the line often</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I like how he high-pointed rebounds</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Fruitful on the offensive glass</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Boarded well on both ends</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Unselfish, sweet block-to-block bounce pass dime</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Played bully-ball around the basket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tough &amp; strong</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Plays bigger than his listed height</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2382519' first='Eston' last='Bethel'] (2028) |5'8 G| WCU 15U</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Athletic Otter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Quick twitch steal-n-score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Finished after contact</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Fast &amp; aggressive</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive ball skills</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Smart/clever about drawing contact</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Space creating slasher</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Knockdown shooter from the FT-line</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2573801' first='Gage' last='Triepke'] (2028) |6'1 G| WCU 15U</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good-sized guard/wing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Confident lefty</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Skilled handles, has a deep bag of moves</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Noteworthy anticipation on D when picking off passes</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-The Eagle caught fire late in the game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Helped pull away late, drilled 3 triples </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Catch-n-shoot from deep, corner 3, another from the corner</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2332135' first='Genesis' last='Albino'] (2028) |6'0 G/SF| Pack 15U</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Long, lanky athlete for a 9th grader</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Role guy, does not force, smart about playing his role &amp; feeding off it</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Moves well, shuffled his feet &amp; cut off slashers</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Played hard, high effort</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2845342' first='Jackson' last='Haman'] (2028) |6'0 G| NLBA 16U Gold</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-This Mustang is scrappy!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Collected a steal to start the rim directly after the tip</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Rebound with a reckless abandon, does not matter who is front of him</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He wants the ball &amp; he got his hands on it often</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Aggressive on D, another steal</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looked good scoring with a floater</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-High effort &amp; high energy</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-O-board, putback bucket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jacob Ortiz (2027) |5'8 G| WCU Regional 17U</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Helped his team get to 3-0, hit a ton of shots in the nail-biting win I watched</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Quick, sneaky fast, keeps D off balance, crafty, smooth</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Killer crossover</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Ball-on-a-string-handles</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sick pull-up J</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Cashed in multiple triples &amp; middys</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great feel for the game, calm demeanor</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Handles pressure, controls tempo, smart</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2421427' first='James' last='Henderson'] (2028) |5'10 G| NLBA 15U Gold</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-The young Grover had an impressive showing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Slash deep into the paint, short pull-up J for 2</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sweet middy pull-up</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I liked the looks of his footwork when slashing/finishing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Pesky poke-out steal</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drilled a 3-pointer from the right wing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good-looking shot-fake to fool the D</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Got to the FT-line</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2573810' first='Jaydin' last='Samolu'] (2028) |5'7 G| WCU 16U</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Playing up in 16U</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive athlete, quick, light &amp; agile on his feet</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Extra effort for O-boards</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good at drawing contact &amp; getting to the charity stripe</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-See the floor, good eyes in the PNR game, fed the roller</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed off his shooting range, deep 3 from well beyond the arc</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2408493' first='Jay'Mari' last='Burch'] (2028) |5'10 G| Pack 15U</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Had an amazing 2nd half</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Scored a boatload of points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hustled for loose balls &amp; O-boards</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Offensive rebound tip-in score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Many, many easy points in transition</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Thrived in the run-out game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-AND1 score, great body control</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Crafty at the rim</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Finished with the D on his back</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Spectacular in up-tempo</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sneaky steals on D </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2139200' first='Joe' last='Courneya'] (2027) |6'0 G| WCU 16U</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great 1st half in the game I watched in the afternoon</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Multiple triples, fluid in the catch-n-shoot game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice shot, soft touch</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Fouled and got to the land a handful of times</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Beat the D for slash-n-score buckets</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Beautiful drive, floater score, kissed off the glass</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Skilled, tight handles, hoops like a smart player </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has 1K plus points on his HS career, this kid is a stud, bright future!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2126474' first='Kamar' last='Thomas'] (2027) |6'4 SF| [program_tooltip program_id='2075485' first='Gain' last='Elite'] 16U-1</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Above-the-rim-finisher</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-2-handed SLAM in transition</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Freakish athlete, impressive length, versatile</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Rangy slasher</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Created TO's on defense</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Runs like a deer, excellent in transition</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Productive rebounder</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2442680' first='Keller' last='Hertz Barnett'] (2028) |6'6 C| Bearstail 15U</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Very long, moves well</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Multiple offensive rebounds</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I like how he attacked the ball off the rim</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Slashed, eyes up, kicked to Barman for a good look</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Altered &amp; changed shots on D</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Unselfish passer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Loads of potential</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2834574' first='Kenyon' last='Grant'] (2028) |5'11 G| Pack 15U</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Gashed into the paint, across-the-paint dime to Sonny</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Clever on D, multiple steals</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Selfless passer, several assists </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Manipulated tempo, did not get sped up but played fast when needed</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Slash &amp; got 2 feet into the paint, pivot, excellent baby hook turnaround finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1975416' first='Khaliq' last='Austin'] (2028) |6'4 G| Pack 15U</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive stature &amp; skill level</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Got the D on their heels, smoked a pull-up 3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Big &amp; strong guard, sick handles</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Strong-man O-board, nice putback score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Fancy footwork in transition when finishing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Blew-by the D, finger-roll finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Off-balance fall away floater, can't stop that</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Leak out score in tranistion</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Unselfish dime in transition</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another dish in uptempo, this one to Sonny</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Picked off a pass on D like a safety in football</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Steal, pushed pace, another assist </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Baseline drive, floater over the D for 2 more points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Beat the D on the way to the rim, love his inside-out move</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2140671' first='Milton' last='Nuahn'] (2027) |6'1 G| [program_tooltip program_id='2075485' first='Gain' last='Elite'] 16U-1</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Southpaw</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Strong, muscled-up, well built athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Explosive baller</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-AND1 finisher</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great in transition </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Rose up over the defense for rebounds, amazing elevation </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2839997' first='Rhonin' last='Bjorem'] (2028) |6'0 G/SF| NLBA 15U Gold</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Strong player for a frosh, aggressive, plays with zero fear</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Multiple O-boards in traffic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great vertical cut &amp; score, sharp awareness, good hands </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Anticipated well, blocked shot, multiple deflections &amp; steals</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Slash-n-score, nice take &amp; finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hustled, sprint-out transition score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2417305' first='Romeo' last='Kromah'] (2028) |6'1 SF| WCU 15U</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Marvelous athlete, strong build</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hit a 3-ball from the left wing, didn't know he had that in his game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Middy pull-up, tough to stop that</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Versatile &amp; athletic finisher</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-HIGH upside on D</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Disruptor on defense</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hit FT's late to help put the game on ice</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2409449' first='Sonny' last='Alberts'] (2028) |6'4 F| Pack 15U</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Had a excellent 1st half, crushed</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good hands, caught &amp; scored on the block</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another point-blank bucket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-O-board</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Attacked off the bounce, fouled, went to the line, money from the charity striple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-High release, soft shooting touch</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another score at the rack, finished over the D</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Scored in transition, nice lefty finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2548370' first='Trason' last='Terry'] (2028) |6'1 G| Pack 15U</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive length on the wing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Big time shooter, connected from deep on multiple occasions</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Lethal in catch-n-shoot situations, extended range</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed some sick double-moves to beat the D</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Opportunistic, scored in transition</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Slash deep, lefty floater score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Played smart &amp; did not force shots</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Future #1 Prospect in 2029 class in ND</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2442325' first='Ty' last='Barman'] (2028) |6'2 SF| Bearstail 15U</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-SCORED 39 on Friday night</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He lived up to the hype, basketball fans from across ND need to know his name</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Does not look or play like a middle schooler</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-AND1, physical, strong, coordinated</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Downhill slasher, gets to the rim like a freight train</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Crafty/versatile, multiple reverse layups finishes</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Pick-n-pop 3ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He &amp; Bergy are dynamic together</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another AND1, hit FT for the 3-point play</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Catch on block, easy score from point blank</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has a nice-looking jump shot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Blocked many shots, perfect timing, quick reactions</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Run well for how big &amp; strong he is</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Transition scores, no problem finishing in congestion </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Beat the D with a tricky crossover</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Crazy hang time finish, contorts his body &amp; completes the play</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-At the line early &amp; often, draws a ton of fouls</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-O-board putbacks, 2nd chance points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Complete STAR but plays with no ego</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Highly impressed with his demeanor on the court </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2375504' first='Weston' last='Kraft'] (2028) 6'0 G| Bearstail 15U</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Plays hard, made hustle plays</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Saved the ball from going out of bounds, good recognition</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I liked his step-through score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tough take to the rim, creative finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Played well late in the first half to help keep it close</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Fouled &amp; got to the rim</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-His quick hands blocked a shot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Steal &amp; score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-O-board, fouled on putback </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2845350' first='Zach' last='Anderson'] (2028) |6'1 G| NLBA 15U Gold</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Played hard, dove on the floor for loose balls</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Shared the rock, passed out of the post, hit Harris for a triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Unselfish, good eyes, team player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1018616,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/07/IMG_20200719_101143.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/07/IMG_20200719_101143.jpg?w=366" alt="" class="wp-image-1018616" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->