Day 3 Top-Notch Talent #PHTwinCitiesTakedown

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Maple Grove, MN -</strong> Prep Hoops Dakotas was at Maple Grove Middle School on Sunday morning to take in the action on Day 3 of Twin Cities Takedown. We watched/saw talented players from multiple states. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"italic","fontWeight":"1000"}}} --> <p style="font-style:italic;font-weight:1000"><strong>See below for Player Notes on <span style="text-decoration: underline">15 ballers</span> from ND, MN, SD, and WI.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2849808,"width":"257px","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_2ad34a.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/04/image_2ad34a.png" alt="" class="wp-image-2849808" style="width:257px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2849809,"width":"257px","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_49408c.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/04/image_49408c.png" alt="" class="wp-image-2849809" style="width:257px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Top-Notch Talent</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Brooks Cowley (2028) |5'9 SF| Foundation Athletics 2028 North/Melrose Mindoro</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He was a DUDE on Sunday morning</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Played much bigger than his listed height</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Several scores at the basket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tough around the hoop, not afraid of contact, strong</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Multiple offensive rebounds, scored 2nd chance points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Scored with a short pull-up J</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-O-board, turnaround putback, nice scoring touch</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-High-pointed rebounds</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Catch &amp; shoot 3ball from the top of the key</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another 3-pointer, this one from the left wing, swish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Catch &amp; score on the block late to help put the game on ice</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2842274' first='Cavin' last='Thorfinnson'] (2028) |6'1 G| WC Wildcats Holleman/Minnewaska</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has a nice-looking shot, knocked down multiple J's from the perimeter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Catch-n-score on the block, no problem finish around bigger players</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Execution, this time on a BLOB assist, soft touch pass</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drilled a fluid 3 from the left wing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hustled for O-boards</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice job of passing ahead in transition, had his eyes down the floor</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Smart passer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hit another triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2843790' first='CJ' last='Fahje'] (2028) |6'2 F| WC Wildcats Holleman/Pelican Rapids</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Solid wing player, can shoot it but more of a slasher at this point</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Lanky, looks like he will add on some more inches</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Caught &amp; scored on the block, looks to have good hands</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-BLOB score, knows how to execute</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Used his long arms for rebounds &amp; finishing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Gobbled up O-boards</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Deklyn Gradziewlewski (2028) |5'9 G| Foundation Athletics 2028 North/Arcadia</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Made multiple plays as a slasher, got to the rim &amp; finished</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Active off the bounce</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drove past the D, did a good job of getting 2 feet in the paint</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Scored with a sweet pull-up J</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Right before halftime he scored with a nifty runner/floater, impressive bucket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Transition hustle, got back on D &amp; blocked at shot at the hoop, took away an easy look</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2132816' first='Gavin' last='Shawd'] (2027) |6'1 G| Impact 16U/Tea</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He dropped 24 points on MN Fury</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Gavin did a a good job of being aggressive </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He was an impressive 7/8 from the FT-line</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He caught my eye with his energy, effort, and hard work</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Shawd proved himself as an effective slasher, he gets to the rim in a hurry</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Set up others when slashing, found the open fan, good eyes</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Put up points from all levels</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He also rebounded very well</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2332135' first='Genesis' last='Albino'] (2028) |6'0 G| Pack 15U/West Fargo</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice length, slim athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Role/glue guy, played hard, didn't force shots</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed his capability from beyond the arc, drilled a corner triple on a kickout pass</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2841079' first='Isaac' last='Albrecht'] (2028) |6'6 F| WC Wildcats Holleman/Montevideo</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Eye-watching length at the 15U level</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Long arms, seem to run well for that length &amp; young age</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Boarded on both ends</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-O-board putback early</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed a soft scoring touch when finishing over the defense</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Blocked/altered/changed shots</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Rejected a shot at the rim and erased a 3-point shot in the 2nd half</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2408493' first='Jay'Mari' last='Burch'] (2028) |5'10 G| Pack 15U/Mandan </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Gave up his body &amp; took a charge, you don't see many players taking a charge in AAU</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Straight-up D around the basket, altered shots without fouling, he can really jump &amp; elevate</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Transition buckets, great in uptempo, hustles down the floor</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-More athletic than I initially thought</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-O-board tip-in, really nice play, awesome timing &amp; reactions</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2834574' first='Kenyon' last='Grant'] (2028) |5'11 G| Pack 15U/Bismarck</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Continued to look like a smart and unselfish ball player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hit from beyond the arc, catch-n-shoot 3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Soft shot, compact, not wasted movement on his J</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good eyes &amp; vision, impressive dime to Terry for a 3, also made many extra passes</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1975416' first='Khaliq' last='Austin'] (2028) |6'4 G| Pack 15U/Bismarck</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Dropped 34 points on Sunday AM &amp; he did it from every level</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Dominated on the glass, many offensive putback buckets</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Transition scores, multiple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Excellent footwork when finishing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-They could not guard him with 1 guy</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Pull-up 3-ball from the left wing with D on him, can't stop that</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Rose-up on defense, rejected a shot, perfect timing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Slash-n-score, elevated over 3-defenders &amp; finished, STRONG &amp; TOUGH</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tip steal, push tempo, lefty finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Catch &amp; shoot, NBA 3 is cash</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Deep drive into the paint, behind-the-back-pass to Alberts for a score, IMPRESSIVE</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another triple, this one from the left wing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Picked off a pass on D like a FS, fantastic at reading eyes</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-High-pointed rebounds, out-physicaled the opposition </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Steal in press D, assist to Alberts</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-More O-boards</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Pushed the pace, drew help, kick to Terry for a three</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Deep drive, play off 2 feet, step-through move, 1-handed finish around the defender</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-D-board, push tempo, coast-to-coast, runner bucket in traffic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another coast-to-coast score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Transition slash, beat 4 defenders on the way to the score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Aggressive to the rim, drew multiple fouls &amp; got to the charity stripe</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He was sensational all weekend, he looked the part as the #1 Prospect in ND 2028</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Konley Eisermann (2028) |5'7 G| Foundation Athletics 2028 North/Holmen</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Southpaw shooter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Catch-n-shoot 3-ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another triple from the wing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Smooth, fluid, accurate, I like his feel for the game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Sam Reinke (2028) |5'8 G| WC Wildcats Holleman/Border West</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Creative slasher, caught my eye driving to the hoop &amp; finish in traffic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Picked off a pass for a steal</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another steal, pesky &amp; sneaky on defense</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Slash-n-score, scoop shot finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Kickout pass, good eyes to find the shooter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Legit threat from beyond the arc, hit multiple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Plays hard, fearless</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2409449' first='Sonny' last='Alberts'] (2028) |6'4 F| Pack 15U/Four Winds-Minnewaukan</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Got to the line on multiple occassions</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Got his shot blocked, stayed with it, got the ball &amp; finished the putback</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Plays at his own paced, does not get rushed</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Catch-n-score in the paint, good hands</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Moves well w/o the ball, reacts to his teammates &amp; the defense</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Roll well to the rim, creates space after he has the ball, good feet, got to the line again</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Shot fake to get space, fancy feet in the paint, finish in traffic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Post up, spin baseline, lefty baby hook, love that move</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another lefty finish, Austin dropped the dime</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Clever &amp; smart with shot fakes to keep the D off balance</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Quality weekend from Alberts</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2548370' first='Trason' last='Terry'] (2028) |6'1 G| Pack 15U/St. Mary's</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Used his athleticism to grab O-boards</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hit triples in catch-n-shoot triples, the D should not leave him alone</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Made a 3-ball in transition, quick trigger</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Slashed, beat two defenders on the way to the hoop, fouled &amp; went to the line</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Plays well in space, hit from long range</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Opportunistic, scored in transition</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Caught on the block, head fake to fool D, got him in the air, impressive patience</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-AND1 score after contact</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Wyatt Mchugh (2028) |6'1 G/SF| Foundation Athletics 2028 North/Holmen</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He was really good in the 1st half, but up a boatload of points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Scored after contact</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Cashed in multiple three-pointers</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Slashed across the paint, finger-roll finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Legit shooter &amp; 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