HOOP CITY SOUTH DAKOTA 16U Update

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[program_tooltip program_id='2250291' first='Hoop' last='City South Dakota'] 16U Martin had a successful trip to Iowa for the Heartland Hoopfest, going 3-1 and landing an offer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2250186' first='Jase' last='Unzen'] was out due to illness. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2843575,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/04/IMG_1801.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/04/IMG_1801.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2843575" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2076018"],"_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-680467b90e9e7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mebius was highly focused on playing an attacking playstyle in Iowa. He was relentless off the drive and getting downhill and a frequent visitor of the paint. His crossover and handle was quick and explosive, allowing him to separate from his on-ball defender. He received an offer from Briar Cliff University because of his play. Per sources in the program, he's on a mission for that elusive D2 offer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://youtu.be/8U5Y43D3NpE?si=g59w6cdAS25ssXuM","type":"video","providerNameSlug":"youtube","responsive":true,"className":"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://youtu.be/8U5Y43D3NpE?si=g59w6cdAS25ssXuM </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2843518,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/04/IMG_1797.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/04/IMG_1797.jpeg?w=871" alt="" class="wp-image-2843518" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2250240"],"_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-6804692b72a38"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Colby was on “Go” in Iowa and was looking to be an impact guy, early and often. Nuttbrock thrives when he has the greenlight to play wide open and free. He gets that opportunity with [program_tooltip program_id='2250291' first='Hoop' last='City South Dakota'], and he impressed in Iowa. He shot the three very well and has improved his range. He literally scored from all over the court and was creating his own offense. I believe he'll land a D2 offer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://youtube.com/shorts/sxQ1-iI2YJc?si=-6bx-iRhtVixU2C-","type":"video","providerNameSlug":"youtube","responsive":true,"className":"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://youtube.com/shorts/sxQ1-iI2YJc?si=-6bx-iRhtVixU2C- </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2250284"],"_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-680505e00f87b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Grif was a little quieter than I expected him to be. He wasn't bad, I just thought he could have been more assertive and showed his full capabilities. Played solid though, and played winning basketball. Took care of the ball and made the easy and smart decision with it. I think he'll start to turn things up as the offseason progresses. Has a D2 offer from Northern State University.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2843709,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/04/IMG_2595.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/04/IMG_2595.jpeg?w=819" alt="" class="wp-image-2843709" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2128932"],"_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-68051c82586e9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Anderson rose his stock some, in my eyes. His defensive ability needs to be taken more into consideration on my behalf. He hasn't grown, but he already has next-level length. He noticeably uses his long arms defensively on the ball and off the ball to play lanes and defend in the post. He was going off the dribble and finishing in various forms at the hoop. Showed he could go baseline and finish on the other side of the hoop.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2250315"],"_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-68051c825872d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Collin, I thought played with more toughness and physicality than last offseason with Hoop City. He was an active cutter and ran the floor and earned himself some easy opportunities. Solid positional length and could be an underrated prospect with some upside if he continues to trend upwards. Has three-point ability, but I'd like him to expand his offensive creation some.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2148816"],"_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-68051c825876d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Dowd is an undersized Big, but has a solid and physical build to handle contact and move bodies from their position. Boxes out hard and goes after the ball as it's coming off the rim. Moves very well in all directions and is solid defending on the perimeter and will contest 3-point shooters. Offensively, he is an effective finisher at the hoop, using the glass consistently.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2250339"],"_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-68053e775b991"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bennett showed he's more than a 3-point shooter against good competition. He can create some separation off the dribble, beating his man and finding teammates at the hoop or for open jumpers. Needs to be given more credit for his passing ability and creation.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->