#PHTwinCitiesTakedown 15U & 16U Watchlist

<!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"100"}},"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size" style="font-style:normal;font-weight:100">Get ready, basketball fans, Prep Hoops Circuit is coming to Minnesota for the Twin Cities Takedown!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size">PHD has a Watchlist for this weekend, we are talking 15U &amp; 16U. Earlier in the week, we looked at 17U, <a href="https://prephoops.com/2025/04/phtwincitiestakedown-17u-watchlist-2/">click here</a> to see that piece.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We have&nbsp;<span style="text-decoration: underline"><strong>17 Players</strong>&nbsp;on our&nbsp;<strong>Watchlist</strong></span>, expect these guys to show out and make some noise!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size"><span style="text-decoration: underline">We will give you reasons to watch these ballers and also ask one question about each player.</span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"italic","fontWeight":"1000"}}} --> <p style="font-style:italic;font-weight:1000">Best of luck to everyone this weekend!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2847020,"width":"293px","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_73ed49.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/04/image_73ed49.png" alt="" class="wp-image-2847020" style="width:293px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2847022,"width":"198px","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_270702.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/04/image_270702.png" alt="" class="wp-image-2847022" style="width:198px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2417313' first='Blake' last='Bergstrom'] (2028) |5'10 G| Bearstail 15U/Ray</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The young PG had a rockstar frosh season, Bergstrom was All-District &amp; All-Region while averaging 18.6 ppg, 4.3 rpg, 6.1 apg, 47.4 FG%, wizard with the basketball, cerebral ball player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">They are in pool A, they will see top-notch athletes, how does he handle the ball pressure?</span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1655908' first='Bo' last='Begeman'] (2027) |6'6 F| [program_tooltip program_id='2444909' first='Heiser' last='Skills Academy'] 16U/Clark-Willow Lake</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>WHY?</em></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He should be one of the top bucket-getters in 16U, great length with a knack for hitting shots, tough matchup with his length &amp; shooting ability, serious next-level potential </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Does he perform well enough to make the All-Tournament Team?</span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2276696' first='Brooks' last='Crockett'] (2028) |6'0 G| WCU 15U/Northern Cass</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>WHY?</em></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He saw varsity experience this winter &amp; should be ready to show out in 15U, he plays tough D, is full of versatility, shoots it very well from the perimeter &amp; is a strong rebounder for his size</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">How does he move laterally against the top athletes?</span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2406045' first='Carter' last='Sapp'] (2027) |6'6 F| Impact 16U-Sioux Valley</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>WHY?</em></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He comes from SV, so you know he has good fundamentals &amp; coach Vincent has taught him to play the right way, has a soft scoring touch, and a horse on the boards</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">How does his shot look, is he hitting any J's from 15' &amp; beyond?</span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2573801' first='Gage' last='Triepke'] (2028) |6'1 G| WCU 15U/Fargo Davies</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Everyone I talk to at Davies can not say enough good things about Triepke, I am excited to see him hoop live on Saturday morning, serious offensive weapon, all-around dude </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">WCU is in pool A, does the ND kid still look like a stud against the stiff competition? </span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2545009' first='Isaac' last='Gass'] (2027) |6'2 G| Impact 16U/Deubrook </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>WHY?</em></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Expect him to standout out as a talented offensive player, hoops with a natural feel, gifted at creating space &amp; beating the defense, high percentage shooter from deep</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">How does he move his feet on D, can he keep slasher in front?</span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2845338' first='Jack' last='Solhjem'] (2028) |6'0 G| NLBA 15U Gold/Kindred</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He is a nice athlete who is strong and moves well. Jack can put up points from three levels. He is also a solid perimeter defender. With hard work he could turn into a player for the Vikes</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">How does his shot look for 3 &amp; does he handle pressure defense?</span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2421427' first='James' last='Henderson'] (2028) |5'10 G| NLBA 15U Gold/Oak Grove</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>WHY?</em></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He is known as an unselfish teammate and passer. Henderson is capable of scoring the rock from 3-levels, and he also has the ability to be a floor general. Let's see what the young Grover can do</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">I know coach Card like the 3ball, is James hitting shots from the arc?</span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2573810' first='Jaydin' last='Samolu'] (2028) |5'7 SF| WCU 16U/Fargo Davies</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He is playing up in 16U it will be fun to see how he competes, high effort &amp; NRG, has eye-catching quickness, playmaking first step, consistent from 3, aggressive rebounder</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">How does the young buck look in 16U, how is he producing?</span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1551735' first='Kamden' last='Keszler'] (2027) |6'3 G| [program_tooltip program_id='2444909' first='Heiser' last='Skills Academy'] 16U/Castlewood</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Impressive length for a soph guard, key role player for the Warriors who won 24 games &amp; the State Championship, all-around ball player, skilled, he hoops calm &amp; cool</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">He is coming from class B ball in SD, how does he handle the speed of club ball? </span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2442680' first='Keller' last='Hertz Barnett'] (2028) |6'6 F/C| Bearstail 15U/Ray </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>WHY?</em></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Great length with a +wingspan, moves very well, makes positive plays in the PNR game, will catch your eye with Euro-step dunks, just scratching the surface with his potential, high ceiling</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">How are his skills, fundamentals, and footwork?</span></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><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>All-WDA as a 9th grader, that is extremely rare! Austin has all the intangibles to be one of the greats, size/strength/skill/mobility/toughness &amp; sharpshooting, crazy potential (like D1 level)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Does he dominate in pool B, is he the best player on the court?</span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2845368' first='Liam' last='Ertelt'] (2028) |6'3 F| NLBA 15U Elite/Shanley</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>WHY?</em></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He improved immensely last summer. Ertelt is a solid interior defender who can rebound, run the floor, and finish at the rim. This Deacon can defend 3 through 5</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Can he hold his own on the block against bigger players?</span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2447427' first='Lincoln' last='Cook'] (2028) |6' G| 15U Elite/West Fargo Sheyenne</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Coachable player who continues to improve, solid perimeter defender, streaky shooter who can get hot from 3, key player last summer for NLBA who saw plenty of success at the 14U level</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">How are his ball skills, does he take care of the rock?</span></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><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>WHY?</em></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Major shooting threat who played varsity this winter, he should produce well when going against his own age group, lefty sniper with long range talent, get ready for a shooting display</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Is he one of the top 3-shooters in the 15U division?</span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1537902' first='Trenton' last='Sitzer'] (2027) |6'0 G| [program_tooltip program_id='2444909' first='Heiser' last='Skills Academy'] 16U/Midway-Minto</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>WHY?</em></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He had a nice sophomore season while helping the Mustangs win 22 games, I like his demeanor on the court, Sitzer handles it will &amp; creates space off the bounce, legit shooter from 3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Is he cashing in from beyond the arc?</span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2442325' first='Ty' last='Barman'] (2029) |6'2 G/F| Bearstail 15U/Ray</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>WHY?</em></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Great length, skilled, physical, freak athlete &amp; natural feel for the game. Does not look or play like a middle schooler. All-District &amp; All-Region while averaging 20.8 ppg, 8.2 rpg, 2.4 apg, 54.1 FG%</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Does the 8th grader from small town Ray stand out in the A pool?</span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2801174,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/circuit-logo_b3ebdf80.webp"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/circuit-logo_b3ebdf80.webp?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2801174" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->