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<p class="has-small-font-size" style="font-style:normal;font-weight:100">Prep Hoops is gearing up for another tournament, Battle At The Lakes is going down this weekend in the Minneapolis metro. #PHBATL will be the biggest Prep Hoops Circuit event they've ever put on with hundreds of teams from all across the country. </p>
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<p class="has-medium-font-size">However, before we worry about Battle At The Lakes, PHD wants to look back at Brawl For the Ball from this past weekend in Sioux Falls.</p>
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<p>We are looking at the <span style="text-decoration: underline">14 Most Impressive players</span>....</p>
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<p style="font-size:25px"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><strong>MOST IMRPESSIVE</strong></span></p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">-Helped his squad go 4-0 in Sioux Falls</p>
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<p>-Wildly impressive offensive talent, major shooting threat from 3</p>
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<p>-Creative off the dribble, catch-n-shoot quick trigger, smooth scorer</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">-The best rebounder that I watched play</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">-Long, jumps very well, bouncy, elevates over opponents </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">-Nose for the ball, strong finisher, bright future for the Cossacks </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">-I think college coaches should take a look</p>
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<p>-I like his 6'7" length, long arms, 3-shooting ability & handles</p>
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<p>-Gets 2nd chance points, scores in transition & throws down dunks</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">-This kid is a straight-up baller, playmaker & leader</p>
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<p>-Bucket-getter, 3pt sharpshooter, ferocious slasher</p>
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<p>-Shot-creator from himself & others, ball-hawk, competitive athlete</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">-He has really grown since I saw him last, up to 6'4"</p>
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<p>-Long arms, shoots over smaller D, extended shooting range</p>
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<p>-Long-range sniper, hit a few shots inside the arc as well</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">-It seems like he is always scoring 20+ points</p>
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<p>-The offensive game comes easy for Mr. Shawd</p>
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<p>-Handles & passes well, diverse & equal opportunity scorer</p>
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<p>-Long, rangy, moves & elevates well, active & aggressive</p>
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<p>-Threw down multiple dunks, hit outside shots, highlight reel plays</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">-Ran with MN Comets, raw talent, he is still learning the game</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">-I was most impressed with his ambidextrous finishing</p>
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<p>-Shoots lefty from outside & scores R-handed w/ floaters & layups</p>
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<p>-Handles the ball well, creates space, fearless attitude </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">-1st time seeing him hoop & Grant is a STUD</p>
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<p>-Great athlete, long, agile, explosive, versatile as a 1/2/3</p>
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<p>-High potential on D, sharp execution & cutting, amazing finisher</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">-Rangy & skilled with a great feel for the game</p>
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<p>-Hits 3's, scored from middy, slashed & finished creatively at the hoop</p>
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<p>-Lefty, handles it well, grabbed O-boards & forced TO's, bright future w/ Tigers</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">-A mountain of a player, mature size & strength</p>
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<p>-An immovable object in the paint, crushes on the glass</p>
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<p>-Stout defender, plays hard, has a soft finishing touch</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">-1st time seeing him live and he is a mobile athlete</p>
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<p>-HARD WORKER, full effort, flies around the court, dawg on D</p>
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<p>-Aggressive slasher, capable from 3, unselfish teammate</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">-We all know he can score the rock but I was impressed w/ his passing</p>
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<p>-Has a ton of versatility on both ends, has a high ceiling</p>
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<p>-Executes well, natural ball instincts, noteworthy skill set, above-rim-finisher</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">-Impressed with his size & he caught my eyes with vicious dunks</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">- Scored with ease around the hoop, strong finisher</p>
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<p>-Physical on the block, posts hard, gets after the boards</p>
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Prep Hoops is gearing up for another tournament, Battle At The Lakes is going down this weekend in the Minneapolis metro. #PHBATL will be the biggest Prep Hoops Circuit event they've ever put on with hundreds of teams from all across the country.
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5'11"
POS
SG/PG
CLASS
2027
State:
Wisconsin
School:
New Richmond
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6'7"
POS
PF
CLASS
2027
State:
South Dakota
School:
Sioux Valley
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HEIGHT
6'7"
POS
PF
CLASS
2026
State:
South Dakota
School:
Deubrook Area
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HEIGHT
6'1"
POS
PG
CLASS
2028
State:
South Dakota
School:
Sioux Falls Christian
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HEIGHT
6'4"
POS
SG
CLASS
2026
State:
South Dakota
School:
Harrisburg
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HEIGHT
6'2"
POS
CG
CLASS
2027
State:
South Dakota
School:
Tea Area
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HEIGHT
6'4"
POS
SG
CLASS
2026
State:
Minnesota
School:
Chisago Lakes
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5'9"
POS
PG
CLASS
2027
State:
South Dakota
School:
Spearfish
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HEIGHT
6'3"
POS
CG/PG
CLASS
2028
State:
South Dakota
School:
Tea Area
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HEIGHT
6'5"
POS
SF/SG
CLASS
2028
State:
Minnesota
School:
Marshall
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HEIGHT
6'5"
POS
C
CLASS
2028
State:
South Dakota
School:
Mitchell
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HEIGHT
6'2"
POS
CG
CLASS
2026
State:
South Dakota
School:
Sioux Falls Washington
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HEIGHT
6'8"
POS
SF/PF
CLASS
2028
State:
South Dakota
School:
Clark/Willow Lake
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HEIGHT
6'10"
POS
C/PF
CLASS
2026
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Minnesota
School:
Jackson County Central
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