#NHRState 17U Watchlist

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops is hosting another event/tournament this weekend in Minnesota. The <strong>NHR State Tournament</strong> tips off Friday evening, it will run through the weekend, and the State Champions will be crowned on Sunday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Who should you watch?</span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size"><strong>PHD has 10 suggestions and we will give you reasons to watch!</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1477074,"width":"227px","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/nhr-1-crop-1170x769-1654548613.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/06/nhr-1-crop-1170x769-1654548613.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-1477074" style="width:227px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1511372,"width":"226px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/07/PlayerWatchlistNDSD.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/07/PlayerWatchlistNDSD.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-1511372" style="width:226px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">17U</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1327797"],"_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-6837da94cc0bf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>WHY?</em></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The stud NDP baller is running with MN Elite. I am excited to see him hoop with the Fury ballers. Evanson had a rockstar high school season, he was named All-EDC and All-State. Carter has multiple college offers and most recently received one from UND. He is uber-skilled, has a phenomenal left hand, endless shooting range, scores every way possible inside the arc, and he is a thief on defense. Easy$ is also an underrated bouncy athlete who gets up and throws it down in impressive fashion. Look out for the Evanson to Hanson connection, expect highlight-reel alley-oop slams and multiple wins.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1541562"],"_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-6837da94cc11a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>WHY?</em></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He was a pick-up player last weekend and exploded for a 40-point, 19-rebound game. Corbyn is an all-encompassing scorer who puts up points from every level. If you give him space, he will drill the 3, if he gets a hard close-out, Corby will slash for profit, and he is a solid finisher from the block. His southpaw finishing is spectacular and he is always in attack mode. Mr. Follingstad is running with D1 MN Gold and we are expecting a monster weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1657450"],"_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-6837da94cc161"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>WHY?</em></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He typically runs with [program_tooltip program_id='2075741' first='ND' last='Phenom']. This eye-catching athlete is playing up two age divisions and running with [program_tooltip program_id='2859732' first='NoDak' last='Heat']. I am interested to see what sort of impact Strandlien has. He will fit in physically as he is a next-level athlete with nice length/build. Size &amp; strength will not be a problem. I am excited to see if he can take care of the ball and still produce buckets. Does the future star from Minot Ryan hit outside shots and get to the rim? Strandlien certainly needs to be on the radar of college coaches.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2851170"],"_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-6837da94cc1a2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>WHY?</em></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>BIG Jack had a phenomenal high school season with the Vikings. They won 24 games and made a trip to the State Tournament. Welch has great size while being a shot blocker/rim protector who can also move his feet versus attacking guards. Offensively, he hits 3s, drives from the perimeter, scores in the post, and has had some very nice dunks as a cutter. With his height and skill, Jack should be getting plenty of looks from college coaches. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1560827"],"_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-6837da94cc1e1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>WHY?</em></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He missed a good chunk of the high school season with an injury but came back, helped the Hornets get to the Big Dance, and was named to the All-Tournament Team at State. Misegades is a smart and tough baller who is a precision passer. He is a dynamic slasher and versatile/creative finisher. Kale has sharp fundamentals and impressive footwork. He is a surefire bucket-getter but he also makes everyone around him a better player. Misegades and the Comets are serious contenders for the NHR State Championship.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1521424"],"_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-6837da94cc21d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>WHY?</em></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He typically hoops with MN Fury but will be running with MN Elite this weekend. Oakland and a few other Fury ballers will team up with two ND studs. I am intrigued to see Kayden alongside [player_tooltip player_id='2828718' first='Sage' last='Hanson'] from [program_tooltip program_id='2075741' first='ND' last='Phenom']. These two should dominate inside the arc. Oakland is a future D1 athlete who will be playing football at SDSU. This past season at Northfield, he averaged 21.8 ppg, 7.9 rpg, and 3.4 apg. He is strong, a tough slasher &amp; efficient finisher, a legit 3-point threat, has a formidable pull-up game, and I like his hesi-move. Expect Kayden and the newly formed MN Elite squad to make a significant impact at NHR State. This past weekend, Fury won the Hard Work Region Finals and Oakland was named to the All-Tournament 3rd Team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1560798"],"_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-6837da94cc25a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>WHY?</em></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He typically hoops with MN Fury but will be running with MN Elite this weekend. Gustafson is having a spectacular club season. He and Fury won the Hard Work Region Finals and Lucas was named 1st Team All-Tournament. He was also named All-Tournament 1st Team at Battle At The Lakes. I am excited to see Gustafson play with [player_tooltip player_id='1560781' first='Carter' last='Evanson'] from ND. I expect Easy$ to get many great looks and to thrive off the Cougars' elite passing. Lucas is a facilitator and a great creator. His ball skills are amazing and he is a gifted shooter. He is smooth with the rock, changes speeds like a European sports car, and makes all the right decisions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2841057"],"_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-6837da94cc295"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>WHY?</em></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This Knight helped WCA win 21 games in high school ball. In club hoops, Dewey runs with the [program_tooltip program_id='2076005' first='West' last='Central Wildcats']. Marshall has a rare combination of size, strength, guard skills, and tremendous footwork. He can be a playmaker for others or get his own shot playing inside or out. Expect Dewey to stand out as a playmaker. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2055924"],"_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-6837da94cc2d1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>WHY?</em></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If you like confident shooters, take a look at Mattson from Valley City. Mattson can fill-it-up from beyond the 3-point arc. His range runs deep and is trigger is set to rapid-fire. Miken is effective off the bounce and catch. He likes to shoot, but I have also seen him move the ball and pass up shots to get his teammate an even better look. Mattson runs the court hard in transition, is aggressive to the rim, and finishes with variety. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2828718"],"_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-6837da94cc30d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>WHY?</em></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sage is BLOWING UP! After Prep Hoops Live, he picked up an offer from UND and I think there are more to come. Hanson is running with MN Elite, we expect him to tear it up alongside Easy$, and MN Fury players. Sage is a raucous and reliable shot-blocker/rim-protector. He is a matchup problem with his shooting, slashing, and finishing ability. He moves extremely well, run/jumps like an animal, and he anticipates with sharp reactions. I am thrilled to see Sage hoop this weekend at the NHR State Tournament. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- 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 -->