Friday Night Notes: NDP 17U

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Great Plains Alliance is going down in St. Cloud this weekend (Friday &amp; Saturday). On Friday night, PHD turned on the film and watched back the MN Comets Elite vs. [program_tooltip program_id='2075741' first='ND' last='Phenom'] 17U showcase game. The Comets were in control for most of the game but Phenom stayed within striking distance, chipped away in the 2nd half, and made enough plays down the stretch to force overtime. This game had impressive talent on display and the college scouts were out in droves!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"14px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:14px">Keep in mind, this was a showcase game. This one did not have implications on bracket play, even though it was a great game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"100"}}} --> <p style="font-style:normal;font-weight:100">PHD watched back the game and took notes on the Phenom players....See below for comments.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">SCORES</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>HALF: </strong>Comets 42 [program_tooltip program_id='2075741' first='ND' last='Phenom'] 28</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>AFTER 4:</strong> Comets 62 [program_tooltip program_id='2075741' first='ND' last='Phenom'] 62</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><strong>FINAL in OT: </strong>Comets 69 [program_tooltip program_id='2075741' first='ND' last='Phenom'] 65</span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2302277,"width":"315px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/PlayerNotes.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/PlayerNotes.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-2302277" style="width:315px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1355920"],"_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-68603d0a210a8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Gave up his body and took a charge in transition defense</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Loose ball steal, pushed tempo going the other way</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Received a DHO, pulled the trigger from NBA range, swish, too much room</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Textbook shooting form</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressed me with his lefty inside-out dribble</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Pushed tempo, touch-pass assist</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great execution &amp; screen in OT, got Easy$ open for a 3-pointer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- 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-68603d0a21105"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Diagonal alley-oop lob to Sage for a SLAM to start the game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sneaky tip-steal early in the game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Jumped the passing lane, another steal</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Eye-catching 1-handed accurate cross-court lefty pass</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Step-in-front steal</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Alley-oop lob to Sage for a WHAM</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drilled a 3-ball in transition</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tipped pass/deflection, forced a TO</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Amazing reactions on D &amp; impressive closing time</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-1-4 high backdoor dime to Scott</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-PNR, attack assist to rolling Sage for an AND1</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Inside-out assist to Reinke to start the 2nd half</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Middy pull-up, rise over the D, nice shot when the team needed a score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-PNR attack, beat the hard hedge, finger-roll finish at the cup</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-PNR assist to Sage, fit it into a tight window</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sick pass to Sage near the rim, put the perfect amount of touch on the pass</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-PNR assist to Sage late</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-1-handed lefty dime to White, monster bucket late</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Attacked, foul, hit both FT's to tie the score up at 62 all</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Corner 3 in OT, perfect execution on the set</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1332142"],"_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-68603d0a21150"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Versatile &amp; active on defense</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Recovered on defense, pressured &amp; contested, forced a TO</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Catch &amp; shoot triple to start the 2nd half</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sharp awareness, help-D steal</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Moved feet well, cut off a very talented scorer, contested &amp; forced a miss</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Changed another shot at the rim &amp; forced a miss</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Picked up a huge steal late in the game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1422857"],"_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-68603d0a21191"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-BIG lefty, looks to have slimmed &amp; leaned up</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Multiple offensive rebounds for extra possessions</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-O-board, lefty inside hand putback for 2 pts</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Catch-n-shoot 3-ball from the right wing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Keen vision, multiple unselfish kickout passes to shooters</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Slipped a screen in 2nd half, catch-n-finish at the rim, easy score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive ball skills for a BIG, accurate 1-handed touch passes</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another nice pass, across the lane to Sage for a great look</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Post-up, middle attack, across-paint finish, kiss off glass with D on his hip</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Post-up, used multiple pivots, turnaround/fall-away lefty baby hook score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed a crafty old-man move, tough to stop that shot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Fouled in transition in 2nd half, stepped up &amp; hit both 2/2 </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2106993"],"_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-68603d0a211d1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-2027 playing up in 17U</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-LONG, great basketball frame, will add muscle as he ages</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Runs the floor well</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Offensive rebound in traffic, quick putback bucket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Serious potential &amp; upside</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-68603d0a2120e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-2-handed lob SLAM to start the game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Swatted a shot early</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Trail 3-pointer on 2nd offensive possession of the game, assist to BIG Jon</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-O-board putback, fouled, stepped up &amp; hit both</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Alley-oop dunk from Easy$, came off a DHO into a back-pick</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-PNR roll, catch, AND1 finish, 3pt play</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-2/2 FT's in 2nd half, fouled in a PNR situation </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-High catch &amp; high score in front of the rim over 2 defenders</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Long arms, impressive hang time, serious shooter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-PNR roll &amp; score late, easy finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1657449"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68603d0a2124c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Playing up an age group and he played well</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Early drive (2nd possession of game), kickout assist to Sage for a 3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed some sick handles/moves to fool the defense</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Did not accept ball screen, drove baseline, tricked D, sweet L-finish at cup</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Elevated well for rebounds</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Transition assist to Easy$ for a 3-ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Coast-to-coast push, score at the rim</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive body control, shields the ball with his body</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Backdoor cut &amp; score, 1-4 high set, nice play &amp; execution</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Noteworthy ball skills, has all the moves &amp; makes all the passes</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Crisp assist to a cutting BIG Jon </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-O-board in 2nd half, in the right spot at the right time, drop-off dime after</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Shifty/elusive slasher, awesome at changing speeds, uses angles to advantage</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-DHO to Schirado, drained the NBA triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-2/2 from charity stripe in 2nd half, bonus situation, nothing but net</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Dove on the floor for loose ball, gritty baller, competitor </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-1-4 high set, execution, assist to Easy$ for a 3 in OT </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2891214,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/06/phenomPHpic-crop-937x615-1751126949.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/06/phenomPHpic-crop-937x615-1751126949.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-2891214" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->