Metro Tournament: Player Watchlist

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Fargo Davies is hosting the Metro Tournament this coming Friday (6/20/25). PHD plans to attend and catch the hoops action. The games start at 9:00 AM and the last contest begins at 3:00 PM. It will be a fun day of basketball, and there will be a boatload of talented ballers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>See below, we have a list of Players To Watch and reasons to take a look.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"100"}},"fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size" style="font-style:normal;font-weight:100"><span style="text-decoration: underline">Teams in the Metro Tournament</span>: Davies, Bismarck, Horace, West Fargo Sheyenne, Fargo South, Grand Forks Red River, Wahpeton, Central Cass, Pelican Rapids, Richland, Davies 2, Bismarck 2, Horace 2, West Fargo Sheyenne 2, Oak Grove, Wahpeton 2, Fargo South 2, Davies 3.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1317685,"width":"337px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/10/PlayerWatchlistNDSD.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/10/PlayerWatchlistNDSD.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-1317685" style="width:337px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":"","_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-684f00373959b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1798696"],"_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-684f003739629"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Should be 1 of the top G's in A next season, I want to see him dominate on Fri</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Very good defender, has a top-notch pull-up game, natural athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Three-level scorer but does not force, sets up others &amp; does the little things</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1651918"],"_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-684f00373968d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Reminded me multiple times that he is a better athlete than I give him credit 4</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Will be 1 of the top rebounders in AA next season, dunks with ease these days</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Moves &amp; reacts well w/o the ball, solid finisher, capable from 3-point land</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1541299"],"_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-684f490e87ced"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Showed some flashes of looking good this past winter, complimentary guard</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Expect him to set the table for the Stangs, quality skill level &amp; feel</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Does he start at the 1? Sets up others, can hit the middy, 3, &amp; finish at the rack</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1539677"],"_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-684f0037396ee"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-I am interested to see what role he will play for the Stangs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Talented/accurate/consistent shooter, should be one of the best from 3 on Fri</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-How is he is defense, skills, and creating for others? Excited to see him live</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-684f00373978f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Bruins have a new coach, I want to see how Corby fits in the system</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Splashy games this spring, great finisher w/ both hands, hits 3's, hits the glass</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-He will likely be the best BIG in the gym on Friday</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1651914"],"_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-684f003739808"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-All-Region in the HS season &amp; has performed well on the PH Circuit</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Southpaw scorer, space-creating slasher, improved finisher, tough on O-glass</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Versatile scoring weapon &amp; defender, impressive athlete, matchup problem</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1798698"],"_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-684f003739866"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-He can shoot it that is for sure, Ralph can also clean up the glass</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good-sized baller, effective in &amp; out, knows the game well as a coaches kid</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Stepping into a new role for the Wops, lets see how he scores the rock on Fri</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1651920"],"_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-684f0037398c3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Evanson &amp; Green will be gone, it will be Little Larry's time to shine</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impacts game w/o scoring, boards/passes/defends/handles, soft-touch shooter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I want to see him play w/ a killer instinct &amp; take over, he has the ability</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2413724"],"_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-684f00373991c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-High-level athlete, excited to see how he gels with the older Roughriders</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Noteworthy length, bouncy, agile &amp; fast, slasher &amp; finisher, can also hit 3's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Matchup nightmare, too mobile for BIGs &amp; too long/athletic for guards</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-684f00373997a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Banged up a bit in the past year, excited to see him hoop live again</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-One of the elite lead guards in ND, marvelously skilled, makes everyone better</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Austin will be gone at MBCA, lets see if Scott can put on a splashy performance</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1094258,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/12/NorthDakota.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/12/NorthDakota.jpg?w=800" alt="Underrated Teams" class="wp-image-1094258" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">A fun game in Belcourt. It was an impressive game offensively. </figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->