ND Phenom 15U: GPA Notes

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">North Dakota Phenom's 2028 squad had a quality weekend at the GPA in St. Cloud. Phenom finished with a 3-1 record and a 2nd Place finish. They lost to a tough Warwick squad in the Championship. [program_tooltip program_id='2075741' first='ND' last='Phenom'] 2028 is a talented and intriguing group of ball players.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>PHD turned on the tape and watched their semifinal matchup vs. Comets Elite. <strong>Phenom came away with a hard-fought victory, 56-54.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2302277,"width":"312px","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:312px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"25px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:25px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[program_tooltip program_id='2075741' first='ND' last='Phenom'] 2028</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2428677"],"_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-686195b126485"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Look stronger &amp; more athletic since I saw him last in the HS season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Crazy deep shooting range, his shot looks the same from deep as the FT-line</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Handles looked good, impressive inside-out fake cross</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Early drive &amp; kick to Shanahan for a triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Awesome assist to Weidner near the hoop</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drilled a deep pull-up 3-ball from beyond college range depth</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Cashed an NBA right wing triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Catch-n-shoot college range 3 from the right wing in the 2nd half</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2415387"],"_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-686195b126581"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Cashed a catch-n-shoot triple in transition, smooth</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Not afraid to scrap it up, reached in &amp; got a jump ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Threw accurate 1-handed passes</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Smart inside-out passes</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Changed shots around the hoop with his length</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Battled on the glass, got his hands on O-boards</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looks/plays longer than 6'1"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2606561"],"_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-686195b1265f8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Long, sneaky athletic, good feel, crafty</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Appears to be an excellent paint/rim protector </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Blocked multiple shots and changed many others</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Transition catch, body control finish w/ D on him, lefty score, great score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Challenged shots at the rim w/o fouling, forced misses </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Swatted a shot like it was a fly</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drained a three-pointer from the left wing late first half</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Blocked a Comet 3-point shot late 2nd half in the close game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Long O-board in 2nd half, grabbed it, pulled the trigger, hit the 3, big shot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I like Van Berkom's game</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-686195b12668a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Drove into paint, used 2 spin-moves, nifty reverse-pivot, short J for 2pts</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Transition score, athletic finish, no stopping him in 1vs.1 situations</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Catch-n-shoot triple from right wing, deep &amp; fluid</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Right corner 3ball vs. zone</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Inside-out deep right wing triple, cash</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Noteworthy shooting form, large &amp; athletic guard</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Major shooting threat</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Moved the rock, found Schirado for a 3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Helped break the zone trap</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Versatile D</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2375716"],"_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-686174361fee5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Long guard, athletic, skilled, versatile, made some nice plays around the hoop</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Help-side D, picked off a pass</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Caught in the middle of the zone, attacked, kiss off glass w/ D all over him</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Attacked zone D, drew 2, dropped a dime to Weidner</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-BLOB entry, stepped into post, drew foul going up</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Rebounded in traffic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-All-around ball player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2525625"],"_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-686195b126752"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Athletic lefty, long guard, looks healthy, impressive game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Triple early from the left corner, catch-n-shoot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Walled-up on D, blocked a shot, nice anticipation &amp; athleticism</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-O-board in traffic, lefty flip-in putback</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-3/4 court outlet pass, accurate, I like how he gets his eyes down the court</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Aggressive rebounder</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Smooth shooter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Baseline attack, fouled, hit both FT's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-D-rebound, led the break, transtion dime</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Completed multiple quality passes into tight windows</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Lefty slash, spin back to his right, across-rim finish, righty scoop</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-D-board, 3/4 court outlet that led to an NDP score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-In-traffic O-board</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tipped-pass, forced a TO on 1st possession of 2nd half</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed fancy feet in transition when finishing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Fast-break hustle, catch at the top of the key, attack, lefty finger-roll over rim</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Walled up, kept O in front, blocked shot w/o fouling</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Pushes tempo hard, dynamic in transition</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-PNR, did not accept screen, drove baseline, at the rim score, big bucket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Great showing, Shanahan boosted his stock with his performance at GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":[2631384],"_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-686195b1267bf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-2029 playing up in 15U and he looks legit</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Many inside-out passes to shooters</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Ran the floor, rim-run, catch &amp; finish in transition, NICE</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Paint cut, catch, finish at the hoop</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has a soft scoring touch in the paint</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Active hands, tip pass, NDP turnover</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Fought around on post D, created TO</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Swatted a shot like it was an annoying bug</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Wow, he really hustles/runs the floor hard</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another shot blocked, perfect timing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Catch in the middle of the zone, attack, point-blank score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Post-up, kickout to Strandlien for a 3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Unselfish BIG, you have to love them</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Swing pass assist to Schirado for a triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Altered a shot at the rim late, forced a miss in a close game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He has a radiant future</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"italic","fontWeight":"1000"}}} --> <p style="font-style:italic;font-weight:1000"><span style="text-decoration: underline">Excited to watch this intriguing squad in a couple of weeks at Prep Hoops 2K25</span>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2891686,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/06/image_54f77d.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/06/image_54f77d.png" alt="" class="wp-image-2891686" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->