15 Game-Changers: The Tune Up

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Prep Hoops Dakotas (PHD) is taking a look back at Prep Hoops The Tune Up and highlighting Game-Changers from multiple divisions (15U-17U).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"100"}}} --> <p style="font-style:normal;font-weight:100"><span style="text-decoration: underline">How do you get into the&nbsp;Game-Changer article</span>?&nbsp;Being a difference-maker for your team, being unselfish, consistently making plays, diving on the floor, playing hard all game, boarding up, getting D-stops, being a glue guy, scoring timely buckets, hitting game-changing triples, and many others.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size"><span style="text-decoration: underline">See below for comments on fifteen ballers</span>…</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2896997,"width":"310px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/image_384ad5.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/image_384ad5.png" alt="" class="wp-image-2896997" style="width:310px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Game-Changers</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2126468"],"_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-686c11d5d9e5f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Ran with the Shakopee squad</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Had a ton of steals on defense over the weekend</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Defended the other team's top player every game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Productive rebounder</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Pushed &amp; performed well in transition</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Worked hard for buckets inside the arc</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Shot well from three-point land</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Char Davis","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'2u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"St. Paul Humboldt","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"[program_tooltip program_id='2075808' first='Powerhouse' last='MN'] 16U","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-686c09bfe2a9a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Youngster playing up in 16U</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Played well moving up a division</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Proved himself as a prolific defender</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Performed like a high-level finisher</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2825709"],"_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-686c09bfe2b4e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Produced at a high level</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-1 of the best players on the court in all 4 games at The Tune Up</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Put up impressive numbers</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Averaged 15 ppg and drilled 11 triples on the weekend</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looked tough when going against guys with multiple college offers</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2464702"],"_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-686c09bfe2be7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Ran with [program_tooltip program_id='2075808' first='Powerhouse' last='MN'] 16U</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Became a true offensive threat at The Tune Up</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed that he can get points in a variety of ways</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Legit offensive talent</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1657448"],"_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-686c09bfe2c75"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-He and his squad played up in the 17U divsion (3-1 record)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Forced TO's, tough on-ball D, good helpside defender</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Shot it consistently &amp; accurately from deep</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Efficient &amp; athletic finisher</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Excellent cutter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Set effective screens &amp; executed sets </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Worked hard for rebounds</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Made positive hustle plays on both ends</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Did not force shots, moved the ball &amp; set up others </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive above-the-rim-finisher</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Gibby did the little things but also showcased his athleticism with eye-catching plays</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2845899"],"_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-686c09bfe2d04"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Ran with Elevate Skills 16U</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Stat stuffer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Put up 10 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists in a win over Powerhouse</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Always dribbles and plays with his eyes up</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Creates well for others</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-When he was left open, he knocked down the 3-ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2436921"],"_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-686c09bfe2d92"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Tremendous all-around weekend</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Comets best player in the win over WOTN Foley</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Dropped 18 points on WOTN &amp; did the other little things</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Defended the opposing best player in every game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Ran the PG all weekend and performed at a high level</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tremendous growth in calming down the team when things got frantic, took control of the game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2418241"],"_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-686c1e7f931ab"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-He was hot shooting the rock on Sunday</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-The team was short-handed and Jacobs stepped up</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Joseph was instrumental in the [program_tooltip program_id='2075485' first='Gain' last='Elite'] victories</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2430420"],"_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-686c09bfe2e1c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Ran with Elevate Skills 16U</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Up to 6'4" now</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Had himself a quality overall weekend</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Played very well &amp; picked up a nice win over Powerhouse</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Won almost every jumpball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Size &amp; athleticism made it difficult to score over him</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tough ball player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Did the little things to aid the team</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Scored with 2nd chance putback points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Got the team extra possessions</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Versatile on D, guarded 2-5</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Knocked down crucial shots from the charity stripe</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2126458"],"_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-686c11d5d9f9b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Ran with the Shakopee squad</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Had multiple splashy scoring games</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Shot it very well throughout the weekend</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Got to the rim early &amp; often</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Performed well in transition, opportunistic baller</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Grabbed a boatload of rebounds on O &amp; D</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Used his length &amp; athleticism to disrupt on defense</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2126151"],"_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-686c09bfe2ea9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Ran with [program_tooltip program_id='2075808' first='Powerhouse' last='MN'] 16U</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Proved himself as a high-level shot-maker throughout the weekend</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed that is a a GAMER</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2126470"],"_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-686c1e7f93271"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-He ran with [program_tooltip program_id='2075485' first='Gain' last='Elite'] 17U</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Caught my eye multiple times throughout the weekend</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Cashed in a handful of triples</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed a crafty running/floater inside the arc</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Played GREAT defense at The Tune Up</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Defended the other team's best player &amp; limited their production</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Real Phenom 17U Nick</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2569257' first='Marcus' last='Marshall'] Jr (2026) |5'10 G| &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='1560791' first='Muaath' last='Muhammad'] (2026) |5'10 G| &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='2834053' first='Will' last='Newburg'] (2026) |6'1 G| </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These three helped the team with tough defense. This trio got deflections and turnovers. Marcus, Mu, and Will also dove on loose balls, they were quick to make hustle plays. They also cashed in from beyond the 3-point arc. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2897000,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/image_77b9e9.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/image_77b9e9.png" alt="" class="wp-image-2897000" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->