2K25 Preview: Heiser Skills Academy 16U

<!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"italic","fontWeight":"1000"}},"fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size" style="font-style:italic;font-weight:1000"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><strong>#PrepHoops2K25</strong></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Prep Hoops 2K25 is set to ignite the summer stage.</strong> As one of the Midwest's premier Live Period events, it attracts top grassroots programs, a deep roster of college coaches, and a charged atmosphere that screams high-stakes hoops. With loaded lineups, elite matchups, and no shortage of eyes on the action, this is the type of event where reputations are made and stars begin to shine.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the countdown to tip-off nearly over, we're highlighting the players ready to make noise, turn heads, and elevate their recruiting profile. These are the names to know as summer basketball takes center stage.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">In this piece, PHD is focusing on [program_tooltip program_id='2444909' first='Heiser' last='Skills Academy'] 16U from South Dakota. They are competing in Pool A, so they will be tested against top-notch talent. All of the Heiser games will be played at Wayzata High School.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">SCHEDULE</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size">7/11 - 8:05 PM vs. Northstar Titans 16U Stone</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size">7/12 - 10:10 AM vs. Hoop City 16U</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size">7/12 - 1:25 PM vs. Sanford Sports ND 16U Black</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size">7/13 -11:15 AM vs. Minnesota Fury 16U Zurn</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>See below for player comments and reasons to watch…</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2898249,"width":"217px","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_7d0d97.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/image_7d0d97.png" alt="" class="wp-image-2898249" style="width:217px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2898250,"width":"217px","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_887f8a.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/image_887f8a.png" alt="" class="wp-image-2898250" style="width:217px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[program_tooltip program_id='2444909' first='Heiser' last='Skills Academy']</span></strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/image_13c940.png"></a><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/image_a429a1.png"></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1655908"],"_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-686f0ca591111"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Won 18 games in HS season and made the State Tournament</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-An outstanding shooter w/ impressive length, capable of putting up splashy #'s</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Mismatch problem with his size and shooting</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Lives in the gym, long wingspan with extended shooting range</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2059565"],"_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-686fc051ee4c7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Role player this past year for Chargers who won 22 games &amp; 2nd Place at State</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Comes from an athletic family, competitor and winner</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Can hit the three-ball and makes positive plays in fastbreak situations</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Attacks downhill for buckets, soild defender, nice athleticism</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2496205"],"_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-686fc051ee51f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Won 18 games in HS season and made the State Tournament</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Shoots it well from three, no stranger to hitting multiple 3's per game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Creative &amp; scoring PG, known as a top-notch defender</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-High hoops IQ, scores w/ both hands at the rim, crafty scorer w/ a nice middy</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2548482"],"_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-686fc051ee563"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Makes good basketball reads, anticipates, capable on defense</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Can space the floor and hit the three-point shot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Rebounds well for a guard</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Role guy for the arrows this past season, should step into a bigger role</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2338804"],"_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-686fc051ee5a1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Brings some length to the floor, Heiser will need his size in Pool A this weekend</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Plays the game vigorously and with noteworthy effort</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Runs the floor hard in transition, opportunistic on the offensive end</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Role guy this past year, will need to take the next step this winter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2548480"],"_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-686fc051ee63a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Another Arrow with length, he will have is hands full this weekend</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good mobility and jumps well, has some versatility on both ends</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Interested to see his athleticism compared to some of the studs in Pool A</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hoops hard/aggressively, gets after the glass, mainly scores at the cup</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2723893"],"_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-686fc051ee67f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Won 18 games in HS season, made State Tournament, role guy off the bench</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice length with potential, his game is still evolving</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Noteworthy athleticism, works hard on the court</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Does a lot of the dirty work that the team needs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1551735"],"_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-686fc051ee6bd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Part of Warriors team who won 24 games &amp; Class B State Championship</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Lanky guard who had an impressive high school season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Plays under control, doesn't get sped up, all-around player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Scores from all levels, solid defender, moves well on the court</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1537902"],"_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-686fe841ec4db"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Helped the Mustangs win 22 games in the high school season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-A nuisance on defense, creates turnovers &amp; makes plays in up-tempo</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hustles and flies around the court, grabs loose balls &amp; O-boards</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sitzer can shoot the rock, effective off the bounce &amp; catch</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2898251,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/image_e87d44.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/image_e87d44.png" alt="" class="wp-image-2898251" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->