Dakotas 2K25 Watchlist

<!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"100"}},"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size" style="font-style:normal;font-weight:100"><span style="text-decoration: underline">#PrepHoops2K25</span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"13px","fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"100"}}} --> <p style="font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-weight:100">It is almost time for Prep Hoops 2K25! This week, PHD has been busy with Watchlist, Players To Watch, and Preview articles. We have one more Watchlist! <span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD is highlighting 14 ballers in this piece</span>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Prep Hoops 2K25 is set to serve as one of the premier basketball showcases of the summer.</strong> As a Live Period event, it will attract college coaches, recruiters, and a wide array of high-level grassroots programs from across the region. With a deep field of competitive teams, a charged atmosphere, and top-tier talent on display, this tournament promises elite-level basketball and impactful performances from start to finish.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As the event tips off, we will turn our attention to a group of athletes poised to make a significant impression—players with the potential to elevate their recruitment profiles and stand out on one of the most visible stages of the summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"100","fontSize":"13px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-weight:100"><span style="text-decoration: underline">See below for <strong>14 player</strong> comments, questions, and reasons to watch. We have a mix of ND and SD ballers</span>....</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2898653,"width":"221px","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_508d7b.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/image_508d7b.png" alt="" class="wp-image-2898653" style="width:221px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2898654,"width":"220px","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_649a4e.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/image_649a4e.png" alt="" class="wp-image-2898654" style="width:220px;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-6870894751874"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">NDP should get plenty of attention from college scouts this weekend, let's see if Braylen can perform at a high level. Schirado is one of the elite shooters in North Dakota with range out to and beyond NBA depth. Phenom will need him to hit consistently if they want to rack up the wins. Does he catch the eyes of the NSIC coaches? Will Schirado create off the dribble and score inside the arc?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2230314"],"_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-6870894751900"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I have watched him in the past at Prep Hoops events and Braylen is skilled, resourceful, crafty, and has a good feel for the game. He plays hard, fast, and makes positive plays in transition. Yellow Bird is also a scrappy defender. Can Braylen beat physical defenders off the bounce and cash in from 3?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1842419"],"_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-687089475197c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I have watched him play live in the past and Little can ball. He is skilled with the rock, has a nice jump shot, and is a crafty playmaker. Braylon is a talented three-level scorer and sneaky-good defender. In the past, he was an undersized guard, but he looks to have grown. How does he hold up defensively and how is his lateral quickness with on-ball defense? Little should certainly do a nice job of scoring the rock.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1951556"],"_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-68708947519e9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I have watched him on film a handful of times during the high school season but have never seen Ceynar live. PHD is eager to see him hoop in-person. Brody was an All-District player, averaged 11.7 ppg, 4.3 rpg, 3.3 apg, shot 45.9 FG%, and his Jay squad won 17 games this past year. I am interested in seeing Ceynar's athleticism, skills, and defense. How does he get his shots and can he keep slashers on the perimeter?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1798694"],"_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-6870894751a51"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The All-EDC player has had many splashy games this club season. Brooklan has a high skill level and he is sneaky quick. His range runs waaay deep, and he hits shots off the dribble &amp; catch. He is certainly a green-light shooter. Bruce's club career is coming to an end very soon, does he play like a man possessed? Does he get loose for big games and impress the scouts?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1327796"],"_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-6870894751ab5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This is Bears Tail's first Prep Hoops event of the season. I am interested to see how sharp the squad is. At 6'3", Brylee is a long guard/wing and he can stroke the 3-ball. He has played a ton of basketball and his skill-level is noteworthy. How aggressive is he and does Brylee play with an alpha's mindset? Does he stick out as a top player on the court?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1986901"],"_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-6870894751b17"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Earlier in the year, I saw Skogsberg playing with an Iowa squad, I was a bit surprised to see him on the SD Network roster. Bryson is a lefty and a good-sized guard. The southpaw can fill it up from three-point land and score the rock. Does he create for his teammates and value the basketball? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1950332"],"_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-6870894751b77"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">It has been a while since I have watched him play live, so I am excited to see what Bilal can do. I believe Justin had an injury this spring and he played with SD Elite earlier in the season. Let's see how he is gelling with the Hoop City squad. I have heard multiple positive reports on Bilal. He is certainly a long athlete. How is his shot selection, skill-level, and interest in defense? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2132776"],"_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-6870894751bd8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">He is a youngster playing up in 17U. I have not seen him play live since last summer, so I am excited to see how his game has evolved. I have heard that Keaton has packed on the muscle; he should have no trouble fitting in physically. In high school hoops, Batke gets a TON of attention from the defense. Will he be able to take advantage of 1on1 matchups? How does his shot look from 3, does he hit them consistently and play with confidence? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1384718"],"_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-6870894751c3a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">MR3 is committed to the Coyotes at South Dakota. Oftentimes, after a player commits, they don't play as hard or seem as interested on the court. However, I think Marv will not be playing like that. He will be out to prove himself and show that he is one of the top ballers at the event. MR3 is an elite bucket-getter and the most dangerous scorer in the Dakotas. Expect the baller from Pine Ridge to put on an offensive display at 2K25. Hoop City is in Pool A, so he will see some great competition. PHD will be at game 1 vs. SSA ND Black. That will be a good one on Friday night! Will Marv shoot out the lights against the ballers from the north and get the W? Does he get stops on D and limit TO's?</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-6870894751c9b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">He runs the [program_tooltip program_id='2075741' first='ND' last='Phenom'] 17U. Nelson is getting a good amount of college attention at this point, there should be plenty of scouts/coaches taking a look this weekend. He is also a young 2027, so his upside is very intriguing. Nelson runs the floor hard, hits the 3, boards extremely well, and scores in the paint with a soft touch. On the NDP 17U team, he comes off the bench and is more of a role player. In high school hoops, DeCoteau is a stat stuffer. He will put up All-State type numbers this winter. Is he productive this weekend and play with no fear?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2480721"],"_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-687094de181e7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The young Mr. Woods has impressed people all spring and summer, this weekend will be no different. As a 2029, he has the length to be a low post, but, has the skill and hoop IQ to be a PG. He is an impossible matchup at the 14U level. Noah and SSA Black should have a good shot at winning the Championship, having had great success this season. If SSA ND East wins game one, the fans will see a fun matchup on Saturday morning at 11:15. Does he hit 3's consistently and is he one of the elite athletes in the Championship bracket?</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-6870894751cfb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sage is a scary offensive threat who hits three's, blocks shots, and finishes with power. Expect the BIG NoDak to put on a show with impressive dunks and eye-catching alley-oops. He and [player_tooltip player_id='1327797' first='Carter' last='Evanson'] have hooked up for many highlight-reel plays this season. Hanson's top offers at the moment are from UND and NDSU. I am interested to see which college coaches are watching his games this weekend. Does Sage show out as one of the top 17U players this weekend? We suspect so.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1929459"],"_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-6870894751d6f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I have always been a fan of Hansen's game. He is a rockstar at getting to the FT-line. It might not happen as much in club basketball because of the way games are called, but in high school hoops, he lives at the charity stripe. A fitting nickname for Trey could be "The Stripe Sniper". I really like his length, handles, separation ability, craftiness in the paint, L-hand finishing. Does he buckle down on defense and can he get shots off against quick athletes?<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2898655,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/image_88401b.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/image_88401b.png" alt="" class="wp-image-2898655" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->