Day 2 PM Standouts 2K25

Plymouth, MN – Day 2 of Prep Hoops 2K25 brought the heat. The gym was packed with energy, high-level matchups, and a strong showing of college coaches scouting the next wave of talent. From tight finishes to individual breakout performances, Saurday's PM slate had it all.   Prep Hoops Dakotas (PHD) was courtside taking notes, tracking who rose to the moment, and identifying which prospects are making the most of this Live Period spotlight.   Here's a look at the players who made their presence felt on Day 2 in the PM…   See below for Player Notes…   <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/image_20e3fa.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/image_20e3fa.png" alt="" class="wp-image-2899464" style="width:249px;height:auto" /></a></figure>     <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/image_110f9b.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/image_110f9b.png" alt="" class="wp-image-2899466" style="width:252px;height:auto" /></a></figure>      -Young buck playing up in 16U   -You can tell he is young but he really has potential   -Scored with an O-board against the Fury size   -Nice height and his arms are long   -Impressive block   -Another block, great timing, hit the ball off the side of the backboard   -Shared the ball, did not try to go too much   -Drained a triple, set a screen, shaped up to the arc, drilled it     -17 points, 5 triples   -14 points in the first half   -He was enflamed in the first half   -In-rhythm three shooter with very deep range   -All the three's that I saw came via space & shoot   -Sweet back-cut, catch, and score     -Went on an impressive scoring run in the 2nd game I caught   -Multiple inside scores   -O-board tip-in   -Cut & score   -Transition score   -Love to see him scoring around the basket & using his length     -The book had him for 34 points & 6 triples   -Knocked down a boatload for free throws   -Excellent at drawing fouls & getting to the line, he was in attack mode   -Slash & score early, got to the rim in the blink of an eye   -Cash money 3-point shooter, NBA range shooter   -Bouncy & powerful 2-handed DUNK, threw it down with some force   -Hit 3's from all over the arc, left & right wings   -Showed has extended range with a triple just inside the VB line b4 halftime   -Despite the loss, Easy$ had an explosive offensive game     -25 points, 8 rebounds   -He was the bright spot for Hoop City   -I like his versatility, scores off the bounce, at the rack, middy, and from 3   -Versatile as a SG & SF who can score on the inside   -Noteworthy athlete with strength and mobility   -Awesome cut & score   -AND1 finish, hit FT for 3pt play, noteworthy play   -Post-up, gather, fade J, unstoppable   -Multiple O-boards in a single possession   -Fouled on a putback dunk, he can get up   -Got to the line often   -Deep triple in the second half   -Triple drained from the left wing, assist to Grif on the skip pass   -Pull-up three-pointer in 2nd half   -Colby is going to be scary this winter     -I like that fact that he did not back down for the Fury BIGs   -Long & slim but tough as leather   -Battled in the paint for positioning & rebounds   -Hustled for O-boards   -Another O-board, fouled on the putback   -Yet another O-board, putback score on top of a defender   -Baseline attack, sweet step-through finish   -More O-boards in traffic     -12 points   -8 in the second half   -Sweet baby hook score   -Battled down low and gobbled up O-boards   -Physical steal   -Power score down low   -Finished with a soft touch when needed   -Does the dirty work to help the team     -15 points   -Hit a deep 3-ball   -Drove into the paint, sick dime to Colby for a score, great eyes   -Another long range triple   -Baseline drive, stop, spin-away, fade-away J, can't stop that   -Pull-up 3 on a dime in the 2nd half, needs little space to get the shot off     -He was scalding hot in the 2nd game I watched   -At least three made triples   -He was letting it fly with confidence & hit a couple from long range   -Athletic slash to the rim, lefty finish   -Plays hard, also a good passer, solid defender     -13 points, 3 triples   -The BIG man can shoot   -Helped Bearstail pick up the evening win in a close contest   -Great length, soft & high arcing shot   -Ran hard, transition score   -Another score in up-tempo     -New nickname unlocked on PHD, Grant "The Sniper" Bieber   -Went off this afternoon for 30 points & cashed 8 three-pointers   -Beat down the Dragons from Motor City   -Outstanding offensive game   -He also defended very well     -Has a smoking hot first half in the first game, 14 points & 4 made 3's   -Drive in to paint, sweet no-look dime   -His game keep evolving, slashing & creating more & more   -Beating people with his first step & some dribble moves   -Confident & smooth shooting stroke     -10 points   -Long & slim build   -Catch, baseline rip, attack, 2-handed thunder dunk   -Another 2-handed JAM     -30 points, 4 triples in the 2nd game he went for 28 points   -He simply magnificent   -Made too many eye-catching plays, I was in awe half the time   -Has all the moves, knows exactly when to push, to slow, when to go again   -Poetry in motion   -Brake ankles, killer stepback   -Soft-touch shooter with an amazing feeling & timing   -Read & reacts to the D   -Manipulates the D like a puppet   -Middle drive, 360 spin, scoop & score   -Score off the bounce but also off the catch, had some sick cuts   -The kid from Pine Ridge is special   -Pull-up is unstoppable, so pretty   -Helped Hoop City beat [program_tooltip program_id='2075741' first='ND' last='Phenom'] & [program_tooltip program_id='2228190' first='TEAM' last='Warwick']     -Impressive athlete, smooth yet fast & bouncy   -Catch-n-shoot 3ball from the left wing   -Hustled for O-boards   -Scored over the front of the rim, blow by drive   -Scored in transition, easy score   -O-board, quick putback score   -3ball from right thing, this one came from deep   -Baseline drive, hangtime, sick reverse finish, put english spin on it   -Tipped pass by D, Earl got it back, attacked & scored, nifty play     -20 points, 6 made FT's   -In another game later in the day, he went for 19pts & 14/16 FT's   -Helped Hoop City beat [program_tooltip program_id='2075741' first='ND' last='Phenom'] & [program_tooltip program_id='2228190' first='TEAM' last='Warwick']   -Did not settling, he was attacking & got to the rim at will   -Tip/blocked shot, sprinted out, highlight-reel 2 handed DUNK   -Creative finishes, scoop shots, inside hand finishes   -Showed his strength with AND1 scores   -Crafty buckets but also showed off his athleticism   -Smart with fakes & changed up speeds but also blew by defenders   -No problem weaving through traffic   -Very impressed with Mr. Hansen    <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/image_695c05.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/image_695c05.png" alt="" class="wp-image-2899472" /></a></figure>

Plymouth, MN – Day 2 of Prep Hoops 2K25 brought the heat. The gym was packed with energy, high-level matchups, and a strong showing of college coaches scouting the next wave of talent. From tight finishes to individual breakout performances, Saurday's PM slate had it all.