PHD Saturday AM Notebook 2K25

Plymouth, MN – Day 2 at Prep Hoops 2K25 was loaded with action, intense games, and impressive players. Prep Hoops Dakota (PHD) was in the gym, taking it all in and jotting notes.   Who looked good, which players stood out, and which ballers had noteworthy performances?   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_1724f9.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/image_1724f9.png" alt="" class="wp-image-2899174" style="width:195px;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_313f51.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/image_313f51.png" alt="" class="wp-image-2899175" style="width:195px;height:auto" /></a></figure>    -Beautiful 1-handed assist to a cutting Kratcha   -Shifty slasher, tough to keep in front   -Looked good shooting from the stripe   -Drilled a pull-up 3ball, perfect balance & quality elevation   -Drained a smooth catch-n-shoot triple in the 2nd half   -Hit a step-back three-pointer from the top of the key     -10 points, 2 triples   -Looked good shooting the ball from the arc in first half   -Smooth shot from 3pt land, effective in the catch & shoot game   -Opportunistic for steals   -Impressive elevation on his pull-up jump shot   -Made positive plays slashing     -Boarded up on both ends   -He will head into the HS season as the top rebounder in the EDC   -BLOB score, set screen, slipped, easy score, great read   -Bouncy score at the cup   -High-pointed rebounds     -He runs with [program_tooltip program_id='2075310' first='Northstar' last='Titans'] 16U Stone   -13 points, three triples   -All of his points came in the second half   -Helped spark the comeback in the 2nd half   -Scores in bunches, talented scorer/shooter     -Helped his SSA squad win in 2OT   -6 points made 2/2 FT's   -Grabbed and O-board early & a steal shortly after   -Lefty, hustler & hardworking glue guy   -Ran the floor hard, transition assist   -Another O-board   -Held his boxouts to keep the opposition away from boards   -Shake, slash lefty, impressive reverse lay-up, athletic finish     -Impressive mobility & length   -Covers a ton of ground when going downhill   -Hit a pretty baseline J-shot from short range   -Hard cut, fouled going up, hit the FT's   -Perfect timing with an O-board tip-in   -Ball skills looked good with his moves & accurate 1-handed passes   -Recently picked up an offer from Jamestown     -Helped his SSA squad win in 2OT   -12 points, 4 made FT's   -Easily a next-level athlete   -Used his mobility & breaking speed for a steal   -Post D steal, fought around from behind   -Showed his speed with a fast transition score   -Strong slash-n-score   -Athletic O-board, determined rebounder   -Good/active cutter   -More offensive rebounds for extra possessions   -Tough defender   -Team player & a hustler   -Disruptive on defense   -Aggressive to the rim   -Hard cut to the front of the rim, catch & finish   -Post up, doubled by the D, spun out of it, strong score, great move   -impeccable timing, O-board tip-in   -More O-boards   -2/2 FT's to help close out the game     -Got the 3pt win over [program_tooltip program_id='2075310' first='Northstar' last='Titans']   -17 points, 3 triples, 6/8 FT's   -4 FT's in each half   -Smart about drawing fouls, aggressive off the bounce   -Quick & shifty, nice ball skills   -Showed his shooting range with a deep deep left wing 3ball   -Another triple in the first half   -Great effort & hustle for an O-board   -Elusive slash, got to the rim & finished   -Full-court score, lefty score, clutch bucket late   -3/4 FT's late in the game to help close it out     -He is one strong Maverick!   -Used He-Man strength for O-boards   -Shot looked nice from the FT-line   -Went to the line & connected   -I would not want to foul him, this kid is physical & packs a punch   -Sharp awareness for a steal   -Powerful AND1 score   -Transition attack, fouled again & went to the line   -Another AND1 bucket   -No problem finishing after contact   -Slash-n-score by the D, great bucket, split the D, body control finish   -Has some bend & flexibility, not all muscle     -Got the 3pt win over [program_tooltip program_id='2075310' first='Northstar' last='Titans']   -6 points, 1 triple, 1/2 FT's   -Sweet assist to Oakley for a SLAM   -3ball to end the 1st half, chucked it from the vball line, got it to roll in   -Noteworthy effort on both ends of the floor   -Does not force, plays solid bball   -High effort & energy, team player     -Got the 3pt win over [program_tooltip program_id='2075310' first='Northstar' last='Titans']   -18 points, 2 triples, 4/5 FT's   -Two interior scores early, used his long arms to finish   -Transition bucket, gathered & finished over the defense   -3ball from the left corner, cashed in another 3ball   -Spectacular 2-handed JAM, eye-catching for sure   -Made some nice moves on a post-up, fouled & hit the FT's   -Hustled for an O-board, putback score   -Post-up, physical, fouled, hit both FT's when his team needed points   -Nice showing in the 8AM game   -Transition score late to help close it out   -Heading into the event, I was wondering about his shot selection, Saturday morning Oakley was efficient around the hoop and took what the D gave him     -Got the 3pt win over [program_tooltip program_id='2075310' first='Northstar' last='Titans']   -13 points, two triples, 1/2 FT's   -Impressive length on the wing, moves well w/o the ball   -Smooth in the catch-n-shoot game   -Baseline drive, cut off by D, spin, silky-smooth baseline J, no stopping that   -Dove on the floor for a steal   -Triple to start the 2nd half, Oak with the assist, O came off a pin-down screen   -Steal, 2-handed dunk in transition, PHD should have gotten that on film!   -Another nice showing from Little Larry, player on the rise     -Catches your eye with his length   -Strong cut to the block, finished in traffic   -Multiple unselfish passes   -Catch on the block, patient score as he let the defense fly by   -Snagged O-boards with his long arms   -Drew fouls and got to the FT-line   -Sweet bounce-pass assist to a teammate for a great look, excellent pass   -Post-up, fall-away J, soft kiss off the window   -Recently picked up an offer from Jamestown     -Helped his SSA squad win in 2OT   -11 points, 3 triples, 2/2 FT's   -Long armed shooter   -Did all of his scroring in the first half   -His first one was from deep, catch-n-shoot   -Has a noteworthy follow-through, reaches into the cookie jar   -His next triple came from the right corner   -Tipped an O-board to a teammate, smart play   -Hit clutch FT's in one of the overtime periods     -Helped his SSA squad win in 2OT   -Quick, sharp handles, impressive 1st step   -8 points, all on 2's   -O-board putback score   -Cut, catch, score with the D on his hip   -Quick hand steal   -Baseline drive, sweet dish to Chi James for a score in front of the rim   -Drive, 2 feet in paint, pivot, nice move, short J for 2 pts     -Helped his SSA squad win in 2OT   -18 points, 3 triples, 3 made FT's   -15 points in the second half, SSA would not have won without Wittler   -Knocked down cool triple in the first half   -Help-D steal   -Smart player, you can tell that he has played a lot of ball   -Effortless shooter   -Recovered on D, tipped a shot   -Another steal & an opportunistic steal   -Timely pull-up 3-ball late to tie the score up, big-time shot   -Another O-board   -Transition score   -Steal & clutch triple late   -Drive & score in OT, showed hang time, big bucket   -Slash-n-score in the 2nd OT   -Gamer & clutch performer   -Steal in double OT   -It is fair to say that PHD likes Wittler's game    <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/image_99eb05.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/image_99eb05.png" alt="" class="wp-image-2899176" /></a></figure>

Plymouth, MN – Day 2 at Prep Hoops 2K25 was loaded with action, intense games, and impressive players. Prep Hoops Dakota (PHD) was in the gym, taking it all in and jotting notes.