Frosh Showcase: Team 1 Player Notes

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">The Dakotas Prep Hoops Freshman Showcase went down this morning at the Impact Sports Center in Sioux Falls, SD.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>PHD turned on the film to check out the action. We focused on <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Team 1</span></strong> for this article, this squad has some real talent!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"100"}}} --> <p style="font-style:normal;font-weight:100">See below for Player Notes...</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2955511,"width":"315px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/08/image_76a70d.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/08/image_76a70d.png" alt="" class="wp-image-2955511" style="width:315px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2302277,"width":"314px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/PlayerNotes.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/PlayerNotes.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-2302277" style="width:314px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">TEAM 1</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#618 [player_tooltip player_id='2427904' first='Jett' last='Krantz'] (2029) |5'10 G| Mitchell</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Read &amp; reacts to the D</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed a nice jab step, good keep, got to the rim &amp; fouled</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Extra hustle for a long O-board</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-O-board on a missed FT, scoop-shot score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sweet hesi-move, got the D out of stance, blow-by drive, score at the cup</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#620 [player_tooltip player_id='2636429' first='Cooper' last='Hayes'] (2029) |5'10 G| Ray</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looks longer than 5'10"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Diagonal attack from the left wing, kept D on his hip, righty finger roll finish, athletic play</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Soft touch, tough-angle finisher</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Shifty &amp; space-creating slasher</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Post-feed assist</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Loose ball steal</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-On-ball pick-pocket steal</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Recovering back on D, pick off pass like a FS, 1-handed bullet dime to a teammate on the block</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great anticipation for an O-board &amp; extra possession</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Inside-out pass, assist for a 3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I like how he changed speeds to keep the D off-balance </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Split two defenders on the way to the rim, lefty flip-shot for 2 pts</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good vision, saw the floor well &amp; found the open man</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Catch-n-shoot triple, smooth &amp; effortless </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#626 [player_tooltip player_id='2703105' first='Austin' last='Ryan'] (2029) |5'11 G| Aberdeen Central</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Athletic slash across the paint, got to the rim in a hurry</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Soft kiss off the glass after attacking full speed </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looked good pushing the pace in up-tempo</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-O-board over the D on a missed FT</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice-looking shot from the line</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Visually pleasing shooting mechanics </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sick give-n-go assist</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Double-move to beat D, quick-twitch athlete, strong 2-foot finish in traffic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Made many positive plays slashing downhill</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#631 [player_tooltip player_id='2954659' first='Keem' last='Moko'] (2029) |6'1 G| Sioux Falls Roosevelt</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Quick lefty, fast</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Made some nice double moves, handles are solid</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Attack, draw help, kickout assist </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Push the pace in transition, deep attack, another kickout assist to Nolan</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Swipe steal in full court D after an opponents rebound</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed a noteworthy hesi-move</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Strip steal as the O was going up for a layup, sneaky hands!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Transition push, 3 on 2, draw help, smart dump-down assist</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Backside cut into the paint, lefty-floater score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Attack from left wing, lefty floater score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Cash-money 3ball left wing, give Hayes the assist</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another dirty hesi move, fooled the D, got to the rim for an easy layup</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Anticipation steal, push pace, 1-handed dime in transition</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#633 [player_tooltip player_id='2442378' first='John' last='Nolan'] |6'4 F| Harrisburg</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-LONG lefty</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Loose ball steal early, right place at right time</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Catch &amp; shoot triple from deep, smooth</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Back-to-back triples via space-n-shoot, this one from the right corner</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another steal</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Unselfish assist from the block to a cutting teammate, good eyes</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good feet, I liked his use of pivots</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Swatted a shot attempt like it was a measly fly</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sure-handed catch on the block, easy score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Extra-pass assist</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Cleaned up the boards</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-D-rebound, coast-to-coast push, finish at the hoops with two defenders on him</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive help-side D in the paint, took away a good look</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Run out score, used long arms to finish from an awkward angle</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#648 [player_tooltip player_id='2836662' first='Charles' last='Eichler'] (2029) |6'0 G| Aberdeen Christian</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice length</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed quick reactions when going behind-the-back to beat a pesky defender</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Cashed in a catch &amp; shoot triple early in the game, nothing but net</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Offensive rebound for an extra possession</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Strong attack, great 2-foot finish, I like how he kept this shoulders square </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Strong &amp; aggressive, does not shy from contact</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Multiple O-boards in the same possession</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Contested &amp; altered shots</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Easy post-up score, baby-hook over the front of the rim</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hustle, give-n-go, twisting-turning finish, great concentration </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Lefty attack, finished with R-hand in traffic, contorted body for a tough finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Multiple trips to the charity stripe, AGGRESSIVE</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Steal in full-court pressure, sharp anticipation</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-O-board, battled for the ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Steal on the top of the key, push hard, lefty score in transition</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-More O-boards, two on the same possession</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#651 [player_tooltip player_id='2382103' first='E.J.' last='Morrison'] (2029) |6'2 F| Rapid City Central</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Lanky, moves well, has some shake off the bounce </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-First score of the game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Downhill slash, beat two defenders on the way to the rim, high arcing kiss off glass</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Ran floor hard in transition, fast break layup score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-O-board in traffic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Help D steal</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Downhill gash, finish at the rim with the D in his grill, tough take &amp; score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#656 [player_tooltip player_id='2389905' first='Quinn' last='Wells'] (2029) |6'4 F| West Fargo Sheyenne</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive length</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Moved the ball, made the extra pass, assist to Eichler for a triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Effective slashing both L &amp; R</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Jab-step, attack, 2-foot finish, inside hand score at the cup</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Post AND1 score, left-shoulder bucket, nice to see him do work inside</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hit FT for a 3pt play, nice shot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looked good high-pointing rebounds</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Snagged an O-board, used his length nicely, putback bucket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Scrapped it up for a loose ball steal</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drew contact, got to the line multiple times</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-O-board, fouled at putback, at the line again</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drilled a step-back 3 when going to his left, extended range, tough shot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-D-rebound, coast-to-coast push, AND1 finish late in the game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1272514,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/08/PHD.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/08/PHD.jpg?w=400" alt="" class="wp-image-1272514" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->