Team 5 Breakdown: Frosh Showcase

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">The Dakotas Prep Hoops Freshman Showcase took over Impact Sports Center in Sioux Falls, SD on 8/30/25, filling the gym with an impressive collection of up-and-coming prospects.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"20px","fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"100"}}} --> <p style="font-size:20px;font-style:normal;font-weight:100">PHD returned to the film to break it all down, with this spotlight locked in on <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Team 5</span></strong>. Featuring talent from North Dakota and South Dakota, this squad brought energy, skill, and plenty of memorable moments to the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Check out the player notes and standouts from Team 5 below</span>…</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size">Click on&nbsp;<a href="https://prephoops.com/2025/08/frosh-showcase-team-1-player-notes/">Team 1</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://prephoops.com/2025/08/team-2-player-notes-frosh-showcase/">Team 2</a>, <a href="https://prephoops.com/2025/09/frosh-showcase-team-3-player-notes/">Team 3</a>, and/or <a href="https://prephoops.com/2025/09/team-4-player-notes-frosh-showcase/">Team 4</a>&nbsp;to view the articles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2960203,"width":"277px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/09/image_3f86cb.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/09/image_3f86cb.png" alt="" class="wp-image-2960203" style="width:277px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2960204,"width":"277px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/09/image_055991.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/09/image_055991.png" alt="" class="wp-image-2960204" style="width:277px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Team 5</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2437986"],"_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-68bf01da42636"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">#608</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Extra pass assist to Schlimgen for a triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive first step</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Ran the court hard, fluid catch &amp; score in transtion</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Left baseline catch, 2 dribbles going to his right, drilled a John Stockton middy</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has a beautiful mid-range game, his jumper is as soft as falling snow</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Smart play to come up and pick off a pass at halfcourt</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Transition lefty score, ran floor well, opportunistic </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Swing assist to Buchholz who scored with a floater</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another transition bucket, nice finish at the cup</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Fouled at the end of 1st half on a jump shot, stepped up &amp; hit the FT</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drive &amp; kick assist to Kerzmann</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Space &amp; shoot triple from the left corner, cash</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Push ahead assist in transition, nice touch pass</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Lefty fake cross to freeze D, southpaw score at the iron</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Catch &amp; shoot 3 from the top of the key, money ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Transition score, he is racking up the points in this one</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Touch pass assist to Kerzmann for a transition score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Pick &amp; pop assist, hit Kvistero for the triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tipped post entry pass, forced a turnover</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2820492"],"_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-68bf01da426d9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">#612</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Swing assist to Schlimgen for a triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Swipe steal, transition assist to Bruns, beautiful touch pass</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another transition dime, this one to Schlimgen</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Amazing court vision &amp; precision passing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Crisp assist in transition, long pass ahead to Bruns for a bucket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Delivered a perfect dime to a roller in PNR</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Long O-board, in the right place at the right time, assist to BIG Schlimgen</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sneaky steal, transition push, behind-the-back bounce pass assist</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sneaky come from behind steal, aware/smart play in help-side</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Rebounded well for a sub 6' player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Always makes the right and/or extra pass</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Delivered impressive passes into tight windows</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed off speed/quickness in open court, got to the hoop for a scoop score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-At the rim again in transition, fouled &amp; went to the line</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2713003"],"_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-68bf01da42742"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">#630</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Fluid catch &amp; shoot triple from the left corner</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Backside cut into the paint, catch &amp; score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great anticipation for a steal</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Slash, scored with a sweet little runner from the baseline</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Aggressive O-board over the opposition </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Across-paint assist to Bruns in transition</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Extra hustle for an O-board in transition</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2952565"],"_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-68bf01da427aa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">#644</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Corner kick assist as soon as he got in the game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed good court vision, passing the ball ahead to the open man</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Shared the ball &amp; moved the rock</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Played hard &amp; hustled</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2447409"],"_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-68bf01da4280a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">#645</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Quick &amp; shifty slasher</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Quality slash to cup, fouled, went to the line missed, but got his own rebound</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Give &amp; go, catch, attack, fouled &amp; back to the line</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Speedy &amp; fiery</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Fastbreak score, lefty finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice hustle, saved ball from going out of bounds</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Assist to Bruns from a triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2434722"],"_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-68bf01da4287b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">#649</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Southpaw</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good work high-pointing rebounds</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Catch &amp; shoot triple to start the 2nd half</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Transition score early 2nd half</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Pull-up J just inside the arc</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hot start to the 2nd half</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another transition score, lefty inside hand score after contact from the D</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Swing assist to Bruns for a triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Rip-out steal, push tempo, 1-handed bounce pass to Bruns for a score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Run out transition score, Bruns with the assist</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2519350"],"_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-68bf01da428e0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">#653</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Loose ball steal</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Made some smart passes, looked good going inside out</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Used his length for O-boards</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Swing pass assist to a teammate for a triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Pass-ahead assist in transition, good work getting his eyes up the court</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Pick &amp; pop triple, nice shot, Bruns with the assist</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2427905"],"_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-68bf01da42942"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">#658</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Noteworthy length</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Threw a sharp give-n-go pass</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Appears to be an active rebounder</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed some craftiness around hoop w/ nice footwork &amp; sweet step-through</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Gobbled up multiple offensive rebounds</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great pass from the short corner to a cutting teammate, nice assist &amp; eyes</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Picked off SLOB pass, breakaway, righty inside-hand finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Jab-step, crossover, slash into the paint, 2-foot finish over the front of the rim</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sharp cut to the hoop, catch &amp; score, Schlimgen with the assist </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-AND1 score after contact</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2427908"],"_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-68bf01da429a3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">#673</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive length</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Big body, strong player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-3ball right wing, catch &amp; shoot, Bruns with the assist, 1st pts for his team</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hit a trail triple from the top of the key, the BIG kid can shoot!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Ran the floor hard, caught in transition, strong 2-foot finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Runs very well for a BIG &amp; strong frosh</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hesi-move, slash down broadway, score at the cup</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed off strength when drawing a foul at the cup, shoots through contact</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Awesome assist from the elbow to a cutting teammate</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2960383,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/09/image_328e77.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/09/image_328e77.png" alt="" class="wp-image-2960383" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->