Team 1 Player Notes: The Expo

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size"><strong><em>#PHExpoDak</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">The Expo is in the books but PHD is not done talking about it! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"100"}},"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size" style="font-style:normal;font-weight:100">In this piece, we're highlighting the ballers from Team 1 in the 5-on-5 games. This squad featured players from both North Dakota and South Dakota, representing the classes of 2026 and 2027. It's a strong group of hoopers, and each of them looks poised for a bright future.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size">Take a look below for Player Notes...</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2986288,"width":"171px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/10/image_e30ed8.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/10/image_e30ed8.png?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2986288" style="width:171px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2302277,"width":"171px","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:171px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Team 1</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2475722"],"_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-68e823cc3cb2f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Cut, catch, and score, 1st bucket of the game </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Attack mid-paint, dump-down assist to BIG Jon</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-PNR, kick-out assist to Hiltunen for a triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Defensive rebound, 1 dribble, 3/4 perfect outlet pass, transition assist</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressed with his court vision and passing, sharp ball skills</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Snags D-rebounds and he is off to the races, great at pushing tempo</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Loose ball steal, pass-ahead assist to Chapman</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Transition push, dump-off assist to BIG Jon</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Shifty slasher, quick feet, impressive handles</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Slippery left-handed slash through the D, righty inside-hand finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Transition push, assist to Zephier for a score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tipped board to a teammate for an O-board, resulting in a score, great hustle</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Vertical cut and score, twisting inside-hand finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Mid-paint slash, backdoor dime to BIG Jon</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drive, kick, assist to Davis on the left wing for a triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Kickout assist to Davis for a triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Middle drive, Jason Kidd-like floater, beautiful </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-His change of speed and crossovers are dirty</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Awesome step-through move under the hoop for a score on a reverse layup</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Broke ankles with his Xover, easy slash &amp; score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Threaded the needle to a cutting BIG Jon, great pass</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Post feed assist to BIG Jon, across the paint attack, lefty revers finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Touch lob pass to Jon in transition, another assist, wow he is playing GREAT</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looked like a complete stud, predicting a huge season for MJ</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2430313"],"_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-68e823cc3cbf8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">#325</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Lefty/southpaw, smooth shooter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Loose ball steal, push pace, 1/2 court pass-ahead assist to BIG Jon</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Grabbed a sneaky O-board</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-PNR, pick-n-pop cash money triple from extended range</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I like the way he sees the floor, did a good job of finding the open man</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Poke-out steal from behind a dribble</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Assist to a cutting MJ for a bucket, nice find</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Catch, shoot, cash 3ball when trailing into the halfcourt offense</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive shooter, always intriguing with lefty snipers</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looked taller than 6'1", arms must be long</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Made a very good impression, I like the looks of his game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2978102"],"_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-68e823cc3cc84"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">#341</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Thick guard with a nice-looking shooting stroke</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Catch-n-shoot triple just before halftime</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Quick trigger, good feet and balance on his shot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drilled a triple early 2nd half on a kickout pass from MJ</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2132820"],"_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-68e823cc3cd51"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">#344</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Skilled underhand scoop-pass to Chapman for an assist</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Help-D turnover, picked off pass</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Ran the floor well &amp; scored in up-tempo, assist goes to MJ</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-O-board, sick step-through move for a score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Patient drive into the heart of D, spin-move, step-through, point-blank finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Cut/catch/attack, another nifty score at hoop, super clever w/ fakes &amp; footwork</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Awesome left inside-out move, beat the D, left finish across the rim</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looked good with on-ball D, moved his feet &amp; kept slashers in front</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Poke-out steal when reaching from behind, forced TO</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2623207"],"_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-68e823cc3ce1f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">#362</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hustle O-board in traffic for an extra possession</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Catch on the block, kept it high &amp; finished over the D</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Used length/long arms to alter &amp; change shots, good patience</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Transition score, finger-roll finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Grabbed an O-board, fouled on putback, went to the line for FT's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Picked off a pass in helpside defense, picked up a TO</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Coast-to-coast push, fast up the court, finish at the hoop with D in his face</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1422857"],"_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-68e823cc3cef1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Lefty slash, draw help, good eyes, 2-handed shovel pass assist to MJ</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Run-out transition score early in the game I watched</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Short-corner catch &amp; score at the cup</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Run-out bucket, 2-handed throw down </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Smooth catch-n-score on the block, easy finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sneaky backdoor cut, catch, reverse layup finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Crashed the O-glass, secured the rock, putback bucket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good read in transition D, stepped in front of a pass for a steal</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Coast-to-coast score, fancy footwork on the way to the rim</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hard closeout, tipped &amp; blocked 3-point shot to take away a look</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Catch on the wing, rip, straight-line to the rim, lefty inside hand finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Skip pass assist to an attacking MJ</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Pickpocket steal in full-court, finished at rim, bully ball at hoop to create space</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Walled up at the rim, altered shot &amp; forced a miss</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nose of the ball, anticipates rebounds well</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Teammate shot airball, Jon saw it &amp; snagged the rock over the D, easy putback</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Excellent backdoor cut, catch, and score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Post, catch, attack, easy score at hoop</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Transition catch &amp; score, good hands, efficient finisher</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Loose ball steal on Zephier poke-out, drive down broadway, score over front of rim</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-O-board rebound, pulled it out to the corner, drilled the triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2982461,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/08/The-Expo.webp"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/08/The-Expo.webp?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2982461" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->