Team 7 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">Back on October 4th, <em>The Expo</em> at the Impact Sports Center in Sioux Falls brought together an impressive collection of talent and competitive energy. While some time has passed since the event, the performances from that day still deserve recognition. We're here to give these players their well-earned praise and spotlight the standouts. PHD watched back a full 5on5 game and took notes. In this feature, we turn our focus to <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Team 7</span></strong>, highlighting key performers and the impact they made on the court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"100"}}} --> <p style="font-style:normal;font-weight:100">Scroll down for Player Notes and comments.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"100"}},"fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size" style="font-style:normal;font-weight:100">Click on the team below to see the other write-ups...</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"100"}}} --> <p style="font-style:normal;font-weight:100"><a href="https://prephoops.com/2025/10/team-1-player-notes-the-expo/">Team 1</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://prephoops.com/2025/10/the-expo-team-2-player-notes/">Team 2</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://prephoops.com/2025/10/team-3-player-notes-the-expo/">Team 3</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://prephoops.com/2025/10/the-expo-team-4-player-notes/">Team 4</a>, <a href="https://prephoops.com/2025/10/team-5-player-notes-the-expo/">Team 5</a>, <a href="https://prephoops.com/2025/10/the-expo-team-6-player-notes/">Team 6</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"100"}}} --> <p style="font-style:normal;font-weight:100"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3003571,"width":"199px","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_714c73.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/10/image_714c73.png?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3003571" style="width:199px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"100"}}} --> <p style="font-style:normal;font-weight:100"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3003573,"width":"202px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/10/image_c69a5c.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/10/image_c69a5c.png" alt="" class="wp-image-3003573" style="width:202px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Team 7</span></strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/10/image_bc3683.png"></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2238341"],"_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-68f42d1752185"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">#623</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Killer cross early in the game, broke an ankle, inside-hand AND1 finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Not afraid of contact and/or bigger players</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Made an aware pass-ahead in transition, resulting in a 3-pointer </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Smooth catch-n-shoot triple in transition, nice looking shot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Aggressive slash to the rack, fouled, went to FT-line &amp; hit</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed good timing when grabbing an O-board</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He can certainly handle the rock &amp; slash, but did a really nice job of passing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2694566"],"_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-68f3a7e4b23b6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">#349</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Cashed a catch &amp; shoot triple from the left corner, all net</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tight handles, made impressive double moves w/ D right in his grill</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Fouled on triple, went to the FT-line and connected </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Moves &amp; runs well, looks like a solid athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has extended shooting range, legit threat from college depth &amp; beyond</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Knote will have a very good year in Class A Region 4</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Did not force, played within the team, moved the ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2545009"],"_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-68f417896f743"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">#351</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice length &amp; it looks like he could add more inches</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Snagged an O-board in traffic, clever kickout pass</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tipped pass, resulted in a TO</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Active in the passing lanes, forced TO's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Pass-ahead assist to Hexem for a triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Ball didn't get sticky in his hands, nice to see him share the rock</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2563318"],"_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-68f417896f7bb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">#357</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Long &amp; lanky</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-3/4 court dime/assist to Mack for a score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Swing pass assist to Knote for a triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Used his length to snag an O-board</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed off his shooting with a right-wing triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Used his long arms to snag a steal in help-side defense</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Picked up a loose ball steal, in the right place at the right time</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Assist to Mack in transition</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drilled the catch-n-shoot triple from the left wing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Confident player/shooter, does not hesitate to pull the trigger if he has room</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2406045"],"_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-68f417896f80e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">#363</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Gave extra effort, hustled for loose balls, saved the rock from going OOB</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Came across the lane to swat a shot, great help defense</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Contested &amp; changed shots around the rim</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Picked up a loose ball steal</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another helpside block, came out of nowhere for the rejection </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Catch &amp; shoot triple from the right wing, did not know he could hit triples</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Walled up in front of the rim, forced a miss &amp; did not foul</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Perfectly timed rejection, O-player spun away, Sapp stayed w/ him &amp; swatted</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hard worker, active defender </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Patient on D around the hoop, smart about not going for fakes</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Cleaned up the glass</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Threw timely, accurate, and crisp outlet passes</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2548480"],"_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-68f417896f859"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">#380</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed a nice spin move when attacking the basket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-D-board, coast-to-coast push, weave through traffic, runner off glass for 2pts</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Shared the ball, made smart passes</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Pickpocket steal, sneaky hands</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He can get up! Better athlete than I realized </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Loose ball steal, off to the races, full-court push &amp; layup</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sprinted back on D, erased a shot at the rim, perfect timing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Multiple offensive rebounds on a single possession</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Slash to the rim, patient in the paint, sick step-through move for the score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive AND1 score in transition, GREAT body control</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Diagonal slash across the paint, aggressive to the rim, fouled &amp; got to the line</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Swing-pass assist to Carlson for a 3-pointer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Skip-pass assist to Sapp for a triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Reach around poke-out on a ball-handler, forced a TO</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Transition catch, 1 dribble attack, score over the front of the rim</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Swished a pull-up three-pointer when transitioning into the half-court O</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good reactions when getting back on D, used long arms to pick off bounce pass</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Laser pass to teammate under the hoop, great find, much more than just a scorer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hit another triple, this one in transition from the right wing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Middle attack from the right wing, change of direction w/ between legs move, slippery slash past a long defender, soft floater of the glass for 2 pts</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-VERY impressive performance </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 -->