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<p><strong><em>#PHExpoDak</em></strong></p>
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<p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Sioux Falls, SD</strong> – <em>The Expo</em> didn't disappoint! The <em>Prep Hoops Dakotas</em> crew saw the Impact Sports Center come alive, turning into a basketball hotbed packed with energy and excitement. Hoopers from Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota showed up and showed out — competing hard, putting their talents on display, and separating themselves as true <strong>standouts</strong> of the event.</p>
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<p class="has-medium-font-size" style="font-style:normal;font-weight:100">The outstanding event featured eight 5-on-5 teams and sixteen 3-on-3 squads, giving every player plenty of chances to shine. PHD had a front-row seat to the action, watching breakout performances, fierce competition, and a whole lot of impressive basketball.</p>
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<p>In this feature, we're spotlighting six standouts who left their mark at <em>The Expo</em> — competitors who turned heads with their skill, effort, and all-around impact.</p>
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<p style="font-style:normal;font-weight:100">Stay tuned, we have another Top Performer/Standout article coming tonight....</p>
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<p class="has-small-font-size"><a href="https://prephoops.com/2025/10/top-performers-the-expo/">CLICK HERE</a> to see The Expo: Top Performer article</p>
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<p style="font-size:12px;font-style:normal;font-weight:100">*This is not the All-Expo Team, it will be published in the coming days…<a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/10/image_815c90.png"></a></p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">-Looks longer than his listed 6'0" height, fast in the open court, nice mobility</p>
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<p>-Skills/fundamentals were impressive, carries himself well, natural feel for the game</p>
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<p>-Showed out as a shifty slasher, eluded defenders, scored over the opposition</p>
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<p>-Excellent in the catch & shoot 3pt game, also dished some awesome assists</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">-Looks bigger & stronger since I saw him early spring, southpaw playmaker</p>
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<p>-Forced several turnovers, reacted well, read opposition & broke on ball quickly</p>
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<p>-Great body control when finishing an AND1, multiple transition scores, played fast</p>
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<p>-Cashed in multiple treys, pull-up J looked good, fooled D w/ a sick spin-move</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">-Highly impressed with his versatility & all-around game, did a bit of everything</p>
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<p>-Sealed D, caught & scored, AND1 finish, tip-in O-board putback, great timing</p>
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<p>-Strong & skilled lead guard but can exploit mismatches inside, nice middy J</p>
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<p>-Delivered accurate passes R & L, many O-boards, loved his strong 2-foot finishes</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">-PHD's first time seeing Riley live & PHD was very impressed with the Cavalier</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">-Easton has game-changing length and the skill to score inside & outside</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">-Drilled multiple perimeter shots, tough to guard with his extended range</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">-Impressed with his hands, tough AND1 finish, fluid in the catch & shoot game </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">-Mature & skilled lead guard, smart, hoops with a high IQ, passes the eye test</p>
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<p>-Used a killer hesi-move multiple times to beat the D, great change of speeds</p>
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<p>-Impressed w/ how he kept D on his hip when slashing, excellent lefty finishing</p>
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<p>-Looked good playing off 2feet, nifty step-through, clever w/ fakes, hit multiple 3's</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">-Rice stood out with his length, light feet, bounce, speed, and overall athleticism</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">-He tore it up in the 3 on 3 games, Reggie was on fire from beyond the 3pt arc</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">-Scored in a variety of ways from multiple levels, proved to be a versatile scorer</p>
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<p>-Coordinated finishes at rim, athletic drives, fluid & accurate jump shot, sneaky steals</p>
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