The Expo: Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>#PHExpoDak</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <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> <!-- /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">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> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <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> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"100"}}} --> <p style="font-style:normal;font-weight:100">Stay tuned, we have another Top Performer/Standout article coming tonight....</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"small"} --> <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> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"12px","fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"100"}}} --> <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> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2981880,"width":"242px","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_033981.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/10/image_033981.png?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2981880" style="width:242px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1496316,"width":"241px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/06/NDSDStandouts-crop-752x494-1656375136.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/06/NDSDStandouts-crop-752x494-1656375136.jpg?w=751" alt="" class="wp-image-1496316" style="width:241px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2078157"],"_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-68e2db92acdf0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Looks longer than his listed 6'0" height, fast in the open court, nice mobility</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Skills/fundamentals were impressive, carries himself well, natural feel for the game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed out as a shifty slasher, eluded defenders, scored over the opposition</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Excellent in the catch &amp; shoot 3pt game, also dished some awesome assists</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1986901"],"_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-68e2db92ace51"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Looks bigger &amp; stronger since I saw him early spring, southpaw playmaker</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Forced several turnovers, reacted well, read opposition &amp; broke on ball quickly</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great body control when finishing an AND1, multiple transition scores, played fast</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Cashed in multiple treys, pull-up J looked good, fooled D w/ a sick spin-move</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2496205"],"_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-68e2db92acea2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Highly impressed with his versatility &amp; all-around game, did a bit of everything</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sealed D, caught &amp; scored, AND1 finish, tip-in O-board putback, great timing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Strong &amp; skilled lead guard but can exploit mismatches inside, nice middy J</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Delivered accurate passes R &amp; L, many O-boards, loved his strong 2-foot finishes</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2958986"],"_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-68e2db92acee8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-PHD's first time seeing Riley live &amp; PHD was very impressed with the Cavalier</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Easton has game-changing length and the skill to score inside &amp; outside</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Drilled multiple perimeter shots, tough to guard with his extended range</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Impressed with his hands, tough AND1 finish, fluid in the catch &amp; shoot game </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-68e2db92acf2d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Mature &amp; skilled lead guard, smart, hoops with a high IQ, passes the eye test</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Used a killer hesi-move multiple times to beat the D, great change of speeds</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressed w/ how he kept D on his hip when slashing, excellent lefty finishing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looked good playing off 2feet, nifty step-through, clever w/ fakes, hit multiple 3's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1632619"],"_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-68e2db92acf6f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Rice stood out with his length, light feet, bounce, speed, and overall athleticism</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <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> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Scored in a variety of ways from multiple levels, proved to be a versatile scorer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Coordinated finishes at rim, athletic drives, fluid &amp; accurate jump shot, sneaky steals</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2981898,"width":"221px","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_aec248.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/10/image_aec248.png" alt="" class="wp-image-2981898" style="width:221px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->