The Expo: Team 8 Player Notes

<!-- 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, The Expo at the Impact Sports Center in Sioux Falls showcased an impressive collection of talent and competitive energy. Though some time has passed since the event, the performances from that day still deserve recognition — and we're here to make sure they get 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">This is the final installment of our Expo coverage, and we're closing things out with <strong>Team 8</strong>. PHD watched back a full 5-on-5 game and took notes on who stood out and how they impacted the action. Here's a look at the players who made their mark and left a lasting impression.</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":"200"}},"fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size" style="font-style:normal;font-weight:200"><span style="text-decoration: underline">Click on the team below to see the other write-ups</span>...</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><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>,&nbsp;<a href="https://prephoops.com/2025/10/team-5-player-notes-the-expo/">Team 5</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://prephoops.com/2025/10/the-expo-team-6-player-notes/">Team 6</a>, <a href="https://prephoops.com/2025/10/team-7-player-notes-the-expo/">Team 7</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3025917,"width":"185px","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_38a2b9.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/10/image_38a2b9.png?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3025917" style="width:185px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3025918,"width":"185px","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_ae5832.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/10/image_ae5832.png" alt="" class="wp-image-3025918" style="width:185px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Team 8</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2052763"],"_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-68f8fe6455e79"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">#317</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Threw a sweet lob-pass to a teammate sealing on the block, great assist</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Used crossover to create space, weaved through 2 D, kiss of glass for 2</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-AND1 score, finished after contact</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Transition push, drop-off assist to Jack for a score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another transition assist, pass ahead to Riley for a score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed a sweet fake crossover, got the D on skates, hit the pull-up middy</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Come from behind steal to start the 2nd half</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looked good attacking &amp; changing speeds</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Quick to dive on the floor, scraped it up, grabbed the steal</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drilled a corner 3ball for a handback from Riley</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Corner catch, attack middle, got to the rim in a hurry, finished at the hoop</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Saw the floor and passed well</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1560832"],"_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-68f8fe6455f20"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">#318</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has sharp ball skills, threw lefty passes off the dribble</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Catch &amp; shoot triple from the left corner, swish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Touch pass assist to Riley in the paint</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Bounce pass assist to transition, put the perfect amount of touch on it</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Pesky defender, not afraid to get into ball handlers</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive assist to a cutting Jack for a score, delivered into a tight window</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Blow by drive to the rack, 1-handed scoop score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drive late 2nd half, kickout dime to Parisien for a buzzer-beating 3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Fast-paced push &amp; score, too quick for the defense</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Swing-pass assist to Enger for a deep 3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Post feed assist to Riley</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Corner kick assist to Sagert who attacked &amp; scored</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1669596"],"_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-68f8fe6455fa7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">#321</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Smooth with the rock, can break ankles, create space, alleviate pressure </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Baseline drive, corner kick assist to Schmaus for a triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Picked up a loose ball steal</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Post entry assist to Riley, fit it into a tight window</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Crisp lefty swing pass to Enger for a triple, impressive assist</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Buzzer-beating 3ball from college range left wing, CJ with the assist</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sneaky blocked shot when coming up from behind a rim attacker</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Snagged an O-board for an extra possession</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Shared the ball, many unselfish passes</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2277851"],"_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-68f8fe645602a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">#330</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Cashed a deep left wing triple, super smooth, made it look easy</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looks to be a confident shooter, did not know Enger had that kind of range</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Let it fly with a good base &amp; balance, soft release</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Runs the floor well</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Picked off a pass on a BLOB</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-AND1 running bucket in transition, shooters touch roll</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Opportunistic score in full-court pressure </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-AND1 finish after contact, hit the FT for a 3pt play</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another catch &amp; shoot 3 ball, from the right wing and beyond NBA depth</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2857170"],"_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-68f8fe6456127"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">#381</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I like his size</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drilled a 3-ball, shot was too soft, it had to drop in, Riley w/ the assist</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Transition catch &amp; score from the right block, runs well, assist to Sagert</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Cut across the paint, catch, soft finish around the rim</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Mid attack from the corner, running jump shot, AND1 finish, tough shot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Clever with ball &amp; pass fakes</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Teammate missed a FT, Jack tipped in the miss for a score</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-68f8fe64561a6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">#384</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Intrigued with his length &amp; long arms</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Named to the All-Expo Team</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Multi-level scorer, BIG who can hit from outside, soft release on his shot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sealed a defender high side, catch &amp; score over the front of the rim</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressed with how he high-pointed the pass, kept it high &amp; finished high</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Unselfish kickout assist to Jack for a triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Used his long arms to catch over the D, turnaround J in the paint for 2pts</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Transition catch &amp; score, AND1 bucket, Sagert w/ the assist</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice looking shot from the FT-line</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Post catch, easy turn &amp; score from the right side</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Crashed O-boards hard, tipped rebound to a teammate for extra possession</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Did a great job of passing out of the post</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Post catch, beat 2 defenders, attacked the hoop &amp; scored over 2 more</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Handback assist to Sagert for a corner triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-O-board over a long opponent, showed impressive footwork with spin after</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Strong post move, fouled &amp; went to the line</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3025962,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/10/image_f2aa0d.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/10/image_f2aa0d.png" alt="" class="wp-image-3025962" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->