Top Performers: The Expo

<!-- 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> Prep Hoops Dakotas: <em>The Expo</em> is officially in the books — and what a day it was! The Impact Sports Center proved to be the perfect host, a true basketball palace that had parents and fans buzzing all afternoon. From the moment the first whistle blew, the gym was alive with talent and energy, as players from across Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota came to compete, showcase their skills, and make a name for themselves.</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 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 {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px">In this piece, we're highlighting <span style="text-decoration: underline">six of the <em>Top Performers</em></span> who made their mark at <em>The Expo</em> — players who stood out with skill, effort, and undeniable impact on the floor. Look back later today for another write-up on the Top Performers......</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...</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2981499,"width":"202px","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_815c90.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/10/image_815c90.png?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2981499" 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">Top Performers</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2230314"],"_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-68e2b625b8f7d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-He was the top player in the gym from what I saw, Braylen was OUTSTANDING</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive communication, leader, love how he talked his game, great 2-foot finishes</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed a killer middy J, better athlete &amp; bigger than I realized, cashed in many 3's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Admirable shooting form, smooth, sharp skills, made hustle plays, AND1 scores</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Forced many TO's, awesome in transition, backed people down &amp; scored on the block</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-68e2b625b8fe2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-I like his length, Mack played w/ heart, NRG &amp; high effort, plenty of hustle plays</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Plays hard, intense, got after it even when he was not going to get the ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Multiple AND1 finishes, scored after contact, he was aggressive to paint &amp; rim</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Crossed up the defense via the bounce, also showed an impressive spin-move</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Had some nifty/creative scores at basket, I like his baby-hook &amp; finishing touch</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-68e2b625b905c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-BIG Jon had many, many buckets at the cup, looked to be efficient at the hoop</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressed with his footwork when attacking the basket via the drive or post-up</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Soft finishing touch, excellent L-baby-hook, nice to see him score w/ R as well</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Three-point shoot also looked good, hit multiple, doesn't rush his release</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Opportunistic bucket-getter, cleaned up the glass, several assists, forced TO's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2132824"],"_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-68e2b625b90a8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Long &amp; rangy, nice size &amp; length, moved well on the court, versatile weapon</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed off his shooting range with multiple triples, has a soft shooting stroke</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looked good slashing &amp; scoring in traffic, strong post moves, sweet fallaway J</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Collected athletic O-boards, blocked shots, effective driving middle &amp; baseline</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good hands catching &amp; scoring, nice coordinated finishes, consistent shooter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2342750"],"_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-68e2b625b90f4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-He stood out with his hustle, energy, and positive body language </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Made the extra pass on multiple occasions instead of taking a contested shot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Riley was smoking hot in the last game of the day, cashed in multiple triples</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed impressive timing when snagging O-boards &amp; scoring on putbacks</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Deadly shooter off the dribble &amp; catch, he really showed out late in the camp </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1272514,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/08/PHD.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/08/PHD.jpg?w=400" alt="" class="wp-image-1272514" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->