Class B Region 2: 16 Breakout Ballers

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">The countdown is on — <strong>Class B basketball practices officially tip off December 1st</strong>, and excitement is already building across <strong>Region 2</strong>. This year's field is flush with intrigue, featuring returning standouts ready to elevate their roles and rising players eager to make their mark.</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">From seasoned ballers ready to take the next step to young, versatile playmakers and gritty defenders, Region 2 is set to deliver exciting, entertaining, and competitive hoops once again.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><span style="text-decoration: underline">At <strong>Prep Hoops Dakotas</strong>, we've spotlighted several breakout candidates from across the Region — players with the skill, drive, and confidence to take a major leap this season</span>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"14px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:14px">These are <strong>Region 2's breakout ballers</strong> — the ones to keep an eye on as the 2025–26 campaign tips off.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3037808,"width":"270px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/image.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/image.png" alt="" class="wp-image-3037808" style="width:270px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3037809,"width":"269px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/image_118523.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/image_118523.png" alt="" class="wp-image-3037809" style="width:269px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Region 2</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2237846"],"_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-690663dda6a42"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Does many things well, pest on defense, usually takes the top opposing guard</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Thrives at slashing, sees the floor very well, will be the alpha Polar Bear</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Averaged 12.4 ppg, 4.8 apg, 4.2 apg last year, those numbers will all increase</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2412539"],"_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-69068ffc3637c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Multi-sport athlete, leader, QB &amp; PG, could be ready for a memorable sr season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Undersized lead guard, can put up points, makes positive plays on both ends</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Soft touch shooter from beyond the arc, can fill it up from 3-point land</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1632700"],"_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-690663dda6acf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Good last year, but could be great in his senior season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Quick/shifty/hustler, talented w/ ball, scores in variety of ways, disruptor on D</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Ezra &amp; his brother Elijah could have the Mustangs playing like 1 of the best in B</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2237797"],"_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-6906749f39cbf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Provides an interior presence, strong rebounder &amp; tough post defender</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Will get good scoring chances w/ the talented Eagle guards on drive &amp; dish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-The Eagles will be one of the elite teams in B and they will need Willits size</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3037933"],"_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-690685e716264"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-BIG fella, don't find many his size, game-changing length/build, great hands</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good feet, smart player, sees floor well, finds the open man when doubled</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-High % FT-shooter, should lead the team from the line, big year loading.......</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2412298"],"_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-6906a95b65e18"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Hagler is out to start the year w/ an injury, Westlind will pick up the slack</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Length helps w/ rebounding, taking away passing angles &amp; finishing </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Capable from the 3-point arc, playmaking mobility, plays well in up-tempo </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2237844"],"_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-69061678c40b2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-All-around offensive threat, legit slasher &amp; shooter, nice sized guard</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Not afraid to exploit a mismatch &amp; take smaller defenders inside</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Moving from PG to wing, will get more scoring opportunities, big year coming</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2697113"],"_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-6906a2f8a9af5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Played good mins last year but will have a major role this season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice length, good shooter, he will get you points inside &amp; out</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great basketball IQ, gets his teammates the rock, will be a go-to scorer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2865837"],"_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-6906749f39e27"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Had very nice football season as QB, should come into hoops full of confidence</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Added inches this off-season, that extra length will help a ton</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Fiery athlete, handles &amp; passes well, should be a tough defender</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-6906afc6c1641"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-He will definitely be a Stock Riser in the next Ranks update</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Crisp handles &amp; confident with the rock, has many moves to shake the D</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Adept shooter, cashes in from long range, crafty scorer inside arc, natural feel</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2329512"],"_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-69061678c4117"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-PHD likes his size, one of the bigger players in Region 2</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Plenty of potential, let's see how his senior year plays out</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Will protect the paint, rebound, score around the basket &amp; hit outside shots</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2887408"],"_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-690695cea5752"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-A very athletic Rocket, ready to be a breakout wing player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Accurate &amp; productive three-point shooter, improved his driving &amp; slashing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Uses athleticism to lock-up on D, dependable rebounder, legit scorer/shooter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2412427"],"_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-69068c6057f73"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-High energy &amp; effort post player, this Card works his tail off</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Best part of game is rebounding production &amp; finishing ability around the rim</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Potential starter or 1st/2nd off the bench for Cards this year, quality athleticism</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2917907"],"_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-69064f213c01d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Got his feet wet last year, ready to be "the man" this season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Talented &amp; skilled guard, scores the rock from multiple levels</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drives for buckets but also sets up others, creative ball player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2907060"],"_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-69064d90f09cb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Ready to be the man for the DVE Titans, creates for himself &amp; teammates</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Battled a knee injury last season but still put up 13 ppg, now back to full health</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-More than capable shooter, good work slashing &amp; finishing, dual threat scorer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2237845"],"_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-690663dda6bf8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Looked good the past couple of years, Enger could take next step &amp; dominate</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Ball skills are sharp/polished, smart passer, shifty slasher, quality shooting form </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Savvy &amp; sneaky on defense, forces TO's, creates in transition, hustler</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1094258,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/12/NorthDakota.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/12/NorthDakota.jpg?w=800" alt="Underrated Teams" class="wp-image-1094258" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">A fun game in Belcourt. It was an impressive game offensively. </figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->