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<p class="has-medium-font-size">The season is still in its early stages across the Dakotas, but the action has already reached a point where missing games creates real fear of missing out. With standout performances popping up nightly and buzz building around the region, Prep Hoops Dakotas is turning its attention to the players that demand a look. In this article titled <em>Ballers I Need To See ASAP</em>, PHD highlights ten must-watch talents from the Dakotas, five from North Dakota and five from South Dakota.</p>
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<p style="font-size:22px;font-style:normal;font-weight:100">These are the players who jump off the stat sheet, pass the eye test, and simply hoop the right way. They are dynamic competitors and difference makers who impact winning in multiple ways. Whether it is scoring at all three levels, controlling the tempo, locking in defensively, dropping dimes, protecting the rim, or elevating their teammates, each of these ballers brings something unique to the floor. They are proven, intriguing, and in many cases just scratching the surface of what they can become. If you are a hoops fan looking for the real deal, these are the names you need to know and the players you need to make time to watch.</p>
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<p style="font-size:25px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Ballers I Need To See ASAP</span></strong></p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">-Has the Cougs undefeated & they just knocked off #1 ORCS on Friday night</p>
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<p>-Makes the game look easy, tough kid, all-encompassing playmaker, gamer</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">-Beast around the basket, noteworthy skills for a PF/C, play bigger than height</p>
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<p>-Passes extremely well, patient, sets hard/effective screens, soft scoring touch</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">-The Jays are undefeated and Blake is averaging 25 ppg</p>
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<p>-Super-skilled, amazing feel, has all the moves, gym rat, game keeps improving</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">-Leading the charge for #1 ranked Pats, D1 level athleticism, thrives at everything</p>
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<p>-His tape for this season looks ridiculous, affects the game in so many ways </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">-How can you not like that length? Plus, his game keeps evolving</p>
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<p>-Bulldogs are 4-0 on the season, they are the real deal, one of the best in A</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">-Have not seen him play since the spring, but he is intriguing, great ball skills</p>
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<p>-Everyone brags up his passing & creating, the Spartans are undefeated</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">-Intriguing length & skill-set, undefeated on the season</p>
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<p>-Avg 30.5 ppg & 10.5 rpg, mismatch headache, potential is through the roof</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">-Had back-to-back 37-point games early in the season</p>
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<p>-Starting the year hot, talented with the rock, clever/smart/skilled</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">-Eagles & Kjerstad are crushing it, Wall looks destined to make it back to State</p>
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<p>-He could legitimately average 30 ppg, dynamic positive playmaker</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">-Averaging 17.6 ppg, STUD athlete, has helped the Jays stay undefended</p>
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<p>-Picked up a fball offer from U of M this fall, do-it all hooper, PLAYMAKER</p>
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The season is still in its early stages across the Dakotas, but the action has already reached a point where missing games creates real fear of missing out. With standout performances popping up nightly and buzz building around the region, Prep Hoops Dakotas is turning its attention to the players that demand a look. In this article titled Ballers I Need To See ASAP, PHD highlights ten must-watch talents from the Dakotas, five from North Dakota and five from South Dakota.
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