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<p class="has-medium-font-size">Prep Hoops Dakotas turned the tape on to watch a WDA battle from Friday night. It was a highly competitive AA showdown between <strong>Mandan and </strong>Bismarck Legacy. This one delivered entertaining and high-octane hoops from start to finish. Entering the matchup, the Mandan sat at <strong>6–3</strong>, while the Sabers brought in a <strong>4–4</strong> record. Records aside, this game quickly proved to be about execution, stopping runs, shot-making, and momentum.</p>
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<p class="has-medium-font-size" style="font-style:normal;font-weight:100">What followed was a competitive, fast-paced, scrappy, back-and-forth battle that showcased talent, skill, and high-level effort. Below are player notes and takeaways from an entertaining contest that lived up to the hype and gave plenty to evaluate on film.</p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">SCORES</span></strong></p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline">HALF</span>: Mandan 41 Bismarck Legacy 41</p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><strong>FINAL: Mandan 73 Bismarck Legacy 80</strong></span></p>
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<p style="font-size:25px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Mandan</span></strong></p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">-8 points</p>
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<p>-Skilled with the rock, threw accurate passes off the dribble</p>
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<p>-I like his crossover & burst of speed after the move </p>
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<p>-Inside-out assist to Wentz for a triple</p>
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<p>-Dirty crossover to beat the D, got to the rack, fouled 2/2 FT's</p>
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<p>-Shot fake, mid-drive, 16-foot pull-up J, butter</p>
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<p>-Excellent assist to Brylee for a 3, corner to the top of key</p>
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<p>-Lefty attack, freeze-dribble to beat the D, acrobatic right inside-hand score</p>
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<p>-Pass ahead assist to Shimek</p>
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<p>-Coast to coast score with 10 secs on the clock, quick bucket</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">-12 points</p>
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<p>-Good hands</p>
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<p>-Caught a crisp pass under the hoop, athletic score at the rack</p>
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<p>-Catch & shoot triple from the left wing, swish, KP w/ the dime</p>
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<p>-Another catch & shoot triple in the first half, Kirkie w/ the assist</p>
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<p>-O-board tip-back attempt, hit in the head/fouled, 1/2 FT's</p>
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<p>-Inside-out catch & shoot, swished the 3ball</p>
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<p>-Stepped in front of a pass on the net possession for a steal</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">-14 points</p>
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<p>-Lefty O-board tip-in, nice timing & body control</p>
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<p>-Tip pass for a steal</p>
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<p>-Money 3ball from the right wing on a kickout pass</p>
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<p>-Forced TO, led to Brylee's dunk on a fastbreak</p>
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<p>-Beautiful 1-handed dime to Wentz, great eyes</p>
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<p>-Skilled with the rock, threw accurate passes w/ both hands</p>
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<p>-Athletic 1-handed tip-in score on a putback, elevated well, put the Braves up by 10 in the first half after that bucket</p>
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<p>-Transition score, righty layup, Brylee gets the assist</p>
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<p>-Cut, catch, attack, fouled, hit 1/2 FT's</p>
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<p>-Middle penetration, cut off a by D, kickout pass to Wentz for a trey</p>
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<p>-Tipped pass, steal, breakaway score, fancy twisting reverse layup</p>
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<p>-Smart about using his body to protect the ball</p>
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<p>-Stole a pass, fastbreak the other way, lefty layup score</p>
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<p>-Blocked a Saber jump, came out of nowhere</p>
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<p>-Left-wing catch, attack middle, went diagonal across paint, righty finger-roll </p>
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<p>-Attack and dish late, still makes plays</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">-13 points</p>
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<p>-Loose ball steal</p>
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<p>-Transition assist to Kirkie for a triple</p>
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<p>-Inside-out assist to his bro for a triple</p>
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<p>-2-handed WHAM in transition, made it look easy</p>
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<p>-Loose ball steal</p>
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<p>-Pickpocket steal at the top of the key, reacted well, saw the move coming </p>
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<p>-Help-D poke-out steal</p>
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<p>-Wisely picked off a pass like a veteran FS in football</p>
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<p>-Used his long arms to grab an O-board over the opposition, stick-back score</p>
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<p>-Great help D, dropped and stepped in front of the pass for a steal</p>
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<p>-Lefty bounce pass assist to Rylee in transition</p>
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<p>-Catch & shoot 3 early 2nd half, sharp assist from KP</p>
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<p>-Long O-board on a teammate's missed FT, good reaction to beat the D</p>
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<p>-Rejected a shot from behind the shooter, took away a score</p>
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<p>-Tipped a pass, forced a TO</p>
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<p>-Transition attack, turned on the spin-cycle, nice spin-move & score</p>
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<p>-Hard cut to the rack in transition, catch & score in traffic</p>
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<p>-11 point</p>
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<p>-Southpaw, strong athlete</p>
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<p>-Impressive inside-out move</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">-Lefty slash, athletic score, switched the ball from his L to R in mid-air</p>
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<p>-3-ball left wing, catch & shoot</p>
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<p>-Inside-out assist to Wentz for a 3</p>
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<p>-Drive & kick 3-pointer to Shimek</p>
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<p>-Another assist to Shimek for a triple</p>
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<p>-Picked off a pass in help-D</p>
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<p>-Strong finish from the left block, fouled, hit 1/2 FT's</p>
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<p>-Came up with a steal off a Bears Tail tipped pass</p>
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<p>-Bonus FT's in the second half, 1/2</p>
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<p>-2/2 FT's with 2:17 on the clock</p>
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<p>-O-board putback with 3.2 seconds on the clock</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">-12 points</p>
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<p>-Gave up his body & took a charge</p>
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<p>-Fouled in the first half, 1/2 FT's</p>
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<p>-Swing pass to [player_tooltip player_id='1798695' first='Eli' last='Eaglestaff'] for a trey</p>
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<p>-Corner cash 3-pointer, high release on his shot</p>
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<p>-Another three from the right corner, feeling it</p>
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<p>-Aggressive O-board, shot fake, fouled on putback, 1/2 FT's</p>
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<p>-Snuck past the Sabers, caught at the hoop, easy bucket, KP w/ the dime</p>
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<p>-Easy lay-up late, Rylee w/ the assist</p>
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<p style="font-size:25px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Bismarck Legacy</span></strong></p>
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<p>-25 points</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">-Offensive board, easy putback score on the Sabers 1st possession</p>
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<p>-Catch & shoot 3-ball on the 2nd Sabers possession, smooth, all-net</p>
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<p>-O-board on his miss</p>
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<p>-Assist to Makiya on a vertical cut</p>
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<p>-Catch & shoot triple from the corner pocket, Weigel w/ the assist</p>
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<p>-Corner to wing assist, hit Weigel for a 3</p>
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<p>-Run-out transition 2-handed JAM</p>
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<p>-Baseline drive, patient & gathered, scored over 2-defender, nice bucket</p>
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<p>-Talented passer for a BIG, sees the floor well & find the open man</p>
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<p>-Grabbed a loose ball when the Sabers were transition, cashed a 3 from top of key, that three put Legacy ahead after being down most of the first half</p>
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<p>-Cross-court skip assist to Ruff to start the 2nd half</p>
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<p>-Went into stealth mode when picking off a pass</p>
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<p>-O-board in traffic, lefty AND1 scoop putback score, hit FT for 3pt play</p>
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<p>-Post up, attack, fouled, 1/2 FT's</p>
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<p>-Nice move across the paint for a score at the iron, good feet</p>
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<p>-Rebounded well, cleaned up the glass</p>
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<p>-Blocked shot, took away a KP score</p>
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<p>-Shot fake on the right wing, straight-line drive all the way to the rim & score</p>
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<p>-Another offensive board, point-blank putback</p>
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<p>-Loose ball steal very late in the game</p>
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<p>-16 points</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">-Swing pass assist to BIG Jon for a 3 early in the 1st</p>
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<p>-Picked off a pass for a steal</p>
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<p>-Extra pass assist to Jon in the corner for a 3</p>
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<p>-I like how he doesn't waste dribbles, finds the open shooter</p>
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<p>-Knockdown 3-ball from the R-wing, Jon w/ the assist</p>
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<p>-Stepped up & took a charge</p>
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<p>-Left corner three-pointer, all net, midway through the 1st half</p>
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<p>-Shooting stroke is looking good, playing confidently </p>
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<p>-In-rhythm catch & shoot triple from the left wing, nothing but net, assist from [player_tooltip player_id='1542353' first='Brody' last='Shepherd']</p>
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<p>-Back-to-back 3's, this one deep, defender directly in his face, tough shot</p>
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<p>-4 triples in the first half</p>
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<p>-D-rebound, coast-to-coast, fouled at the rack, 2/2 FT's</p>
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<p>-Higher percentage shooter from the charity stripe</p>
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<p>-Bonus FT's in the 2nd half, 2/2</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">-17 points</p>
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<p>-Vertical sharp cut & smooth finish</p>
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<p>-Took a charge in transition, impressive hustle to get back on D & set his feet</p>
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<p>-Catch & shoot 3 from the R-wing, high arcing shot, money</p>
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<p>-Fake DHO, left baseline pull-up J, swish</p>
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<p>-Blocked a shot to take away a good look</p>
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<p>-Cashed a 3 in transtion, used a shot-fake before he pulled the trigger</p>
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<p>-Pass fake, slash straight to the hoop, inside hand finish, used body to shield ball</p>
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<p>-Fake DHO, got open in the corner, drilled the long 2pt J</p>
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<p>-Hit a shot from the FT line off a DHO, bank was open on Friday night</p>
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<p>-Took a charge in transition, got his feet set perfectly</p>
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<p>-Stepped in front of a pass for a steal and transitioned the other way</p>
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<p>-VB-swat when coming over in help-D</p>
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<p>-Bonus FT's late in game, 1/2 FT's</p>
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<p>-11 points</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">-Smart pass ahead in transition, led to a BIG Jon dunk</p>
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<p>-Drive & kick, found Berryhill for a triple</p>
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<p>-O-board fell right into his lap, quick putback score for 2 points</p>
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<p>-Pickpocket steal, went the other way, transition score, GREAT play</p>
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<p>-Slash & score, got to the right block, contested finish</p>
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<p>-O-board in heavy traffic</p>
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<p>-Swing assist to Ruff for a triple late</p>
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<p>-Baseline slash, hangtime finish with 2 Braves around him</p>
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<p>-1/2 Braves with 25 secs on the block</p>
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<p>-Legacy coaches have confidence in this kid and he made positive plays, did the little things as well</p>
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<p>-10 sec on clock, 2/2 FT's</p>
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<p>-9 points</p>
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<p>-Swished a corner 3 on the first possession of the 2nd half, BIG Jon w/ the assist</p>
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<p>-Snagged a long O-board for an extra Saber possession</p>
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<p>-Catch-n-shoot 3ball from the right corner, 1:28 on the clock, clutch shot</p>
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<p>-Good hands, poked the ball out for a Sabers steal</p>
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<p>-FT's 15.6 secs on clock, 1/2</p>
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<p>-FT's with 3.2 on the clock, cashed them both 2/2</p>
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Prep Hoops Dakotas turned the tape on to watch a WDA battle from Friday night. It was a highly competitive AA showdown between Mandan and Bismarck Legacy. This one delivered entertaining and high-octane hoops from start to finish. Entering the matchup, the Mandan sat at 6–3, while the Sabers brought in a 4–4 record. Records aside, this game quickly proved to be about execution, stopping runs, shot-making, and momentum.
What followed was a competitive, fast-paced, scrappy, back-and-forth battle that showcased talent, skill, and high-level effort. Below are player notes and takeaways from an entertaining contest that lived up to the hype and gave plenty to evaluate on film.
-8 points -Skilled with the rock, threw accurate passes off the dribble -I like his crossover & burst of speed after the move -Inside-out assist to Wentz for a triple -Dirty crossover to beat the D, got to the rack,…
-12 points -Good hands -Caught a crisp pass under the hoop, athletic score at the rack -Catch & shoot triple from the left wing, swish, KP w/ the dime -Another catch & shoot triple in the first half, Kirkie w/…
-Stole a pass, fastbreak the other way, lefty layup score
-Blocked a Saber jump, came out of nowhere
-Left-wing catch, attack middle, went diagonal across paint, righty finger-roll
-Attack and dish late, still makes plays
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-Pickpocket steal at the top of the key, reacted well, saw the move coming
-Help-D poke-out steal
-Wisely picked off a pass like a veteran FS in football
-Used his long arms to grab an O-board over the opposition, stick-back score
-Great help D, dropped and stepped in front of the pass for a steal
-Lefty bounce pass assist to Rylee in transition
-Catch & shoot 3 early 2nd half, sharp assist from KP
-Long O-board on a teammate's missed FT, good reaction to beat the D
-Rejected a shot from behind the shooter, took away a score
-Tipped a pass, forced a TO
-Transition attack, turned on the spin-cycle, nice spin-move & score
-Hard cut to the rack in transition, catch & score in traffic
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-11 point -Southpaw, strong athlete -Impressive inside-out move -Lefty slash, athletic score, switched the ball from his L to R in mid-air -3-ball left wing, catch & shoot -Inside-out assist to Wentz for a 3 -Drive & kick 3-pointer to…
-12 points -Gave up his body & took a charge -Fouled in the first half, 1/2 FT's -Swing pass to Mandan vs. Bismarck Legacy: Player NotesMandanvs. Bismarck Legacy: Player Notes
for a trey -Corner cash 3-pointer, high release on his shot -Another three from the right…
-25 points -Offensive board, easy putback score on the Sabers 1st possession -Catch & shoot 3-ball on the 2nd Sabers possession, smooth, all-net -O-board on his miss -Assist to Makiya on a vertical cut -Catch & shoot triple from the…
-16 points -Swing pass assist to BIG Jon for a 3 early in the 1st -Picked off a pass for a steal -Extra pass assist to Jon in the corner for a 3 -I like how he doesn't waste dribbles,…
-17 points -Vertical sharp cut & smooth finish -Took a charge in transition, impressive hustle to get back on D & set his feet -Catch & shoot 3 from the R-wing, high arcing shot, money -Fake DHO, left baseline pull-up…
-11 points -Smart pass ahead in transition, led to a BIG Jon dunk -Drive & kick, found Berryhill for a triple -O-board fell right into his lap, quick putback score for 2 points -Pickpocket steal, went the other way, transition…
-9 points -Loose ball steal, in the right spot at the right time -Swished a corner 3 on the first possession of the 2nd half, BIG Jon w/ the assist -Snagged a long O-board for an extra Saber possession -Catch-n-shoot…
