PHD’s Who’s Hoop’n

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Hoopers across the Dakotas have been raising their level, and the results are starting to show on the floor. In <strong>PHD's Who's Hoop'n</strong>, Prep Hoops Dakotas (PHD) shines a light on players from North Dakota and South Dakota who have been playing their best basketball as of late while impacting winning.</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">These are the ballers showing up in big moments—stuffing the stat sheet, making timely plays, and bringing energy that changes the flow of the game. These hoopers are looking good, playing tough, and deserve a shoutout!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">As the season pushes forward and the stakes continue to rise, these names are worth knowing. Let's dive into the hoopers who are hoop'n right now.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2950876,"width":"350px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/08/NDSD.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/08/NDSD.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-2950876" style="width:350px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD's Who's Hoop'n</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1680906"],"_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-698962fd1e8cd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Excellent performance against the pesky Packers on Tuesday</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-26 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-10/10 FT's, 8/11 FG's, 72.7 FG%</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2417308"],"_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-698962fd1e994"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Putting up nice numbers but really standing out as a LOCKDOWN DEFENDER</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Recently went for 10 points &amp; 15 assists, and only 1 turnover</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1467166"],"_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-698962fd1ea2d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Blake became the All-Time Leading Scorer in Huron history on Saturday</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He broke his father's (Jay) record</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-All-around stud and playmaker</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Rare to see a player with his height have that kind of skill</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2430313"],"_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-698962fd1eab7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Southpaw shooter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-On Saturday, Hilt &amp; the Cossacks took down the tough Bulldogs from De Smet</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Poured in 34 points and 5 triples</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2725076"],"_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-69892786c4d65"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-The super-talented 8th grader scored 31 and 22 points in the last two games</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Averages around 20 ppg, phenomenal athlete, doesn't just score, leads team in steals &amp; deflections</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-One of the Team Captains (crazy for a JH kid)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Marvelously skilled, a special talent</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2415387"],"_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-698962fd1eb7e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Seems like he is putting up splashy numbers every night</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Recently went for 29 points, 12 rebounds</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Dangerous offensive weapon</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2237681"],"_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-698962fd1ebfd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Has looked unstoppable at times this season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Recently went off for 32 points, 13 rebounds, and 4 assists</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-One of the elite talents in Class B</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1641566"],"_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-698956b60337e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Dropped 30 points in the big win of Watertown on Friday</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-30 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists, stat stuffer, and an upset W</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Changes the game with his freak athleticism, strength, and explosiveness </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Efficient inside the arc, capable from 3, clutch FT-shooter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2693802"],"_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-698962fd1ecb2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Helped the Knights take down Rapid City Central on Saturday</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Phenomenal scoring the rock, Cisse cruised to a 29-point game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2039597"],"_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-69892786c4e29"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Stuffing the stat sheet for the Trojans</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Averaging around 21.8 ppg, 7 rpg, 4 apg, 5 spg</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Talented shooter, great finisher, productive rebounder for being under 6'</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Saturday: 20 points, 4 rebounds, 6 triples</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2106993"],"_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-698962fd1ed67"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Consistently putting out big performances </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Recently had a splashy game with 38 points, 14 rebounds, and 5 blocks</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another recent game, 24 points, 16 rebounds, 4 blocks</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Walking Double-Double</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2237726"],"_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-698962fd1ede2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Unlocked the nickname "Baby Wemby"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Recently stuffed the stat sheet: 31 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, 13/15 FT's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Dunking a ton, True 3-level scorer, mismatch migraine </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1651920"],"_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-698962fd1ee70"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Monster game on Tuesday over WF, Little Larry dominated, very impressive</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-27 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, 3 blocks</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-4/6 FT's, 3/5 3's, 10/16 FG's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Coming on strong, turning into a matchup nightmare</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2828718"],"_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-698962fd1eefb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Recently had a blockbuster game w/ 50 points, 25 rebounds, and 7 blocks</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Having a phenomenal senior season, I expect Sage to be a Mr. Basketball candidate</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Star 2026 ballers from [program_tooltip program_id='2075741' first='ND' last='Phenom'] recently went over 1,500 career points! [player_tooltip player_id='1355920' first='Braylen' last='Schirado'] &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='1327797' first='Carter' last='Evanson']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/NDPhenom2026/status/2017087586620125456","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/NDPhenom2026/status/2017087586620125456 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed -->