10 Saturday AM Standouts: Brawl For The Ball

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Sioux Falls, SD -</strong> Saturday morning at Brawl For The Ball brought a great mix of energy, talent, and competition to the beautiful Impact Sports Center. With games running across multiple levels, we had the chance to evaluate a wide range of players and teams, including programs that made the trip in from several different states.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The early slate didn't disappoint, as players came ready to compete and set the tone for the weekend. From standout individual performances to strong team play, there was plenty to take in throughout the morning session.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>See below for player comments, observations, and highlights from Saturday AM.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/DaksHoops/status/2050613731269197883","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/DaksHoops/status/2050613731269197883 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3621963,"width":"273px","height":"auto","aspectRatio":"1.1609961483271656","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/image.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/image.png?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3621963" style="aspect-ratio:1.1609961483271656;width:273px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3567063,"width":"270px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/PlayerNotes-crop-823x540-1774382521.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/PlayerNotes-crop-823x540-1774382521.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-3567063" style="width:270px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3036330"],"_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-69f6385bcf1aa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-19 points in the first half</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-FT merchant, aggressive/crafty, gifted at drawing fouls</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Scored from all levels</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Skilled with the rock but also made hustle plays</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Scrapped it up for O-boards</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sneaky on-ball steal</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another O-board, putback score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Stroked it from 3-point land</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Do-it-all offensive player </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2830460"],"_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-69f6385bcf20a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Hardworking player, helped fuel JVT in the comeback victory</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Strong athlete, well-built, advanced for his age</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive cut/catch/finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tough inside score, timely finish in the comeback</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Battled on defense and in the rebounding game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tough O-board</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Physical, upside as a lockdown defender</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3623540"],"_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-69f60c35a06ca"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-15 points, 3 triples</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drive &amp; kick, smart pass</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Blocked a shot, sharp reactions</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drilled a middy J, smooth</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nailed 3's from both wings</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Skilled with the ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He can score with both hands</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Potential for sure</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2836511"],"_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-69f6385bcf276"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Played a pivotal role in the comeback win</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive shooter, he got game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Smooth athlete with an impressive shooting stroke</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-A serious shooter who hit from deep</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Money from the 3pt line &amp; charity stripe</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-FT's late, clutch</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-You don't want to leave this cash money shooter open</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Crazy AND1 finish, great body control, hit the FT for a 3pt play</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2445795"],"_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-69f60c35a0744"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-17 points, 3 triples</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Helped the squad win the 8AM game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Lanky guard</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looked like a talented 3-shooter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-O-board, created space, strong putback</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Catch &amp; shoot triple, soft &amp; easy release</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Snagged an O-board with his long arms</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hit a sweet pull-up middy</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Slash &amp; score at the cup</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Versatile playmaker, I like his game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block 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rebounder, I like how he high-pointed the ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Used his bounce for O-boards</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Elevated over the D for boards &amp; scores</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Slashed for points, covers a ton of ground quickly</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Cashed in from 3-point land</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Got the shooters touch roll from the FT-line</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-O-board putback, has a super quick 2nd jump</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hit key FT's late to finish off the win</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Dynamic playmaker, player to watch going forward </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-High flyer, ATHLETIC</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block 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wp:paragraph --> <p>-Cashed a middy jumper</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-3-level scorer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2725801"],"_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-69f60c35a0836"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-12 points, 2 triples</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Did all of his scoring in the first half</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Athlete!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Steal &amp; transition score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Slash &amp; finish, fancy footwork</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hit both his triples in the catch &amp; shoot game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Used his athleticism with an O-board</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Smart &amp; athletic move to save the ball from going OOB</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Oliver Groves","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2029","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77244","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Orono","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"MN Fury 15U Kompel","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69f6385bcf3b8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-21 points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Scored the majority of his points going to the hoop, hit 1 triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Left-hander who played very hard, intense, aggressive</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed a crafty inside-hand finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Active all over the court</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sweet slash &amp; score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Got to the FT-line &amp; cashed in</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-High-quality player/performance</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Helped his MN Fury to an early morning win</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block 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15U Kompelien","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69f63d932d4c4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-17 points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed his versatility with 2 made triples</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Very impressed with his strength/intensity/aggressiveness</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Helped power the team to victory</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Timely buckets, always seemed to answer a score from the opposing team</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-STRONG AND1 score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Physical, does not mind contact</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-O-board, strong-man putback</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tough to handle going downhill and at the basket, creates space easily </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3554001,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/03/circuit-logo_b3ebdf80-crop-2021x1327-1773331424.webp"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/03/circuit-logo_b3ebdf80-crop-2021x1327-1773331424.webp?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-3554001" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->