12 Saturday AM Noteworthy Performers: Stomping Grounds

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Sioux Falls, SD -</strong> Saturday morning at Stomping Grounds brought another wave of competitive action to the Pentagon, one of the top basketball venues in the Midwest and a perfect setting for the Prep Hoops Circuit. With talented teams and prospects from across the region filling the courts, the energy inside the Pentagon stayed high throughout the morning session.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Prep Hoops Circuit continues to provide a great platform for players to compete against strong competition, and Saturday AM was packed with impressive performances across the divisions. From shot-makers and athletic playmakers to gritty defenders and high-motor forwards, plenty of players stepped up and made their presence felt early in Day 2.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3640400,"width":"275px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/image_0d2c93.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/image_0d2c93.png" alt="" class="wp-image-3640400" style="width:275px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below, we highlight some of the noteworthy performers who stood out during Saturday morning action at Stomping Grounds.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3640401,"width":"272px","height":"auto","aspectRatio":"1.5239529411764705","sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/image_6b0465.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/image_6b0465.png" alt="" class="wp-image-3640401" style="aspect-ratio:1.5239529411764705;width:272px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1655908"],"_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-6a08b52a6da13"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Great length &amp; he can score from all levels</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Shooters touch roll on a triple, too soft to not go in</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Layup at the cup</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Post interior bucket, used his length nicely</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Serious potential, keep eyes on this Cyclone </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2059565"],"_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-6a08b52a6da55"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Noteworthy athlete with length &amp; mobility</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Strong post score early</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Post again, crafty bucket under the hoop, reverse finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Transition push, sweet floater score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Easy to see why he is one of the best in Class A SD ball</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-6a08b52a6da7b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-The All-State baller was very good going to the hoop </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Multiple left slash &amp; scores</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Strong &amp; skilled with the rock</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive finishes in traffic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Fluid slasher, I know he can shoot it, but his slashing was on point</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Helped SSA to a win over Heiser </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1986901"],"_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-6a08b52a6da9b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Great first half, shot it hot, southpaw scorer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Multiple triples</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Banged home a corner triple before the halftime buzzer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Righty finish at the cup, nice to see he uses both hands</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed his range with an NBA 3-ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2386766"],"_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-6a08b52a6daba"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Skilled guard from Belcourt</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He will be a Stock Riser in the next Ranks update</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Made hustle plays, help lead to team to an easy win</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Athletic finishes at the hoop</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed his 3-point shooting is legit</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-More scores at the hoop, mobile baller</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2250411"],"_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-6a08b52a6dad9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Major shooting threat</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Cashed in from 3-point land multiple times in the first half</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Effortless shot &amp; release</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Ball skills are sharp, confident scorer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Proved why he is considered one of the top offensive players in Class A SD </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2250563"],"_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-6a08b52a6daf7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Key player in the win over Hesier</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Length changed the game with rebounds, defense, and finishing at the hoop</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Strong inside score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Slash &amp; finish, moved well on the way to the rim</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Got to the line multiple times &amp; cashed in</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Lanky, long arms</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drive &amp; kick, smart pass/assist</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Caught in the paint &amp; finished</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2548480"],"_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-6a08b52a6db15"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Stood out with his hustle &amp; hard work</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sweet spin &amp; score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Quick to dive on the floor</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice timing for a blocked shot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Fake handoff, drive, fancy footwork finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Aggressive to the rim, noteworthy length</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2951413"],"_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-6a08b52a6db32"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Helped the team to a big win</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sick drive &amp; score in traffic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Outstanding in transition</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Threw lefty accurate passes</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-AND1 acrobatic finishes</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great body control</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Soft kiss off the glass for a floater scorer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Awesome handles </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Quick, fiery</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Amazing body control when finishing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2879821"],"_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-6a08ba301fc8f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Put up 10 points in the first half, finished with 15</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Helped SSA to a comfortable win</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Shot it well from the arc</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Lefty finish, I like how he protected the ball on the way to the basket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Catch &amp; score, in-traffic finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looked good in transition, opportunistic </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2413972"],"_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-6a08b52a6db50"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Best player on the court in the Saturday AM win</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Easy layup to start the game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Many buckets at the hoop</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great going to the rim</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Skilled PG</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Acrobatic score at the cup in traffic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Aggressive to the rack, weaves through D</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sharp skills, nice player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3536528"],"_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-6a08ba301fd08"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-12 points &amp; two triples in the large margin win</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice-looking shot, caught my eye with his shot from deep</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Buttery smooth stroke, fluid</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Active on defense, deflected passes, played hard on both ends</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-3-shooter to keep track of going forward</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3640397,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/image_3aa12f.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/image_3aa12f.png" alt="" class="wp-image-3640397" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->