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15 Fantastic on Friday: NHR State

15 Fantastic on Friday: NHR State
Michael Herrick
Michael Herrick May 30, 2026 @ 12:45 AM
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Brody Hanson
Brody Hanson 6'3" | PF/C | 2027
MN
Joseph Spotted-Dog
Joseph Spotted-Dog 6'1" | SG/SF | 2028
ND
Sam Dale
Sam Dale 6'5" | C/PF | 2027
MN
Finn Lillehoff
Finn Lillehoff 6'1" | CG | 2028
ND
Liam Lillehoff
Liam Lillehoff 5'9" | CG | 2029
ND
Emmanuel Nimley
Emmanuel Nimley 6'6" | C/PF | 2028
ND
Memphis Brewer
Memphis Brewer 6'1" | SG | 2028
SD
Keller Hertz Barnett
Keller Hertz Barnett 6'8" | C/PF | 2028
ND
Blake Bergstrom
Blake Bergstrom 5'10" | PG | 2028
ND
Stephon Booth
Stephon Booth 6'8" | C | 2028
ND
Theo Paye
Theo Paye 6'4" | SF | 2028
ND
Sammy Hill
Sammy Hill 6'3" | PF | 2028
ND
Naviah Friday-Johnson
Naviah Friday-Johnson 6'3" | SF/PF | 2028
ND
Khaliq Austin
Khaliq Austin 6'4" | CG | 2028
ND
<!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"italic","fontWeight":"1000","fontSize":"11px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:11px;font-style:italic;font-weight:1000">#PHNHRState</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Shakopee, MN -</strong> The NHR State Tournament tipped off Friday night, and <a href="https://x.com/DaksHoops" id="https://x.com/DaksHoops">@DaksHoops</a> was in the stands at Shakopee High School taking in the action. As the oldest event on the Prep Hoops Circuit, NHR State always carries a little extra meaning. Teams know what's at stake, the atmosphere is competitive, and the bracket-style format brings out a high level of urgency from the opening tip.</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">With talented programs from across the region battling to survive and advance, there was no shortage of intensity, standout performances, and players stepping up in big moments. The competition was fierce all night long, and several hoopers made a strong impression with their skill, toughness, and ability to impact winning.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below, we highlight the players who were <strong>Fantastic on Friday</strong> and share notes on the ballers who stood out during opening-night action at NHR State.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3655706,"width":"234px","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_88213a.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/image_88213a.png" alt="" class="wp-image-3655706" style="width:234px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3642351,"width":"235px","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-crop-800x525-1779122312.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/PlayerNotes-crop-823x540-1774382521-crop-800x525-1779122312.jpg?w=799" alt="" class="wp-image-3642351" style="width:235px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2417313"],"_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-6a1a7995aa4ce"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Handles looked good, no problem with pressure D</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hard foul on a scoop/score attempt, 2/2 FT's, soft touch</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nifty/crafty score at the cup</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Double-Digit scorer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hot from the corners, hit from left &amp; right coffin-corners</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Catch &amp; shoot triples, spotted up &amp; cashed in</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Fluid, does the work before he gets the ball, high-arcing shot</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":"Brody Hanson","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'3u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77247","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"LPA","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"[program_tooltip program_id='2076003' first='West' last='Central United'] 17U-2","_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-6a1a7995aa5c4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Long, looks like he might be over 6'3" now</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed his shooting range when hitting a deep triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Made hustle plays on both ends</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Crashed hard for multiple O-boards</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Knocked down another triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Smart about tipping O-boards to teammates for extra possessions</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2715588"],"_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-6a1a7995aa62f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-New to Pack, first time seeing him run with the squad</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Big boy, stronger/taller/thicker since I saw him last summer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-O-board tip-in, tracked the ball down nicely</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Smart kick-out assist to Bergy</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-BLOB post-up, noteworthy move to the hoop, strong finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-AND1 bucket, good feet &amp; finish through contact</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Bully ball off the bounce to the hoop, soft touch</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Too big &amp; too strong to stop with a smaller defender </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2953947"],"_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-6a1a7995aa696"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Scrappy post defense, did not back down vs. bigger players </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-In-your-face-defense, forced a TO on the right block</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed a noteworthy double-move to create space when attacking</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hustler, he was all over the court</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Gave extra effort for rebounds on both ends</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":"Javion Kizer","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'11u0022","_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":"John Marshall","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"MN Lace Up Gold Gabe","_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-6a1a7995aa74e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Eye-catching athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Caused all kinds of problems on defense</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Scored in up-tempo, transition, and off the bounce</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-AND1 finishes, top-notch body control &amp; coordination</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Runs and jumps different than most</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sprinter speed, quick change of directions</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tough to keep him in front</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3655957"],"_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-6a1a7995aa7b1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-First time seeing him hoop, looks to have some game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Long/lanky arms</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He can shoot it, cashed in from the 3-point arc</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sneaky steal, long pass, transition assist</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drilled a deep 3-ball to end the first half, rose up over the defense</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Loose ball steal, in the right place</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looked good high-pointing rebounds &amp; leading the break</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2442680"],"_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-6a1a7995aa810"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-So impressive with his size/length/mobility/athleticism/versatility, I am not sure he even knows how good he is, potential is through the roof </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Tough O-board in the midst of a bunch of Canadians</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Sweet baby-hook score for 6-feet away</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-BLOB catch, baseline attack, 1-handed JAM/flush</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Blocked/swatted a shot, great timing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Changed/altered shots</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed his range with a triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Not in the game, but he was dunking later in the night in slides/sandals, untapped athleticism</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1975416"],"_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-6a1a7995aa879"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Monster 2nd half</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hot from the arc in the second stanza</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed off deep shooting range, do not give him space from the VB-line &amp; in</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Handles press and pressure with ease</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Big/strong/athletic, has all the skills</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drive &amp; score, shooters-touch roll</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-NBA triple from the left wing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Speedy athletic transition score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Used his strength to create space &amp; finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-NBA depth pull-up triple, hand in his face, no problem</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Step-back 3ball, feeling it</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Major block, looked like sand volleyball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Contested score in traffic, soft floater score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-On-ball steal, coast-to-coast push, deep drive, hit Bergy for a corner triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Breakaway tomahawk/windmill slam, they called the game after that bucket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed off his D1 athleticism</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2952566"],"_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-6a1a7995aa8d8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Shifty slasher, attacked the defense, competed hard as a youngster playing up</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed a quick crossover move, scrapped it up for O-boards</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Ran the floor hard, transition score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hard drive/attack, physical foul, stepped up and hit both 2/2</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2480867"],"_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-6a1a7995aa933"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-I think of him as a shooter, but he went on an impressive stretch late in the first half, where he scored 10 points in transition</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Finished with both hands, great to see him making the easy finish with L &amp; R</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Ninja pickpocket steal in 3/4 court D, right finger-roll finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Contested lefty layup bucket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another right finger-roll score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Catch in transition, crafty score, opportunistic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Attack, score, protect the ball with his body, soft bank shot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2407814"],"_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-6a1a7995aa999"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Crafty post-up, tricky spin-move, lefty lay-up</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Mid-paint score, got the shooters touch roll</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Scored with both hands in the paint</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Annoying pressure D on the block, forced a TO</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Versatile, makes plays in &amp; out</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3585035"],"_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-6a1a7995aa9fd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Runs with [program_tooltip program_id='2076003' first='West' last='Central United'] 17U-2</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Strong athlete, muscled-up, well-put-together</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Many inside scores</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Numerous 2nd chance putback points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Physical on the block</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Skied up for rebounds</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Baseline drive, tough score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-O-board in heavy traffic, spin-move &amp; finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-More interior points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hammer block-shot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Interior power finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Highlight-reel windmill DUNK in transition </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2408486"],"_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-6a1a7995aaa62"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-BIG/strong/thick/wide/powerful</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Space eater, creates it when he needs it &amp; takes it away when necessary</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looked good passing out of the post</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Flashed from the backside of the D, catch, 6-foot jumper over the defense</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Brings muscle and unselfishness to the team</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2417300"],"_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-6a1a7995aaabe"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Looked amazing at times on Friday</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Unselfish, did not force shots, played within himself</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Used his length and long arms to make positive plays</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Smart and intentional with his moves to the ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Stole a pass on the first possession, quick reactions</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-2 DUNK's athleticism was on display</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Selfless pass out of the post, quick to find the open shooter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-O-board, grown man putback strong score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-AND1 finish plus the FT for a 3point play</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Post, spin, 1-handed hammer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Steal, transition 2-handed DUNK, powerful finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2413724"],"_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-6a1a7995aab1f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Looks like he is really coming into his game, playing with confidence</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-SLOB score, post up, spin, nice lefty finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Not just a star athlete, showing some craftiness &amp; skill</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hustle plays, flew around to the ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Athletic finger-roll score in transition</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-1-handed DUNK in transition, need to get that on the highlight-reel</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drive, spin, 1-handed bucket as he rose up over the D, unstoppable move</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Press D in full-court, opportunistic, quick to the ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drilled a baseline jumper</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He is a tough guard/matchup with his length/athleticism/multi-level scoring</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3655707,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/image_a570f5.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/image_a570f5.png" alt="" class="wp-image-3655707" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->

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Blake Bergstrom

Blake Bergstrom

ND
PG
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS PG
CLASS 2028
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Height
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Ray
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Brody Hanson

Brody Hanson

HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SF
CLASS 2027

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School: LPA
Club: West Central United 17U-2
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Emmanuel Nimley

Emmanuel Nimley

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C/PF
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS C/PF
CLASS 2028
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Emmanuel
Nimley C/PF
Class
2028
Height
6'6"
HS
West Fargo Sheyenne
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ND
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Emmanuel Nimley

State: North Dakota
School: West Fargo Sheyenne
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Finn Lillehoff

Finn Lillehoff

ND
CG
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS CG
CLASS 2028
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Finn
Lillehoff CG
Class
2028
Height
6'1"
HS
Bismarck St Mary’s
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ND
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Finn Lillehoff

State: North Dakota
School: Bismarck St Mary’s
Club: Pack Basketball
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Javion Kizer

Javion Kizer

HEIGHT 5'11"
POS CG
CLASS 2027

Javion Kizer

School: John Marshall
Club: MN Lace Up Gold Gabe
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Joseph Spotted-Dog

Joseph Spotted-Dog

HEIGHT 6'1"
POS SG/SF
CLASS 2028
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Joseph
Spotted-Dog SG/SF
Class
2028
Height
6'1"
HS
Bismarck Century
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ND
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Joseph Spotted-Dog

State: North Dakota
School: Bismarck Century
Club: Pack Basketball
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Keller Hertz Barnett

Keller Hertz Barnett

ND
C/PF
HEIGHT 6'8"
POS C/PF
CLASS 2028
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Keller
Hertz Barnett C/PF
Class
2028
Height
6'8"
HS
Bismarck St. Mary's
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ND
15 Fantastic on Friday: NHR State
-So impressive with his size/length/mobility/athleticism/versatility, I am not sure he even knows how good he is, potential is...
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Khaliq Austin

Khaliq Austin

ND
CG
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS CG
CLASS 2028
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Khaliq
Austin CG
Class
2028
Height
6'4"
HS
Bismarck
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ND
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-Monster 2nd half -Hot from the arc in the second stanza -Showed off deep shooting range, do not...
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Khaliq Austin

State: North Dakota
School: Bismarck
Club: Pack Basketball
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Liam Lillehoff

Liam Lillehoff

ND
CG
HEIGHT 5'9"
POS CG
CLASS 2029
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Liam
Lillehoff CG
Class
2029
Height
5'9"
HS
Bismarck St. Mary’s
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ND
15 Fantastic on Friday: NHR State
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Liam Lillehoff

State: North Dakota
School: Bismarck St. Mary’s
Club: Pack Basketball
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Memphis Brewer

Memphis Brewer

SD
SG
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS SG
CLASS 2028
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Memphis
Brewer SG
Class
2028
Height
6'1"
HS
Mahpíya-Red Cloud
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SD
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Memphis Brewer

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State: South Dakota
School: Mahpíya-Red Cloud
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Naviah Friday-Johnson

Naviah Friday-Johnson

ND
SF/PF
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SF/PF
CLASS 2028
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Naviah
Friday-Johnson SF/PF
Class
2028
Height
6'3"
HS
Mandan
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ND
15 Fantastic on Friday: NHR State
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Naviah Friday-Johnson

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State: North Dakota
School: Mandan
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Sam Dale

Sam Dale

HEIGHT 6'5"
POS C/PF
CLASS 2027
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Sam
Dale C/PF
Class
2027
Height
6'5"
HS
Perham
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MN
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Sam Dale

State: Minnesota
School: Perham
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Sammy Hill

Sammy Hill

ND
PF
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS PF
CLASS 2028
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Sammy
Hill PF
Class
2028
Height
6'3"
HS
Bismarck Century
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ND
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Sammy Hill

State: North Dakota
School: Bismarck Century
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Stephon Booth

Stephon Booth

ND
C
HEIGHT 6'8"
POS C
CLASS 2028
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Stephon
Booth C
Class
2028
Height
6'8"
HS
West Fargo
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ND
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Stephon Booth

State: North Dakota
School: West Fargo
Club: Pack Basketball
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Theo Paye

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SF
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SF
CLASS 2028
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Theo
Paye SF
Class
2028
Height
6'4"
HS
Grand Forks Red River
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ND
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