Dakotas 15U Watchlist: NHR State

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Summer hoops is starting to crank up another level, and one of the biggest weekends on the Prep Hoops Circuit has officially arrived.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This weekend, teams head to the west metro area for the NHR State Tournament — the longest-running event on the Prep Hoops calendar and always one of the most competitive stops of the summer. Year after year, NHR State brings together talented programs, intense matchups, and players looking to make a name for themselves before the circuit season begins wrapping up. The bracket-style setup only raises the stakes, creating a fun and high-energy atmosphere all weekend long.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 15U division is packed with intriguing young talent, featuring skilled guards, athletic wings, versatile forwards, and several rising prospects continuing to build momentum heading into the heart of the summer. With every game carrying extra importance, expect plenty of competitive basketball and breakout performances throughout the weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below, we take a look at some of the top Dakota 15U players to watch at NHR State and why these hoopers deserve extra attention this weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3655309,"width":"253px","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_099b8a.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/image_099b8a.png" alt="" class="wp-image-3655309" style="width:253px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3655311,"width":"251px","height":"auto","aspectRatio":"1.6043698790479906","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_9bbf19.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/image_9bbf19.png" alt="" class="wp-image-3655311" style="aspect-ratio:1.6043698790479906;width:251px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2840998"],"_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-6a19b714f3c70"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700","fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="text-gray-700 has-small-font-size"><span style="text-decoration: underline">1st Game</span>: Saturday 9:05 @ Shakopee vs. MN Fury Shepherd</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looking forward to seeing him hoop live vs. solid competition in the 16U division, AJ's is known as a strong/tough/productive/physical/skilled/smart player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2434722"],"_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-6a19d4b79a404"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700","fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="text-gray-700 has-small-font-size"> <span style="text-decoration: underline">1st Game</span>: Friday 8:05 @ Edina vs. Hoop Habits Blue</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice-sized guard for a '29, left-hander who stroke the 3-ball, proven himself as a timely scorer &amp; clutch playmaker, an excellent rebounder &amp; solid defender</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3430187"],"_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-6a19e02a47081"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700","fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="text-gray-700 has-small-font-size"><span style="text-decoration: underline">1st Game</span>: Saturday 3:35 @ Edina vs. MN Comets Petermeier</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Very impressive a couple of weeks ago, full-contact baller. he and his teammate from Moorhead remind me of the "bash brothers", does dirty work, boards up</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2721972"],"_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-6a19e02a470e5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700","fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="text-gray-700 has-small-font-size"><span style="text-decoration: underline">1st Game</span>: Saturday 8:00 @ Chanhassen vs. Legacy Hoops Van Thorre</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-A streaky shooter who can get hot and change the game from behind the 3-point arc, good head on his shoulders, hair-trigger shooter w/ smooth release</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3437421"],"_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-6a19e02a47120"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700","fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="text-gray-700 has-small-font-size"><span style="text-decoration: underline">1st Game</span>: Saturday 8:00 @ Chanhassen vs. Legacy Hoops Van Thorre</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Coming on strong this past year, bright future with Blue Jays, lanky/long &amp; athletic/mobile, plays positive/productive basketball on both sides of the ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2858384"],"_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-6a19e02a47153"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700","fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="text-gray-700 has-small-font-size"><span style="text-decoration: underline">1st Game</span>: Saturday 8:00 @ Chanhassen vs. Legacy Hoops Van Thorre</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-When he plays physically, Dykema is one of the best rebounders in his age group, PHD is excited to see him hoop live for the 1st time, solid on O &amp; D</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2692311"],"_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-6a19cb35eae21"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700","fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="text-gray-700 has-small-font-size"><span style="text-decoration: underline">1st Game</span>: Saturday 3:35 @ Edina vs. MN Falcons</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has a bright future in Class B hoops, excited to hear how Hans performed, has a tough matchup right off the bat, quick, great bball instincts, gifted driver/slasher</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2726608"],"_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-6a19eb21758a7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size"><span style="text-decoration: underline">1st Game</span>: Saturday 3:35 @ Edina vs. MN Fury Reyes</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nets barely move when Landry shoots it, 3pt shooting stroke is cleaner than a whistle, having a great spring &amp; putting up splashy #'s, NDP ready for a deep run?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2400639"],"_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-6a19a60413531"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700","fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="text-gray-700 has-small-font-size"><span style="text-decoration: underline">1st Game</span>: Saturday 9:05 @ Shakopee vs. MN Fury Shepherd</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Playing up in 16U, will get challenged in game 1 vs. 6'11" height, looks unstoppable this spring, do-it-all playmaker, will he make noise in the 16U bracket?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2417852"],"_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-6a19e02a471b6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700","fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="text-gray-700 has-small-font-size"><span style="text-decoration: underline">1st Game</span>: Saturday 8:00 @ Chanhassen vs. Legacy Hoops Van Thorre</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Creative with the ball in his hands, hard to guard/tough matchup, versatile scorer, cashes triples and slashes for profit, awe-inspiring length for a '29 guard</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2411653"],"_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-6a19eb2175945"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size"><span style="text-decoration: underline">1st Game</span>: Saturday 3:35 @ Edina vs. MN Fury Reyes</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Proving himself as a Double-Double beast this spring, at this rate, Sam appears to be a certified Stock riser, tough &amp; physical in the paint, but can also stretch it</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2442325"],"_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-6a19d4b79a464"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700","fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="text-gray-700 has-small-font-size"> <span style="text-decoration: underline">1st Game</span>: Friday 8:05 @ Edina vs. Hoop Habits Blue</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Fresh off a State Track &amp; Field 1st place finish in high jump, expect many explosive finishes, do Barman and Bearstail have the firepower to win it all?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2417899' first='Chayce' last='Sage'] (2029) |6'4 G/F| &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='2443106' first='Chayton' last='Sage'] (2029) |6'4 F| [program_tooltip program_id='2075741' first='ND' last='Phenom'] 15U</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size"><span style="text-decoration: underline">1st Game</span>: Saturday 3:35 @ Edina vs. MN Fury Reyes</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-The "Tiger Twins" are long, skilled, and full of potential, score points from multiple levels, take what the defense gives them, offer up a ton of versatility</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- 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 -->