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12 Fantastic on Friday: Stomping Grounds

12 Fantastic on Friday: Stomping Grounds
Michael Herrick
Michael Herrick May 16, 2026 @ 12:50 AM
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Cooper Sweeney
Cooper Sweeney 6'3" | PF/SF | 2029
ND
Ayden Nelson
Ayden Nelson 6'4" | PG | 2029
SD
Gavin Lucht
Gavin Lucht 6'5" | SF/PF | 2028
MN
Carter Clark
Carter Clark 6'5" | SF/PF | 2029
SD
Elisee Voumadi
Elisee Voumadi 6'3" | SF/PG | 2028
MN
Gus Mack
Gus Mack 6'4" | SF/PF | 2029
SD
Brady Anderson
Brady Anderson 6'7" | PF/SF | 2028
MN
Joseph Malano
Joseph Malano 6'1" | CG | 2029
ND
Liam Hoganson
Liam Hoganson 6'3" | SF/SG | 2029
MN
Colby Coyne
Colby Coyne 6'0" | SG | 2029
SD
Brody Fink
Brody Fink 6'1" | PG | 2029
SD
Jay’Mari Burch
Jay’Mari Burch 5'10" | PG | 2028
ND
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Sioux Falls, SD -</strong> Friday night at Stomping Grounds delivered a strong start to the weekend, as talented players from across North Dakota and South Dakota took the floor inside the Sanford Pentagon. One of the premier basketball facilities in the Midwest, the Pentagon once again provided an outstanding atmosphere for hoops, packed with energy, great matchups, and plenty of standout performances throughout the night.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>From the 15U through 17U divisions, the event featured a wide range of talent, including skilled guards, athletic wings, versatile forwards, and several players who stepped up in big moments. The opening night was filled with competitive games, impressive shot-making, tough finishes, hustle plays, and nonstop intensity from start to finish.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Below, we break down player notes and standout performers who helped make Friday night at Stomping Grounds another memorable night of basketball in Sioux Falls.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1944058,"width":"296px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/05/stompinggrounds-crop-1036x680-1683121012.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/05/stompinggrounds-crop-1036x680-1683121012.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-1944058" style="width:296px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3566809,"width":"294px","height":"auto","aspectRatio":"1.5233160621761659","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-823x540-1771780887-crop-800x525-1771780896-crop-799x525-1772061103-crop-799x524-1772989198-crop-798x524-1772997755-crop-797x523-1773195778-crop-796x523-1773607380-crop-796x522-1774370952.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/PlayerNotes-crop-823x540-1771780887-crop-800x525-1771780896-crop-799x525-1772061103-crop-799x524-1772989198-crop-798x524-1772997755-crop-797x523-1773195778-crop-796x523-1773607380-crop-796x522-1774370952.jpg?w=795" alt="" class="wp-image-3566809" style="aspect-ratio:1.5233160621761659;width:294px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3046474"],"_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-6a08059d11df0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Noteworthy size as a G/wing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hit from the arc, right wing 3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Back to back triples</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-AND1 bucket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Score after contact, no problem</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-High &amp; soft shooters touch</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looked good from the FT-line</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2848335"],"_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-6a08059d11e39"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Runs with MN Heat Dedina</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Blocked a shot, elite timing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Slash &amp; score, tough to keep him away from the rack</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Post score, nice finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another inside score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Used his length for a lefty finish with the D on his hip</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Buzzer-beating score to end the 1st half</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Moves well, Anderson is legit and has potential</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2442373"],"_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-6a08059d11e5e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Lefty shooter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Catches ready to fire, he is a serious offensive threat</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Made a smart post feed, easy assist</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drive &amp; score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Acrobatic, off-balance finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Do not give him space, will make you pay</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2859000"],"_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-6a08059d11e80"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Serious athlete &amp; nice length</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Baseline drive, 2-handed DUNK</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-LONG, nice athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Elevated well, finished over the D in front of the rim</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Aggressive O-board</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Athletic blocked shot, hustling back on D</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-O-board, has a fast/quick 2nd jump</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Loose ball steal</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Post score, tough to the hoop</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-AND1 transition score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Super athlete, keep eyes on this kid</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2442374"],"_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-6a08059d11e9f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Serious offensive player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Catches with a purpose and ready to attack or shoot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Smooth inside traffic finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sweet looking stroke</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Slash &amp; score, got to the rim</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nailed multiple triples</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-6a08059d11ebc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Helped the team to a comfortable win</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Scrappy O-board</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I liked his size and swagger</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Not afraid of contact</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Aggressive to the hoop, got to the line</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Southpaw with a noteworthy game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-O-boards, nice size, athletic, aggressive, more O-boards</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice move inside, 2pts for NLBA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Appreciate how hard he runs the floor</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-O-board tip-in</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-More inside score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Player to know going forward</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2858818"],"_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-6a08059d11eda"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-One of the best athletes I watched on Friday</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Mobile AND1 finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tough going to the rim but also effective from 3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Steal &amp; score, made it look easy</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drilled a corner triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-FAST transition score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another fast-paced transition score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-More points in up-tempo</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Next-level athleticism</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":"[player_tooltip player_id='2862932' first='Gavin' last='Lucht']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_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":"77247","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Chaska","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"MN Heat Dedina","_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-6a08059d11f31"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Long, timely playmaker, scored well throughout the game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Finished well around the hoop</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Post score, good hands catching &amp; finishing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-O-boards aplenty</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Catch &amp; finish in traffic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another soft finish over the defense</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hit a triple from the right wing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tough cover, scored from multi-levels</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Fluid baseline drive &amp; finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Transition, cut, catch, reverse lay-up finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice player with size &amp; skill</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2857395"],"_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-6a08059d11f53"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Picked up a nice win, used his length and versatility</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Interior score, tough around the basket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Got to the line multiple times</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Finished over the D</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-O-board, great putback bucket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Slash-n-score, finish at the cup</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-More O-boards</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-I like the way he moves, aggressive to the hoop &amp; ball </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2408493"],"_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-6a08059d11f79"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-The engine for Pack</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-impressed with his easy dunks in warmups</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-They lost to a solid MN Heat team, but Mari was still a stud</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Scored from 3pt land, at the rack many times, and from FT-line</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Noteworthy strip steal on D</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Made hustle plays, high motor</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Kept the team in the game early with buckets at the rim</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drive &amp; score, amazing finish, not sure how he got the shot off, let alone made it</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Catch &amp; shoot 3-pointer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive finishing when sandwiched by the D</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-BLOB, cut, catch, score, tough shot, odd angle off the glass</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tough short pull-up J for 2pts</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Athletic O-board tip-in</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hard attack, fouled, hit both FT's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Acrobatic transition finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Did not give up played hard all the way to the end</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Have stated this many times, but he is a Stock Riser</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2524107"],"_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-6a08059d11f97"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Real deal athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Up-tempo score, push the pace &amp; 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Sioux Falls, SD - Friday night at Stomping Grounds delivered a strong start to the weekend, as talented players from across North Dakota and South Dakota took the floor inside the Sanford Pentagon. One of the premier basketball facilities in the Midwest, the Pentagon once again provided an outstanding atmosphere for hoops, packed with energy, great matchups, and plenty of standout performances throughout the night.

From the 15U through 17U divisions, the event featured a wide range of talent, including skilled guards, athletic wings, versatile forwards, and several players who stepped up in big moments. The opening night was filled with competitive games, impressive shot-making, tough finishes, hustle plays, and nonstop intensity from start to finish.

Below, we break down player notes and standout performers who helped make Friday night at Stomping Grounds another memorable night of basketball in Sioux Falls.

Ayden Nelson

Ayden Nelson

SD
PG
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS PG
CLASS 2029
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Ayden Nelson

State: South Dakota
School: Hamlin
Club: Heiser Skills Academy

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-Noteworthy size as a G/wing -Hit from the arc, right wing 3 -Back to back triples -AND1 bucket -Score after contact, no problem -High &amp; soft shooters touch -Looked good from the FT-line

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Brady Anderson

Brady Anderson

MN
PF/SF
HEIGHT 6'7"
POS PF/SF
CLASS 2028
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Brady Anderson

State: Minnesota
School: Centennial
Club: Minnesota Heat

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-Runs with MN Heat Dedina -Blocked a shot, elite timing -Slash &amp; score, tough to keep him away from the rack -Post score, nice finish -Another inside score -Used his length for a lefty finish with the D on his…

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Brody Fink

Brody Fink

SD #15
PG #3
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS PG
CLASS 2029
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Class
2029
Height
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HS
Sioux Falls Lincoln
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SD
12 Fantastic on Friday: Stomping Grounds
-Lefty shooter -Catches ready to fire, he is a serious offensive threat -Made a smart post feed, easy...
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Brody Fink

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State: South Dakota
School: Sioux Falls Lincoln
Club: TEAM Warwick

-Lefty shooter

-Catches ready to fire, he is a serious offensive threat

-Made a smart post feed, easy assist

-Drive & score

-Acrobatic, off-balance finish

-Do not give him space, will make you pay

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Carter Clark

Carter Clark

SD
SF/PF
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SF/PF
CLASS 2029
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Carter Clark

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State: South Dakota
School: Watertown
Club: Heiser Skills Academy

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-Serious athlete &amp; nice length -Baseline drive, 2-handed DUNK -LONG, nice athlete -Elevated well, finished over the D in front of the rim -Aggressive O-board -Athletic blocked shot, hustling back on D -O-board, has a fast/quick 2nd jump -Loose ball…

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Colby Coyne

Colby Coyne

SD
SG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS SG
CLASS 2029
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Colby Coyne

State: South Dakota
School: Harrisburg
Club: TEAM Warwick

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-Serious offensive player -Catches with a purpose and ready to attack or shoot -Smooth inside traffic finish -Sweet looking stroke -Slash &amp; score, got to the rim -Nailed multiple triples

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Cooper Sweeney

Cooper Sweeney

ND
PF/SF
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS PF/SF
CLASS 2029
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Cooper Sweeney

State: North Dakota
School: Fargo Davies
Club: The Next Level Basketball Academy

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-Helped the team to a comfortable win -Scrappy O-board -I liked his size and swagger -Not afraid of contact -Aggressive to the hoop, got to the line -Southpaw with a noteworthy game -O-boards, nice size, athletic, aggressive, more O-boards -Nice…

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Elisee Voumadi

Elisee Voumadi

MN
SF/PG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SF/PG
CLASS 2028
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Elisee Voumadi

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State: Minnesota
School: Math and Science Academy
Club: Minnesota Heat

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-One of the best athletes I watched on Friday -Mobile AND1 finish -Tough going to the rim but also effective from 3 -Steal &amp; score, made it look easy -Drilled a corner triple -FAST transition score -Another fast-paced transition score…

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POS SF
CLASS 2028

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School: Chaska
Club: MN Heat Dedina

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-Long, timely playmaker, scored well throughout the game -Finished well around the hoop -Post score, good hands catching &amp; finishing -O-boards aplenty -Catch &amp; finish in traffic -Another soft finish over the defense -Hit a triple from the right wing…

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Gus Mack

Gus Mack

SD #17
SF/PF #4
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SF/PF
CLASS 2029
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Mack SF/PF
Class
2029
Height
6'4"
HS
Watertown
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SD
12 Fantastic on Friday: Stomping Grounds
-Picked up a nice win, used his length and versatility -Interior score, tough around the basket -Got to...
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Gus Mack

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State: South Dakota
School: Watertown
Club: Heiser Skills Academy

-Picked up a nice win, used his length and versatility

-Interior score, tough around the basket

-Got to the line multiple times

-Finished over the D

-O-board, great putback bucket

-Slash-n-score, finish at the cup

-More O-boards

-I like the way he moves, aggressive to the hoop & ball

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Jay’Mari Burch

Jay’Mari Burch

ND
PG
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS PG
CLASS 2028
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Jay’Mari Burch

State: North Dakota
School: Mandan
Club: Pack Basketball

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-The engine for Pack -impressed with his easy dunks in warmups -They lost to a solid MN Heat team, but Mari was still a stud -Scored from 3pt land, at the rack many times, and from FT-line -Noteworthy strip steal…

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Joseph Malano

Joseph Malano

ND
CG
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS CG
CLASS 2029
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Joseph Malano

State: North Dakota
School: West Fargo Sheyenne
Club: The Next Level Basketball Academy

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-Real deal athlete -Up-tempo score, push the pace &amp; delivered -Steal, timely swipe, forced TO's -Hustle play, flew around the court -Drive &amp; produce, lefty finish at the hole -Glad to see he scores with both hands -Has some shake…

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Liam Hoganson

Liam Hoganson

HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SF/SG
CLASS 2029
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Liam
Hoganson SF/SG
Class
2029
Height
6'3"
HS
Moorhead
|
MN
12 Fantastic on Friday: Stomping Grounds
-Impact Player -Works his tail off -Hit a sweet fall-away J -D in face, zero problem scoring -Noteworthy...
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Liam Hoganson

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State: Minnesota
School: Moorhead
Club: The Next Level Basketball Academy

-Impact Player

-Works his tail off

-Hit a sweet fall-away J

-D in face, zero problem scoring

-Noteworthy size & playmaking

-Productive rebounder

-Fouled on a putback, nose for the ball

-Transition score, drive & finish

-3ball from the left wing

-Looks like a gym rat, player to watch

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