NHR State: Dakotas 16U Watchlist

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Prep Hoops Circuit is starting to hit the stretch run and one of the most anticipated weekends of the summer is back on deck.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This weekend, the action shifts to the west metro area for one of the staple events on the circuit calendar — the <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">NHR State Tournament, the longest-running Prep Hoops event around</span></strong>. Every year, NHR State delivers competitive games, talented programs, and players eager to make noise before the summer season starts winding down. <span style="text-decoration: underline">The bracket-style format only adds to the excitement, bringing added pressure and intensity to every matchup</span>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 16U division is loaded once again with a strong mix of rising prospects, skilled playmakers, athletic wings, and under-the-radar hoopers looking to elevate their stock. With teams battling to survive and advance, fans can expect high-energy games, standout performances, and plenty of players stepping up in big moments throughout the weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below, we take a look at some of the top 16U players to watch heading into NHR State and break down why these ballers deserve extra attention this weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3654167,"width":"285px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/nhr-crop-1170x769-1779982877.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/nhr-crop-1170x769-1779982877.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-3654167" style="width:285px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3654169,"width":"288px","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_0ff38a.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/image_0ff38a.png" alt="" class="wp-image-3654169" style="width:288px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2417308"],"_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-6a18afd545a73"} --> <!-- 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 @ Shakopee vs. MN Heat Gunderman</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Solid start to the club season, becoming more of a confident scorer, excellent in PNR, advanced passer, knockdown from beyond the arc, long/skilled/smart</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- 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-6a18afd545aec"} --> <!-- 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 7:00 @ Shakopee vs. Rise Above</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Lil Bergy has carved out a nice role on this loaded team, has had some huge shooting games &amp; put up splashy #'s, elite handles/passing skills have also been on display</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2276696"],"_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-6a19056526ff5"} --> <!-- 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 @ Shakopee vs. MN Rise</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Crockett has upgraded his strength, I am excited to see him play, is shooting it hot from the outside &amp; is finishing well at the hoop, great defensive rotations</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2606561"],"_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-6a1905652702b"} --> <!-- 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 @ Shakopee vs. MN Heat Gunderman</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has added on muscle/.lbs, shooting it hot from 3-point land, excellent footwork, finishes well in traffic, anticipates for steals &amp; blocks, difficult matchup</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-6a18afd545b40"} --> <!-- 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 7:00 @ Shakopee vs. Rise Above</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Daunting size, next-level athleticism, throws down massive dunks, unselfish w/ the ball, moves differently than most at his size, sky is the limit, oozing potential</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2447427"],"_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-6a19056527064"} --> <!-- 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 @ Shakopee vs. Minnesota Falcons</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Noteworthy length for a wing player, impressed me earlier in the spring on the Prep Hoop Circuit, I like how he scores w/ both hands around the hoop, versatile</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2548369"],"_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-6a19056527085"} --> <!-- 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 @ Shakopee vs. Minnesota Falcons</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Accurate &amp; smooth in-rhythm shooter, I like his balance &amp; feet, extended shooting range, spreads the floor, hits off the catch &amp; bounce, can also slash</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-6a18afd545b87"} --> <!-- 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 7:00 @ Shakopee vs. Rise Above</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-SD sniper is getting more &amp; more comfortable as the season plays out, major 3-point threat, great balance &amp; touch, his defense has made a jump this spring</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2525625"],"_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-6a18afd545bcd"} --> <!-- 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 @ Shakopee vs. MN Heat Gunderman</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Athletic &amp; mobile left-handed athlete, no stranger to blowing by on-ball defenders, playing more off-ball on the wing, thriving as a scorer/playmaker</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2411681"],"_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-6a190565270c4"} --> <!-- 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>-He will absolutely catch your eye with his athleticism, Soper runs/jumps extremely well, great finisher, space-creating slasher, capable from 3, major upside</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2409449"],"_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-6a190565270e6"} --> <!-- 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 9:10 @ Shakopee vs. MN Select Buchanan</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Big-bodied player, but plenty of skills, Alberts is very good from the elbow and has noteworthy footwork around the basket, soft-shooter's touch from all levels</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3654537,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/image_d1297f.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/image_d1297f.png" alt="" class="wp-image-3654537" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->