Sunday AM Standouts: Stomping Grounds

Sioux Falls, SD - Sunday morning at Stomping Grounds brought another strong slate of action inside the Sanford Pentagon, one of the premier venues in the Midwest for watching hoops. The atmosphere was once again outstanding, with talented players and competitive teams taking the floor throughout the Prep Hoops Circuit event.   The Sunday AM session featured plenty of impressive performances from ballers across Minnesota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. From shot-making and tough finishes to hustle plays, defensive intensity, and high-level playmaking, there was no shortage of players making their presence felt throughout the morning.   Below, we break down player notes and standout performers who caught our attention during Sunday morning action at Stomping Grounds.   <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/image_1a3d5e.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/image_1a3d5e.png" alt="" class="wp-image-3641274" style="width:285px;height:auto" /></a></figure>   <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.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/PlayerNotes-crop-823x540-1774382521.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-3567063" style="width:286px;height:auto" /></a></figure>    -Impressed with his athleticism once again   -Very good going to the rim as a slasher   -Jumps & finishes well   -Solid defender and rebounder   -Versatile thrives at playing multiple positions G/F   -AND1 transition score   -Ran the floor well   -Dirty between-the-legs move, explosive drive to the hoop & score   -Good vision passing the ball     -He hoops with MN Heat GVR   -Catch & shoot corner triple   -Has noteworthy crossover move   -Sweet spin-move in the paint, elevate over D for a finish   -Loose ball steal, in the right place at the right time   -Another steal, transition push, floater score   -Good at drawing fouls, got to the line multiple times   -O-board putback score   -Drive & score, scoop shot   -Active hands, deflected a pass & forced a TO   -BLOB score, fancy footwork, patient, crafty finish   -Looks to be a very nice player, skills & playmaking     -Talented southpaw   -Fouled HARD, stepped up and made both FT's   -Baseline drive & score, great take   -Excellent vision when being pressed, long pass ahead for a score   -Hit multiple FT's down the stretch   -Knocked down a tough baseline middy   -Aggressive baseline drive & score   -Took a charge in front of the hoop     -Well-put-together lead guard   -Drilled a nice baseline jump shot   -Rebounded very well   -Tough around the basket, physical   -Paint catch, turnaround J, hard foul   -Hit another nice middy jump-shot   -Not afraid of contact     -Looked like a sniper once again   -Drilled multiple three-pointers   -Deadly in the catch & shoot game   -Great-looking shot, effortless, multiple swishes     -Long, moves well   -Had an excellent game this morning   -Smart vertical cut, catch, and score in traffic   -Got to the FT-line many times   -Blow-by drive & score   -AND1 finish   -Transition score in traffic, awesome body control   -Drive, draw contact, back to to the FT-line   -He was very good attacking downhill   -At the charity stripe again   -Hit a triple from the right wing   -Good work shielding the ball with his body     -Impressive length, long   -Had a very nice game, helped Heiser take down a very solid MN Heat team   -Used his long frame to score at the hoop   -Drew many fouls   -Catch, fluid finish at the hoop   -Multiple tough inside scores   -Protected the paint on defense     -Runs with MN Heat GVR and goes to Wayzata   -Long and athletic   -Multiple steals, quick & efficient hands   -Great slasher   -Elusive driving to the basket   -Swished a contested corner triple     -Great game, key player in the win over MN Heat GVR   -Many offensive boards   -Scored 2nd chance points   -Tough, scrappy, gritty   -Post score over the defense   -Transition finish over the D, impressive   -AND1 finish in transition   -Strong post move, scored over the opposition   -Corner 3-ball, SWISH   -O-board, physical putback bucket   -Hit FT's down the stretch to finish out the game   -Cleaned up the boards     -Scored from multiple levels   -Cashed a corner 3-ball   -Drive & score, got to the rim quickly   -Looked good scoring with the D on his hip   -Sneaky hands for a strip steal   -Connected from the FT-line   -Good feet in traffic/around the hoop     -Hooped up in the 17U division, nice player   -Southpaw   -Made positive plays as a slasher   -Pickpocket steal and quick score   -Cashed a 3-pointer   -AND1 finish, great coordination & concentration   -Beat the D with a sweet between-the-legs move, hang time finish   -Multiple on-ball steals     -Snagged offensive boards   -O-board, dish assist to a cutting teammate   -Rebounded well on both ends   -Attack deep drive, spin, hit a short jumper for 2pts   -Aggressive to the rim, fouled, more FT's   -Nice-looking shooting form   -Quality athlete who works hard   -Sweet slash & score, good jump stop, nice move finish at the cup   -Helped lead SSA to an easy win    <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>

Sioux Falls, SD - Sunday morning at Stomping Grounds brought another strong slate of action inside the Sanford Pentagon, one of the premier venues in the Midwest for watching hoops. The atmosphere was once again outstanding, with talented players and competitive teams taking the floor throughout the Prep Hoops Circuit event.