Bearstail 15U: NHR State

<!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"11px","fontStyle":"italic","fontWeight":"1000"}}} --> <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">As we continue to look back on the NHR State Tournament, one team that deserves plenty of attention is Bearstail 15U. The talented group put together an impressive weekend, finishing with a 3-1 record and earning a trip to the Final Four.</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">In this piece, we're revisiting Bearstail's matchup with Minnesota Falcons, a hard-fought contest that ultimately ended in a heartbreaking 59-58 defeat. While the result didn't go their way, the game provided another look at a roster loaded with talent, toughness, and upside. Featuring players from both North Dakota and Minnesota, Bearstail continues to establish itself as one of the top 15U teams in the region.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below, we break down the film, share player notes, and offer our thoughts on the ballers who stood out during another strong showing from Bearstail at NHR State.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">SCORES</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">1st Half</span>: Bearstail 30 Falcons 27</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">FINAL</span>: Bearstail 58 Falcons 59</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3659313,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/image_994f1d.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/image_994f1d.png" alt="" class="wp-image-3659313" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3659314,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/image_35fa14.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/image_35fa14.png" alt="" class="wp-image-3659314" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Bearstail 15U</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2853260"],"_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-6a1f3b911e80f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-12 points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hustled for an O-board, early extra possession</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Post-up, physical to the rim, AND1 finish, tough</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hit the FT for a 3-point play</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Catch &amp; shoot triple from the right wing, all net</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Loose ball O-board</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Long O-board, in the right place at the right time</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another long offensive rebound</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sharp assist to Barman when breaking the press</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Catch &amp; shoot NBA triple, all-net</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Catch &amp; cash 3point from the left wing, swish, lead is up to 8 w/ 9:20 remaining</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-BLOB assist to Barman</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another opportunistic offensive board</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Space &amp; shoot triple, soft shot, college range, up 2 points w/ 3:45 remaining</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Assist late to a cutting Kerzmann</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-6a1f3b911e8a8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-2 points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Looks long/lanky, the lefty should keep adding inches</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-O-board tip, got the ball to a teammate for an extra possession</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hustle play saving the ball from going OOB</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice timing for a sneaky O-board</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Caught my eye with tough defensive rebound, held back a big/strong Falcon</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Cut, catch, score, took the lead by 2 points, 2:45 remaining</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2724543"],"_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-6a1f3b911e9b8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-2 points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I like his length for a skilled '29 guard</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Offensive board, sharp reactions</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Executed a set after a timeout, excellent backdoor rime to Barman for a dunk</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Rebounded well in traffic vs. legit athletes</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Help-D blocked shot, impressive timing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sneaky O-board under the hoop, lefty putback score to take the lead back</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2842170"],"_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-6a1f3c1777bd2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-8 points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Runs with Bearstail, not Hoop Habits</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Skilled PG &amp; lead guard</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive handles &amp; shake to beat the D, looked good driving &amp; kicking</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Extra-pass swing assist to Beckham for a triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Pick-n-pop assist to Barman for a triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Deflect pass w/ outside hand, sharp reactions &amp; anticipation</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-O-board lefty tip-in on his own miss</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I like his court vision &amp; passing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Elevated well for O-boards, scrapped it up with bigger players</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Fouled on a putback, cashed both FT's, took the lead 20-19 w/ 5:14 1st half</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Rejected the PNR, drove right, hit the 15' middy</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-More impressive passes, zipping the ball into tight windows</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drive &amp; dish to a cutting Honker</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Contested/altered a shot in transition, took away a great look, hard hustle</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Snagged a long O-board</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another O-board on a long miss, attacked &amp; scored in the paint over the D, extended the lead up to 6 points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drive &amp; kick assist to Beckham for a 3ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great hustle, dove on the floor for a loose ball in a tight game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Extra pass assist to Beckham for a triple</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-6a1f3b911eb61"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-26 points, 1 triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Physical &amp; explosive</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Plays hard, hustles, dives on the floor</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-On-ball steal &amp; transition push, runs the floor very well</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Bouncy 2-handed SLAM in transition</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice work moving his feet &amp; cutting off slashers, walled up </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Post entry assist to Beckham</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Backdoor, cut, catch, ridiculous dunk in traffic, put the Falcon on a POSTER! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed off his crazy hangtime on a reverse layup attempt, fouled, 1/2 FT's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Pick-n-pop triple from the deep left wing, Thompson w/ the assist</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Productive &amp; aggressive rebounder, high-pointed the ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drive &amp; score w/ D in his face, tough floater score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Used a sick hesi-move to shake the pressure defense, athletic score over help-d</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Very impressive slash down the right lane line, finished w/ two D in his face</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sharp BLOB cut, fouled going up on a physical take, 1/2 FT's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-O-board around 3 Falcons on him</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-VERY impressive left-floater to end the first half, wow</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Gobbled up another O-board, throwing his muscle around &amp; creating space</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Ball skills look good, threw accurate left-handed passes</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Transition attack, 1 on1 situation, unstoppable spin-move &amp; point-blank score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Easy score at the cup during a Bearstail press break</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Swing assist to Beckam for a triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-O-board when surrounded by two Falcons</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-BLOB bucket, cut, backcut, catch, finish, smooth as butter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tough drive across the point, high-arcing shot for 2, finished for multiple D</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Multiple O-board late, fouled on the putback, 1/2 FT's with 1:07 on the clock, down 3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2863718"],"_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-6a1f3b911ebe7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-5 points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive length for a '29 wing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice anticipation for a blocked shot, used his left hand</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Held D &amp; swatted a shot with those long arms</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Did not back down from the athletic Falcons</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tough defensive rebound, fouled, bonus FT's, hit 1/2</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good work contesting with a high hand, forced missed jump shots</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Cut, catch, score, reverse layup finish, crafty, extended the lead to 5 early 2nd half</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another blocked shot, great timing vs. a quality athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Ball pressure &amp; forced a TO with 6 secs on the clock</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Offensive board putback as time expired, cut the lead to 1</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3659310,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/image_85209a.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/image_85209a.png" alt="" class="wp-image-3659310" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->