NHR State: Saturday Noteworthy Ballers

<!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"italic","fontWeight":"1000","fontSize":"11px"}}} --> <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"><strong>Shakopee, MN -</strong>&nbsp;Now that the dust has settled on NHR State, we're taking some time to reflect on one of the most enjoyable weekends of the Prep Hoops circuit. From competitive bracket play to breakout performances, there was plenty to like, and these are some of the ballers who caught our attention on Saturday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size">See below for Player Notes....</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3657763,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/image.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/image.png" alt="" class="wp-image-3657763" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3657764,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/image_165fc0.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/image_165fc0.png" alt="" class="wp-image-3657764" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"25px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:25px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Saturday Noteworthy Ballers</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- 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-6a1db8530eb0d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Played up in the 16U division </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Played bigger than his listed height </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Super tough inside and around the paint</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Many 2nd chance points, he was a beast on the O-glass</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looked great catching &amp; scoring</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Bouncy putback score, has an impressive 2nd jump</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another catch &amp; score, GREAT cutter, worked well with Wavrin</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-AND1 traffic score from an odd angle</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Strong take, finished through contact</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Aggressive to the rim, another AND1, hit the FT for a 3-point play</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Noteworthy assist to Soper for a score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hard attack, drew another foul, puts a ton of pressure on the defense</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He and Wavrin make up a great frontcourt and they were playing up in 16U</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Transition push, fancy footwork score, lefty finish, excellent body control</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hit tough shots vs. Phenom, rises to the occassion</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Super impressed with his game, I knew he was tough, exceeded my expectations</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2237681"],"_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-6a1de4b14126d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Highlight real 2-handed DUNK in transition</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Long &amp; athletic wing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Shot it well on Saturday, hit multiple three-pointers</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice elevation on his shot, high release, no problem getting shot off</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-More athletic scores</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Deflected passes, forced TO's, sneaky on-ball steal</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2469061"],"_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-6a1de4b1412ea"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-He filled it up from beyond the 3-point arc</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Kept his team in the game with his lights out shooting</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hit multiple with defenders right in his face</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drained 3-pointers in the first half</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Finished the game with 8 or 9 made 3's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-The D knew he was a shooter &amp; Ethan still delivered </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Steal, good instincts, dished an assist after the TO</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2447425"],"_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-6a1de4b141347"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Strong guard, plays under control, handles looked nice</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-His pull-up game was impressive</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Oman knocked down multiple mid-range jumpers</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tough &amp; scrappy, does not back down</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looked like a clutch player, cashed a baseline J to tie the score up in 2nd half</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-6a1dd851eef25"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Played up in the 16U division </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Eye-catching length and only a 2029 </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Skilled like a wing/guard</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Handles are very impressive for 6'7" and his passing was even better</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Many drive &amp; dish assists</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Beautiful high-low pass to AJ for a bucket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Clever steal, read eyes, sharp reactions</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed off a dirty spin-move to create space</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Strong interior score, finishes from all angles</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Several offensive rebounds, used his size but also anticipated well</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-AND1 finish, scored through contact on multiple occassions</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-His shot looked excellent from the FT-line</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hard drive, nifty inside-hand finish at the cup</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-The more I watched the more I was impressed with his ball skills</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Racking up the assists, eyes &amp; passing like a PG</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Acrobatic baseline finish, awesome body control, especially for a 6'7" 2029</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another AND1 score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Potential is through the roof</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2106993"],"_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-6a1de4b1413cc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Did the little things to help the team</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Long with lanky arms</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Rebounded well, always around the ball when it's coming off the rim</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Excellent timing for boards, O-board tip-in</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another offensive rebound tip-in, reacted well to the ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Dive on the floor, not afraid to get dirty</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Effective ball screen, PNR, roll, catch, finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another O-board, he was cleaning up</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Gobbled up and offensive rebound, fouled on putback, 2/2 FT's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2237726"],"_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-6a1df71d21a5d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Very productive from beyond the 3-point arc</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Cashed in many triples, almost all of them were swishes</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-His shooting range was on full display</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drilled triples from long range out to NBA depth</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Needs to be guarded out to the VB-line</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Did not just hit 3's, threw down a slam dunk</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tip-in score on his own miss</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Numerous offensive boards, more O-boar putbacks</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Plenty of 2nd chance points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-More made triples, filled it up</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hard to guard with that length, long arms, and extended shooting range </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1651920"],"_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-6a1de4b141421"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Long/skilled/versatile</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Rebounded well, contested &amp; altered shots</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Spots-up and spaces well, spreads the floor, clean shooting stroke</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tough matchup as he can shoot over smaller defenders, spread out BIGs, slash &amp; cut, and score from every level</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Knocked down multiple three-pointers</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Soft touch release, got the shooters touch roll</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Shared and moved the ball, makes smart/heady plays</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-6a1dd851eef79"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Impressive athlete, runs like a deer &amp; jumps like a kangaroo</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looked good in transition, multiple score in uptempo</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Early assist to start one of the games i watched, good find, nice vision</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed his shooting range with a left wing triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Quick reactions when picking off a pass</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Knocked down another 3ball, more than capable in the catch &amp; shoot game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Active hands tipped &amp; deflected passes</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Threw down an impressive 2-handed DUNK</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Cut &amp; score, great hands</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Soft touch finishing around the hoop</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great potential with his length, athleticism, versatility </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1657449"],"_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-6a1de4b14149a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Had flashes of brilliance with his passing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Makes every pass, no-look, fit into tight windows, touch, easy, extra</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Very good rebounder for a PG</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Smart kickout pass to Terras for a triple, found shooters early &amp; often</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Posted up, sweet left-handed score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hit a deep 3-ball pull-up when coming off a PNR</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Catch &amp; shoot 3ball in the 2nd half, all net</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Happy to see him shooting the 3ball with confidence &amp; success </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-John Stockton PNR assist to a rolling Nelson</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Do-it-all playmaker, smart/strong/tough/skilled</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3554000,"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.webp"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/03/circuit-logo_b3ebdf80.webp?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3554000" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->