Under the Radar in the Dakotas

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">The summer months are a busy time of year for hoops with club ball, team camps/tourneys, and individual work. Here are a few prospects flying under the radar to watch out for as the summer heats up. We are predicting a big high school season from these players.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"100"}}} --> <p style="font-style:normal;font-weight:100">See below for our Under the Radar ballers, we will tell you why they are players to watch and why they are intriguing hoopers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2950876,"width":"282px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/08/NDSD.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/08/NDSD.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-2950876" style="width:282px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2116300"],"_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-6a2dd38284080"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Game-changing length, runs well, quality mobility for a 6'8" player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Quietly waiting in the wings at Century, ready for a spectacular senior season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-VERY LONG arms, multi-level scorer, hits 3s, shot blocker, easily a next-level player</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-6a2dd382840f9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Extraordinary sophomore season with a ton of accolades &amp; success </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Gets overlooked at times because of the loaded Pack team he runs w/ in club</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Undersized at 5'10", but he jumps well, possesses superior skills, smart, gym rat</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2430303"],"_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-6a2dd3828415b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Put up splashy numbers last season, I imagine they will only improve next year</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Knows how to find the bottom of the net, scores it from anywhere on the floor</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Above-the-rim-finisher, crafty/creative, fakes out the D, athletic, fluid, skilled</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2573805"],"_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-6a2dd382841be"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-lefty southpaw, looks to be above 6'1" at this point, a talented 3-point shooter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Works hard at his game/skill, skills keep getting sharper, will be a big problem in A</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Versatile &amp; opportunistic, quality athlete, great complement to Bakko &amp; Starcevic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2339217"],"_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-6a2dd38284209"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Will easily be one of the top guards in A next year, Huskies will be tough</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Does not play club/aau ball so his name does not come up much in off-season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has next-level size/strength &amp; athleticism, multi-level scorer, all-around dude</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2052771"],"_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-6a2dd3828425d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Checks all the boxes w/ toughness, physicality, strength, grit &amp; space creating</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Old-school low post, but he passes &amp; shares the ball like a new-age ballers</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Could really blossom at the next level if he gets in the right program</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1551734"],"_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-6a2dd382842b1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Heady ball-player, nice-sized lead guard, coach's kid w/ good feel/understanding</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Having a very nice start to summer, Kale will work hard all summer &amp; improve</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Scrappy/tough/gritty, does not back down, opportunistic, two-way ball player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2132776"],"_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-6a2dd3828430c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Batke will be one of the elite scorers &amp; bucket getters in Class A next season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Not playing club, so you don't hear his name as much, still playing plenty of ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Strong/physcial/aggressive/persistent, shot-creator, stat-stuffer, 3-level scorer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2839149"],"_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-6a2dd38284357"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Changes the game w/ his 3-shooting, well-put-together, thicker build, strong</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-It sounds like he will be leaving Wolsey-Wessington &amp; heading to DeSmet</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-With the addition of Tvedt, the Bulldogs will be scary, another shooter/scorer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3274239"],"_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-6a2dd382843aa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-He really impressed this last HS season, Smet will be the favs in B this season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Long, skilled, smooth, smart/clever, playmaker, makes everyone better, gamer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hoops calm/cool/collected, controls the pace, top-notch vision &amp; passing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2362037"],"_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-6a2dd3828440e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Full of intrigue with his length &amp; height as a SG/wing, serious offensive threat</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Having a solid spring &amp; looking good early in the summer, matchup problem</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Scores in bunches, knockdown sniper with deep range, sweet stroke/mechanics </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1822085,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/01/Under-the-radar-crop-765x503-1641599918-crop-765x502-1676578560-crop-764x501-1677265299-crop-762x500-1677545751.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/01/Under-the-radar-crop-765x503-1641599918-crop-765x502-1676578560-crop-764x501-1677265299-crop-762x500-1677545751.png?w=761" alt="" class="wp-image-1822085" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->