Dakotas Freshman Showcase: Watchlist

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Circle <strong>Saturday, August 29th</strong> on your calendar — the <strong>Dakotas Freshman Showcase</strong> is heading to <strong>Impact Sports Center</strong> in Sioux Falls from <strong>10:00 AM–2:00 PM</strong>, and the sign-up list is already stacked with talent worth watching. Still need to register? Don't sleep on it — grab your spot now and use code <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Michael26PH50OFF</span></strong> at checkout for a discount.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this piece, we're taking a look at some of the intriguing frosh who'll be in the building on Saturday — guys worth keeping an eye on, and a few reasons why. Best of luck to all the ballers competing next weekend. PHD and <a href="https://x.com/DaksHoops" data-type="link" data-id="https://x.com/DaksHoops">@DaksHoops</a> are excited to take it all in!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://events.prephoops.com/e/2324/register/dakotas-freshman-showcase" data-type="link" data-id="https://events.prephoops.com/e/2324/register/dakotas-freshman-showcase">CLICK HERE to register.</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3732320,"width":"307px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/08/image_a7a52a.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/08/image_a7a52a.png?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3732320" style="width:307px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3621958,"width":"307px","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/PlayerWatchlistNDSD.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/PlayerWatchlistNDSD.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-3621958" style="width:307px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3416047"],"_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-6a8d1fee8e043"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Nice length for a 9th grade guard/wing, I hear that Blaze is a gym rat</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Played well this summer, could get varsity burn this winter for the Broncos</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-What type of athlete is Haugen? How does his perimeter J look?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3672450"],"_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-6a8d1fee8e0e0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Reports are that he is one of the best in the ND 2030 Class</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Noteworthy size, Squirrels are very high on Erbes, should see varsity action</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Is he one of the elite ballers at the event? Does he score from all levels?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2413958"],"_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-6a8d1fee8e15e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Undersized guard, it will be interesting to see how he battles</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-He can shoot the 3-ball, lets see if he can knock down some shots</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Can he hang in on defense vs. the bigger guards? How are his skills? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2861870"],"_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-6a8d1fee8e1c5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Reports are that he had a very good club season with [program_tooltip program_id='2228190' first='TEAM' last='Warwick']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Talented lead guard, tough defender, playmaking slasher, finishes well</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He should be one of the top guard at the event, does he play like it?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2808011"],"_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-6a8d1fee8e212"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Word on the street is, Ogle had a very nice summer, Warriors like his game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Gifted scorer, can put up plenty of points, bucket-getter, SHOOTER</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Is he one of the top shooters at the event?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2915373"],"_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-6a8d1fee8e279"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-The Cardinals are high on this kid and believe that he has a bright future</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Known as a gifted and talented shooter who can fill it up</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Is he a PG or more of a SG? Does Libis shoot the lights out from 3?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3730788"],"_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-6a8d1fee8e2ed"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Noteworthy size for a frosh, he brings the energy and juice</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Known as a defensive stopper and a glue guy who does the little things</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-How are his ball skills and offensive game?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2858249"],"_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-6a8d1fee8e33a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Known as a shooter, have heard that he can stroke it from 3pt land</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Also slashes and drives well, good going to the rim, all-around baller</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Is Johnson one of the top scorers in the gym? What type of athlete is he?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2850047"],"_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-6a8d1fee8e385"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-I hear that Alberts has great upside and I like his 6'3" length</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice high release on his shot, has room to add muscle, quality bball frame</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>How is his skill level? Does Alberts score inside and out?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2831956"],"_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-6a8d1fee8e3cb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-He had a fantastic club season, excited to see if he shows out on Saturday</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Noteworthy size with the skills to match, shoots it well from all levels</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Is Dolan a two-way player? How creative is he with the rock?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2411639"],"_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-6a8d1fee8e416"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-This kid puts in a ton of time on his game, always working to get better</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good all-around guard, handles the ball very well, scores it, shoots well, shifty</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He is undersized, can he defend vs. bigger guys, does he create his own shots?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2417332"],"_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-6a8d1fee8e47f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Look at that length! Reports out of Fargo North are that he has real potential</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Very smooth &amp; skilled BIG man, crazy 8'8" standing reach, exciting future</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Is he the best post at the event? How does he do his scoring?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3732348,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/08/image_938ed6.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/08/image_938ed6.png" alt="" class="wp-image-3732348" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->