Dakotas Ballers To Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With <strong>The Expo</strong> quickly approaching, Prep Hoops Dakotas (PHD) is continuing our preview of the event by highlighting 10 ballers who will be looking to make their presence felt on the court. This group features talent from both sides of the Dakotas, with each player bringing something different to the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On <strong>October 3rd</strong>, <strong>The Expo</strong> will take place at the <strong>Impact Sports Center in Sioux Falls</strong> from <strong>11:00 AM to 3:00 PM</strong>, giving prospects from across the region an opportunity to compete, showcase their skills, and make an impression heading into the upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this edition of our <strong>Expo preview series</strong>, we feature <strong>five players from North Dakota and five from South Dakota</strong> who we'll have our eyes on. Here's a closer look at the <strong>Dakotas ballers to watch</strong> when the action gets underway.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><a href="https://events.prephoops.com/e/2372/register/the-expo-dakotas">CLICK HERE TO REGISTER</a>, there is still time to sign up!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"16px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:16px">*<em>Use Code:&nbsp;<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">MICHAEL26PH25OFF</span></strong>&nbsp;for a discount on admission</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size"><strong>Why players should attend:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item {"fontSize":"small"} --> <li class="has-small-font-size"><strong>Competition:</strong>&nbsp;Go head-to-head with the talent in your class with players from MN, ND, and SD.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item {"fontSize":"small"} --> <li class="has-small-font-size"><strong>Unmatched Coverage:</strong>&nbsp;Prep Hoops scouts will be in the gym, evaluating, highlighting standouts, and providing media exposure. With more than 400 college programs subscribing to Prep Hoops, your performance has the chance to be seen by recruiters across the country.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item {"fontSize":"small"} --> <li class="has-small-font-size"><strong>Recruiting Opportunities:</strong>&nbsp;Over the past four years, Prep Hoops events have attracted hundreds of college coaches, and every game is streamed live on BallerTV for added visibility.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item {"fontSize":"small"} --> <li class="has-small-font-size"><strong>High-Energy Atmosphere:</strong>&nbsp;The Expo is competitive and fun. With a top-tier venue and an electric environment, it's the perfect stage to showcase your skills.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item {"fontSize":"small"} --> <li class="has-small-font-size"><strong>Make Your Mark:</strong>&nbsp;For Prep Hoops Dakotas, this is the chance to watch you live. For players, it's the chance to leave a lasting impression and stand out from the crowd.&nbsp;Have a good showing at the Expo and leave your mark on PHD!</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3781304,"width":"225px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/image_3cfdb7.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/image_3cfdb7.png" alt="" class="wp-image-3781304" style="width:225px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2417308"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6aba623e3c5e2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-One of the elite PG's in the Dakota's, next-level potential who is already gaining interested </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Expecting Ziemer to be the top PG/floor general/playmaker in the Impact Sports Center</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Does it all on both sides of the ball, I am curious to see how he is shooting it from beyond the arc</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2452811"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6abb033435e8b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Have not seen him since last fall at The Expo, excited to see how his game has evolved </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Beckham is a capable outside shooter, he can also get to the rack for buckets</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Does he look like a varsity player in Class AA, is Bertram ready to run with the Tigers?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2608506"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6abb033435ee3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Had a nice club season with JVT, received multiple positive reports, legit potential</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He changes the game from beyond the arc, interested to see if he gets buckets at the rim</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Will he be a top shooter at the event? Does he look ready to be a serious varsity player in Class A?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2415386"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6abb033435f2b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-The long and athletic Squirrel impressed me multiple times in the club season, thrilled to see him hoop again</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He is gaining confidence, steam, and is coming on strong, seems to be primed for a big season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Flush with versatility and plenty of playmaking, is Deutsch one of the elite athletes at the event?</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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6abb033435f6e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-I like his length as a lead guard, has skill and smarts, quality athleticism</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Improved a good amount over the off-season, have only seen his film in the past year, excited to see him ball live 1 more time before his senior season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He will be stepping into the primary playmaker scorer for MOPO, has All-State talent, does he look ready?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2545286"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6abb033435fbb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Not the biggest player on the court, but Myers is certainly talented &amp; skilled</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He knows how to get buckets, crafty &amp; clever, opportunistic w/ &amp; w/o the ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-His shooting mechanics &amp; release look good on film, PHD is thrilled to see him live</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2412094"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6abb033436000"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-One of the top shooters in North Dakota and his range seems to be limitless </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I keep hearing that his game is evolving and Buhr is more than just a shooter now</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I like his length and am intrigued with his lethal shooting, does Kole look like a future college baller on Saturday?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3662542"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6abb033436040"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Impressed me multiple times this summer, overjoyed to see him shoot again</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-From team events, LaRocque is easily one of the best shooters I saw over the summer months</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Does he look like a flamethrower on Saturday? Is it a top 5 shooter at the event? Expecting so...</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2052803"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6abb033436080"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Have not seen him hoop since he came to this event last year, any noticeable upgrades?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Shelton made some noteworthy plays last season, has a good feel for the game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Makes plays off the bounce, sees the floor, creative/crafty, timely, let's see what he does Saturday</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2840028"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6abb0334360bf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Excited to watch him play because I think Trey is on the cusp of a huge junior season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Watch him hoop for 60 seconds and you will understand what type of athlete he is</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-IS he a Stock Riser after this event? We are expecting big things from Mr. Johnson</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3781305,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/image_d1c37e.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/image_d1c37e.png" alt="" class="wp-image-3781305" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->