Noteworthy Hoopers: PHFreshmanShowcaseDAK

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The next wave of basketball talent took center stage at the PH Freshman Showcase, giving us an early look at some of the region's intriguing young hoopers. From skilled lead guards and crafty shot-makers to high-end athletes, playmaking wings, and versatile bigs, this group brought plenty of talent and upside. Here are the players who stood out and made their presence felt.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3755957,"width":"204px","height":"auto","aspectRatio":"1","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_252d7c.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/image_252d7c.png" alt="" class="wp-image-3755957" style="aspect-ratio:1;width:204px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"25px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:25px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Noteworthy Hoopers</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2864069"],"_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-6a96bfd12bd16"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Stuck out with his strong and physical takes/dribble attacks</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Used his body well when slashing and scoring around the hoop</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Smart about shielding/protecting the ball, aggressive ball player</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-6a96bfd12bd90"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Not the biggest player, but he scored plenty around the basket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looked good finishing, plays bigger than his listed height</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed off a sweet middy J, pull-up game was impressive</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-6a96bfd12be0d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Every time I looked, Ganser was making impressive moves with the ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sharp and advanced dribbling, made crisp and accurate passes</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Long guard, can score from every level, looks like he can take over a game</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-6a96bfd12be66"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Showed that he scores the rock from inside &amp; out</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looked good driving &amp; scoring, finished in traffic with nice body control</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Ogle can also shoot it, a very talented shooter from the perimeter </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3730626"],"_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-6a96bfd12beb4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Come from Elkhorn North, the kid from the Cornhusker state can shoot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Racked up the three-pointers, shot looks good</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Appears to be adept in the catch &amp; shoot game</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-6a96bfd12bf00"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Shot it smoking hot in the 3on3 games</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Smart and mature ball player, knows the game well</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looks to have real potential and will blossom into a very nice player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3729742"],"_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-6a96bfd12bf49"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Baller from Iowa, looked the part of one of the better forwards in the gym</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tough on the glass, cleared the D boards &amp; gobbled up O-boards</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Got 2nd chance points, showed a sweet baby hook, rangy &amp; long</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3669816"],"_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-6a96bfd12bf92"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Body control was impressive slashing &amp; finishing in the paint</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Twisting &amp; turning finish, not sure how he contorted his body on that score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Blocked shot &amp; contested many more, good timing &amp; anticipation</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-6a96bfd12bfd9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Johnson made plays off the bounce, looked good going north and south</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Multiple elusive slashes, beat numerous defenders on the way to the rim</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Got some tough buckets at the rim, is also a more than capable shooter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2758428"],"_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-6a96bfd12c020"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Quality athlete, nice length for a frosh, legit combo-guard</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Three-pointer shooter, moves well without the ball, reads the defense</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Made plays going downhill, breaks down the D off the bounce</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2417330"],"_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-6a96bfd12c067"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Caught my eye right away with his length</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Versatile ball player, can hit the 3-ball, score from mid-range, and finish inside</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good-looking pull-up, rose up over D &amp; connected, high release on his shot </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":[3755643],"_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-6a96bfd12c0ae"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-He really stood out at the end of the event in 5on5 play</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-In the last game, Omran was the best player on the court</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Very athletic, this kid can move, no problem creating separation </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2864949"],"_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-6a96bfd12c0f7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Struck me as a smooth shooter, knows how to get to his spots for shots</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Did not get rushed but got the shot with no problem, quick release</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Cashed in from 3-point land multiple times, fluid in the catch &amp; shoot game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3755379"],"_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-6a96bfd12c156"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Looks like a real hooper, noteworthy size/length for a young guard</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Intriguing ball skills, versatile, made plays in transition, opportunistic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I like his attacking and slashing, he runs well, quality athleticism </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-6a96bfd12c19e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Eye-catching length, moves well for that crazy height as a frosh</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good feet, impacts the game, has a standing reach of 103.5 inches!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed that he can stretch the floor &amp; hit the 3, shot looked solid</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2411535"],"_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-6a96bfd12c1e9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Yates is crafty, cunning, and skilled with the rock, sneaky quick</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has lead guard abilities, creator, talented passer &amp; handles, advanced skills</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Shot it well from deep, legit 3 shooter, an innovative scorer going to the rim</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2950876,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><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" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->