Team 2 Player Notes: The Expo

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><em>#PHExpoDAK</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Expo took place on October 3rd at the Impact Sports Center in Sioux Falls, bringing together a talented group of intriguing ballers from across the Dakotas and surrounding region. With plenty of competition throughout the day, there was no shortage of players who caught our attention and gave us something to talk about.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>For this series, we're going <strong>team by team</strong>, taking a closer look at the players who stood out during the event. PHD has observations, thoughts, highlights, and notes on what looked good from each baller and what caught our eye while watching the action.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this piece, we're focusing on <strong>Team 2 from the 5-on-5 portion of The Expo</strong>. There were several intriguing players on the roster, and we're excited to share our thoughts on what we saw from each of them.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Let's take a look at Team 2 and the player notes coming out of The Expo!</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3789491,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/10/image_cb5e5e.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/10/image_cb5e5e.png" alt="" class="wp-image-3789491" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3789492,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/10/image_470271.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/10/image_470271.png" alt="" class="wp-image-3789492" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"25px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:25px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Team 2</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2412913"],"_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-6ac7f9fd2ddb9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Catch &amp; shoot 3ball from the right wing, nothing but net</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Blocked shot, took away a good look near the hoop</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Loose ball steal</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Up-tempo attack, got all the way to the rim, left-handed layup score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Opportunistic loose ball O-board</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Swing assist to Mohamed for a three-ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Pick &amp; pop 3-pointer from the left wing, great possession</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Had some quality downhill drives, showed that he is not just a shooter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Blocked shot at the rim, erased a good look</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Diagonal slash to the right block, point blank score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2853770"],"_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-6ac7f9fd2de28"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Baseline drive, accurate lefty flick pass in traffic, impressive ball skills</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Shared the ball, unselfish with the rock</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Delivered accurate passes with both L &amp; R hands</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Easy assist to DeCoteau, smart pass</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Blocked shot, excellent timing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Crisp corner pass, hit Mohamed for a corner 3-pointer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-3/4 transition assist, good work getting the ball pushed ahead</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2608507"],"_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-6ac7f9fd2de7b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice length as a guard/wing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Help D steal, opportunistic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Rack attack, fouled going up, drained the free throw for 2 points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Unselfish with the rock, moved the ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Did not try to do too much, let the game come to him, got the hot hands the ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3669700"],"_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-6ac7f9fd2deca"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Nice sized guard</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Fast-paced push, drew help, dish off assist to DeCoteau for a score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Shared &amp; moved the ball, the ball did not get sticky in his hands</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Opportunistic transition hustle &amp; score at the hoop</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2372855"],"_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-6ac7f9fd2df19"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Drilled a catch &amp; shoot corner 3-pointer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Cashed a BLOB triple in the catch &amp; shoot game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Loose ball steal</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Catch &amp; cash corner 3-ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Space &amp; shoot 3-pointer, heating up!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Pick &amp; pop assist to Larson for a triple, accurate &amp; timely</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2548374"],"_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-6ac7f9fd2df69"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Left-handed southpaw</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Drive &amp; kick, hit Larson for a triple, nice find</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Run-out transition bucket, good hustle</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Baseline slash to the hoop, lefty floater score </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2413972"],"_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-6ac7f9fd2dfbe"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Quick crossover to beat on-ball D, got to the rack, scored with a defender on his back</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nailed a sweet step-back 3-pointer, got great separation &amp; rose up for the J</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Up-tempo drive &amp; dish, nice pass to DeCoteau</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-PNR, didn't accept screen, deep pull-up 2 w/ a hand in his face, cash, very tough shot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Transition push, left crossover into a deep drive, hit a 6-foot jumper over the D</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-BLOB assist to Mohamed for a triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Excellent drive &amp; dish, sweet touch pass to DeCoteau</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Talented passer with both hands, threw some great lefty dimes</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-3/4 court transition assist, put perfect touch on the pass</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hustler and grinder, quick to dive on the floor</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Active hands, tipped pass, forced a turnover</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Catch &amp; shoot corner 3-ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Handles looked good, has an effective crossover and between the legs move</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Played well as the PG, Stock Riser</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2398642"],"_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-6ac7f9fd2e00e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-I like how he attacked rebounds off the rim</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-O-board in front of the rim, point blank putback score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive and agile slash, contested right-block score, great take</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Short corner catch &amp; finish, efficient</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Corner catch, lefty attack, got to the rack, right-handed scoop score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Gobbled up an O-board in heavy traffic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Baseline slash, unselfish kick-out assist to Mohamed for a triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hustler, gave extra effort for loose ball and long boards</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Catch &amp; score on the left block, AND1 finish plus the FT for a 3pt play</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-O-board tip-in, in heavy congestion, perfectly timed</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Offensive rebound on a teammate's missed FT, tough putback score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Post-up, middle attack, sweet baby-hook score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Catch on the right block, short jumper score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hands looked good, always ready for the ball &amp; never misses</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Plays much bigger than his listed height</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Off-balance score in the paint, got the shooter's touch roll</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Crisp corner swing pass to Huso for a 3-ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another offensive rebound, tipped it to himself, impressive</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drive &amp; score, changed directions, got to the rim, righty inside-hand finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Swipe steal later in the game in press defense</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive performance, he will be a Stock Riser in the next Ranks update</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 -->