Best of the Circuit: 15U Dakotas

The Hard Work Region concluded last weekend for the 2022 Prep Hoops Circuit. Minnesota Fury won the Finals Cahmpionship. In this article, we are looking at some of the top players from the PH Circuit (15U), Dakotas Edition!   *We have some Minnesota players in the article because they play on a ND AAU team. We have also included SD players that run with an Iowa AAU team.   <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/06/ImpressivePlayers.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/06/ImpressivePlayers.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1487735" width="261" height="163"/></a></figure>   North & South Dakota 15U   [player_tooltip player_id="1167611" first="Tony" last="Daniel Loria"] |6’5 F| Inspired Athletics 15U   Played excellent at the Hard Work Region Finals and turned some heads over the weekend   Impressive athlete that can get up and finish above the rim, bouncy, strong, and athletic rebounder   Scary slasher that will finish in a variety of ways at the cup, can also stick jumpers, very high ceiling   [player_tooltip player_id="1167609" first="Sullivan" last="Ihry"] |5’10 G| Inspired Athletics 15U   Has had some impressive performances on the PH Circuit, his pull-up jumper has looked very nice   A strong PG with all the ball skills you could ask for, knows the game well, leader that will direct traffic   Confident lead guard, playmaker and creator, not afraid to take a big shot, has plenty of potential   Carsten Hoff |5’11 G| Inspired Athletics 15U   He is likely the best three-point shooter on his squad, can shoot the cover off the ball from long range   Plays with a great flow and demeanor, does not seem to rush the issue but it always looking to make a play   Handles the ball well, has nice flaoter/runner, crafty finisher, his pull-up game and jumper are intriguing   [player_tooltip player_id="1355919" first="Bennett" last="Larson"] (2026) |6’6 PF| 3ND Hoops Fam 2025   A 2026 kid that plays up, super strong and physical, does not play young, an animal on the glass, high-end motor   Had monster scoring & rebounding games this past weekend, produced multiple double-doubles   One of the best players in the 2026 Class from ND, stands out vs. older players, stud defender w/ great switching ability   [player_tooltip player_id="1267638" first="Kaiden" last="Helm"] |6’2 G| 3ND Hoops Fam 2025   A big, strong, tough, and skilled guard that helped his team go 3-1 at the Finals   Plays physical on both ends, scores through contact at the rim, produces going downhill off the bounce   Scores from all levels, I like his pull-up jumper, can cash in triples, can score in big moments, clutch player   [player_tooltip player_id="1503880" first="Carter" last="Hansen"] |6’3 G/F| Arena Basketball Club 2025 Snyder   This young Tanager has constantly been improving over the AAU season   Serious shooting threat from 3pt land, I have seen him shoot it very well from deep   All-around skilled, has good eyes, has natural instincts, knows how to win tight games   [player_tooltip player_id="1518914" first="Easton" last="Van Scoyk"] |6’3 F| Arena Basketball Club 2025 Snyder   Has shown that he is a glue guy with a great understanding of the game   Does the dirty work in the paint on both ends, has improved his jump shot   Impressive size and frame, the foundation is down, the DV player has a promising future   [player_tooltip player_id="1518855" first="Carson" last="Ness"] |6’0 G| Arena Basketball Club 2025 Lazzo   The Yankson kid has proven to be a true scoring threat from all over the hardwood   Ness has noteworthy handles and he knows how to get to his spots for good looks   His athleticism allows him to finish around defenders at the rim, has intriguing upside   Brian Zarazua |6’3 G| Bears Tail Basketball 15U   Hands down one of the most skilled 15U players I watched this spring/summer   Handles, passing, ball skills, IQ, and feel for the game are off the charts   Causes havoc in the press, instant offense on TO’s, emerging talent to keep eyes on   [player_tooltip player_id="1510493" first="Alex" last="Busch"] |6’1 G| Bears Tail Basketball 15U   A versatile offensive threat that can score from multiple levels on the court   He stretches the defense by cashing in triples, he can also get his inside the arc   Rebounds well and gets the job done in transition, finishes strong at the cup   [player_tooltip player_id="1519114" first="Dax" last="Frank"] |6’5 F| Bears Tail Basketball 15U   He is a long shot blocker that runs the floor hard and makes plays on both ends   Frank has an effective jump shot from 8-15 feet, this helps open up the lane for slashers   His length and height make him an anchor on defense, Frank is vital to the Bears Tail D   [player_tooltip player_id="1422852" first="Rylee" last="Bears Tail"] (2026) |6’3 G| Bears Tail Basketball 15U   He is a year younger but he has played up occasionally at the 15U level   Long, lanky, good mobility, has basketball blood running through his veins, plays fast & furious   Slasher that scores athletically at the rim, pesky defender that reads eyes & creates TO’s, big potential   B[player_tooltip player_id="1422852" first="Rylee" last="Bears Tail"] (2026) |6’3 G| Bears Tail Basketball 15U   He is a year younger but he has played up occasionally at the 15U level   Long and athletic like his brother, has the flexibility to play all positions 1-5, smooth & skilled   Great feel for hoops, can score in many ways, creative on the offensive end, does outstanding work on the glass   [player_tooltip player_id="1477112" first="Isaac" last="Beauchamp"] |5’10 G| The Next Level Basketball Academy 2025   A cool customer at the PG spot, I have watched him put up big numbers in the scoring column   Shoots it with confidence from 3-point land and mid-range, nice pull-up & step back J   Plays fast and hard but knows when to slow things down, shares the rock and creates for others   [player_tooltip player_id="1477113" first="Alex" last="Wetterlin"] |6’3 SF| The Next Level Basketball Academy 2025   He looks like a power forward but produces like a sharpshooting wing   Silky smooth jumper that is always in-rhythm, can change the game from beyond the arc   Aggressive and smart cutter, knows hows to get open and create his own looks, boards hard   [player_tooltip player_id="1465341" first="Joseph" last="Gomez"] |5’8 G| The Next Level Basketball Academy 2025   Plays with a good head on his shoulders, not the biggest player but will outsmart you, clever   Does not get too high or too low, plays hard on defense, is fearless on both sides of the ball   Finishes well against bigger defenders, has a sweet floater game, moves the ball & facilitates

The Hard Work Region concluded last weekend for the 2022 Prep Hoops Circuit. Minnesota Fury won the Finals Cahmpionship. In this article, we are looking at some of the top players from the PH Circuit (15U), Dakotas Edition!