The 15U All-Dakota Team

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 15U/2025 AAU season has finished for the year. What players from North Dakota and South Dakota 15U teams made our All-Dakotas team? Look below to find out...</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1272514,"width":111,"height":111,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/08/PHD.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/08/PHD.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1272514" width="111" height="111"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"10px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:10px">**Only players that go to high school in ND or SD are included in this article. We only included players that ran with an AAU team from the Dakotas.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">All-Dakotas First Team</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1263162' first='Ben' last='Brooks'] |6'7 PF| SD Attack/Madison</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>His height, length, and athleticism made him a tough matchup for opposing teams. Can pour it in from all levels.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Very good ball skills, especially for his height &amp; age. An advanced passer. Impressive season shooting from 3pt land.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1297808' first='Easton' last='Neuendorf'] |5'10 PG| Team Warwick/Hamlin</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the elite point guards in the Dakotas that knows how to win. Led his team to 33-3 record &amp; 6 Championships.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Skills like a college PG. Smooth shooter &amp; an elite passer that makes everyone around him better. Gamer &amp; competitor. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1169144' first='Karson' last='Ouse'] |6'6 SF| ND Phenom/Kindred</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Breakout AAU season. Helped his team win the SPTS Championship. Averaged 10 ppg, 5 rpg &amp; shot a high percentage.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Proved to be a 3-level scorer. Great length &amp; athleticism makes him a tough defender. Dunks often, Big-Time playmaker.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1194507' first='Drew' last='Kempel'] |6'3 PG| ND Phenom/Bismarck Century</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Big strong PG that constantly got deep penetration and created for others. Led team to SPTS Championship &amp; many W's.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>10 ppg, 5 rpg, 4 apg, and 56 FG%. Fierce competitor that gets after it on D. Rises to the occasion and makes big plays.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1169135' first='Pearce' last='Parks'] |6'2 G/F| ECI/Grand Forks Red River</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He was an absolute beast all AAU season. A horrific matchup for every team because of his strength, size, and athleticism. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Great at posting up &amp; getting physical around the rim. Fierce defender, can guard all positions. Has phenomenal pull-up J.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1327459' first='Bryon' last='Laue'] |6'7 PF| Dakota Niners/Castlewood</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He played up in the 16U division and averaged 9.3 ppg, 7.3 rpg, and 2.1 blocks. Completely took over games at times.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Every program wants this kid in their program next season. Very strong, powerful, and aggressive. A very tough BIG.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">All-Dakotas Second Team</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1167610' first='Matthew' last='Sem'] |6'1 SG| ECI/Fargo North</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Played up in the ECI 16U team and helped them win a tough GPA Championship. An electric playmaker in transition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Turned some heads this summer with impressive dunks. Serious 3-pt shooting threat. Crafty finisher at the rim &amp; in traffic.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1169148' first='Parker' last='Falcon'] |6'5 SG| ND Phenom/Bismarck Legacy</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A deadly shooter in the catch-n-shoot game and also has a nice pull-up. Averaged 10 ppg and 5 rpg. Hardworking on D.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>At 6'5" he has no trouble getting his shot off &amp; shooting over the D. Helped Phenom win the SPTS and rack up 22+ wins.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1169145' first='Walker' last='Braaten'] |6'2 SG| ND Phenom/Westhope-Newburg</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Missed 2.5 tournaments, was a complete dude every time he was on the floor. Took over many games in big moments.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Led the highly successful Phenom team in scoring &amp; shot a lofty shooting %. Easily a top offensive player in the Dakotas.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1297809' first='Markus' last='Talley'] |6'0 SG| Team Warwick/Mitchell</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the top shooters in the Dakotas. Played a pivotal role with his team going 33-3 and winning six tournaments. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A lefty with a smooth shooting stroke. Very fast and agile athlete. Plays with great court awareness. Smart, skilled, crafty.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1263163' first='Shawn' last='Hammerbeck'] |6'6 PF| SD Attack/Winner</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A strong brute in the post. Powerful going to the rim, can get up and WHAM hard. Physical force that embraces contact.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Scored well at the basket and drilled mid-range jumpers. A bear on the boards on both ends. Impact player on O &amp; D.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1167611' first='Tony' last='Daniel Loria'] |6'5 SF| Inspired Athletics/West Fargo</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Elite offensive rebounder that plays extra-physical. Stood out at the Who's Next Combine w/ length &amp; special athleticism. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Plays w/ relentless effort. Opportunistic scorer w/ growing skills. Smart rim protector. Excellent showing on the PH Circuit.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">All-Dakotas Third Team</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1177134' first='Aric' last='Winczewski'] |6'0 PG| ECI/Minot</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A floor general and coach on the floor. Great communicator &amp; a team player. He is as tough as they come on the court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A relentless defender that is always pestering ball handlers. Persistent slasher that scores through contact at the rim. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1177138' first='Grayson' last='Schaeffer'] |6'5 SF| ECI/Minot</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Has an old school game with great fundamentals and is tough as nails. A spectacular athlete that plays above the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A hardworking &amp; productive rebounder on both ends. An elite defender that can guard on the wing &amp; in the paint.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1165392' first='Karter' last='Peterson'] |6'6 PF| ND Attack/Thompson</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A dominant rebounder for this Attack squad. Has an impressive inside/out offensive scoring package. Strong &amp; mobile.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An excellent passer with great eyes and unselfishness. A paint protector and stout defender. Physical finisher at the cup.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1407012' first='Luke' last='Krempges'] |6'3 PF| Team Warwick/Sioux Falls Lincoln</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Helped this elite team win 30+ games and win numerous Championships. Athletic, reliable, versatile &amp; tough defender.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rebounds well and does the little things to help his team succeed. Thrives in up-tempo play, unselfish scorer, winner.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1421530' first='Layke' last='Wold'] |5'10 G| Sacred Hoops/Chester Area</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Performed at a high level at Battle At The Lakes. Can shoot the lights out &amp; put up big #'s. Floater game is also impressive.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Took a big step this summer &amp; played great throughout. Works his tail off and gives extra effort on both ends of the floor. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1414922' first='Evan' last='Stormo'] |6'3 SF| Team Warwick/Hamlin</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A key player for the dominant Warwick team that won over 30 games &amp; many Championships. Played very tough defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Scored buckets in a variety of ways. Athletic off the bounce &amp; scored at the rim. He also knocked down triples consistently.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">All-Dakotas Honorable Mention</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1399817' first='Tad' last='Tjaden'] |6'5 SG| Pentagon Schoolers/Dell Rapids</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1535886' first='Nick' last='Hanson'] |6'6 PF| Pentagon Schoolers/Viborg-Hurley</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1441395' first='Nyun' last='Dut'] |6'1 G| Pentagon Schoolers/O'Gorman</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1263156' first='Braeden' last='Feeldy'] |5'10 SG| SD Attack/Harrisburg</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1503883' first='Griffen' last='Goodbary'] |6'5 PF| CYAL Rebels/Sioux Falls Christian</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1477140' first='John' last='Lent'] |6'3 PF| CYAL Rebels/O'Gorman</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1219808' first='Caden' last='Englund'] |6'0 SG| ND Phenom/Shiloh Christian</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1169146' first='Presley' last='Peraza'] |6'4 SF| ND Phenom/Kindred</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1267638' first='Kaiden' last='Helm'] |6'2 SG| 3ND Hoops Fam/Minot</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1167609' first='Sullivan' last='Ihry'] |5'10 PG| Inspired Athletics/West Fargo Sheyenne</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1548942' first='Marshall' last='Smythe'] |5'9 G| Pentagon Schoolers/Tea Area</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1263152' first='Edison' last='Noll'] |5'11 SG| SD Attack/Sioux Falls Lincoln</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1477112' first='Isaac' last='Beauchamp'] |5'10 PG| The Next Level Basketball Academy/Shanley</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1263164' first='Maverick' last='Nelson'] |6'2 SG| SD Attack/Sioux Valley</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1189452' first='Ramsey' last='Walz'] |6'5 PF| ECI/Bishop Ryan</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1165355' first='Grant' last='Cosley'] |5'9 G| ND Attack/North Border</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->