Underrated Watchlist 17U: Hard Work Finals
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It is finally FINALS week! This is easily one of my favorite events of the AAU season. This is a bracketed event, so every game is that much more important if teams care about moving on. With every win, the…
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Continue ReadingIt is finally FINALS week! This is easily one of my favorite events of the AAU season. This is a bracketed event, so every game is that much more important if teams care about moving on. With every win, the stakes and pressure get amped up. If a team is lucky enough to make it to Sunday undefeated, they will love the atmosphere! Will any of the teams from the Dakotas make a deep run at the Hard Work Region Finals?
In this Watchlist article, PHD is commenting on one underrated player from each 17U team that comes from North Dakota & South Dakota.
Games begin at 1:00 PM in the Twin Cities Metro on Friday!
Best of Luck at the FINALS!
Underrated Player Watchlist
WHY? A long wing/SG that impacts the game from 3-point land, extended range, gets hot in a hurry, knockdown from FT
Highlights
WHY? Watch him jump once & you will realize he is a next-level athlete, constantly improving, becoming more polished
WHY? The Packer is a speed demon! Cheaye is quick/light on his feet, breaks down D off dribble, tough to keep in front
Highlights
WHY? He passes the eye test with length/athleticism/skill, all-around player, nice pull-up game, natural feel for the game
WHY? Marvelous in Chicago! All signs point to him being fantastic at the Finals, big-time scorer, athletic, skilled playmaker
His brother, Bishop Duffield Bishop Duffield 6’2″ | SG Bowman County | 2024 State ND is another quality player to keep tabs on!
WHY? He is a strong and explosive G, slashes to the rim at will, undersized but productive rebounder, gritty & tough on D
WHY? Winner! Physical around the hoop, crafty/creative on the block, always working for boards, legit shooter from 15′
Highlights
WHY? Has momentum heading into the Finals, led team in pts & reb last weekend, monster dunks, special athlete, long
WHY? A 3-level scorer w/ a nice pull-up game & strong finisher, does dirty work that impacts winning, tough defender
WHY? He lets it fly from deep and Hoyme can hit them consistently, catches ready to fire, plays hard on both ends, hustler