Team 1 Notes: Freshman Showcase

Sioux Falls, SD – A week ago today (Sunday), the Dakotas Prep Hoops Freshman Showcase went down at the Avera Sports Center in Sioux Falls and it was full of talented players. In previous articles, we made Notes on Teams <a href="https://prephoops.com/2023/08/phd-freshman-showcase-team-2-notes/">2</a>, <a href="https://prephoops.com/2023/08/team-7-notes-freshman-showcase/">7</a>, <a href="https://prephoops.com/2023/08/team-4-notes-freshman-showcase/">4</a>, and <a href="https://prephoops.com/2023/08/team-8-notes-freshman-showcase/">8</a>. In this piece, we are taking an in-depth look into the players from Team 1.   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/PHFS_Launch.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/PHFS_Launch.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1995577" /></a></figure>   Team 1 Player Notes   [player_tooltip player_id='2132810' first='Ben' last='Wiebersick'] |6'0 F| MCC   -A good-sized player for a 2027 kid   -Picked up a sure-handed steal early in the game   -Scored in transition in traffic with a coast-to-coast lefty lay-in   -Looks like a threat in the pick-n-pop game   [player_tooltip player_id='2132811' first='Boche' last='Knight'] |5'4 G| West Central   -Not the biggest but easily one of the quickest from the Showcase   -Shot a high percentage from 3-point land throughout the event   -A left-handed spark plug   -Has a lightning-quick first step when attacking his defender & basket   -Was all over the place on D, a complete pest, harassed & pressured ball handlers   -His fast and quick hands stole the rock multiple times   -Sneaky come-from-behind steal on the in-bounds after a score   -Has a noteworthy crossover move, I like how he slashed, drew attention, and kicked to shooters   -Faked the dribble handoff to beat the defense   -Scored with a 5-foot baseline jumper   -His stepback shot after the PNR looked tough, created a ton of space   -Looks to be effective in PNR situations, scores but also creates for the screener   -Delivered a 1-handed laser pass off the dribble, threaded the needle and a teammate scored   -Penetrated deeply in transition, kicked out late to a teammate, resulted in 3 pts & an unselfish pass   -Started the second half by probing the defense, drew help, kicked to KK for a triple, set the tone early   -Forced a TO early in 2nd half, rattled the cage of a ball handler for a violation   -Sliced-diced through 2 defenders, scored with a lefty kiss off the glass for an easy 2 points   -Threw a 1-handed dart off the dribble from the top of the key, 2 points for the good guys   -The next possession, Knight threw a 3/4 court bomb to Sitzer for 2 more points   -Shortly after, had another assist, he winged the ball ahead to a running teammate for another score   Carson Stratmoen |5'10 G| Dawson-Boyd (MN)   -AND1 score early in the game to get the fire brewing   -Plays light on his feet, is a mobile & smooth athlete   -Changes and shifts gears like a high-class European sports car   -Transition score early, took a foul & hit mid-air but still finished   -Impressive body control   -Shot faked into a laser-like slash down the lane for a lefty layup   -Picked up a long offensive rebound by being in the right place at the right time   -Another O-board, went up & over the D, was fouled on the putback   -It looked like he got on an elevator when rising up, made it look so easy   -Caught, ripped, glided to the hoop, scored with a runner off the glass before the D could help   -Impressive blow-by baseline drive, showed a deadly crossover step   -Scored with a baby-soft floater after 1 dribble just inside the FT-line   -Recovered quickly on defense, picked off a pass by getting back   -Threw a pretty 1/2 court diagonal pass on the run, ended up being a hockey assist, Sitzer delivered the alley-opp   -Straight line drive late, the D could not stop him, all they could do was foul to slow him down   -Hustle-back steal in transition, never gave up on a play   [player_tooltip player_id='1551734' first='Kale' last='Knudson'] |5'10 G| Mobridge-Pollock   -Versatile player, a combo-guy that can do a bit of everything   -Showed his strength with a score in front of the rim with a defender in his face   -Had a blow-by drive early in the game, left his defender in the dust, elevated well to the rim   -Showed an unselfish dump-off pass in transition   -Good vision & skill   -High-post flash, caught, delivered a beautiful backdoor dime, great pass!   -Middle slash, spun back away from the D, drew a foul at the rim, tough take & spin move   [player_tooltip player_id='2132777' first='Kyson' last='Keller'] |6'1 F| West Fargo Sheyenne   -Is long and lanky, built like a young [player_tooltip player_id='1169144' first='Karson' last='Ouse']   -Stole the ball on the first possession of the game   -Did quality work by pushing the ball ahead in transition   -Can hit the triple, I like how quickly he sets his feet, shoots with a good base   -Moves well without the ball, spots up, hands & feet always ready to shoot   -Blocked a shot with his long wingspan   -Entered the ball high post, stealthy went backdoor, scored lefthanded vs. 2 defenders, LOVED the cut!   -Cashed in a triple from the trail-4 spot, silky smooth shot to start the 2nd half   -Scored with run-out layup, Knight set him up with the assist   [player_tooltip player_id='2132778' first='Peyton' last='Seay'] |5'0 G| Bishop Ryan   -Was not the biggest player on the court but never backed down, especially on D & w/ rebounding   -FEARLESS   -Creates for others off the bounce and pass   -Picked up a loose ball steal, kicked the ball ahead, and pushed the tempo in a timely manner   -Hustled up and down the floor on both ends   [player_tooltip player_id='1537902' first='Trenton' last='Sitzer'] |5'7 G| Midway-Minto   -Has a quick trigger, does not need much room to get a clean look   -Passed to the wing, made a shallow-cut to balance the floor, showed court awareness for such a young player   -Knows his way around the court, is smart about spacing & filling the spots   -Skilled & tight handles   -Showed excellent hustle for a long O-board, saved the ball before going out of bounds   -Pull-up 3ball, smoked it from college range, nothing but the bottom of the net!   -Swipe steal on an in-bounds pass in the fullcourt   -Had a sweet baseline slash-n-score where he snake-danced around the defense   -Made a selfless touch/lob pass for an alley-oop   -Could have shot a contested layup for himself, instead he made a highlight type of play for his team   -Scored with a ghost-cut behind the defender to score in the 2nd half   -Next possession he scored with a run-out layup in transition   -Never quit, hustled in transition late, scored with an O-board follow-up bucket   [player_tooltip player_id='2132827' first='Tyler' last='Bruske'] |6'2 F| Sioux Falls Jefferson   -A powerful athlete, with size & skill   -Had a physical AND1 bucket in traffic, strong take & score   -At the charity stripe early and often   -A load to handle in front of the rim   -Battles for boards on both ends   -Impressive slasher from the wing, a BIG kid but he can put it on the deck   -Alley-oop score in transition, ran hard, showed great timing & coordination   -Knocked down a catch-n-shoot 3ball in transition from the coffin corner   -Has a high arcing & soft shot from deep   -I liked how he reacted to a slasher, caught, ripped, took 1-dribble, scored with a push shot   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/08/PHD.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/08/PHD.jpg?w=400" alt="" class="wp-image-1272514" /></a></figure>

Sioux Falls, SD – A week ago today (Sunday), the Dakotas Prep Hoops Freshman Showcase went down at the Avera Sports Center in Sioux Falls and it was full of talented players. In previous articles, we made Notes on Teams 2, 7, 4, and 8. In this piece, we are taking an in-depth look into the players from Team 1.