Friday Night Fantastic #PHBATL

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Battle At The Lake tipped off last tonight; it was a fantastic start to the weekend!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">PHD watched 3 games on Friday and we saw impressive play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Who looked good? See below for notes on 9 ballers</span>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2437000,"width":"289px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/image_8959eb.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/image_8959eb.png?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2437000" style="width:289px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Friday Fantastic-Player Notes</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1167611' first='Bonfas' last='Loria'] ('25) |6'5 SF| [program_tooltip program_id='2222672' first='Sanford' last='Sports Academy'] UA Rise</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good length &amp; mobility</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Cashed in multiple triples with a smooth in-rhythm stroke</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed off his athleticism </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1560882' first='Cedric' last='Tomes'] ('26) |6'0 G| D1 MN 2026 3SSB</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Quick feet &amp; speedy fast</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Extended range that goes out to the VB-line</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Turned on the spin-cycle to lose his defender</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Quick trigger when shooting</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Only needs a millisecond to get shot off</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Confident &amp; accurate shooter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1874817' first='Connor' last='Peterson'] ('25) |6'5 F| [program_tooltip program_id='2075693' first='MN' last='Crossfire'] 2025 Young</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-A long lefty</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Crafty bucket-getter with a soft touch</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Slick spin-move</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Did not force, picked his spots to execute &amp; he produced </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jaidyn Coon ('26) |6'6 F| D1 MN 2026 3SSB</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Iowa baller from Storm Lake</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-They took care of business vs. SSA and his length was a difference-maker</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Cashed in from 3pt land</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-SUPER athlete with a long wingspan</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Multiple impressive dunks</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Crazy bounce &amp; elevation, went up and over opponents for rebounds</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1984806' first='Jaxon' last='Young'] ('25) |6'3 G/F| [program_tooltip program_id='2075693' first='MN' last='Crossfire'] 2025 Young</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-1st score of the game vs. [program_tooltip program_id='2145852' first='SD' last='Identity'] </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Multiple offensive rebounds</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Scored with putbacks, Looked great rebounding in traffic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Snagged D-boards and led the break going the other way</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Shared the ball when doubled in the paint, passed out of the post</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looked good with a backdown interior score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressed with his step-through moves</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Blocked &amp; contested shots</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drilled a stepback triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Absorbed contact &amp; finished after, great feet</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Intrigued with his left hand around the rim</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Finger-roll finish, nice touch</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1641566' first='Jhace' last='Woods'] ('26) |6'3 G/F| [program_tooltip program_id='2222672' first='Sanford' last='Sports Academy'] 2026 UA Rise</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-This kid is so athletic, he blew out of his shoes!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed off his hustle &amp; effort with offensive rebounds </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Extra bouncy, extremely fast up &amp; down the floor</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Worked hard on defense </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Delivered a beautiful touch pass to a teammate for an easy score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2382072' first='Kyle' last=''] Virtue ('25) |6'5 F| [program_tooltip program_id='2145852' first='SD' last='Identity']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Rebounded well, many on the offensive end </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I liked his cut-n-score, showed good hands</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Many interior buckets</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed a crafty spin-move to fool the D, noteworthy hangtime to finish over the D</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tough score in traffic, great body control</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Productive second half, went on a nice mini-run by himself </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1263155' first='Luke' last='Bruns'] ('25) |6'2 G| [program_tooltip program_id='2145852' first='SD' last='Identity']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I think of him as a 3-point sniper but he did the majority of his scoring inside the arc</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He did cash in from long-range, killer pull-up </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Slash-n-score, nice hang time bucket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Grabbed O-boards</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Quality transition score with his inside hand, impressive spatial awareness</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drew contact &amp; got to the FT-line</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Floater over D, aggressive attack &amp; a soft finish </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Slash-n-score down broadway, noteworthy bucket in traffic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1560751' first='Weston' last='Rowe'] ('26) |6'7 PF| [program_tooltip program_id='2222672' first='Sanford' last='Sports Academy'] '26 UA Rise</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Big fella from Jackson County Central, MN</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Built like a college FB offensive lineman with good feet</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Multiple interior scores</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Strong like bull</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Physical &amp; tough</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hustler, plays hard</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Scored with both hands at the cup</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressed with his body control for a BIG man</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Backdown post-up, creates space &amp; knows how to use it</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2437001,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/image_3b26d7.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/image_3b26d7.png?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2437001" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->