Friday Night Fantastic #PHStompingGrounds

<!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"200"}},"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size" style="font-style:normal;font-weight:200"><strong>Sioux Falls, SD -</strong> We tipped off the 2nd annual Prep Hoops Stomping Grounds at the Sanford Pentagon tonight. It was a fantastic start to a promising weekend here in South Dakota.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">PHD watched 3 games and it was full of excitement!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Who looked good</span>? See below for notes on ballers who stood out. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1944058,"width":"253px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/05/stompinggrounds-crop-1036x680-1683121012.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/05/stompinggrounds-crop-1036x680-1683121012.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-1944058" style="width:253px;height:auto"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2302277,"width":"252px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/PlayerNotes.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/PlayerNotes.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-2302277" style="width:252px;height:auto"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Friday Night Fantastic</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2447423' first='Brady' last='Keane'] ('27) | 6'0 G| [program_tooltip program_id='2075310' first='Northstar' last='Titans'] Stone</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice win over SSA '26 White</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Picked off passes on D</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looked like a smart LB in the middle of the scrum while reading the QB's eyes</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive transition score while maneuvering traffic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-D-board, fantastic outlet pass for a run-out score to a teammate</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Aggressive to the basket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-No problem handling pressure</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sharp handles, good feel for the gmae</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-O-board tip, extra hustle for his team</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed clever instincts that led to steals</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2126461' first='Cal' last='Spencer'] ('27) |5'11 G| [program_tooltip program_id='2075310' first='Northstar' last='Titans'] Stone</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Noteworthy ball skills &amp; handles</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good flow, knows when to push &amp; when to slow things down</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Plays with a calm &amp; cool demeanor</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good vision when slashing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed impressive feet with a nice step-through move</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Inside-hand score in transition</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Caught my eye with a hustle steal</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2393392' first='Cole' last=''] Kooiker ('26) |5'11 G| [program_tooltip program_id='2145852' first='SD' last='Identity'] Black</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-10 points, 3 boards, 2 assists in the nice Friday night win</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed his skill &amp; awareness with a nice inside-hand score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Opportunistic loose ball steal</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sweet pump-fake score at the hoop</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Elevated &amp; anticipated well for rebounds</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1641209' first='Crayton' last='Jibben'] ('26) |6'3 G| [program_tooltip program_id='2145852' first='SD' last='Identity'] Black</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Most impressive player on the court in my opinion &amp; not just because he scored 19 pts, hit 5 trips &amp; snagged 5 boards</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-A true 3-level scorer, D-hand in his face/no problem!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great feel for the game, skilled, reads the D, smart</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Fluid &amp; accurate in the catch-n-shoot game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Long/lean/skilled/fast up the court/smooth athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed the hustle, O-board putback bucket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has a quick second jump, good anticipation </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed off his versatility when receiving a DHO, 3ball from the top of key</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive floater/runner in traffic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Exceptional showing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2381968' first='Cullen' last='George'] ('26) |5'9 G| WOTN Foley</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Aggressive &amp; productive slashing-n-scoring</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Shifty, strong, tough</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another smooth shooter for WOTN</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Crazy-impressive diagonal bounce pass through the teeth of the D, put it right in the bread basket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great touch passer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Used bursts of speed to beat the D</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2132820' first='Jesse' last='Zephier'] ('27) |5'10 G| Sanford Sports White</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Long/skilled</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looks to have a good basketball-build-frame as he adds muscle </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Smooth shot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1560794' first='Kyle' last='Peterson'] ('26) WOTN Foley</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Lefty score at the cup</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Multiple triples in the first game of the event</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice player, good length, shooter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Dangerous in catch-n-shoot situations</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-1-2 dribble pull-up looks nice</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Made hustle plays, saved the ball for an extra possession </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Slashed deep into the D, dropped a slick dime</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Productive on the glass</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2382072' first='Kyle' last='']r Kenyon ('27) |6'4 PF| Sanford Sports White</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Added muscle/size since I watched him last</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hustler, dove &amp; slid on the floor for loose balls multiple times</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Love a BIG that is not afraid to get on the floor for extra possessions</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drew contact, got to the FT-line</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Secured boards, cleaned up the glass</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great drop-step, baby hook off the glass for a sweet bucket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Curl cut, got to the rim &amp; missed but followed his shot, putback score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-2nd chance points, nose for the ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1560773' first='Matthew' last='Foss'] ('26) |6'1 G| WOTN Foley</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Stel-n-score in transition </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Picked off a pass in mid-air, impressive timing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Smooth player, knows his way around the court</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Kickout catch-n-shoot triple, cash</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Thread the needle pass in a tiny window, precision passer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Transition scores, up-tempo producer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1641478' first='Stellen' last='Larson'] ('26) |6'4 SF| [program_tooltip program_id='2145852' first='SD' last='Identity'] Black</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-This kid must live in the weight room</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Transformed his body, added muscle since I last watched him live</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Physical around the rim, contested &amp; altered shots</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Played hard, moved feet well with on-ball D</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1559131' first='Trimmier' last='Hanson'] ('26) |5'11 G| [program_tooltip program_id='2145852' first='SD' last='Identity'] Black</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I liked how he pushed the tempo &amp; played fast at the right time</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-HUSTLER, high-motor</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Saved ball from going OTB, extra effort was noteworthy </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Quick kid, looked good tracking down long boards</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed a dirty step-back</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Aggressive in transition</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-His handles impressed me</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Pick-pocket steal, sneaky &amp; quick hands</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Slashed through the D, beat his man off the bounce &amp; scored at the rim</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Will Berran ('26) |6'1 G| WOTN Foley</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Multiple interior/inside scores</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Willing passer out of the post</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Many offensive rebounds</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Catch-n-shoot triple, in-rhythm shooter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Pick off pass in transition </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Boxed out well, nice to see that in in club basketball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lay-in score over the front of the rim in traffic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1944058,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/05/stompinggrounds-crop-1036x680-1683121012.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/05/stompinggrounds-crop-1036x680-1683121012.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-1944058"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->