16U Watchlist #PHHardWorkFinals

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The&nbsp;<strong>Hard Work Region Finals</strong>&nbsp;tips off Friday night and runs through Sunday. It is shaping up to be a fun event and PHD is excited to see who shows out &amp; performs at a high level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"15px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:15px"><span style="text-decoration: underline">Who should you plan on watching in the 16U division? PHD has suggestions, we have 11 from ND &amp; 2 from MN</span>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"15px","fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"100"}}} --> <p style="font-size:15px;font-style:normal;font-weight:100">See below for <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">comments on 13 players</span></strong>, we will give you a few reasons and ask one question….<a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/image.png"></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2479660,"width":"253px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/image_25c058.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/image_25c058.png" alt="" class="wp-image-2479660" style="width:253px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2479661,"width":"254px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/image_6d77c9.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/image_6d77c9.png" alt="" class="wp-image-2479661" style="width:254px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">16U</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1632632' first='Artie' last='Carlow'] (2026) |6'0 G| [program_tooltip program_id='2075741' first='ND' last='Phenom']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Pick up player for the weekend, impressively skilled baller, no question about that! BHS coaching staff is excited about his potential, noteworthy dribbler/passer, crafty scorer, strokes the pull-up jumper, want to see how he defends on the perimeter &amp; if he keeps slashers out of the paint</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Has he added much muscle/got much bigger since I watched him last</span>? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1632630' first='Brody' last='Lillemoen'] (2026) |6'6 F| [program_tooltip program_id='2075723' first='ND' last='Attack'] 2026 Green</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He looked long this season, shot it hot from 3, and won many games for the Spoilers, I recently watched him at an event in Fargo and Brody appears to be even LONGER, I really like him as shooter when he steps into his shot, he is a tough matchup with that length and shooting ability</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Does he make anything happen off the dribble &amp; does he score around the basket</span>?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1327796' first='Brylee' last='Bears Tail'] (2026) |6'3 G| &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='1422852' first='Rylee' last='Bears Tail'] (2026) |6'3 G| Bearstail Basketball</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-The Bears Tail twins looked good this spring when I saw them last &amp; the Bearstail squad as a whole looks much improved this year, I like Brylee &amp; Rylee's length, skill &amp; hoops IQ, they have a large amount of versatility on both ends of the court, expect a quality weekend from the twins</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Will the twins show their killer instinct at the Finals &amp; make a push in the Championship Bracket</span>?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2255562' first='Drew' last='Nitschke'] (2026) |6'3 G| [program_tooltip program_id='2075723' first='ND' last='Attack'] 2026 Blue</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I have never had the chance to watch him live, have heard good reports &amp; Rebels have high expectations for next season, Nitschke can really shoot the rock &amp; Attack will need him to put up serious points at the Finals, Drew should be one of the better Region 1 guards this winter in B</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">What type of athlete is he, how does Nitschke move/run/jump</span>?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1657448' first='Gibson' last='Kinnebrew'] (2027) |6'3 G| [program_tooltip program_id='2075431' first='D1' last='Minnesota'] 2027 3SSB</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>D1MN team is playing up in 16U, this squad is loaded, long, skilled, athletic &amp; uber-talented, Gibby is no exception &amp; he performing at a high level this offseason, Kinnebrew impressed me this spring &amp; he has looked tough w/ his HS squad, Gibby is sure to put on a show at the Finals</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">How does his perimeter shot look, is he consistently cashing in from 3</span>?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1975416' first='Khaliq' last='Austin'] (2028) |6'3 G| Pack</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Playing up in 16U, I have not seen him live since last summer, will be fun to see how his game has evolved, Khaliq can score the rock about any way you can imagine, advanced skills, quality athleticism, also tough on defense, all-around playmaking baller, bright future with the Demons</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">How does he compete/perform against older/bigger players</span>?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Marvel Murphy (2026) |6'4 F| [program_tooltip program_id='2135832' first='Next' last='Level Basketball Academy']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He is an impressive athlete who makes eye-catching plays on the court, Marvel is a high-riser who gets up &amp; hammers it, he is also a shot-blocker &amp; legit rim-protector, has the ability to go off for a 20 piece in any game, it will be interesting to see what the Spud can do this weekend</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">How are his ball skills &amp; does he hit from beyond the arc</span>?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2447446' first='Mason' last='Bjerken'] (2026) |5'10 G| [program_tooltip program_id='2135832' first='Next' last='Level Basketball Academy']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>WHY?</em></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Expect him to run the show at the PG spot for NLBA, Mason is skilled and crafty with the ball in his hands, at the cup he finishes with his R &amp; L, a 2-way dawg, causes problems on the defensive side, a leader &amp; offensive playmaker on the other end, the kid from DGF has talent &amp; potential</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Does the Rebel look like he is ready to be one of the better guards in the HOL Conference</span>? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1534507' first='Michael' last='Hamilton'] (2026) |6'0 G| Pack</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-The last time I watched, he was playing up in 17U, will be fun to see what he can do playing back in 16U, Mikey passes the eye test w/ his strength/muscle, he is also a serious shooting threat from 3-point land, creates going downhill, gets the job done on D, potential as 3&amp;D player </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Will he get hot from deep &amp; help Pack win multiple games</span><span style="text-decoration: underline">, does he make smart decisions w/ the ball</span>?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2055924' first='Miken' last='Mattson'] (2026) |6'0 G| Beyond the Game</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>WHY?</em></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He spaces &amp; spreads the floor, has a quick shooting release w/ good feet &amp; balance, his range is extended &amp; Miken is effective in the catch-n-shoot game, will also drill mid-range &amp; stepback J's, I have seen him make some nice plays in transition &amp; expect that to happen at the PH Finals</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Is knocking doe the 3's at a high rate, does he create for others &amp; get stops on D</span>?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1632628' first='Parker' last='Jacobson'] (2026) |6'2 G| [program_tooltip program_id='2075723' first='ND' last='Attack'] 2026 Green</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Deadyeye shooter who changes the game from beyond the 3pt arc, Parker is a consistent &amp; soft shooter who drills them off the dribble &amp; catch, Jacobson moves well without the ball, knows how to get to his spots, his game is evolving as he is doing more than just hitting threes these days</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Does he shoot the lights out from 3, does he create off the bounce, how is his D</span>?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1657449' first='Weston' last='Scott'] (2027) |6'1 G| [program_tooltip program_id='2075741' first='ND' last='Phenom']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has played up an age group all club season &amp; has looked good, Phenom is missing guys this weekend &amp; Scott will be given the keys to the offense, he will have the ball in his hands a ton and will be expected to shoulder a heavy load of the scoring, intrigued to see how he performs </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">With Bakko &amp; Evanson out for the weekend, does Scott take over/dominate &amp; put on a show</span>?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2479662,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/image_c0eeab.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/07/image_c0eeab.png" alt="" class="wp-image-2479662" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->