All Gas, All Hustle, No Breaks: 22 Ballers

Hoop fans love nothing more than watching a player who hustles & leaves it all on the court and ballers love playing with teammates who hustle.   If you can't tell, HUSTLE is the topic and we are looking at guys who play fast and never slow down!   What is a Hustle Player? You have never to take a play off, give full effort, dive on the floor, board up, take charges, get stops on D, sprint, make plays in transition, do the little things, play aggressively, step up to the challenge, positively affect your team, never give up, play inspired ball, recover quickly, be resilient, stay positive, being versatile, accepting your role, being a leader, have a great work ethic, commitment to the team, play with high NRG, play relentless defense, giving 100% in practice, being mentally tough, create TO's, get deflections, take away passing angles, by closing out hard but under control, playing physically, scarping it up, getting jump balls, holding box outs, helping the helper, and many, many others!   See below for player comments, most are from the Dakotas, but we have a couple MN ballers mixed in...   All Gas, All Hustle, No Breaks   [player_tooltip player_id='2617631' first='Anthony' last='Brackins'] (2026) |5'10 G| West Fargo/The Next Level Basketball Academy   He hustles and competes at an extremely high speed. Anthony does an excellent job defensively while anticipating rebounds and steals. This type of play often converts to transition buckets. Anthony is a high energy ball player.   [player_tooltip player_id='1821026' first='Becker' last='Bosma'] (2026) |6'5 F| Groton/James Valley Thunder   He is a great "glue guy". Bosma is an offensive rebounding machine. Becker is amazing at keeping possessions alive. He is also dangerous from 3 when trailing into possession. I was impressed with Bosma this past winter, he is a hard worker and a playmaker.   [player_tooltip player_id='2277844' first='Brady' last='Jewett'] (2027) |6'0 G| Tri-Valley/[program_tooltip program_id='2075302' first='Sacred' last='Hoops']   He is a serious scorer who balls out with heart and desire. Jewett does a good job of getting his teammates involved on the offensive end. If you run the floor hard or get open, Brady will get you the rock. He is a gifted offensive player but is also a hardworking rebounder.   Bubba Kono (2026) |6'1 G| [program_tooltip program_id='2075302' first='Sacred' last='Hoops']/West Central   Bubba is a vocal player, a leader, and he hustles on both ends of the floor. Kono is a relentless on-ball defender and is not afraid of contact. He has good length for a guard his size, is the first one on the floor for loose balls, and fights for rebounds.   [player_tooltip player_id='2359254' first='Dylan' last='Hofer'] (2027) |5'9 G| Aberdeen Christian/James Valley Thunder   He can put the clamps down on defense! Dylan is shifty and creative in the paint. He punches above his weight class. Hofer plays much bigger than his listed height.   Eli Peterson (2027) |6'0 G| Kittson County Central/[program_tooltip program_id='2412528' first='Northern' last='Elites']   A very nice ball player from northwest Minnesota. Peterson has a bright future in hoops. Eli is a super hard worker with lightning-quick feet and hands. He denies drives/slashes and deflects passes on the regular. Peterson plays solid help defense and pushes in transition the other way. He attacks the rim well. Eli is a max effort type of baller. Get to know this Bearcat baller from KCC.   [player_tooltip player_id='2347912' first='Emerson' last='Marum'] (2027) |6'1 G| Bottineau/[program_tooltip program_id='2412528' first='Northern' last='Elites']   He hustles up and down the hardwood and pushes the ball hard. Emerson has a knack for scoring. If he is not hitting shots, Marum makes up for it on the defensive end.   [player_tooltip player_id='1632700' first='Ezra' last='Robinson'] (2026) |5'11 G| Midway-Minto/[program_tooltip program_id='2075723' first='ND' last='Attack']   He plays "all-out" all the time! Robinson has a non-stop motor and takes pride in being aggressive. Ezra has amazingly quick hands, he racked up a ton of steals this spring. He is also smart/clever on defense, which leads to deflections, steals, and turnovers. Ezra has no fear while playing hard every second he is on the floor.   Holden Wollmann (2026) |6'1 G| Bridgewater-Emery/[program_tooltip program_id='2075302' first='Sacred' last='Hoops']   He's a State Champion in the 800M! That endurance benefits him in every game of basketball. Holden can stop and go effortlessly, makes hustle plays in transition defense, and forces defenders to step in front to prevent him from scoring. With a motor like Wollmann's, he rarely needs a break. This Huskie is a hustler.   [player_tooltip player_id='2845342' first='Jackson' last='Haman'] (2028) |6'1 G/F| West Fargo Sheyenne/The Next Level Basketball Academy   He rebounds aggressively and blocks shots very well from the guard position. Haman runs the floor like an animal and has had impressive finishes in transition so far this season. Jackson thrives in the fast-paced game.   [player_tooltip player_id='2550496' first='Jackson' last='Schema'] (2027) |5'11 G| O'Gorman/[program_tooltip program_id='2075302' first='Sacred' last='Hoops']   He is the type of player that every coach loves to have on their team. Schema is a defensive specialist. He is always put on the other team's best perimeter player. Defense is Jackson's strength, but he moves well without the ball on offense and can score when needed. Schema plays hard whenever he is on the floor.   [player_tooltip player_id='2447425' first='Jaxon' last='Oman'] (2028) | |5'9 G| DGF/The Next Level Basketball Academy   He is a defensive pest who dives for loose balls. Oman is also quick to pick up a teammate if they are on the floor. Jaxon is TOUGH, resilient, hard-nosed, scrappy, and a serious hustler.   [player_tooltip player_id='1632740' first='Jayson' last='Schlenker'] (2026) |6'0 G| Barnes County North/[program_tooltip program_id='2075723' first='ND' last='Attack']   Speaking of "no fear", Schlenker plays every game like it is his last time ever lacing them up. Jayson sacrifices his body for rebounds, loose balls, and errant passes. This kid never quits! He has great work ethic, impressive hustle, and his love for the game is contagious.   [player_tooltip player_id='2475035' first='JJ' last='Muller'] (2028) |6'0 SF| Groton/James Valley Thunder   He is a rebounding machine! Muller is a physical and fast ball player. JJ is known as a hustler and hard worker but you should not sleep on his 3-ball shooting.   [player_tooltip player_id='1971643' first='Jordan' last='Sommerfeld'] (2027) |5'10 G| West Fargo/The Next Level Basketball Academy   This kid is a fierce and fearless competitor. Jordan hoops with heart and he will do anything for a stop. Sommerfeld plays an aggressive style of basketball that goes the full 94 feet.   [player_tooltip player_id='2237765' first='Kaden' last='Moore'] (2027) |5'11 G| North Border/[program_tooltip program_id='2412528' first='Northern' last='Elites']   Moore plays with heart, high energy, and intensity. Everything that Moore does on the court is executed with maximum effort. Kaden is a sniper who is greatly improved as a slasher/creator. He sees the floor well and sets up others. Kaden is also a pest and ball-hawk on defense.   [player_tooltip player_id='1548633' first='Keegen' last='Tracy'] (2026) |6'0 G| Groton/James Valley Thunder   He is a leader on the defensive end, you could say that Keegen is a defensive stopper. Tracy is a 50/50 ball machine, if it is on the floor, he is coming up with it! He is also a rockstar in transition.   [player_tooltip player_id='2447427' first='Lincoln' last='Cook'] (2028) |6'0 G| West Fargo Sheyenne/The Next Level Basketball Academy   Cook is a tremendous competitor who leaves it all on the court. He comes away with 50/50 balls at a high rate and is quick to dive on the floor. Lincoln also rebounds very well from the guard position.   [player_tooltip player_id='1511062' first='Rocklin' last='Beaudrie'] (2026) |5'10 G| Westhope-Newburg/[program_tooltip program_id='2075723' first='ND' last='Attack']   He guards hard, takes charges, and plays with a high motor. Rocklin is a team-first player who will sacrifice his body for the betterment of the team. Beaudrie is an opportunistic offensive player and a grinder on defense. He is a quality role player.   [player_tooltip player_id='2839997' first='Rhonin' last='Bjorem'] (2028) |6'0 SF| Fargo South/The Next Level Basketball Academy   Bjorem hustles and competes at a high level. He is a strong and aggressive Bruin. Rhonin will do whatever it takes to give his team a better chance to win. Bjorem has the potential to be a very nice 2-way baller.   [player_tooltip player_id='1548642' first='Spencer' last='Melius'] (2026) |5'10 G| Faulkton/James Valley Thunder   Melius is a gritty lockdown defender. He is rough & tough and will not give an inch. Spencer plays with a brick wall mentality, this kid is tenacious.   [player_tooltip player_id='2442255' first='Ty' last='Julson'] (2028) |5'8 G| St. Mary's/[program_tooltip program_id='2139207' first='Bears' last='Tail Basketball']   The young Saint plays at one speed, FAST! Julson is a pesky and irritating defender. He runs the floor well in transition and makes positive plays in fast-break situations. Ty is quick to sacrifice his body for a loose ball. Julson is also a winner; his Bears Tail squad has had a large amount of success on the Prep Hoops Circuit.   [player_tooltip player_id='2375504' first='Weston' last='Kraft'] (2028) |6'0 G| Bismarck Legacy/[program_tooltip program_id='2139207' first='Bears' last='Tail Basketball']   He plays extremely hard on both ends of the floor. Weston makes timely plays and really hustles for loose balls and long rebounds. He is an outstanding rebounder for a guard. Weston runs the floor in transition with vigor and is an opportunistic scorer. Kraft is a positive, unselfish teammate and a hustler.   Will Olson (2028) |5'10 G| DGF/The Next Level Basketball Academy   He is the definition of DGF tough. Olson crashes the boards on both ends of the court. Will is willing to do the dirty work. However, he is developing some finesse in his game. Olson is turning into a quality basketball player.   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/08/AllHustle.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/08/AllHustle.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-2121089" /></a></figure>

Hoop fans love nothing more than watching a player who hustles & leaves it all on the court and ballers love playing with teammates who hustle.