13 Breakout Ballers from Class B Region 1

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Class B basketball practices tip off with the first official practice on December 1st! With the 2025–26 basketball season around the corner, <strong>Class B Region 1</strong> is shaping up to be an exciting mix of talent and potential. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Returning players are poised to step into bigger roles, while newcomers are eager to leave their mark on the Region's competitive landscape. As teams prepare to tip off, one thing is clear — Region 1 basketball promises exciting, hard-nosed, and entertaining hoops once again.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"100"}},"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size" style="font-style:normal;font-weight:100">At Prep Hoops Dakotas, we've identified a handful of breakout players in <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Region 1</span> </strong>who are ready to take their games to the next level. Some are emerging scorers, others versatile playmakers or defensive standouts, but each has the combination of skill, work ethic, and competitiveness to make a significant impact this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size"><span style="text-decoration: underline">These are <strong>Region 1's breakout candidates</strong> — players to watch as the 2025–26 season unfolds.</span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"100"}}} --> <p style="font-style:normal;font-weight:100">Check out what coaches and scouts are saying about these rising standouts below.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3035846,"width":"308px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/10/image_74ffd1.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/10/image_74ffd1.png" alt="" class="wp-image-3035846" style="width:308px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2672394,"width":"307px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/ClassBBasketball.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/ClassBBasketball.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-2672394" style="width:307px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Region 1</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2052770"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6902ea343036c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-All-Tournament Team at State last year, expected to boost production in 25-26</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Thorpe will control the floor &amp; have the ball in his hands a ton</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Dangerous in the catch &amp; shoot game, will be an improved finisher</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3036557"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6903d874e8b8b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Best part of his game is shooting capabilities and stretching the floor</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Versatile with his dribble penetration while shooting the ball successfully</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Loves to play fast &amp; push the basketball while staying under control</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2237767"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6903b1004fac1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Expecting to rise &amp; lead the "new look" Loboes this season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Best all-around LLM baller with speed &amp; top-notch shooting</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sees the floor well, good decision making, go-to guy in crucial situations</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2861449"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6903d874e8c0f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Came on strong last year, ready to take next step &amp; be a top BIG in Region 1</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Quality moves around the basket, scores well in the paint &amp; boards up</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Favorable athleticism &amp; mobility, plays hard, high effort, finishes above rim</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2254493"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6903b1004fb19"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Ready to take the next step, worked hard in weight room, upgraded strength </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Expected to be a go-to player for the Wolves, effective at PG &amp; on the wing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Excellent shooting touch, improved his aggressiveness &amp; finishing at the rim</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2690712"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6902ea34303c2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Gunnar will be the Pirates "stretch BIG", could be 2nd leading scorer </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Southpaw, can stroke the 3ball but is also very good inside the paint</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Improved endurance, playing tough in fball, should have plenty of confidence</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2692311"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6902cd409668c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Played as an 8^th&nbsp;grader last year and flashed massive potential</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Worked hard in off-season &amp; improved, SC will need Hans to put up points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Very quick, great at getting to the rim, smooth &amp; natural, potential All-District </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1697732"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6902ebda97698"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-3point threat, when he gets it going, there aren't many that shoot it better</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Had a game last year where he hit 5 3's in a single quarter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Quick to get on floor or take a charge, above average handles &amp; court vision</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2542801"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6903b1004fbb4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Handles the ball well, good athlete, more of a 2-guard who cam shoot it</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Brandenburg has a high hoops IQ, puts in the time to get better</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Plays the game all year long, potential to have a nice season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1632740"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6902ea343042c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Bison's best player last year but has much more to prove this season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Scores in a variety of ways, but also gets teammates involved at a high level</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Do-it-all baller, does anything for a win, great leader, All-State type of player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2429661"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6903b1004fc10"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Had a very nice soph season, could blow up &amp; be 1 of the top PG's in B</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Floor general, counted on to create O, also Lions top perimeter defender</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Excellent to elite shooter, natural playmaker, splashy scorer </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2052771"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6902ea3430473"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Solid role player last season, stepping into the role of being the man this year</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Monster inside who will dominate the paint, plays hard, strong &amp; physical</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good feet &amp; hands, passes well for a BIG, efficient finisher, a top BIG in B</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3035911"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6902ea34304b7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Coming off a tough injury, if cleared, Wall will start at PG for the Eagles</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Highly skilled guard, will put other Eagles in their natural positions</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Pending health, he could change the dynamic of the Enderlin team in 25-26</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1126976,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/02/NorthDakota.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/02/NorthDakota.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-1126976" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->