NHR State: 17U Watchlist

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Welcome to the stretch run of the Prep Hoops Circuit season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>This weekend, the action heads to the west metro area for one of the premier events on the calendar — the <span style="text-decoration: underline">NHR State Tournament</span>, the oldest Prep Hoops event in existence. Every year, this tournament brings together talented programs, competitive matchups, and players looking to make a statement before the summer circuit reaches its final stages. This is also an extra fun event, as it is bracket-style.</strong></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">The 17U division is once again loaded with talent, featuring a strong mix of established names, rising prospects, and under-the-radar hoopers ready to break out. With bracket play raising the intensity and every game carrying added importance, fans can expect high-energy basketball and plenty of standout performances throughout the weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Below, we take a look at some of the top 17U players to watch heading into NHR State and break down why these ballers deserve extra attention this weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1477074,"width":"236px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/06/nhr-1-crop-1170x769-1654548613.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/06/nhr-1-crop-1170x769-1654548613.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-1477074" style="width:236px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3621958,"width":"239px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/PlayerWatchlistNDSD.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/PlayerWatchlistNDSD.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-3621958" style="width:239px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1543338"],"_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-6a17d0bd94dd3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700","fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="text-gray-700 has-small-font-size"><span style="text-decoration: underline">1st Game</span>: Saturday 11:15 @ Shakopee vs. MN Fury Sabin</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Interested in seeing if AJ can pull an upset in round 1 over Fury, Brackins is a fiery athlete who makes things happen off the bounce, how does he shoot the 3?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3130147"],"_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-6a179ed0ab115"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700","fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="text-gray-700 has-small-font-size"><span style="text-decoration: underline">1st Game</span>: Friday 7:00 @ Shakopee vs. WOTN Mould</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I like his length, real potential &amp; upside to his game, contests/alters shots, protects the rim, good hands &amp; finishing around the hoop, keeps the ball high</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1819128"],"_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-6a17d0bd94e6a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700","fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="text-gray-700 has-small-font-size"><span style="text-decoration: underline">1st Game</span>: Friday 9:10 @ Shakopee vs. Rise Above</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looking like a stud this spring, Double-Double dawg, long but super-skilled, great feel for the game, soaring hoops IQ, crafty, high% shooter, rim protector</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2635183"],"_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-6a179ed0ab196"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700","fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="text-gray-700 has-small-font-size"><span style="text-decoration: underline">1st Game</span>: Friday 7:00 @ Shakopee vs. WOTN Mould</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He looked good shooting the rock early in the spring, hoops with confidence, fills it up from long range, needs to be guarded well beyond the 3-point arc</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2132773"],"_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-6a17c1483ea6b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700","fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="text-gray-700 has-small-font-size"><span style="text-decoration: underline">1st Game</span>: Saturday 9:05 @ Shakopee vs. MN Select Jeff</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He makes it rain from beyond the arc, dead-eye off the catch &amp; dribble, not just a sniper, skilled &amp; smart basser, top-notch handles &amp; moves to break the D</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2237681"],"_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-6a178b796ea00"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700","fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="text-gray-700 has-small-font-size"><span style="text-decoration: underline">1st Game</span>: Saturday 12:20 @ Shakopee vs. [program_tooltip program_id='2075702' first='MN' last='Lightning'] Dahl</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-A major athlete who deserves more attention, unselfish player who does not always get the most looks but can make a highlight play any sec, 3level scorer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2843018"],"_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-6a17d0bd94f0d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700","fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="text-gray-700 has-small-font-size"><span style="text-decoration: underline">1st Game</span>: Saturday 1:25 @ Shakopee vs. Real Phenom Horn</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Talented left-hander with length, multi-level scorer &amp; bucket-getter, shoots it well from behind the arc w/ a high-arcing shot &amp; soft touch, quality potential</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-6a178b796ea95"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700","fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="text-gray-700 has-small-font-size"><span style="text-decoration: underline">1st Game</span>: Saturday 12:20 @ Shakopee vs. [program_tooltip program_id='2075702' first='MN' last='Lightning'] Dahl</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Every time I watch "The Mountain" in-person I leave impressed, a beast on the boards, carves out space, physical &amp; strong, selfless passer, efficient finisher</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2126866"],"_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-6a179711067e9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><span style="text-decoration: underline">1st Game</span>: Friday 7:00 @ Shakopee vs. MN Comets Haider</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Having a fantastic spring, leader &amp; playmaker, tougher than boiled owl, strong &amp; tough, disciplined, playmaker, everyone is better when Jordan is on the court</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2106993"],"_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-6a178b796eaf6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700","fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="text-gray-700 has-small-font-size"><span style="text-decoration: underline">1st Game</span>: Saturday 4:40 @ Shakopee vs. MN Select Fuerte</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Solid in the paint, does little things to help the team, runs floor very well, does not force shots, good hands &amp; feet, let's see if he can make noise this weekend</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2237726"],"_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-6a17859e22e72"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700","fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="text-gray-700 has-small-font-size"><span style="text-decoration: underline">1st Game</span>: Saturday 12:20 @ Shakopee vs. [program_tooltip program_id='2075702' first='MN' last='Lightning'] Dahl</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He is coming on strong, played very well down in Kansas City at his NDP's last event, a Double-Double guy, matchup headache w/ his length &amp; shooting/skills</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2382202"],"_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-6a17d0bd94fc2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700","fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="text-gray-700 has-small-font-size"><span style="text-decoration: underline">1st Game</span>: Friday 7:00 @ Shakopee vs. [program_tooltip program_id='2859102' first='Hoop' last='Habits Elite'] White</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-BIG man for a talented &amp; athletic MN Heat GVR squad, strong/tough, I like his feet &amp; finishing around the hoop, soft finishing touch, consistent finisher at the rim</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2140675"],"_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-6a17d0bd9500d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700","fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="text-gray-700 has-small-font-size"><span style="text-decoration: underline">1st Game</span>: Saturday 10:10 @ Shakopee vs. MN Heat Morgan</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Coming off a Championship and being named to the 1st Team All-Tournament, should be full of confidence, serious shooter w/ range, tough slasher &amp; scorer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3554001,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/03/circuit-logo_b3ebdf80-crop-2021x1327-1773331424.webp"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/03/circuit-logo_b3ebdf80-crop-2021x1327-1773331424.webp?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-3554001" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->