GriND 15U: NHR State

The NHR State Tournament has come and gone, but we're still digging through our notes and revisiting some of the teams that made a strong impression throughout the weekend. One group that certainly caught our attention was GriND 15U, a talented North Dakota-based 2029 squad that put together a solid 3-1 record.   In the game we evaluated, GriND earned a convincing 61-51 victory over Start Strong Hoops. The team played with confidence, shared the basketball well, and had multiple players step up to make winning plays throughout the contest.   Below, you'll find our player notes, observations, and takeaways from GriND's performance at NHR State. This group has potential, and there was a lot to like from what they put on display on the Prep Hoops Circuit.   *The first 10 mins did not show up on BallerTV, so we missed a chunk of the early first half   <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/image_1377da.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/image_1377da.png" alt="" class="wp-image-3660234" /></a></figure>   <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/image_193216.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/image_193216.png" alt="" class="wp-image-3660235" /></a></figure>   Grind 15U    -Cashed a catch & shoot corner 3-ball   -Scrappy O-board, crashed hard   -Another offensive rebound   -Shared & moved the ball   -Did not try to do too much, played within himself, did the little things     -Drew contact, got to the FT-line & hit both 2/2   -Looks long/lanky   -Solid in the PNR game, capable of picking & popping   -Shooting range runs out to the 3-point arc   -Transition assist to Mack, crisp pass   -Catch & shoot triple, looked good setting his feet & cashing in   -O-board as a result of good positioning   -Crisp pass in transition, quality touch & vision   -1/2 on FT's late   -I like his potential, keep on eye on this kid     -Strong athlete   -Looks longer than 6'1"   -Solid in the PNR game, capable of picking & popping   -Nice-looking shot   -Shooting range runs out to the 3-point arc   -I like how he moved the ball inside & out   -PNR catch, smart kickout to Fix for a triple   -Intercepted a pass like a sure-footed DB, pushed the tempo, fastbreak score   -Body control score, tough finish with the D in his grill   -Strip steal, good hands, forces TO's   -cut/catch to the block, fouled going up, hit 1/2 FT's   -Loose ball steal, in the right place at a correct time   -Strong/aggressive O-board tip-in on his own miss   -Aggressive baseline drive, fouled going up, 1/2 on FT's   -Post-up, strong move across the paint, aggressive finish from point blank   -Patient in the post and I like how he finishes off two feet   -Offensive board, good read off the shot   -Loose ball steal, transition assist to Mac   -Tipped a missed FT to a teammate for an O-board/extra possession, smart play   -2/2 FT's with 17 secs on the clock   -I like his high release on his shot     -Picked up full-court, played frustrating on-ball D, moves his feet well   -Extra pass assist, hit a teammate for a triple   -Above average athlete, changes speeds well when cutting & dribbling   -Creates separation with his mobility   -Looked good going up & over the opposition for rebounds   -Dirty hesitation move, froze the D, blow-by to the rack, AND1 finish, cashed the FT for a 3point play   -Sharp BLOB back-cut, catch & score   -Loose ball pickup, 2-foot finish in traffic   -Cut/catch/finish, sweet shot fake to fool the defense   -Showed off his athleticism when blocking a shot in transition   -Shot bonus FT's at the 3:32 mark, hit 1/2   -Bonus FT's, 2:14 on the clock, cashed both, 2/2     -Plays hard, hustler, gave extra effort   -Crashed hard for offensive boards   -Deflected pass, moved well with the cutter   -Another hustle play for an O-board   -Fast in the open court, gets up the court in a hurry   -Opportunistic O-board for an extra possesion late     -Help defense steal, good work reacting & swiping the ball away   -Looks good pushing the pace & playing fast   -High-quality handles   -Broke an ankle with his change of speed & direction   -Split two defenders on the way to the rim, in-traffic score   -Sneaky poke-out steal from behind, forced TO   -Transition score at the cup, opportunistic   -Impressed with his cutting   -Scrappy offensive board   -Sharp reaction for an O-board   -BLOB touch pass assist   -Post feed assist to Dykema   -Excellent ball skills   -Clear vision in transition, quality passes ahead for outlets & fast-breaks   -Clever poke-out from behind the dribble, forced a steal   -Fouled in transition, stepped up & hit both 2/2   -Another poke-out, forced a steal = run-out transition score   -Bous FT's w/ 2:51 on the clock, cashed both, cold-blooded shooter   -38 secs on the clock, 2/2 from the charity stripe    <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/image_4fde38.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/image_4fde38.png" alt="" class="wp-image-3660239" /></a></figure>

The NHR State Tournament has come and gone, but we're still digging through our notes and revisiting some of the teams that made a strong impression throughout the weekend. One group that certainly caught our attention was GriND 15U, a talented North Dakota-based 2029 squad that put together a solid 3-1 record.