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<p>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.</p>
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<p>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.</p>
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<p>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.</p>
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<p class="has-small-font-size" style="font-style:normal;font-weight:100">*The first 10 mins did not show up on BallerTV, so we missed a chunk of the early first half</p>
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<p style="font-size:30px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Grind 15U</span></strong></p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">-Cashed a catch & shoot corner 3-ball</p>
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<p>-Scrappy O-board, crashed hard</p>
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<p>-Another offensive rebound</p>
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<p>-Shared & moved the ball</p>
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<p>-Did not try to do too much, played within himself, did the little things</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">-Drew contact, got to the FT-line & hit both 2/2</p>
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<p>-Looks long/lanky</p>
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<p>-Solid in the PNR game, capable of picking & popping</p>
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<p>-Shooting range runs out to the 3-point arc</p>
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<p>-Transition assist to Mack, crisp pass</p>
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<p>-Catch & shoot triple, looked good setting his feet & cashing in</p>
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<p>-O-board as a result of good positioning</p>
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<p>-Crisp pass in transition, quality touch & vision</p>
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<p>-1/2 on FT's late</p>
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<p>-I like his potential, keep on eye on this kid</p>
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<p>-Strong athlete</p>
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<p>-Looks longer than 6'1"</p>
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<p>-Solid in the PNR game, capable of picking & popping</p>
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<p>-Nice-looking shot</p>
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<p>-Shooting range runs out to the 3-point arc</p>
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<p>-I like how he moved the ball inside & out</p>
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<p>-PNR catch, smart kickout to Fix for a triple</p>
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<p>-Intercepted a pass like a sure-footed DB, pushed the tempo, fastbreak score</p>
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<p>-Body control score, tough finish with the D in his grill</p>
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<p>-Strip steal, good hands, forces TO's</p>
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<p>-cut/catch to the block, fouled going up, hit 1/2 FT's</p>
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<p>-Loose ball steal, in the right place at a correct time</p>
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<p>-Strong/aggressive O-board tip-in on his own miss</p>
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<p>-Aggressive baseline drive, fouled going up, 1/2 on FT's</p>
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<p>-Post-up, strong move across the paint, aggressive finish from point blank</p>
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<p>-Patient in the post and I like how he finishes off two feet</p>
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<p>-Offensive board, good read off the shot</p>
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<p>-Loose ball steal, transition assist to Mac</p>
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<p>-Tipped a missed FT to a teammate for an O-board/extra possession, smart play</p>
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<p>-2/2 FT's with 17 secs on the clock</p>
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<p>-I like his high release on his shot</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">-Picked up full-court, played frustrating on-ball D, moves his feet well</p>
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<p>-Extra pass assist, hit a teammate for a triple</p>
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<p>-Above average athlete, changes speeds well when cutting & dribbling</p>
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<p>-Creates separation with his mobility</p>
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<p>-Looked good going up & over the opposition for rebounds</p>
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<p>-Dirty hesitation move, froze the D, blow-by to the rack, AND1 finish, cashed the FT for a 3point play</p>
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<p>-Sharp BLOB back-cut, catch & score</p>
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<p>-Loose ball pickup, 2-foot finish in traffic</p>
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<p>-Cut/catch/finish, sweet shot fake to fool the defense</p>
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<p>-Showed off his athleticism when blocking a shot in transition</p>
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<p>-Shot bonus FT's at the 3:32 mark, hit 1/2</p>
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<p>-Bonus FT's, 2:14 on the clock, cashed both, 2/2</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">-Plays hard, hustler, gave extra effort</p>
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<p>-Crashed hard for offensive boards</p>
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<p>-Deflected pass, moved well with the cutter</p>
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<p>-Another hustle play for an O-board</p>
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<p>-Fast in the open court, gets up the court in a hurry</p>
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<p>-Opportunistic O-board for an extra possesion late</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">-Help defense steal, good work reacting & swiping the ball away</p>
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<p>-Looks good pushing the pace & playing fast</p>
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<p>-High-quality handles</p>
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<p>-Broke an ankle with his change of speed & direction</p>
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<p>-Split two defenders on the way to the rim, in-traffic score</p>
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<p>-Sneaky poke-out steal from behind, forced TO</p>
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<p>-Transition score at the cup, opportunistic</p>
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<p>-Impressed with his cutting</p>
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<p>-Scrappy offensive board</p>
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<p>-Sharp reaction for an O-board</p>
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<p>-BLOB touch pass assist</p>
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<p>-Post feed assist to Dykema</p>
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<p>-Excellent ball skills</p>
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<p>-Clear vision in transition, quality passes ahead for outlets & fast-breaks</p>
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<p>-Clever poke-out from behind the dribble, forced a steal</p>
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<p>-Fouled in transition, stepped up & hit both 2/2</p>
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<p>-Another poke-out, forced a steal = run-out transition score</p>
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<p>-Bous FT's w/ 2:51 on the clock, cashed both, cold-blooded shooter</p>
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<p>-38 secs on the clock, 2/2 from the charity stripe</p>
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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.
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5'10"
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CLASS
2029
State:
North Dakota
Club:
griND
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6'2"
POS
SG/SF
CLASS
2029
State:
North Dakota
Club:
GriND
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HEIGHT
6'1"
POS
SF/PF
CLASS
2029
State:
North Dakota
Club:
GriND
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HEIGHT
5'11"
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CG
CLASS
2029
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HEIGHT
5'9"
POS
SF
CLASS
2029
State:
North Dakota
Club:
GriND
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HEIGHT
6'3"
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CLASS
2029
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