NDP 17U Notes: GPA

Prep Hoops Dakotas broke down the film on North Dakota Phenom's 73-53 win over Sanford SD Black UA Rise this past weekend, and the tape backed up what the final score suggested: this was an impressive performance. The win capped a solid weekend in St. Cloud for [program_tooltip program_id='2075741' first='ND' last='Phenom'], who finished with a 3-1 record. Their only loss came against MN Fury Goring, who went on to win the whole tournament, so there's no shame in that result. Below are player notes and thoughts on who stood out on the floor.   NDP Team Stats: 57.4 FG%, 72.3 eFG%, 14/26 3FG, 53.8 3FG%, 5/6 FT, 83.3 FT%, 30 Reb, 6 OReb, 18 Ast, 8 Stl   HALFTIME: NDP 44 SSA 26   FINAL: NDP 73 SSA 53   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/PlayerNotes-crop-823x540-1771780887-crop-800x525-1771780896-crop-799x525-1772061103-crop-799x524-1772989198-crop-798x524-1772997755-crop-797x523-1773195778-crop-796x523-1773607380-crop-796x522-1774370952.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/PlayerNotes-crop-823x540-1771780887-crop-800x525-1771780896-crop-799x525-1772061103-crop-799x524-1772989198-crop-798x524-1772997755-crop-797x523-1773195778-crop-796x523-1773607380-crop-796x522-1774370952.jpg?w=795" alt="" class="wp-image-3566809" style="width:286px;height:auto" /></a></figure>    -2 reb, 2 ast   -Contest, alter, and changed shots around the rim   -Uses his size/length to his advantage   -Kickout assist to Undlin for a triple, unselfish pass, hit him right in the shooting pocket   -Hustled back in transition, rejected shot, timed it perfectly   -Swing assist to Boyd for a triple, smart extra pass   -Moved his feet well on defense, cut off slashers     -2 pts, 4 reb, 2 ast   -Ran the floor hard, contested transition score   -Played within himself, did not try to do too much   -Elevated well for rebounds in traffic   -Played solid defense     -3 pts, 1 reb, 2 ast, 1 stl   -Catch & cash triple from the top of the key, spotted up nicely   -Tough contested score in transition, Terras w/ the assist   -Baseline drive & kick to Boyd for a triple   -Impressive vision in the press break late, hit a streaking Boyd for a layup score     -20 pts, 3 reb, 3 ast, 1 stl   -Catch & shoot triple from the corner, drew the first blood   -Swing assist to Scott for a three   -Wing catch, shot fake & let the D fly by, 1-dribble & cashed a 3-pointer   -Up-tempo push, traffic score, impressive body control & hangtime   -Sneaky steal in press D   -Pesky steal and transition score early 2nd half   -Catch & shoot triple from the right side, hand in face, still swished it   -Wing catch, rip, blow-by slash, easy score at the cup   -Another 3ball from the right side, catch & cash, swish   -Sharp assist to a cutting Scott   -Sprinted down the floor in press break, smooth catch & finish at the rack     -4 pts, 2 reb, 1 ast, 1 stl   -Walled up in front of the rim, blocked a shot w/o fouling   -Pick & roll, catch & finish, smooth, Great Scott with the dime   -Used his length & timing to alter shots & force misses   -Easy assist to Oak for a 3-ball   -Transition score, caught high & finished high, ran the floor well   -Loose ball steal   -Set effective screen, executed sets     -16 pts, 5 reb, 2 ast   -Sharp cut, catch, score at the cup, easy early score   -Looked good switching a screen, moving his feet & keeping a slasher in front   -Beat the close-out, blow-by slash & score, inside-hand finish   -Extra pass assist to Little Larry for a triple   -Transition assist to Little Larry for another 3   -2/2 technical foul FT's   -1/2 technical foul FT's   -Catch & shoot triple from the right wing, Scott w/ the assist   -Pick & pop cash 3-ball, Scott with the assist   -Long range triple from the left wing, nothing but net     -19 pts, 4 reb, 3 stl   -Left wing NBA triple, defense gave him too much room   -Back-to-back 3's, another from NBA range, this one w/ a hand in his face, all net   -Anticipated well, picked off a pass   -Another NBA 3, this one from up top, three 3's in a row   -Picked off a long BLOB pass, fastbreak lefty score   -PNR with Oak, pulled up from NBA range, SWISH   -Scalding hot in the first half   -Transition assist to Undlin for a bucket   -Crazy tough step-back 3 from long range, very tough shot w/ D in his grill, still connected, FEELING IT   -2/2 FT's at the end of the first half   -Help D TO, in the right spot to pick off a pass with his long arms     -9 pts, 5 reb, 6 ast, 1 stl   -Corner kick assist to start the game, sharp execution   -Crisp assist to a Trueblood for a score at the hoop   -O-board in traffic, elevated over the defense   -GREAT ball skills & passing   -Threw left-handed passes accurately off the dribble   -On-ball steal, breakaway, righty finger-roll finish   -PNR dime to Nelson for a bucket, sweet bounce pass   -Swing assist, found OT for a trey   -Right wing catch & shoot 3-ball, Boyd with the assist   -Drive & kick assist to Boyd for a triple   -Extra pass assist to Oak for a triple   -Pick & pop assist to Oak for another 3   -Outstanding in the PNR game, great vision   -O-board putback from under the hoop   -Sneaky/quick hands poked the ball out for a TO   -UCLA cut, catch, score at the cup    <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/northdakotapic.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/northdakotapic.jpeg?w=865" alt="" 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Prep Hoops Dakotas broke down the film on North Dakota Phenom's 73-53 win over Sanford SD Black UA Rise this past weekend, and the tape backed up what the final score suggested: this was an impressive performance. The win capped a solid weekend in St. Cloud for ND Phenom , who finished with a 3-1 record. Their only loss came against MN Fury Goring, who went on to win the whole tournament, so there's no shame in that result. Below are player notes and thoughts on who stood out on the floor.