The Expo: Dakotas Attendees Watchlist

<!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"100"}},"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size" style="font-style:normal;font-weight:100">We are a week away from <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">The Expo</span></strong> and Prep Hoops Dakotas (PHD) wants to highlight a group of ballers coming to the event. PHD is thrilled; we can't wait to see this group hoop. See below for reasons to watch and what we like about their games.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">On&nbsp;<strong>October </strong>3rd, Prep Hoops Dakotas will light up the&nbsp;<strong>Impact Sports Center in the Queen City&nbsp;</strong>with one of the fall's must-see hoops showcases. From&nbsp;<strong>11:00 AM to 3:00 PM</strong>, prospects from across the region will step onto the court with something to prove—competing for recognition, sharpening their game, and making a statement. For players ready to separate themselves and create a buzz heading into the season,&nbsp;<strong>The Expo in Sioux Falls is the place to be!</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"16px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:16px"><a href="https://events.prephoops.com/e/2372/register/the-expo-dakotas" data-type="link" data-id="https://events.prephoops.com/e/2372/register/the-expo-dakotas">CLICK HERE TO REGISTER</a>, there is plenty of time to still get involved.......</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"22px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:22px"><em>Use Code:&nbsp;<span style="text-decoration: underline"><strong>MICHAEL26PH25OFF</strong></span>&nbsp;for a discount on admission</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size"><strong>Why players should attend:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item {"fontSize":"small"} --> <li class="has-small-font-size"><strong>Competition:</strong>&nbsp;Go head-to-head with the talent in your class with players from MN, ND, and SD.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item {"fontSize":"small"} --> <li class="has-small-font-size"><strong>Unmatched Coverage:</strong>&nbsp;Prep Hoops scouts will be in the gym, evaluating, highlighting standouts, and providing media exposure. With more than 400 college programs subscribing to Prep Hoops, your performance has the chance to be seen by recruiters across the country.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item {"fontSize":"small"} --> <li class="has-small-font-size"><strong>Recruiting Opportunities:</strong>&nbsp;Over the past four years, Prep Hoops events have attracted hundreds of college coaches, and every game is streamed live on BallerTV for added visibility.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item {"fontSize":"small"} --> <li class="has-small-font-size"><strong>High-Energy Atmosphere:</strong>&nbsp;The Expo is competitive and fun. With a top-tier venue and an electric environment, it's the perfect stage to showcase your skills.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item {"fontSize":"small"} --> <li class="has-small-font-size"><strong>Make Your Mark:</strong>&nbsp;For Prep Hoops Dakotas, this is the chance to watch you live. For players, it's the chance to leave a lasting impression and stand out from the crowd.&nbsp;Have a good showing at the Expo and leave your mark on PHD!</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3779993,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/image_c57866.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/image_c57866.png" alt="" class="wp-image-3779993" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3779994,"width":"282px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/image_ae50ff.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/image_ae50ff.png" alt="" class="wp-image-3779994" style="width:282px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2544183"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ab88be428efc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>WHY?</em></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I have really liked his game in the past, elated to see him hope this fall before his sr. season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He should be a matchup problem for many, talented shooter who will hit from dif. angles &amp; depths</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Versatile finisher w/ L &amp; R, physical &amp; moves well w/ the ball, certainly has college potential</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2443452"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ab88be428f7a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>WHY?</em></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He is a real-deal athlete, strong lead guard and a playmaker</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I expect Christion to be one of the top athletes in the gym, does he perform like it?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Does he look like a leader on Saturday and run the 1 in 5on5's? How does his jumper look?</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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ab88be428fd5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>WHY?</em></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Major shooting threat, should be one of the best in the building</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Have not seen him since early spring, interested if he looks bigger/stronger</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I believe he has 3-point shooting record at Watford City, Carter is a SNIPER</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2545009"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ab88be42903c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>WHY?</em></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Known as a legit athlete, stuffs the stat sheet, an all-level &amp; encompassing scorer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Gets the job done on both ends of the floor, makes winning plays, consistent, all-around solid</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Does he run &amp; jump with the best at the event? I am very intrigued by this Dolphins game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2794897"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ab88be429085"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>WHY?</em></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Watched him in-person in March and I liked what I saw, intriguing to say the least</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He should be one of the top BIGs at the event, will he show-out in the low post?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-How does he move his feet compared to top athletes? Is he running the floor well &amp; boarding up?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2545305"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ab88be4290c7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>WHY?</em></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressed me in Sioux Falls last year, looks to have some legit offensive talent</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-How is his speed and quickness vs. the top-end guards? Does he create his own shot?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Can score the rock from all 3 levels, is he doing that in Sioux Falls?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2408478"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ab88be42910a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>WHY?</em></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Have not seen him in a long time, interested to see how his build has changed and if Kaiden is starting to fill out</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Did not play club ball to the best of my knowledge, is he looking like a guard or a forward?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Known as a kid who plays hard on both sides of the ball, versatile on the offensive end</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2237851"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ab88be42914b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>WHY?</em></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I have always liked what I have seen on film from Nix, elated to see him hoop live</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Puts up All-State type of numbers in Class B, it will be fun to see him vs. mobile athletes</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Could be one of the top-tier shooters at the event, is he scoring from all levels, how is his quickness?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2392281"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ab88be42918b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>WHY?</em></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Legitimate multi-level scorer, versatile and opportunistic, has lead guard abilities</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looked good this spring &amp; played well, smooth/talented/skilled/crafty</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Does he look ready for varsity minutes in the talent Rider program?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2413972"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ab88be4291ca"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>WHY?</em></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hoops with heart and energy on the hardwood, he should be one of the hardest workers at the event</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Can stroke the 3ball &amp; Taven can drill from deep. How does he hold up on D vs. bigger G's?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He will be stepping into a bigger role this winter, does Huso look ready to be a tough baller in Region 3?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2950876,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/08/NDSD.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/08/NDSD.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-2950876" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->