The Expo: Standouts To Know

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><em>#PHExpoDAK</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There was a lot to like coming out of The Expo in Sioux Falls. With players from across the Dakotas competing at the Impact Sports Center, the event gave us another chance to see some of the region's talent in a competitive setting. Some players came in with plenty of hype, while others used the event to put themselves on our radar.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After spending the day watching the action, we wanted to take a step back and highlight some of the <strong>standouts to know</strong>. These are players who did something that caught our attention, whether it was their ability to make plays, score the basketball, defend, compete, or simply find ways to impact the game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There were many standout performances throughout the day, and these are some of the names we'll be keeping an eye on as we move toward the upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3788281,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/10/image_051b78.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/10/image_051b78.png" alt="" class="wp-image-3788281" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3788282,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/10/image_7e6105.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/10/image_7e6105.png" alt="" class="wp-image-3788282" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"25px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:25px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Standouts To Know</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- 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-6ac5654648eac"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Watched him shoot it warmups and it was easy to see Breitbach is a pure shooter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sniper in the catch &amp; shoot game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He also put it on the floor and scored going to the basket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Has a very nice-looking shot/release</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-His shooting range runs deep</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Jump shot looks the same from the FT line out to college depths</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3786115"],"_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-6ac4fe75b2644"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-First time seeing him and Lopez was impresive</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He was always around the ball, very active bball player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Quick &amp; shifty, moves well on the court</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Intrigued with his left and right hand finishing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has a high motor, never seemed to get tired, 100% energy</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Knocked down many catch &amp; shoot jump shots</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Had a crazy athletic finish at the rim, he must have great body control</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Smart about driving, drawing help, and passing the ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Dished several sick assists</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Split multiple defenders when attacking the hoop</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Had many great takes to the rim for buckets</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2608506"],"_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-6ac4fe75b26a8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-A very talented shooter from mid-range and beyond the 3pt arc</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed some awe-inspiring body control when finishing around the basket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hit triples from college and NBA depths</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Had a wild 1-handed tip-in score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hang time finish with two defenders on him, put english spin on the kiss off the glass</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Money in the catch &amp; shoot game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tipped, deflected, and picked off passes</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-AND1 finisher</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Perfect timing for an alley-opp finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Finished both L &amp; R</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Had some great cuts and scores in traffic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Intrigued with his shooting mechanics</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Scored sandwiched between 2 defenders</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-6ac5654648f83"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-I like his length, mobility, and skill level</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looked like a playmaker in the PNR game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-All level scorer, versatile on the offensive end</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Defends multiple positions effectively</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Delivered and threw accurate/timely passes, found the open man</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Shot-maker, he will put up big points this winter </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-6ac5654648fcc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Looks bigger and stronger since I saw him last (March)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-A top BIG at the event</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hard to guard/stop with only 1 defender, especially around the basket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Ran the floor very well for a 6'6 low post</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hands looked good, caught &amp; finished smoothly</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I like how he handles the ball in the open court, he will help break the press this winter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Shares the ball, unselfish almost to a fault</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Efficient finishing in the paint</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He should be a Stock Riser in the next Rankings update</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3772740"],"_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-6ac5654649028"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-New Name for the 2027 class in ND</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-First time seeing him play and Embry did some good things</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Made positive plays when putting the ball on the floor</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Scored some buckets via slash &amp; score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Smooth finishes at the basket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Caught my eye more than once with impressive takes &amp; finishes</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Will be interesting to see if he carves out a role with the Mavs this winter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2399736"],"_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-6ac5c102b27e2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-I knew he was 6'6" coming in, but he seemed even longer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-That type of length will give people problems in Class A</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Every time I looked at his court, Halvorson was snagging a rebound</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressed with his rebounding on both ends</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Efficient with the ball inside the arc</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looked good scoring in traffic and congestion </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2812431"],"_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-6ac4fe75b26f5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Looks to have potential as a versatile bucket-getter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Multi-level scorer, scored from inside &amp; out</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Fluid in the catch &amp; shoot game, drilled multiple from downtown</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hit a few 3's and then had a great baseline attack &amp; finished at the rack</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I like that he did not settle for 3's, beat closeouts &amp; attacked</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2480867"],"_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-6ac4fe75b2748"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Ultra skilled but also strong &amp; well-put-together</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looked like a polished scorer, but also made hustle plays</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He got hot and really put up the points at one stretch</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Shared the ball, but also showed that he can get his own points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-All-level scorer, knockdown shooter from 3-point land</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Captivated by his transition body-control finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I liked his contested finishes</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I imagine that Memphis will put up explosive numbers this high school season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3662542"],"_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-6ac4fe75b278b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Easy to see that he is a deadeye shooter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Watched him shoot for 60 seconds in warmups and could tell he has "it"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Limitless range</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Feathery soft touch</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Effortless shooter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Will need to be accounted for on every possession this high school season or teams will pay</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->