Aaron Bruns, Dakota Valley

Aaron Bruns

Class: 2029
Position: PG
Height: 5'9"
School: Dakota Valley
Club Team: Sanford Sports Academy SF

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Aaron

Bruns PG

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2029

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5'9"

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Dakota Valley

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Aaron Bruns

At the Prep Hoops Freshman Showcase, few players made a bigger impression than this rising talent. From the...

Written by Michael Herrick

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Michael Herrick

Prep Hoops Lead Scout

At the Prep Hoops Freshman Showcase, few players made a bigger impression than this rising talent. From the opening tip, Bruns showed a complete blend of scoring, playmaking, and high-IQ basketball that separated him from the pack.

Offensively, Aaron’s quick first step was a problem for defenders all day, allowing him to get downhill, create separation, and finish with a soft touch. He scored effectively in transition, running the floor hard and converting opportunities with both hands, including some crafty lefty finishes. His mid-range game was beautiful to watch—silky smooth, consistent, and described as “soft as falling snow.” On top of that, he established himself as one of the top shooters at the entire event, drilling catch-and-shoot threes from multiple spots on the floor and showing deep, confident range. Bruns knocked down tough pull-ups, catch-and-shoot looks, and confidently stepped to the line to sink free throws.

What elevated his performance even further was his unselfishness and vision. Time and time again, Bruns found teammates with accurate assists—swing passes, drive-and-kicks, and slick touch passes in transition. He constantly made the extra pass, setting up buckets for Schlimgen, Buchholz, Kerzmann, and others, proving he could both score in bunches and elevate everyone around him.

Defensively, Aaron made smart reads, jumping a passing lane near halfcourt and tipping away another post entry to spark turnovers. His instincts and hustle carried over to both ends, and he never seemed to take a play off.

Overall, his combination of polish scoring, elite shooting ability, playmaking feel, and high basketball IQ made him one of PHD’s favorite players from the event. He showed the kind of all-around game that makes others better and wisn game—someone who can score in multiple ways, create for others, and impact the game with savvy decision-making.

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