Ethan Berninger
Ethan Berninger
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Logan Benson | Prep Hoops Scout
Ethan Berninger
Ethan
Berninger
6'5" | SG
Dakota Ridge | 2025
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is the most impactful player on the floor when he’s in the game. This month, Berninger and Dakota Ridge have 6 wins in a row thus far in February. The 6’5 shooting guard just recently scorched Wheat Ridge, dropping 30 points along with the win. Berninger’s volume and production means business is booming for Dakota Ridge in the near future.
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Read EvaluationClayton Conover | Prep Hoops Scout
Berninger is back at it yet again, putting up 18.8 points and 5.4 rebounds in 5 games, bringing three level shotmaking and above average athleticism to score above the rim. Bringing hang time to take contact and readjust while mid-air, he is a name to follow not just for the all-state conversation but as a leader in a deep playoff run.
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Read EvaluationClayton Conover | Prep Hoops Scout
Berninger is another high usage backcourt prospect, capable of scoring from all three levels all while displaying growth as a facilitator throughout the summer. Effective slowing down the pace to break down mismatches, the guard has gotten more steady drawing two defenders for a timely skip pass.
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Read EvaluationClayton Conover | Prep Hoops Scout
Berninger’s rapid rise is no accident, following 20+ points per game effort with Dakota Ridge and repeated success with Premier and Dakota throughout the past three months. An elite shotmaker from all three levels alongside steady improvements as an athlete, Berninger is the real deal. As the focal point of everybody’s scouting reports, the guard has not wavered as a productive contributor, regardless of matchup. His continued growth facilitating for shotmakers will be important for him this coming season, given how much pressure will be on him from opposing defenses.
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Read EvaluationClayton Conover | Prep Hoops Scout
Recently picking up a CSU Pueblo offer, Berninger continues to prove himself as one of the best shooting guards in the state, given his size, athleticism, and skill. Continuing to display growth as a downhill scorer, his improvements handling the ball and making decisions versus immediate pressure have allowed him to remain a high usage playmaker for Dakota Ridge.
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Read EvaluationClayton Conover | Prep Hoops Scout
A talented shotmaker from all three levels, Berninger’s height and confidence contributing attempts off the dribble make him one of the most productive scorers within the 2025 class. Effective rising up into shots off of movement, whether off the bounce or following screen actions, Berninger is a threat from anywhere. Still an exciting athlete who can finish above the rim, Berninger is far from just a shooter. Defensively, he holds his own versus opposing shooting guards, bringing good size to contest opponents and cover a lengthy distance for helpside.
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Read EvaluationClayton Conover | Prep Hoops Scout
Berninger has been on a heater all season, putting up comical scoring numbers all while Dakota Ridge stands at 10-0 in the Jeffco League. Berninger’s recent 32 point performance in a narrow loss to Green Mountain briefly reminded us of his scoring upside, all while posting 5 three.
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Read EvaluationClayton Conover | Prep Hoops Scout
24.6 PPG, 5.1 RPG, 2 APG, 2.1 SPG, 61% 2P, 41% 3P, 76% FT
Few players have been as impressive in the state as Berninger, a tall guard with three level scoring ability who has proven himself as a bonafide primary shot creator. Matching or improving his efficiency on much larger volume, the guard has spiked his scoring 13.1 points to 24.6 points per game. What has been most impressive is the guard’s ability to maintain his efficiency while posing as the center of opponent scouting reports throughout the season. Capable of rising up for off-balance jumpers in the mid-range or throwing down an emphatic slam, few guards in the state have risen to the challenge quite like Berninger.
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Read EvaluationClayton Conover | Prep Hoops Scout
34 Points, 3 Rebounds, 4 Assists, 3 Steals, 1 Block vs Fort Bend-Travis32 Points, 6 Rebounds, 2 Steals, vs Fort Bend-AustinrnBerninger has been on a tear throughout their multi-game tournament out of state. Highly productive on all three levels, the guard can rise up for shots from anywhere on the floor. Equally dynamic above the rim, Berninger is growing as an above the rim finisher and shot blocker, truly potent on both ends of the floor. We could be looking at an all-state candidate by season’s end.
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Read EvaluationBrandyn Newbins | Prep Hoops Scout
Berninger will be a player to keep an eye on throughout the year as he has a compete offensive package, he scored from all over the floor making defenders look silly time and time again. Defensively he didn’t shy from matchups and enjoyed taking on the challenge of guarding the opposing team best player.
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