-Hot start, 14 first quarter points

-BIG athlete

-Passed well from the paint

-Cleaned up the boards

-Catch & shoot triple from the left corner, first score of the game

-Post score, move across the paint, baby hook bucket, shooters touch roll

-Cut/catch/score from the R-block

-Slash & score from the right wing, strong & contested finish

-Cut/catch score, floater from the paint over the rim

-Right wing triple, catch & shoot near the end of the 1stQ

-Backed down D, beat on-ball D, scored over help at the hoop

-Long O-board to start the 2nd half, used his length for an extra possession

-Space & shoot triple, Oster with the inside-out dime

-Fouled attacking the rack in the 3rd, swished both from charity stripe

-BLOB cut to left block, easy lefty finish

-Inside-out assist, found the 9th grader for a 3

-Rack attack in 4th, fouled, 2/2 FT’s

-7 points

-Long/strong very active defender

-Athletic big/strong rebounder on both ends of floor

-Had couple nice finishes at the basket

-Blocked couple shots and changed a few more

With the departure of key contributors in scoring and rebounding, the spotlight is on Noah Hippen Noah Hippen 6'5" | SF/C Thompson | 2026 State ND to step up for the Tommies this season. Hippen is a strong, mobile athlete with the tools to make an immediate impact on both ends of the floor. Offensively, he excels as a slasher and finisher, while also possessing the skill and physicality to be effective on the block. Defensively, Hippen’s athleticism and toughness should make him a formidable presence, capable of challenging opponents and protecting the paint. In addition to scoring and defense, Hippen is expected to be a key contributor on the boards, cleaning up missed shots and creating extra possessions for the Tommies. With his combination of athleticism, versatility, and playmaking ability, Noah Hippen Noah Hippen 6'5" | SF/C Thompson | 2026 State ND is primed to be the breakout player that the team needs this season.

Hit a three in the second possession of game 1.

Really lengthy at 6’5”

Transition push with the ball and kicked-out to Sagert for a wide open knockdown three.

I thought he played with some more toughness offensively than his lanky frame will tell you.

His stock will certainly be shooting up in the next Rankings Update. Hippen impressed me multiple times in the club season. Thompson will be a top team in class A this winter and I see Noah as a key role player. The Tommies will be long, strong, and tough inside the arc. Hippen has the potential to be a breakout baller in class A hoops. Besides being long, Noah is mobile and athletic. Hippen has a fluid and aesthetically pleasing shot. He drills jumpers from 3, 15-feet, and finishes with ease at the rack. I like his slashing ability, rebounding production, and potential on defense. Hippen is the real deal!