Philip has looked tough this spring with ND Phenom and continues to put together a very impressive club season. The strong, hard-working big man impacts the game in multiple ways and consistently produces with his toughness and motor. Weidner rebounds like a vacuum around the basket and rarely wastes opportunities offensively, finishing at a highly efficient rate whenever he gets touches near the hoop. One of the more encouraging parts of his development has been the strides he’s making defensively on the perimeter, showing improved mobility and confidence guarding away from the paint. Philip is also beginning to stretch the floor more consistently with his outside shot, adding another layer to his game. His physicality, effort, and continued development make him a player trending in the right direction.

“ Philip Weidner Philip Weidner 6'5" | PF Beulah | 2029 State ND is a 2029 playing up a stage. He won a State Title this high school season. He is probably the best pure rebounder in North Dakota right now. He just has a different level of ability to dominate the glass. He has some ability to score from the perimeter, but his most impactful winning trait is his ability to dominate the glass.“

Has great size and strength, plays very aggressively on the defensive side of the ball. Has great feet for a big man of his age and not only can but will be able to guard multiple positions. Should be a beast on both the offensive and defensive boards. His offensive game is coming along nicely as well.

-10 points

-Fouled out at the 2:24 mark in the 4th

-Strong inside seal, score at the iron

-Plays super hard, nose for the ball, gets good positioning

-Fast to get on the hardwood, hustler

-Tough kid

-O-board putback, 2nd chance points

-O-board bucket, Larson tipped him the ball

-Played hard on defense

-Carved out space down low, catch & score

-Great baseline cut/catch/score

-10 points

-Grabbed a boatload of rebounds

-Strong O-board early, has a nose for the rock

-Catch & score, finish from the right block

-Has good hands from what I saw

-2nd chance putback score

-Has a good feel for the game, often in the opportune spot on the floor

-Straightforward score on the block

-Nice job rim-running, finish at the iron

-O-board, quickly passed to a cutting teammate

-Unselfish, moved the ball

-Has a ton of versatility on D, defends multiple positions effectively

-Physicality, toughness, persistence, and rebounding does not look like it came from a 9th grader

Philip Weidner Philip Weidner 6'5" | PF Beulah | 2029 State ND might still be young, but he’s ready to make a major impact for Beulah this season. After logging varsity minutes a year ago, Weidner looks poised to take the next step and become one of the Miners’ key contributors. He had a highly impressive offseason, putting in serious work in the weight room and transforming his body — now noticeably stronger, more explosive, and physically mature beyond his years. Phil has sharpened every part of his game, from finishing at the rim to defending multiple positions. His relentless motor, high-level rebounding, and defensive energy make him a coach’s dream. With defenses focusing on other top players, Weidner has a chance to quietly put together a breakout season. His work ethic and competitiveness set the tone for Beulah, and the future is incredibly bright for this young standout.

At the Prep Hoops Freshman Showcase, Weidner established himself as one of the premier BIG men in the gym. With his size, power, and developing skill set, he dominated the paint and showed flashes of being a complete interior presence, making him one of PHD’s favorite players from the event.

Weidner set the tone with his physical style of play. He battled relentlessly on the glass, piling up offensive rebounds — sometimes multiple in the same trip — and converting them into second-chance points. He used his frame to seal defenders deep, finish through contact, and control the paint on both ends. His ability to catch high and finish high made him nearly automatic around the rim.

He excelled in the pick-and-roll game, setting sturdy screens and rolling hard for buckets. Time after time, he caught the ball in traffic and scored with strength, even completing AND-1 finishes over collapsing defenses. But it wasn’t just power — Weidner showed touch with a baseline jumper, the coordination to put the ball on the deck from the elbow, and even the vision to kick the ball out for assists when the defense came down hard.

Defensively, his presence was equally impactful. The Miner contested and altered shots inside, grabbed tough boards in traffic, and even jumped a passing lane like a defensive back to create a steal. On one sequence, he took the ball coast-to-coast and finished with a reverse, proving he could run the floor and make plays in transition.

What made Weidner so impressive was the way he combined brute strength with emerging finesse. He could punish defenders inside, but he also had the coordination, hands, and awareness to expand his game beyond the paint. With his rebounding dominance, defensive anchor qualities, and ability to score in a variety of ways, Weidner stood out as one of the elite post players at the showcase.

-Hustle Never Slumps! Does not care if he shoots 1 time or 20 times, selfless

-GREAT rebounder, efficient finisher, Double-Double machine, improved 15′ J