PHD: Walk me through your off-season. What did you do to improve your basketball game?

“This offseason the thing I focused on the most was the weight room. I know that for this upcoming year I had to get stronger to be able to compete with opponents that are a lot bigger than me.“

PHD: What’s one specific part of your game you focused on improving this offseason, and where do you feel like you’ve made the most progress?

“The thing I improved on the most was defense. During AAU, when we went down to these bigger cities such as Atlanta, I had to learn how to guard kids that were taller than me and sometimes 30-40 pounds heavier than me. Getting used to that and staying consistently in the weight room has helped a lot.“

PHD: What does your fall look like right now? Are you playing another sport, or is it all basketball focused?

“This fall, it has been all basketball. I quit other sports like football a couple of years ago to just focus on one sport. I have been doing lessons with my trainer twice a week, and I am just starting physical therapy to help with recovery and injury prevention, so I can stay healthy up to basketball season.“

PHD: What are your goals for the coming season, both individually and for your team?

“My personal goal this season is to make JV/Varsity and prove that I can make an impact on whatever team I am on this year, which is what I have been training for all summer. As a team, I want to see Sheyenne make a good run in EDC and State.“

PHD: Can you give some insight on an influential coach you have had? What made them memorable?

“The coach who has made the biggest impact on me over the last couple of years was Logan Schaubert, who was my AAU coach for 2 years at Sanford Sports Academy. He held me to a very high standard. For example, if I had a lazy play or gave up easy buckets, he would make sure to get on me for those things. It helped me get into a better mindset that every play matters, for sure that now that the competition is heavily improving. To this day, he is always there for me when I need advice.“

PHD: Time to give a shout to a teammate…Who do we need to know about from your high school team?

“I have played with many players from my high school and to be honest it is really hard to pick one. I played with Cole Martin Cole Martin 6'0" | PG/SG West Fargo Sheyenne | 2029 State ND and Zy Messmer Zy Messmer 6'1" | SF West Fargo Sheyenne | 2029 State ND during AAU. They are both very skilled guards that love to go out there and play hard. Whatever you need them to do, they will go do it. Another player I haven’t played with in a couple years is AJ McDonagh AJ McDonagh 6'4" | SF/PF West Fargo Sheyenne | 2029 State ND . He is very physical and crashes the boards hard and has a great nose for the ball. But I am excited to play with all of my teammates and compete as hard as we can.“

PHD: Who is your favorite player to watch in college or the NBA, and why?

“There are quite a few players I model my game after, but my favorite player to watch is Anthony Edwards. He is always the most competitive player on the floor; he cheers on his teammates even when he isn’t playing well and he seems like he is always having a good time on the court which is very important.“

PHD: Where do you feel like your game has grown the most in the past year or two?

“Truthfully, I used to rely on the 3-point line/shooting the ball, but these last two years I have improved my post-game and attacking from the perimeter, which had made me more of an overall 3 level player. The other thing I feel like has also improved is my passing/basketball IQ and being able to find open teammates.“

PHD: Who pushes you the hardest, whether that’s a teammate, a coach, or someone you train with?

“The person that pushes me the hardest is my dad. Because he played college basketball, he knows what it’s like to put in the long days and weekends and to make sacrifices, even when you want to do other things. But getting in the gym is the main priority. The thing he does the best is telling me what I’m doing wrong and what I need to improve on, but also gives me praise when I do something well that we have been working on. It’s a good balance of criticizing me and encouragement.“

PHD: Where is your hot spot on the floor or can you tell us about a “go-to” move you like to use?

“I didn’t know we were asking about the secret stuff! But if I had to say my favorite spot on the floor is the mid-post. There are so many things you can do out of it, whether it’s a turnaround jumper, baby hook, facing up and taking someone off the dribble, or finding an open teammate. I just think for someone my size, it’s one of the most versatile spots on the floor.“

-Very good 1 on 1 player

-Shot the ball very well from 3, catch n shoot and even couple stepbacks

-Very long and disruptive player on defense, showed ability to block and change a ton of shots

-Had great touch and nice footwork in post area

-Better and more aggressive rebounder then I had given him credit for

-Three level scorer

-Had a nice 10-12ft baseline fade away shot for scores

-Guarded on perimeter vs guards on switches pretty good

-Has a high ceiling for sure, 12-15lbs would make him even better with the added strength for his position

-Dominated in 3on3, put on a show, unstoppable at times

-Versatile and a matchup nightmare with his inside out scoring

-Good feet around the hoop, showed some sweet post moves

-I really like his baby-hook, sweet-looking perimeter shot as well

-Intrigued with his length and all-around scoring

-Eye-catching length, can score the rock from all levels, versatile

-PHD is interested to see how Wells compares to the top forwards from SD

Is he dialed in on defense, does he create shots for others?

-Lanky, long wingspan, scores inside and out

-His baby-hook looks nice, has a scorers touch

-Good luck stopping his fall-away jump-shot, tough

-Can change the game with his 3pt shot, inside finishing, and rim protecting

-I like his versatility, skill, and creativity when finishing

-Looks like a matchup problem with his height & shooting ability

“Quinn was our lone true 5 all summer long. He can shoot very well from the perimeter, but where he really excelled was on the block, rebounding, and scoring around the rim. Sheyenne will have no shortage of talent next year and Quinn will have a big opportunity ahead of him.“

-Great length & it looks like he can add on a few more inches, plenty of potential

-Tough matchup as Wells can score from multiple levels, confident shooter w/ range

-Threw down some noteworthy dunks in warmups, moves better than I thought

-Won the jump easy

-Used his length to contest & alter shots

-Looked good switching ball-screens, kept the attacker in front

-Poke-out deflection when guarding on-ball, forced a TO

-Kick-out assist to Sunde for a score

-Post up, mid-attack, fall-away J for 2, soft touch

-Quality post score, left shoulder finish, easy righty bucket over the rim

-Hard foul on a post take, hit 1/2 FT’s

Wells is making some major strides this club season and really started putting things together last weekend in Ohio. His game continues to trend upward as he’s playing harder, doing more of the little things, and impacting winning in a variety of ways. Quinn can really shoot the basketball from three-point range at a high clip and has shown the ability to score consistently when given opportunities. What also makes Quinn intriguing is his combination of length and skill set, giving him upside on both ends of the floor. As he continues to develop physically and build confidence, Wells looks like a player whose stock could keep rising moving forward.