Top 250 Expo: Top Seniors
The Prep Hoops Top 250 Expo hit Sioux Falls last weekend and some of the best players in North and South Dakota along with Iowa were in house to get in the gym and get some runs in. Here were…
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Continue ReadingThe Prep Hoops Top 250 Expo hit Sioux Falls last weekend and some of the best players in North and South Dakota along with Iowa were in house to get in the gym and get some runs in.
Here were some of the most impressive Seniors from the event:
Kobe Busch, Huron, S.D.
Busch went into the day with the least to prove when it comes to college upside and current talent level and he showed why he’s considered one of the best players in South Dakota’s 2020 class. At 6-foot-5, Busch has refined perimeter skills, great physical attributes and a strong understanding of the game. He didn’t force offense but showed he can efficiently drive solid offense and generate good shots for himself or his teammates. And when locked in on the defensive end, he can guard big men and perimeter guys alike.
Mason Steele, Stevens, S.D.
Steele was a force throughout the day, using his physicality to control the paint on both ends of the floor. An explosive rim-running big man, Steele produced efficiently and without a lot of designed touches on the block. He showed the ability to put the ball on the floor and score in short-areas and his rebounding in and out of his area were among the best on the day.
Hunter Thorpe, Ellendale, N.D.
Thorpe is one of the better scorers in small-school North Dakota and his shooting ability showed on Sunday against good competition. He’s 6-foot-3ish and isn’t afraid to mix it up inside on the glass but his best attribute throughout the day was his ability to play off the ball and produce either as a cutter, a crasher or a spot-up shooter. His understanding of spacing shined through and his ability to fit in made him stand out.
Nick Wittler, Sully Buttes, S.D.
Wittler was one of the better passers on the day. At 6-foot-1, he’s got solid size for a on-ball guard and he showed the creativity and awareness to make plays when opportunities didn’t seem obvious. He seemed to be in full control every possession, always keeping his eyes up and surveying defenders. A lack of defense in general made it easy to pile up assists for a lot of guys, but Wittler certainly looked like he was a step or two ahead of a lot of guys.
Riyen Carlow, Red Cloud, S.D.
Carlow did a great job facilitating with his collection of teammates. Joined by several strong scorers, Carlow didn’t force action for himself and didn’t play selfishly, rather he kept the ball moving, passed ahead in transition and got his teammates involved early in possessions. His energy level on defense was a positive, as he consistently cut off penetration and was in position as a help man.