Dakotas Expo: Intriguing Players
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Sioux Falls, SD– On this coming Sunday The Dakotas Top 250 Expo will be going down at the Avera Sports Center from 11:00-4:00. I can not wait to get down there and watch all of these players. Many of these…
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Continue ReadingSioux Falls, SD– On this coming Sunday The Dakotas Top 250 Expo will be going down at the Avera Sports Center from 11:00-4:00. I can not wait to get down there and watch all of these players. Many of these guys had big high school and AAU seasons. I am interested to see who improved the most, grew, and is coming in well-conditioned. It will certainly be a fun day in Sioux Falls.
Intriguing Players
Alex Dvorak Alex Dvorak 6'1" | PG Dickinson | 2023 State ND (2023) |6-0 G| Dickinson/ND Attack
WHY? He is a very quick and creative lead guard. Dvorak can score in a hurry and he can create his own shot. I am interested to see how he matches up and shoots when going against some of the bigger guards from South Dakota.
Anthony Doppler Anthony Doppler 6'4" | SG Bismarck Century | 2023 State ND (2023) |6-4 SG| Bismarck Century/ND Phenom
WHY? He will be one of the best offensive players in attendance. It will be fun to watch him match up with some of the South Dakota players and see how he produces. Doppler has seen interest from D-1 Schools, it will be interesting to see if he plays like a D1 player on Sunday.
Caden Hinker Caden Hinker 6'6" | PF Mitchell | 2022 State SD (2022) |6-7 F| Mitchell/SD Attack
WHY? He is a crafty and smooth-scoring machine. Hinker is a walking mismatch. If he gets a guard on him he can post them up and do work around the basket. If Caden gets a big post on him he will stretch the floor and hit 3’s or attack off the bounce. I am very excited to watch him play in person.
Chad Ambroz Chad Ambroz 6'4" | PF O’gorman | 2022 State SD (2022) |6-5 F| SF O’Gorman/Sacred Hoops
WHY? A big kid that knows how to win. Chad is a stout defender that does not back down. I am interested to see how he matches up with some of the North Dakota frontcourt players.
Cole Holzer Cole Holzer 6'7" | PF Central Cass | 2024 State ND (2024) |6-5 F| Central Cass/Master Basketball Academy
WHY? This stretch-4 can shoot it from beyond the arc. Holzer is a very crafty player. I am interested to see if he will try and bang inside against the bigs or if he will stay on out the perimeter. It will be fun to see how he matches up with some of the best forwards in the Expo.
Conner Kraft Conner Kraft 6'5" | PF Shanley | 2023 State ND (2023) |6-7 F| Fargo Shanley/Howard Pulley
WHY? In AAU hoops, Kraft showed that he can compete at the national level. He is also receiving D1 interest from all across the country. It will be fun to see him compete against the frontcourt players from South Dakota.
Elliot Whitney Elliot Whitney 6'0" | CG Sioux Falls Lincoln | 2023 State SD (2023) |6-1 SG| SF Lincoln/Pentagon Schoolers
WHY? He should be one of the best 3-point shooters at the Expo. I am excited to see him shoot live. I am interested to see how Whitney will match up with the athletic wing players from both ND and SD. Expect many 3-pointers from Elliott throughout the event on Sunday.
Jalen Poitra Jalen Poitra 6'2" | SG Dunseith | 2022 State ND (2022) |6-3 G| Dunseith
WHY? He is a dynamic player that is very entertaining to watch. Poitra can score from deep, mid-range, and around the basket. He a very effective player in transition. He is also a tough rebounder for his size. I am excited to see what kind of performance he will put on display on Sunday.
JT Rock JT Rock 7'1" | C Sioux Falls Lincoln | 2024 #37 Nation SD (2024) |7-0 C| SF Lincoln/SD Attack
WHY? I am interested to see how quickly he gets up and down the court. I am looking forward to seeing his footwork and moves when he has his back to the basket. I am also interested to see how he competes against powerful and more agile forwards around the basket.
Matt Anderson Matt Anderson 6'6" | SF Canton | 2024 State SD (2024) |6-6 G/F| Canton
WHY? He is a top athlete in the 2024 class. I am interested to see how he matches up with the older players from the bigger schools. I’m excited to watch him in the open court and I am hoping for some electric dunks in transition. I am also interested to see his outside jump-shot live and in person.
Michael Nhial Michael Nhial 6'7" | SF West Fargo Sheyenne | 2022 State ND (2022) |6-7 G/F| West Fargo Sheyenne/Team Sizzle
WHY? He is a talented scorer that gets it done in a variety of ways. Nhial can shoot from deep and dunk at a high level. This long lefty will have a chance to show that he is ready to have a big senior season.
Porter Ihnen Porter Ihnen 6'5" | CG Lennox | 2024 State #318 Nation SD (2024) |6-4 F| Lennox/Pentagon Schoolers
WHY? I am excited to watch the skilled and versatile youngster. He can score from all over the court. I am excited to see if he can put up points against some of the bigger and older players.
Spencer Barr Spencer Barr 5'11" | PG Aberdeen Central | 2023 State SD (2023) |5-11 PG| Aberdeen Central/Pentagon Schoolers
WHY? He is a great defender and I am looking forward to seeing him match up with some of the top guards from North Dakota. I am interested in seeing his lateral quickness and his textbook shooting form. Barr will be one top PG’s in attendance.
Tyler Kraft Tyler Kraft 6'2" | SG Shanley | 2022 State ND (2022) |6-3 G| Shanley/Next Level Basketball Academy
He played very well last weekend at Concordia. I am interested to see if he will continue to score and shoot at the same rate when he gets up against a higher level of competition. Kraft should be one of the best 3-point shooters at the Expo.