Top Sophomores I Watched in December
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Which 10th graders looked good in December? Read below to see which sophomores stood out when PHD was watching. Top 10th Graders from December Alec Squires Alec Squires 6'10" | C Sioux Valley | 2024 State #280 Nation SD |6-10…
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Top 10th Graders from December
Alec Squires Alec Squires 6'10" | C Sioux Valley | 2024 State #280 Nation SD |6-10 C| Sioux Valley
- Athletic BIG that runs like a deer and is a fearless dunker
- Rim protector and tough rebounder
Andrew Atwood Andrew Atwood 6'2" | SG Beresford | 2024 State SD |6-1 G| Beresford
- Lefty 3-point flamethrower
- Crafty finisher
Blake Larson Blake Larson 5'10" | SG Wessington Springs | 2024 State SD |5-10 G| Wessington Springs
- Team first player
- Speedy penetrator off the bounce
Braxton Mulder |6-1 G| Canton
- A high energy player
- He stood out with his effort and how hard he went after rebounds
Braxton Iglehart Braxton Iglehart 6'1" | PG Garrison | 2024 State ND |5-11 G| Garrison
- A quick player with a dirty crossover
- He pushes the tempo and plays fast
Caleb Duerr Caleb Duerr 6'4" | SG West Fargo Sheyenne | 2024 ND |6-3 G| West Fargo Sheyenne
- Athletic and long guard
- Giving high-quality minutes off the bench for the Mustangs
Camden Phipps Camden Phipps 6'6" | PF Harrisburg | 2024 State SD |6-6 PF| Harrisburg
- Great size and strong as an ox
- Rim protector and affluent offensive rebounder
Carson Stephenson |5-11 G| Highmore/Harrold
- Opportunistic scorer
- Unselfish, he does not force shots
Carter Zeller Carter Zeller 6'6" | PF Fargo North | 2024 State ND |6-6 PF| Fargo North
- The most physical sophomore in North Dakota
- Patient, strong, smart, willing passer, and skilled in the post
Cole Kegbeh Cole Kegbeh 6'4" | SF Fargo South | 2024 ND |6-3 F| Fargo South
- A strong player that shined on the O-boards when I watched
- He showed great footwork with a euro-step move
Dalton Hawkins |5-8 G| Westhope/Newburg
- An in-rhythm 3-point shooter
- He had a clutch buzzer-beating 3 pointer to end the half when I watched
Dylan Zimmerman |6-5 G| Moorhead (MN)
- He is crushing it from beyond the arc
- High-level skill from deep, mid-range, and at the cup
Evan Fornia Evan Fornia 6'6" | PF Elk Point-Jefferson | 2024 State SD |6-6 F| Elk Point-Jefferson
- A large, strong, and physical forward
- He does his damage on the block and in the paint
Garrett Mertens Garrett Mertens 6'3" | SG Milbank | 2024 State SD |6-2 G| Milbank
- Impressive slasher, creator, and downhill player
- Serious 3-point shooter with a smooth pull-up jumper
Hudsyn Ruesink Hudsyn Ruesink 6'5" | SF Sioux Valley | 2024 State SD |6-3 F| Sioux Valley
- Great fundamentals and good footwork
- A tough and gritty kid
Isaiah Schafer Isaiah Schafer 6'1" | CG Bismarck Century | 2024 State ND |6-1 G| Bismarck Century
- High efficient 3-point sniper with extended range
- Skilled slasher & athletic finisher
Jace Christensen |5-9 G| Sioux Valley
- Dynamic player in transition
- Aggressive & timely cutter
Jack Henry |6-0 G| Dell Rapids
- He hits dagger 3-pointers from the coffin corners
- Gets many deflections/TO’s with athleticism and excellent anticipation
Jackson Hynek Jackson Hynek 6'2" | SF Stanley | 2024 State ND |6-2 F| Stanley
- He was a monster on the O-boards when I saw him play
- A blue-collar player that scores around the basket
Jacoby Mehrman Jacoby Mehrman 6'4" | PG Harrisburg | 2024 State SD |6-3 PG| Harrisburg
- A very physical and strong lefty PG
- Scores from all 3-levels
James Hamilton James Hamilton 6'4" | SF Fargo South | 2024 State ND |6-3 F| Fargo South
- Hard worker and excellent rebounder
- Creative and consistent finisher
Javin Friesz Javin Friesz 6'2" | CG Flasher | 2024 ND |6-1 G| Flasher
- Great outside shooter with range
- A nice skilled athlete that scores from deep and around the hoop
Jeremiah Sem Jeremiah Sem 6'3" | SG Fargo North | 2024 State #303 Nation ND |6-3 G| Fargo North
- Super bouncy and highlight dunker
- Can take over a game single-handedly
Joaquin Powell |6-4 F| Parshall
- He showed a sweet up-and-under move
- Fights for positions and seals hard
Jon Delay |6-0 G| Beresford
- A pure shooter, especially from beyond the arc
- A cunning player with nice handles
Josh Hetzel Josh Hetzel 6'2" | SG Stanley | 2024 State ND |5-11 G| Stanley
- A very serious 3-point threat
- Refined ball skills and a creative slasher
Logan Fossen |5-9 G| Benson County
- He nailed four triples when I watched
- Showed a smooth and crafty floater
Matt Anderson Matt Anderson 6'6" | SF Canton | 2024 State SD |6-4 G/F| Canton
- A very special athlete
- Disruptive defender and versatile player on offense
Peder Haugo Peder Haugo 6'3" | PF Fargo North | 2024 ND |6-3 F| Fargo North
- A physical and strong athlete
- He does the little things to help his team
River Querikiol |5-6 G| Parshall
- A problematic defender with quick hands
- Skilled passer with tight handles
Ty Schmitt |5-10 G| TGU
- Smooth footwork
- Soft finishing touch