Postseason Report: WDA All Conference
Player-of-the-Year: Boden Skunberg, Jamestown Skunberg missed five games in the regular season plus all of the WDA Tournament, but there’s little doubt that he was the most impactful player in the league. The senior guard averaged 28.4 points, 11 rebounds…
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Continue ReadingPlayer-of-the-Year: Boden Skunberg, Jamestown
Skunberg missed five games in the regular season plus all of the WDA Tournament, but there’s little doubt that he was the most impactful player in the league. The senior guard averaged 28.4 points, 11 rebounds and 2.9 assists while knocking down 41 percent of his 3-pointers. He got the free throw line nine times per game, shooting 84 percent from the charity stripe and was a two-way force all year. With him in the lineup, the Bluejays went 14-2.
First Team
Jaxon Gunville, Minot
Gunville had a monster senior season, averaging 25.1 points and 6.7 rebounds while knocking down a ridiculous 46 percent of his 3-pointers (on nine attempts per game). Minot’s season ended short of what it probably should’ve, but Gunville was certainly a bright spot, averaging 27.3 points per game in the WDA Tournament.
Elijah Klein, Mandan
Klein was the catalyst for the Braves team that reached the tournament despite some early season struggles. Arguably the best big man in the state, Klein averaged 19.5 points and 9.9 rebounds in the regular season before putting up 21.7 points and 13.7 rebounds in the WDA Tournament.
Jaiden Wright, Dickinson
One of the best two-way players in the state, Wright turned in a monster senior year, averaging 20.3 points (47 percent from the field, 35 from 3 and 83 from the free throw line), 5.9 rebounds and 2.9 assists.
Cade Feeney, Bismarck Century
Feeney dragged the Bismarck Century offense all season, averaging 20.6 points per game. He was efficient, shooting 44 percent from the field and 35 percent from the 3-point line. He led the team in assists and steals as well, illustrating his ability to not only carry the offense, but dominate games on the defensive end of the floor too.
Second Team
Carson Lamp, Jamestown
An early favorite to be the Player-of-the-Year in the WDA next year, Lamp was awesome both as the No. 2 guy behind Skunberg and as the top option in his absence. The 6-foot junior guard averaged 15.8 points, 4.2 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game on terrific efficiency.
Gunner Swanson, Bismarck
One of the breakout stars for the breakout team in Class A, Swanson is going to be in the mix for Player-of-the-Year honors next year and is one of the best prospects in the 2021 class. The 6-foot-5 swingman averaged 14.1 points and 5.0 rebounds while shooting 41 percent from the 3-point line.
Rhett Clements, Bismarck Legacy
The 6-foot-3 forward cooled off a bit after a ridiculous start to the season, but still ended up averaging 16.5 points and 7.6 rebounds, while nearly leading a Bismarck Legacy team that was ravaged by injuries throughout the year to state.
Brooks Carroll, Jamestown
One of the best shooters in the WDA, Carroll was a breakout star for the Bluejays, averaging 13.7 points per game in the regular season, while knocking down 43 percent from the 3-point line and better than 80 percent from 2-point range. He took his game to another level in the WDA Tournament, averaging 22 points per game and five rebounds.
Kobe Krenz, Dickinson
One of the top scorers in the WDA, Krenz averaged 24.5 points per game while shooting 36 percent from deep (on 10 attempts per game). The senior guard improved as a rebounder, playmaker and defender, helping lead the Midgets to the state tournament.
Third Team
Jaxton Wiest, Mandan
One of the best two-way guards in the WDA, we didn’t see Wiest’s best until about halfway through the year but he was terrific after fully recovering from a shoulder injury. The senior guard averaged 10.4 points and 4.2 assists in the regular season before averaging 17 points in the WDA Tournament, helping the Braves reach the state tournament.
Deonte Martinez, Minot
Martinez turned in a rock-solid junior year, averaging 13.4 points, 4.9 rebounds and a WDA-leading 4.7 assists. Consistency isn’t always his strength, but when he played well, he showed he’s got the ability to dominate games on both ends of the floor.
Max Tschosik, Bismarck
Tschosik was a steady lead guard for the Demons, averaging 11.7 points on 40 percent shooting including 34 percent from the 3-point line. He led the team in assists and was an impactful defender.
Will Olson, Williston
One of the breakout players in the WDA, Olson was excellent in his senior season, averaging 16.3 points, 5.5 rebounds and 3.3 assists while leading the team in steals and knocking down 36 percent of his 3-pointers.
Easton Larson, Minot
Larson was a solid third piece for the Magicians, averaging 12.9 points and 7.4 rebounds in the regular season. One of the most productive players on a per-touch basis, Easton shot 62 percent from the field, taking less than eight shots per game.
Honorable Mention
Treysen Eaglestaff, Bismarck
One of the top underclassmen in the WDA, Eaglestaff was inconsistent but explosive all season serving as something of a microwave-scoring piece. The sophomore wing averaged 12.2 points and 4.5 rebounds while knocking down 34 percent of his 3-pointers on high volume.
Jorn Everson, Williston
One of the most talented players in the WDA, Everson improved as the season went on and finished averaging 17.3 points and 5.7 rebounds per game. He shot 53 percent from 2-point range as well.
Keith Levin, Jamestown
Levin emerged as a rock-solid interior presence for the Bluejays in his junior season, averaging 9.0 points and 6.7 rebounds. He was excellent in the postseason, averaging a double-double and showed he can anchor a team on both ends of the floor.
Jaxon Wiseman, Bismarck St. Mary’s
Wiseman put up 17.3 points and 5.2 rebounds per game as the top option for the Saints.
Jayce Lowman, Mandan
One of the breakout players in the WDA, Lowman was one of the best shooters in the league as a junior, averaging 14.6 points while shooting 39 percent from the 3-point line.
La-Vores Monroe, Watford City
The bright spot in Watford City’s season, Monroe averaged a double-double, putting up 14.4 points and 10.5 rebounds per game.