2021 Rankings Review: Top Frontcourt Players
The North Dakota class of 2021 player rankings have been updated. Here is a look at the prospects who are the best forwards… Alex Huber Alex Huber 6'6" | SF Edgeley/Kulm/Montpelier | 2021 State ND (2021) |6-5 F| Edgeley/Kulm/Montpelier –…
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Continue ReadingThe North Dakota class of 2021 player rankings have been updated. Here is a look at the prospects who are the best forwards…
Alex Huber Alex Huber 6'6" | SF Edgeley/Kulm/Montpelier | 2021 State ND (2021) |6-5 F| Edgeley/Kulm/Montpelier – 21 ppg, 7 rpg, and 2.6 apg. Last Tuesday, he scored 33 points and last night he scored his 1,000 point! Alex is a skilled player who can do it all. He is a tough gritty player.
Ashton Biesterfeld Ashton Biesterfeld 6'4" | PF Oakes | 2021 State ND (2021) |6-4 F| Oakes – 16 ppg, 7.9 rpg, and an impressive 61% on FG’s. Ashton is a big, strong, and a powerful force inside. He has a nice touch around the rim and is diligent on the boards.
Bronson Walter Bronson Walter 6'10" | C Four Winds/Minnewaukan | 2021 State ND (2021) |6-10 F| Four Winds/Minnewaukan – 13.9 ppg, 8.6 rpg, and 62% on FG’s. Bronson has had 6 double-double games this year. He is on the verge of scoring his 1,000-career point. He is an intimidator and disruptor on defense. Offensively he can finish with strength or touch. Bronson is an unselfish player.
Carter Birrenkott Carter Birrenkott 6'5" | PF West Fargo | 2021 State ND (2021) |6-5 F| West Fargo – 21.9 ppg, 8.9 rpg, 3.1 apg, and 60% on FGs. His floater/runner is the best in the EDC. Carter is always attacking on offense. He is a strong and explosive athlete.
Cole Slaubaugh Cole Slaubaugh 6'4" | SF Rugby | 2021 State ND (2021) |6-4 F| Rugby – This lefty moves well and has a great fade-away jumper. Cole is a shot blocker and is tough on the boards. His athleticism and size make him a difficult matchup.
Evan Ulrich Evan Ulrich 6'7" | C New Rockford-Sheyenne | 2021 State ND (2021) |6-7 F| New Rockford/Sheyenne – 22 ppg, 12rpg, and 55% on FG’s. Evan gets to the FT-line an impressive 8 times a game. He is great at drawing fouls with head and ball fakes. Evan is a skilled player on the block who is also a lethal shooter from the outside.
Jacksen Moni Jacksen Moni 6'9" | PF West Fargo Sheyenne | 2021 State ND (2021) |6-10 F| West Fargo Sheyenne – 18.2 ppg, 10.3 rpg, and 57% on FG’s. Jacksen has great feet and he is a gifted passer. He is an imposing player in the paint. For his height and size, he is ridiculously versatile.
Jah’Heem Leake Jah’Heem Leake 6'8" | C West Fargo Sheyenne | 2021 State ND (2021) |6-8 F| West Fargo Sheyenne – 17 ppg, 10.3 rpg, 3.2 apg, and 54% on FG’s. JahHeem is an incredible athlete who can play bully ball on the block. He is a gifted slasher and he can hit from the 3-point arc.
Joshua Dixon Joshua Dixon 6'3" | PF Central Cass | 2021 State ND (2021) |6-5 F| Central Cass – 16.7 ppg, 7.2 rpg, and 56.9% on FG’s. I like his effort when rebounding. He is a strong finisher and a solid mid-range shooter. He is a top forward in Region 1.
Khamani Steckler Khamani Steckler 6'7" | C Fargo South | 2021 State ND (2021) |6-8 F| Fargo South – 14.6 ppg, 8.4 rpg, and shoots 57% on FGs. A big-bodied post who embraces contact. Khamani controls the lane with a physical presence.
Keith Levin Keith Levin 6'6" | PF Jamestown | 2021 State ND (2021) |6-7 F| Jamestown – 10.6 ppg, 7.13 rpg, and 61% on FG’s. He is a physical post with quality moves on the block. I like his strength, hands, and feet.
Gage Pollestad Gage Pollestad 6'5" | PF Drayton/Valley Edinburg | 2021 State ND (2021) |6-5 F| Drayton-Valley-Edinburg – 13 ppg, 7 rpg, 3 apg and 55% on FG’s. Gage has a nice feel for the game with a high soft release on his shot. He has loads of potential.
Gavin Keller Gavin Keller 6'9" | PF Kindred | 2021 State ND (2021) |6-9 F| Kindred – 13.4 ppg, 5.2 rpg, and 60% on FG’s. His greatest effect is on defense protecting the rim and altering shots. Gavin has great feet and mature post moves on the block.
Isaiah Bundy-Smith Isaiah Bundy-Smith 6'4" | PF Rugby | 2021 State ND (2021) |6-6 F| Rugby – He is excellent on the O and D boards. I like the looks of his shot and he has solid footwork. Isiah can do damage inside and outside.
Mason Gravseth Mason Gravseth 6'3" | SF Grand Forks Central | 2021 State ND (2021) |6-4 F| Grand Forks Central – 13.4 ppg, 11.1 rpg, and 51% on FG’s. A rough and tumble player who does not shy away from contact. He plays with great energy and passion.
Noah Swenson Noah Swenson 6'5" | PF Oak Grove | 2021 State ND (2021) |6-5 F| Oak Grove – 15.5 ppg and 8 rpg. Noah excels at getting to the free-throw line. He is a physical player with great body control. Noah is great going downhill and he is a physical finisher.
Tanner Soehren Tanner Soehren 6'3" | PF Dickinson Trinity | 2021 State ND (2021) |6-3 F| Dickinson Trinity – A forward who can consistently shoot it out to 17-feet. He is the top post player in Region 7. Tanner is an athletic post who can bury you on the block for an easy basket.
Wyatt Enno Wyatt Enno 6'2" | SF Turtle Mountain | 2021 State ND (2021) |6-3 G| Turtle Mountain – 13.7 ppg, 6.9 rpg, and 46% on FG’s. Wyatt went 7/7 on 3-pointers in a game this season. Wyatt is a precise passer out of the post. He has crafty moves on the block and has an excellent pull-up jumper.
Full 2021 Rankings List:
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