Rankings Review: 2023 Newcomers
We recently updated the class of 2023 player rankings. Gathering a list of players and choosing which rank best fits the individual was a tall task, but we do our best to keep them updated every three months. Our recent…
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Continue ReadingWe recently updated the class of 2023 player rankings. Gathering a list of players and choosing which rank best fits the individual was a tall task, but we do our best to keep them updated every three months. Our recent update includes an increase in the number of players. Let us take a closer look at 10 newcomers to the rankings.
Full 2023 Rankings List:
https://prephoops.com/dakotas/rankings/north-dakota-rankings/2023-rankings/
Alphabetically, here are 10 players that are new to the rankings:
Brady Feller Brady Feller 6'2" | SG Bishop Ryan | 2023 State ND (2023) |6-1 G| Bishop Ryan – He plays with a ton of confidence and has an unreal motor. Brady is an excellent on-ball defender. He can shoot it effectively from the outside and he is a distinguished slasher. Brady is an efficient scorer.
Carson Yale Carson Yale 6'9" | PF Des Lacs Burlington | 2023 State ND (2023) |6-8 F| Des Lacs Burlington – He is “stretch-4” who can hurt teams inside and outside. Carson is a gifted athlete with great length. He is a talented passer. Carson can hit the 3-ball. He is a mismatch nightmare. The sky is the limit for Yale.
Cole Jahner Cole Jahner 6'3" | SG Bismarck | 2023 ND (2023) |6-2 G| Bismarck – A very good outside shooter with extended range. Cole can finish with strength around the basket. He is a physical guard with good size. Cole will play a big role in any success the Demons have next year and the years to follow.
Connor Kerzmann Connor Kerzmann 6'1" | SG Garrison | 2023 State ND (2023) |6-1 G| Garrison – 15.1 ppg, 5.6 rpg, 2 apg, and 2.5 spg. When the game is on the line the Trooper’s want him shooting. Connor is a gamer that plays his best basketball in the 4th quarter. He is a solid athlete and a great defender.
Conner Kraft Conner Kraft 6'5" | PF Shanley | 2023 State ND (2023) |6-6 F| Shanley – 12.5 ppg, 9 rpg, and 2 bpg. He is an explosive athlete with length. Conner has been dunking his way through the EDC this season. He has a solid jump-shot. Conner is a great rebounder and a rim protector. There are loads of potential for Mr. Kraft.
Ethan Manock Ethan Manock 6'4" | PF Wahpeton | 2023 State ND (2023) |6-4 F| Wahpeton – 6.6 ppg, 7.3 rpg, and 52 FG%. He is a strong and powerful athlete. Ethan has had multiple thunderous dunks and put-backs this season. He is an excellent rebounder. There is nothing but upside for Ethan.
Mitchell Leas Mitchell Leas 6'0" | PG Rolla | 2023 State ND (2023) |5-11 G| Rolla – 22.3 ppg, 3.8 rpg, 2.6 apg, and 4.4 spg. His game-high for points this season is 36 and 3-pointers in a game is 5. Mitchell has already scored over 1,000 points in his career. He is a true scorer that will hurt you from all over the court. Mitchell is skilled and crafty. His 3-point shooting range extends beyond the college arc.
Sam Kobbervig Sam Kobbervig 6'3" | SG Central Cass | 2023 State ND (2023) |6-1 G| Central Cass – 10.1 ppg, 3.4 rpg, 3apg, and 1.9 spg. His game high for points this season is 18 and 3-pointers in a game is 5. Sam has a high basketball IQ. He gets to the rim well. Sam is a clutch performer and a big-time shooter with the game on the line. He is tough to stop when he gets going downhill.
Tyler Birst Tyler Birst 6'0" | PG Bismarck Century | 2023 State ND (2023) |6-0 G| Bismarck Century – He is a facilitator that makes his teammates better. Tyler takes care of the rock and spreads that ball out amongst teammates. He is a playmaker that is excellent at getting two feet in the lane.
Zach Kraft Zach Kraft 6'2" | PG Grand Forks Red River | 2023 State ND (2023) |5-10 G| Grand Forks Red River – 15.2 ppg, 3.2 rpg, and 2.5 rpg. His game-high for points this season is 28 and 3-pointers in a game is 8. Zach is a sharpshooter from beyond the arc. I am impressed with his handles, quickness, and double-moves. The EDC will know his name well for the next couple of years.