2023 Players Proving They Can Play At The Next Level
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In this article, we will look at players that have impressed during the high school and AAU season. As of now it sure looks like their talents will translate to the next level. Alphabetically here are 2023 players from ND…
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Continue ReadingIn this article, we will look at players that have impressed during the high school and AAU season. As of now it sure looks like their talents will translate to the next level.
Alphabetically here are 2023 players from ND and SD:
6’0 PG Alex Dvorak Alex Dvorak 6'1" | PG Dickinson | 2023 State ND || Dickinson || ND Attack ||
His creativeness, quickness, and shot-making ability will translate to the next level. Alex is quick, smart, and deceptive. He can create his own shot and score in bunches.
6’3 SG Anthony Doppler Anthony Doppler 6'4" | SG Bismarck Century | 2023 State ND || Bismarck Century || ND Phenom ||
His size, athleticism, and skill will translate to the next level. Anthony can score at a high level from all 3-levels. He is receiving interest from D-2 and mid-major D-1 schools.
6’10 C Bryer Kaczynski Bryer Kaczynski 7'0" | C Wyndmere/Lidgerwood | 2023 State ND || Wyndmere-Lidgerwood || ND Phenom ||
His long arms, height, and rim-protecting will get him to the next level. Bryer is improving every day. His post presence has shot way up. He has interest from NAIA and D-2 programs.
6’8 F Carson Yale Carson Yale 6'9" | PF Des Lacs Burlington | 2023 State ND || Des Lacs Burlington || ND Phenom ||
His height, length, and mobility will translate to the next level. Yale can do it all from the paint to the perimeter. He has interest from D-2 and mid-major D-1 programs.
6’7 PF Conner Kraft Conner Kraft 6'5" | PF Shanley | 2023 State ND || Fargo Shanley || Howard Pulley ||
His athleticism, power, and length will get him to the next level. Kraft is a great finisher, rebounder, and rim protector. His jumper is always improving. He has major interest from multiple levels all across the nation. He has Power-5 schools looking hard.
6’2 SG Cooper Long Cooper Long 6'3" | SG Lyman | 2023 State SD || Garreston || Pentagon Schoolers ||
His lights-out shooting will translate into college hoops. Cooper gets great elevation on his jumper. He has an excellent and soft floater from mid-range on in. Long has a very smooth 1-dribble pull-up J.
6’3 SG Darik Dissette Darik Dissette 6'4" | SG Minot | 2023 State #300 Nation ND || Minot || ND Attack ||
His athleticism and toughness will translate to the next level. Darik is a gritty defender and a great cutter on offense. His 3-point shooting has improved. Dissette is getting D-2 looks.
6’3 SG Isaac Bruns Isaac Bruns 6'4" | SG Dakota Valley | 2023 State SD || Dakota Valley || SD Attack ||
His jump shooting and amazing feel for the game will translate to the next level. Isaac is a prolific scorer with a high bball-IQ. He has had looks from D-2 and mid-major D-1 colleges.
6’3 SG Joe Sayler Joe Sayler 6'4" | SG White River | 2023 State #295 Nation SD || White River || Pentagon Schoolers ||
SDSU thinks his skills will translate, Sayler is committed to the Jackrabbits. He is automatic from NBA 3-point range and in. Getting to the cup and distributing are other strengths of his. A basketball star and still getting better.
6’5 SF Kaden Year Kaden Year 6'2" | SF O'gorman | 2023 State SD || Sioux Falls Jefferson || SD Attack ||
His length, versatility, and defense will mesh well with the college game. Kaden is a great rebounder and a player that can get points from all levels. Year has had strong interest from GPAC school with D-2 schools intrigued.
6’0 CG Keaten Bonderson Keaten Bonderson 6'0" | PG Gehlen Catholic | 2023 State IA || Gehlen Catholic (IA) || SD Attack ||
His all-around scoring and quickness will fit into the college game. Keaten has been coming on strong this summer and improving in big steps. As the summer has gone on the interest level from colleges has increased.
6’3 SG Lincoln Kienholz Lincoln Kienholz 6'3" | PG Pierre | 2023 State SD || Pierre || SD Attack ||
His athleticism, explosiveness, and leaping ability will easily translate into the college game. Lincoln has an unbelievably high ceiling. He has had interest from many mid-major D-1 schools.
6’7 F Max Froslie Max Froslie 6'8" | PF Fargo Davies | 2023 State ND || Fargo Davies || ECI ||
His height and long arms will get him to the next level. Max is a rangy player that can score inside and out. His perimeter jumper is consistent. Max has D-3 and D-2 interest.
6’1 G Oliver Vincent Oliver Vincent 6'1" | PG Sioux Valley | 2023 State SD || Sioux Valley || Pentagon Schoolers ||
His competitiveness, scoring, and intensity will translate to the next level. Oliver finishes at the rim well and gets to the line a ton. He is the ultimate gamer.
5’10 PG Raymond Brown Raymond Brown 5'11" | PG Fargo Davies | 2023 State ND || Fargo Davies || ECI ||
His elite quickness and speed will translate to the next level. Raymond’s energy and effort are next to none. Brown projects to be a PG in the college game.
6’8 C Ryan Erikson Ryan Erikson 6'10" | C Bismarck Century | 2023 State ND || Bismarck Century || ND Phenom ||
His size, footwork, and soft-touch will translate into the next level. Potential to be a double-double guy at the next level. Ryan has interest from D-2 and mid-major D-1 schools.
5’11 PG Spencer Barr Spencer Barr 5'11" | PG Aberdeen Central | 2023 State SD || Aberdeen Central || Pentagon Schoolers ||
His passing and distributing will translate to the next level. Barr is a solid defender and a knock-down shooter. He really makes the Schoolers flow in AAU ball. .
6’0 PG Taylen Ashley Taylen Ashley 5'11" | PG Sf Roosevelt | 2023 State SD || Jefferson || SD Attack ||
His rapid speed and quickness will transition to the next level. Taylen is a sparkplug on both ends of the floor and a playmaker in transition. He has received interest from multiple mid-major D-1 schools.
6’7 F William Ware William Ware 6'7" | SF Bismarck Century | 2023 State ND || Bismarck Century || ND Phenom ||
His length and athleticism will translate well into the college game. He is a versatile player with great measurables. Ware has the potential to be a great defender and rebounder at the next level.
6’0 CG || Zach Kraft Zach Kraft 6'2" | PG Grand Forks Red River | 2023 State ND || Grand Forks Red River || ECI ||
His shooting, foot speed, and ball skills will translate to the next level. Kraft is a very dangerous shooter from beyond the arc. Zach has received interest from the D-3 and D-2 level schools.