A Bit Too Early ND Class B Power Rankings

Our last rankings came out a couple of months ago. Players and teams have been very busy since then with team camps, tournaments, individual camps, and AAU events. With summer basically over and schools starting across the state, this is a great time to update our ND Class B Power Rankings for the 2021-2022 season. <h2>1. Enderlin</h2> The Eagles had a very nice summer with team events. They took down many Class A teams and they showed that they can play with the best. On the AAU scene, their individual players looked good and improved. Enderlin will be nearly impossible to match up with because of the Hurlburt’s and Bartholomay. When you add in a top PG with Dixson, you have a top-tier team. Look for Joe to become the leader in ND for career rebounds and to be one of the Mr. Basketball finalists. It is going to be a wild year for the Eagles, they have an awesome schedule lined up with many marquee matchups. It is going to be State Tournament or bust for the Eagles. The hoops season will be here before we know it! CAN"T WAIT!! Top Players: [player_tooltip player_id="787658" first="Joe" last="Hurlburt"] (2022) |6-10 F| [player_tooltip player_id="812220" first="Gus" last="Hurlburt"] (2022) |6-8 F| [player_tooltip player_id="1129974" first="Alijah" last="Dixson"] (2022) |5-11 G| [player_tooltip player_id="1050248" first="Carson" last="Bartholomay"] (2023) |6-6 F| [player_tooltip player_id="1138813" first="Trey" last="Wall"] (2023) |5-10 G| [player_tooltip player_id="1180191" first="Caden" last="Amerman"] (2023) |6-4 F| <h2>2. Four Winds/Minnewaukan</h2> Between Yankton, Pearson, and Deng this team will be as deadly on offense as any team in ND. Expect 4 Winds to be great on defense again this season. The Indian’s pressure, traps, deflections, and tempo give opposing teams fits every year. Get this team on your "must watch list", they will be spectacular. Top Players: [player_tooltip player_id="1046356" first="Jayden" last="Yankton"] (2022) |6-1 G| [player_tooltip player_id="1185116" first="Jacolby" last="Pearson"] (2022) |6-3 G| [player_tooltip player_id="1144580" first="Deng" last="Deng"] (2024) |6-4 F| [player_tooltip player_id="1138899" first="Kelson" last="Keja"] (2023) |5-5 G| [player_tooltip player_id="1144581" first="Dalen" last="Leftbear"] (2024) |6-1 G| [player_tooltip player_id="1185123" first="Sheldon" last="Jones"] (2022) |6-0 G| [player_tooltip player_id="1185124" first="Wade" last="Nestell"] (2024) |5-10 G| <h2>3. Kindred</h2> The reigning State Champs bring back plenty of size and athleticism. They will once again be a top defensive team in North Dakota. Between Olson, Peraza, and McQuillan the Vikings have a ton of firepower, scoring, and dunking potential. If you like slam dunks and tough defense then you will want to watch the Vikings. Top Players: [player_tooltip player_id="812227" first="Paul" last="Olson"] (2022) (6-4 G| [player_tooltip player_id="1123711" first="Max" last="McQuillan"] (2022) |6-5 G| [player_tooltip player_id="1123710" first="Jaiden" last="Peraza"] (2022) |6-4 F| [player_tooltip player_id="1224175" first="Brock" last="Woehl"] (2022) |5-11 G| [player_tooltip player_id="1169146" first="Presley" last="Peraza"] (2025) |6-4 F| <h2>4. North Border</h2> The Eagles bring back a veteran team that knows how to win. Many of the North Border players played AAU ball and improved over the summer months. They will have their sights set on a Region Championship and a trip to the State Tournament. I am looking forward to watching this talented group of players. Top Players: [player_tooltip player_id="1126978" first="Ayden" last="Stainbrook"] (2023) |6-4 F| [player_tooltip player_id="1126980" first="Kyler" last="Moore"] (2022) |6-1 G| [player_tooltip player_id="1159584" first="Jaxen" last="Johnson"] (2022) |6-5 F| [player_tooltip player_id="1180845" first="Logan" last="Peterson"] (2022) |5-9 G| [player_tooltip player_id="1050261" first="TJ" last="Cosley"] (2023) |5-11 G| [player_tooltip player_id="1165355" first="Grant" last="Cosley"] (2025) |5-8 G| <h2>5. Beulah</h2> The Miners lost a good amount of talent, but they bring back a likely Mr. Basketball candidate with Brandt. They will also have another talented guard with Skalsky. Beulah will go as far as their two senior guards can take them. Expect them to compete for another Region Championship. Top Players: [player_tooltip player_id="812226" first="Trey" last="Brandt"] (2022) |6-1 G| [player_tooltip player_id="1126983" first="Trapper" last="Skalsky"] |6-0 G| <h2>6. Shiloh Christian </h2> Look for the Skyhawks to be the favorites to make State again in Region-5. The Skyhawks will be very big up front with Wanzek and Englund. They seem to reload every year and fill any open spots with talent. Englund will be one of the best seniors in Class B. Expect Shiloh to be a top team again this year. Top Players: [player_tooltip player_id="1046366" first="Carter" last="Englund"] (2022) |6-6 F| [player_tooltip player_id="1138746" first="Jay" last="Wanzek"] (2023) |6-5 F| [player_tooltip player_id="1219808" first="Caden" last="Englund"] (2025) |6-0 G/F| <h2>7. Hillsboro/Central Valley</h2> A very athletic team that brings back a load of talent. The Burros came on strong in the second half of the season last year. I expect them to pick up right where they left off. Look for forwards Limke and Brandt to be beasts inside for the Burros. Top Players: [player_tooltip player_id="1130543" first="Gannon" last="Limke"] (2022) |6-6 F| [player_tooltip player_id="1144488" first="Jacob" last="Brandt"] (2024) |6-8 F| [player_tooltip player_id="1130544" first="Parker" last="Gallagher"] (2022) |5-10 G| <h2>8. Dunseith</h2> The Dragons will be an exciting team to watch in the coming season. There will be no shortage of offense for Dunseith. They will put up a ton of points and play fast and furious. Look for Morin to be the Dragons leading scorer and go-to guy. They will have plenty of other players that can get the job done as well. Top Players: [player_tooltip player_id="1046358" first="Ethan" last="Morin"] (2022) |6-1 G| [player_tooltip player_id="1129433" first="Jalen" last="Poitra"] (2022) |6-2 G| Chad Parisien Jr. (2022) |5-10 G| <h2>9. LaMoure/Litchville-Marion</h2> A tough, disciplined, patient, athletic, and gritty team. Potts will be the lead guard but they have plenty of help to go along with him. Look for LLM to win many games this season and to be the favorite in Region-3. Top Players: [player_tooltip player_id="1124143" first="Corban" last="Potts"] (2022) |6-4 G| [player_tooltip player_id="1124144" first="Landon" last="Piehl"] (2022) |6-1 G| [player_tooltip player_id="1224171" first="Colton" last="Ness"] (2023) |6-2 G| [player_tooltip player_id="1145406" first="Max" last="Musland"] (2024) |6-3 G| [player_tooltip player_id="1269576" first="Tate" last="Mart"] (2023) |5-11 G| [player_tooltip player_id="1145407" first="Carter" last="Bowman"] (2024) |6-2 F| <h2>10. Des Lacs Burlington</h2> Yale and Mayo are two of the best BIGS in the state. When you add in a super athletic Olson the Lakers will be a scary team. Watch out for this young and talented team. They will have a size and athletic advantage on every team they match up against. Top Players: [player_tooltip player_id="1138816" first="Carson" last="Yale"] (2023) |6-8 F| [player_tooltip player_id="1050256" first="Will" last="Mayo"] (2023) | 6-6 F| [player_tooltip player_id="1184440" first="Rylan" last="Olson"] (2023) |6-2 G| [player_tooltip player_id="1269578" first="Ty" last="Hughes"] (2024) |5-11 G| <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/02/NorthDakota.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1126976" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/02/NorthDakota-300x187.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="187" /></a>