Scariest Players: Dakotas & Outstate MN

In honor of Halloween, we are doing an article on the Scariest Players from North Dakota, South Dakota, and Outstate Minnesota. <h3>SCARIEST PLAYERS</h3> (alphabetically ordered) <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/09/310-Adam-Jenkins.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1291013" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/09/310-Adam-Jenkins-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /></a> [player_tooltip player_id="1139197" first="Adam" last="Jenkins"] (2023) |6-8 PF| Moorhead/ECI He is big, strong, athletic, and explosive. Jenkins is bouncy and he can finish above the rim. His two-handed dunks are thunderous. Adam can slash from the wing and he can hit the 3-ball. Jenkins will be a tough matchup for every team in the coming season. <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/09/16-Alex-Dvorak-crop-2500x1642-1633285104.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1299773" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/09/16-Alex-Dvorak-crop-2500x1642-1633285104-300x197.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /></a> [player_tooltip player_id="1050249" first="Alex" last="Dvorak"] (2023) |6-0 G| Dickinson He is super quick, fast, and bouncy. Dvorak can create his own shot and he can put up points in a hurry. Alex is very creative and skilled. Expect Dvorak to be one of the biggest scorers in North Dakota this season. <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/06/Angok-Akot-crop-1639x1076-1630031995.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1272291" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/06/Angok-Akot-crop-1639x1076-1630031995-300x197.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /></a> [player_tooltip player_id="1265960" first="Angok" last="Akot"] (2022) |6-7 F| Sioux Falls Washington/Sacred Hoops This kid has it all! Akot can jump with anyone, board up, hit jumpers, and finish in a variety of ways. Angok showed that he can perform against top competition this summer. I am excited to see him play this season. Akot is a star that more college coaches need to see play. <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/03/doppler-crop-1178x774-1614785364-crop-527x346-1614785383-crop-417x274-1614785409.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1143355" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/03/doppler-crop-1178x774-1614785364-crop-527x346-1614785383-crop-417x274-1614785409-300x197.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /></a> [player_tooltip player_id="1048689" first="Anthony" last="Doppler"] (6-4 SG| Bismarck Century/ND Phenom He is a big, strong, long, and an athletic wing player. Doppler is a consistent 3-point shooter with extended range. He can finish in the paint in a variety of ways. Doppler has all the tools and skills that you could ask for. His size makes him a tough matchup for most teams. Expect Anthony and the Patriots to pick up many wins this season. <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/06/Caden-Hinker5.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1224494" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/06/Caden-Hinker5-300x188.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="188" /></a> [player_tooltip player_id="812199" first="Caden" last="Hinker"] (2022) |6-7 F| Mitchell/SD Attack He has committed to Augustana for basketball. Hinker can score from all over the court and he is a big mismatch problem for virtually everyone. Caden is crafty, smart, and skilled. Hinker and the Kernels are going to be a fun team to watch. <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/09/67-Conner-Kraft-crop-2500x1642-1633894310.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1305460" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/09/67-Conner-Kraft-crop-2500x1642-1633894310-300x197.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /></a> [player_tooltip player_id="1128188" first="Conner" last="Kraft"] (2023) |6-7 PF| Fargo Shanley/Howard Pulley His stock has blown up in the past year. There are many Division 1 colleges that have shown interest in Kraft. He is an athletic and powerful player that is not afraid to dunk on people. Conner is a great rebounder and a shot blocker. His jump shot is always getting better and he is a legit threat from beyond the arc. Do not miss a chance to watch the all-star Kraft play this season. <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/06/Isaac-Bruns-crop-1639x1076-1626577247.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1239227" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/06/Isaac-Bruns-crop-1639x1076-1626577247-300x197.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /></a> [player_tooltip player_id="963742" first="Isaac" last="Bruns"] (2023) |6-3 SG| Dakota Valley/SD Attack He is a pure shooter and an outstanding scorer. Bruns is a gym rat that is always working on his game. Isaac is a sniper that can spot up for catch-and-shoot situations or hurt you with his pull-up game. He does not just shoot, Bruns can set up his teammates for good looks as well. I am looking forward to watching this baller play. <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/04/Sem-crop-1728x1135-1634423195.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1309552" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/04/Sem-crop-1728x1135-1634423195-300x197.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /></a> [player_tooltip player_id="1144475" first="Jeremiah" last="Sem"] (2024) |6-3 G| Fargo North/ECI He is an outstanding athlete that showed he can ball with the best in the country this summer. Sem can take over a game in the blink of an eye. Jeremiah is a high-level D1 athlete. Every time Sem plays he puts on a highlight clinic. <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/03/joehurlburt-crop-1232x809-1615268367.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1146959" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/03/joehurlburt-crop-1232x809-1615268367-300x197.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /></a> [player_tooltip player_id="787658" first="Joe" last="Hurlburt"] (2022) |6-10 PF| Enderlin/D1 MN He will be hooping in the Pac-12 next year with Colorado. Hurlburt is big, long, and very talented. He will go down as one of the best in ND history. It is likely that Joe breaks the State Record for career rebounds this year. He will likely be a Mr. Basketball candidate in March. Hurlburt was the ND Gatorade Player of The Year last season. Joe and the Eagles will be looking for a State Tournament birth this season. <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1320077" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/11/sayler-crop-2048x1345-1635778794-300x197.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /> [player_tooltip player_id="963747" first="Joe" last="Sayler"] (2023) |6-3 SG| White River/Pentagon Schoolers He has committed to SDSU for hoops. Sayler is a phenomenal basketball player and a great athlete. Joe is one of the best shooters in the Dakotas and he can score from all over the court. He is a gamer and a star playmaker. <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1319373" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/08/jtdd-crop-1125x739-1635696080-300x197.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /> [player_tooltip player_id="1265221" first="JT" last="Rock"] (2024) |7-0 C| Sioux Falls Lincoln/SD Attack The Division 1 offers are starting to pile up for JT! Rock has had his stock skyrocket in the past 6 months. JT moves very well for his 7-foot height. His post moves and footwork are constantly improving. He can also shoot it from 15-feet and beyond the arc. JT can do it all. Rock is the next big recruit from SD! <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/10/kalengarry-crop-1125x739-1635048361.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1314219" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/10/kalengarry-crop-1125x739-1635048361-300x197.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /></a> [player_tooltip player_id="812196" first="Kalen" last="Garry"] (2022) |6-3 SG| De Smet/Pentagon Schoolers He is tearing it up in football and the Bulldogs are perfect so far on the season with a 10-0 record. He has been the Class B MVP player the past two seasons. Garry and the Bulldogs won the State Championship last year and they are the favorites this season as well. Expect great things from Garry once again this hoops season. <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/05/hoskins-1-crop-3024x1986-1621951721.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1201400" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/05/hoskins-1-crop-3024x1986-1621951721-300x197.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /></a> Kristin Hoskins (2022) |5-11 G| Alexandria/Minnesota Comets A University of Minnesota football commit. Hoskins is ridiculously quick and explosive. He can take over a game and score at will. On defense, he can be a lockdown defender. Kristin can throw down impressive dunks with his elite athleticism. <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1320138" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/06/lincoln-1-crop-1125x739-1635783417-300x197.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /> [player_tooltip player_id="963751" first="Lincoln" last="Kienholz"] (6-3 G| Pierre/SD Attack He is a stud in every sport that he plays. Lincoln is a fierce athlete that can finish above the rim and he is no stranger to dunking on people. He is a Divison 1 type athlete. Kienholz is deadly off the bounce and electric in transition. If you like watching athletic players that play above the rim than you will want to watch Pierre this season. <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/05/masonklabo-crop-1024x673-1622051046.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1202274" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/05/masonklabo-crop-1024x673-1622051046-300x197.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /></a> [player_tooltip player_id="1169136" first="Mason" last="Klabo"] (2025) |6-0 G| Fargo Davies/Team Tyus He was an impact player as an 8th grader for the Eagles. Klabo has a mature game and he is a huge 3-point threat. Mason can rise to the occasion and he is a tough kid. He is skilled like a senior. Mason is smart and he knows what to do on the court. The sky is the limit for young Klabo. <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/09/263-Micah-Thompson.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1290978" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/09/263-Micah-Thompson-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /></a> [player_tooltip player_id="1288685" first="Micah" last="Thompson"] (2023) |6-5 PG| Perham/West Central United He is a big and skilled point guard for the Yellowjackets. Thompson is long and he uses his size to his advantage. Micah elevates well with his smooth jump shot. He is a precision passer and an efficient finisher. He can also post up and do work on the block. Get ready for a big year from Mr. Thompson and the Yellowjackets. <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/08/fenskeee-crop-1080x710-1627960278.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1256851" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/08/fenskeee-crop-1080x710-1627960278-300x197.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /></a> [player_tooltip player_id="1167622" first="Nathan" last="Fenske"] (2023) |6-2 SG| Lakeview/SW Minnesota Stars He had a fantastic football season and I expect that momentum to carry into the basketball season. In hoops last year Nathan averaged 19.9 ppg, 6 rpg, 2 apg, 2 spg, and 1 bpg. Fenske is wildly athletic and he is a fierce competitor. Nathan is a two-way player that never takes a possession off. Look for Fenske’s stock to keep rising and for him to have a huge junior season. <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/07/olivervincent-crop-1125x739-1626125719.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1235319" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/07/olivervincent-crop-1125x739-1626125719-300x197.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /></a> [player_tooltip player_id="963744" first="Oliver" last="Vincent"] (2023) |6-1 G| Sioux Valley/Pentagon Schoolers 20.5 ppg, 2.5 rpg, 4 apg, 2 spg are his impressive stats from last season. Oli has shown that he can score like a machine and he still finds a way to make his teammates better. He brings it every game no matter the event. Vincent has interest from D1 schools and he is primed for a monster season at Sioux Valley. [player_tooltip player_id="962228" first="Owen" last="Leach"] (2023) |6-6 F| Dillworth Glyndon-Felton/Sizzle He has received a good amount of attention from college coaches. It looks like Leach will be a D1 hoops player if he so chooses. Last season Owen put up 22.7 ppg, 11.2 rpg, and he shot an impressive 42% from beyond the arc. Leach is a big shot blocker, athletic finisher, has a quick first step, and is an all-around scorer. <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1319479" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/08/ryanericksonn-crop-2851x1872-1635705977-300x197.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /> [player_tooltip player_id="1050245" first="Ryan" last="Erikson"] (2023) |6-9 PF| Bismarck Century/ND Phenom He is easily one of the best BIG men in the Dakotas. Ryan has a crafty game on the block and he has some throw-back moves. Erikson is a double-double dude and his court vision is spectacular for a post. Ryan drops dimes like few forwards can. Make sure you get a chance to watch Erikson play this winter. <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/07/Taylen-Ashley.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1228005" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/07/Taylen-Ashley-300x225.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a> [player_tooltip player_id="963741" first="Taylen" last="Ashley"] (2023) |6-0 PG| Sioux Falls Jefferson/SD Attack He will be one of the most athletic point guards in South Dakota this season. Ashley is as quick as players come. He is a leader and a student of the game. Taylen is a dynamic playmaker that can slash to the rim or pull up with his sweet mid-range jumper. Make sure you get a chance to watch this star athlete play this winter. <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1320052" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/04/Treyb-crop-675x444-1635776707-300x197.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /> [player_tooltip player_id="812226" first="Trey" last="Brandt"] (2022) |6-1 PG| Beulah/Pentagon Schoolers He has committed to Minot State for basketball. Trey will likely be a Mr. Basketball finalist in March. Brandt is a clutch player that shines in the big moments. He is most likely the best PG in class B. Trey is a gym rat and an all-around stud. Brandt will be hoping for another State Tournament appearance in March. <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/06/Treysen-Eaglestaff.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1224806" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/06/Treysen-Eaglestaff-300x188.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="188" /></a> [player_tooltip player_id="1046352" first="Treysen" last="Eaglestaff"] (2022) |6-5 SF| Bismarck/D1 MN He has committed to UND for basketball. Treysen will likely be a Mr. Basketball finalist in March. Eaglestaff has All-State talent and he is an elite offensive player. He is super talented with great skills. Tre is uniquely talented with old-school moves, athleticism, and super good ball skills. He can also shoot the lights out!