Four Under the Radar Players to Watch this Postseason: EDC
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As the postseason nears for Class A boys basketball I thought it would be a good idea to highlight some “under the radar” players to look out for. These athletes are good hoopers who contribute to their team greatly, but…
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Continue ReadingAs the postseason nears for Class A boys basketball I thought it would be a good idea to highlight some “under the radar” players to look out for. These athletes are good hoopers who contribute to their team greatly, but you might just not hear about them enough.
Zunekia McGill Zunekia McGill 6'0" | PG Fargo South | 2022 State ND (Fargo South senior) 13ppg 5.7rpg 2.2spg
This Fargo South guard that they call “Diamond” is as shifty and fearless as they come. McGill is the type of player that is always in attack mode no matter who stands in his way. If you ask him to hit a shot from three, pick pocket his defender for a fast break, or soar into the air for a dunk, he will with pleasure. With the playoffs coming up and the Bruins on the bottom half of the standings Zunekia will be a key component in propelling them into the tournament.
Foday Sheriff Foday Sheriff 5'11" | SF Davies | 2022 ND (West Fargo senior) 15.9ppg 7.9rpg FG Per. 57.2% 3FG Per. 38.2%
Senior Foday Sheriff Foday Sheriff 5'11" | SF Davies | 2022 ND has been a welcoming surprise for the Packers this season and although I’ve mentioned him a few times, I believe it hasn’t be enough. The forward is currently West Fargo’s highest leading scorer and he is doing it at an efficient rate from inside and beyond the arc. Sheriff is also at the top in rebounds and blocks per game on this defending State champion team. A few notable games that Foday has had include 32 points/8 rebounds at Davies, and 25 points/3 blocks against North.
Zander Newton Zander Newton 6'4" | SF West Fargo Sheyenne | 2022 State ND (West Fargo Sheyenne senior) 5.7ppg 7.2rpg 1.9apg
Although you most likely won’t see Sheyenne forward Zander Newton Zander Newton 6'4" | SF West Fargo Sheyenne | 2022 State ND dropping 30 points in a game, he will be doing the dirty work. This Mustang is a workhorse when rebounding on both ends of the floor and has a knack for going to get the ball. From the times I’ve watched Zander he has always been active around the rim seeming to put back as many missed shots as he could. I would also like to mention that the senior has had a handful of games with 10+ rebounds this season, not an easy feat. This level of effort and hustle will go far as the Sheyenne Mustangs look to make a run in the playoffs.
Daniel Yorke Daniel Yorke 6'1" | SG Fargo Davies | 2024 State ND (Fargo Davies sophomore) 3.9ppg 1.8apg FG Per. 55%
He may only be a sophomore, but Daniel Yorke Daniel Yorke 6'1" | SG Fargo Davies | 2024 State ND doesn’t back down from competition. The Davies guard has been a solid player off the bench this season, scoring the ball at an efficient rate and finding open teammates. Yorke has no problem driving into the lane for a tough finish or shooting it from the mid-range. Be on the lookout for this kid, because sooner rather than later he will be a reoccurring name.