A Bit Too Early Class A ND Power Rankings

Here is my first sort-through of Class A basketball in ND for the 2022-23 season.  This is an initial Power Ranking entering the summer break. These will likely change as we go through the summer and progress towards the start of the season. June is a busy month, high school squads are playing in team camps, tournaments, and they usually host their own workouts/camps. These Power Rankings may change based on how teams look this summer and how individuals perform in AAU to end the season. The Minot Magicians won the State Championship last season and they will be the favorites again this coming year. They have the top player in the 2023 class, a great supporting cast, and one of the best coaches in North Dakota. See below for the Top 5 in our “A Bit Too Early Class A Power Rankings”. 

POWER RANKINGS

#1. Minot

2021-2022 Record: 25-2 (State Champions)

Key players lost to graduation: Eric Wentz

Returning All-Conference/All-State Players: Darik Dissette Darik Dissette 6'4" | SG Minot | 2023 State #300 Nation ND (All-WDA & All-State)

Top Players for the upcoming season: Darik Dissette Darik Dissette 6'4" | SG Minot | 2023 State #300 Nation ND , Morgan Nygaard Morgan Nygaard 5'11" | PG Minot | 2023 State ND , Jaeger Gunville, Logan Conklin Logan Conklin 6'5" | SF Minot | 2024 State ND , Jaylen Martinez Jaylen Martinez 5'10" | PG Minot | 2024 ND , Grayson Schaeffer Grayson Schaeffer 6'5" | SF Minot | 2025 State ND , Aric Winczewski Aric Winczewski 6'1" | CG Minot | 2025 State ND . 

#2. Bismarck Century

2021-2022 Record: (20-6) (5th Place at State)

Key players lost to graduation: Connor Trahan

Returning All-Conference/All-State Players: Anthony Doppler Anthony Doppler 6'4" | SG Bismarck Century | 2023 State ND (All-WDA, All-State), Ryan Erikson Ryan Erikson 6'10" | C Bismarck Century | 2023 State ND (All-WDA), Isaiah Schafer Isaiah Schafer 6'1" | CG Bismarck Century | 2024 State #246 Nation ND (All-WDA, All-State)

Top Players for the upcoming season: Anthony Doppler Anthony Doppler 6'4" | SG Bismarck Century | 2023 State ND , Ryan Erikson Ryan Erikson 6'10" | C Bismarck Century | 2023 State ND , Isaiah Schafer Isaiah Schafer 6'1" | CG Bismarck Century | 2024 State #246 Nation ND , William Ware William Ware 6'7" | SF Bismarck Century | 2023 State ND , Tyler Birst Tyler Birst 6'0" | PG Bismarck Century | 2023 State ND , Oliver Jensen Oliver Jensen 6'0" | SF Bismarck Century | 2024 State ND , Drew Kempel Drew Kempel 6'3" | PG Bismarck Century | 2025 State ND .

#3. Fargo Davies

2021-2022 Record: 24-3 (3rd Place at State)

Key players lost to graduation: Ian Motschenbacher, Kaden Braaflat, Evan Van Dam, Alex Proctor

Returning All-Conference/All-State Players: Mason Klabo Mason Klabo 6'1" | PG Fargo Davies | 2025 State ND (All-State, All-EDC)

Top Players for the upcoming season: Mason Klabo Mason Klabo 6'1" | PG Fargo Davies | 2025 State ND , Raymond Brown Raymond Brown 5'11" | PG Fargo Davies | 2023 State ND , Daniel Yorke Daniel Yorke 6'1" | SG Fargo Davies | 2024 State ND , Max Froslie Max Froslie 6'8" | PF Fargo Davies | 2023 State ND

#4. Fargo North

2021-2022 Record: 17-11 (6th Place at State)

Key players lost to graduation: Isaac Cody, Luke Loberg, Gabe Sagvold, Nathaniel Kallod

Returning All-Conference/All-State Players: Jeremiah Sem Jeremiah Sem 6'3" | SG Fargo North | 2024 State #212 Nation ND (All-State, All-EDC), Carter Zeller Carter Zeller 6'6" | PF Fargo North | 2024 State ND (All-EDC)

Top Players for the upcoming season: Jeremiah Sem Jeremiah Sem 6'3" | SG Fargo North | 2024 State #212 Nation ND , Carter Zeller Carter Zeller 6'6" | PF Fargo North | 2024 State ND , Matthew Sem Matthew Sem 6'1" | SG Fargo North | 2025 State ND , Carson Hannestad Carson Hannestad 6'0" | SG Fargo North | 2024 ND , Bode Hoeg Bode Hoeg 6'2" | PG Fargo North | 2024 State ND , Peder Haugo Peder Haugo 6'3" | PF Fargo North | 2024 State ND , Welcome Muhoza Welcome Muhoza 6'5" | SF Fargo North | 2023 State ND

#5. Grand Forks Red River

2021-2022 Record: 14-6

Key players lost to graduation: Paine Parks, Brady McQuillan 

Returning All-Conference/All-State Players: Zach Kraft Zach Kraft 6'2" | PG Grand Forks Red River | 2023 State ND (All-EDC), Reis Rowekamp Reis Rowekamp 6'4" | SG Grand Forks Red River | 2023 State ND

Top Players for the upcoming season: Zach Kraft Zach Kraft 6'2" | PG Grand Forks Red River | 2023 State ND , Reis Rowekamp Reis Rowekamp 6'4" | SG Grand Forks Red River | 2023 State ND , Logan Arason Logan Arason 6'4" | PF Grand Forks Red River | 2023 State ND , Carter Byron Carter Byron 6'7" | PF Grand Forks Red River | 2023 State ND , Pearce Parks Pearce Parks 6'3" | SG Grand Forks Red River | 2025 State ND , Gunnar Heuchert