Class B Players: ND 2023 Rankings Review

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A week ago the new rankings came out and tonight we are looking at the top 12 Class B prospects from the ND 2023 Rankings. The hoops season will be here before we know it! Time to take a look at some of the top dogs...</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1094258,"width":223,"height":146,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/12/NorthDakota.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/12/NorthDakota.jpg" alt="Underrated Teams" class="wp-image-1094258" width="223" height="146"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Top Class B Prospects</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1138816' first='Carson' last='Yale'] |6'9 F| Des Lacs-Burlington</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Overcome a ton of adversity from an injury, put on many lbs of muscle in the past year, special talent.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has committed to Minot State. Impossible matchup in Class B. Potential to be up for Mr. Basketball. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1126978' first='Ayden' last='Stainbrook'] |6'5 SF| North Border</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-A top shooter in the State, underrated athlete, 3-level scorer, Mr. Basketball candidate potential.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has committed to Jamestown, was highly productive in AAU, improved his O-game a ton in 1 year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1138706' first='Bryer' last='Kaczynski'] |7'0 C| Wyndmere/Lidgerwood</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-7'2 wingspan! Will demand a double/triple team, makes everyone else's job easier, constantly improving.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has committed to Jamestown, the best rim-protector &amp; shot alterer in Class B, a guaranteed double-double.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1160156' first='Tate' last='Grossman'] |6'4 SG| Harvey/Wells County</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-A valuable role player in AAU, and STUD all-around player, will put up gaudy numbers in high school ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has committed to Jamestown, a top athlete in all of B, impressive dunker, smooth stroke, matchup headache.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1050257' first='Tyson' last='Enget'] |5'11 G| Powers Lake</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-1st team All-State &amp; averaged 25 ppg, 8.9 rpg, 4.9 apg, 5 spg last year. A chance to be up for Mr. Basketball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-As dominant as they come, fierce competitor, stat stuffer, has a polished offensive game, a difference maker.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1138794' first='Mitchell' last='Leas'] |6''0 PG| Rolla</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-An established scorer that already went over 1,000, easily a top G in all of B, marvelously skilled with the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Very deep &amp; smooth shooting range, smart &amp; clever, one of the top pure shooters in Nodak, creates many TO's.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1138815' first='Brady' last='Feller'] |6'2 SG| Minot Ryan</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-One of the top offensive players in Class B, will get you buckets in a variety of ways, has a deadly scoring mentality. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Very strong, will out-muscle &amp; over-power the D, finishes well in traffic, nails 3's, pure bucket, All-State type talent. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1111886' first='Sam' last='Kobbervig'] |6'3 SG| Central Cass</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-As versatile of a player as they come, top-notch finisher at the rim, smooth shooting mechanics, All-Region talent.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He will be one of the top Squirrels and CC will be one of the best in Class B. A leader and a great teammate.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1138746' first='Jay' last='Wanzek'] |6'6 PF| Shiloh Christian</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-A very productive AAU season, showed he can be a dominant BIG. In HS Jay will be All-Region &amp; potentially All-State.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-A confident &amp; accomplished mid-range/3 shooter, plays w/ passion, will be a bear on the boards, STUD BIG in B.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1050250' first='Erik' last='Foster'] |6'5 PF| Rugby</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-The top rebounder in Region 6 and one of the best in North Dakota. A versatile and stingy defender. TOUGH!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-A nice athlete that looks like a talented FB prospect. All-Region hoops player, walking double-double, good passer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1138685' first='Cruz' last='Hernandez'] |5'11 G| Hankinson</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He was a hustler, hard-nosed player, and a tough defender in AAU. In HS ball, Cruz will be a scoring machine this year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-An impressive athlete that plays intensely, scores from every level, a tough matchup with his mobility &amp; high energy. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1050248' first='Carson' last='Bartholomay'] |6'6 F| Enderlin</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good length, long arms, moves very well, gets up and dunks easily, 3-level scorer, has a very nice jump shot.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-The Eagles lost a ton of talent, Bartholomay will be the MAN this year. Sure-fire All-Region 1 player. Double-Double Dude. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1475944,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/06/NDSDStandouts.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/06/NDSDStandouts.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1475944"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->