ND 2023 Rankings Update: New Names

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The updated 2023 North Dakota Rankings came out on Thursday. In this article, we are looking at players that were added to the rankings during the summer months. Check below for fresh faces in the 2023 Prospect Rankings!&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1329105,"width":187,"height":117,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/11/PH-RankingsUpdate.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/11/PH-RankingsUpdate.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1329105" width="187" height="117"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">NEW NAMES</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1551168' first='Fletcher' last='Willprecht'] |5'9 G| Sargent County</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-All-Region 1 selection last season &amp; will be a top G again this season. Will likely be a PG this year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Quick, speedy, fast, and athletic. Finishes well at the rim and can fill it up from deep. Creates many TO's on D.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-The Bulldogs will be tough this year with a nice group of players. How far can Wilprecht take them?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1511581' first='Kemani' last='Davis'] |6'3 SF| Fargo Davies</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He is a must-watch athlete that can make plays all over the basketball court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I like his versatility on D, moves well to stay in front of G's, has length &amp; bounce to match up with F's.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-An impressive dunker, dangerous slasher, highlight player in transition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1510902' first='Alex' last='Wheelock'] |5'11 PG| Shanley</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Had a nice summer with NLBA, controlling the tempo well. He knows when to push &amp; slow.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has nice ball skills, plays very unselfishly, hardworking, excels at getting into gaps and finding the open man. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He will likely run the show for the Deacons, will have a chance to get Shanley to State.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1551176' first='Alder' last='Paeper'] |6'1 SG| Oakes</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He had a nice summer of AAU basketball with James Valley Thunder and improved his overall game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-This Tornado sees the floor extremely well, takes care of the rock, and has excellent handles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has nice athleticism and can put up quality points. He will be a tough &amp; versatile defender. Talented at forcing TO's.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1530371' first='Devon' last='Church'] |6'1 SG| Mandan</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Coaches love having him on their teams. Church is very coachable and adapts to change easily. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He executes well, plays hard, never gives up, and is always improving. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He improved over the summer while hooping with ECI and he expanded his game under coach Sorby.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1512858' first='Keetan' last='Eagle'] |5'10 SG| Solen</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He is a game-changer from beyond the arc. Eagle is an unconscious shooter from 3pt land.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Watch out for him spacing the floor, he is deadly off the catch and he shoots it in a hurry. Has a soft floater in the paint.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He plays without fear, never backs down from bigger players. Attacks the boards hard. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1536814' first='Sam' last='Kebulu'] |6'4 SF| Fargo South</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-His game has grown in the past few years and I expect this to continue throughout his senior season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He is well put together, a strong athlete, gets after it on the glass, slams the rock hard.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has potential as a stout defender. He is a physical rebounder on both ends.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1551177' first='Andrew' last='Wolff'] |6'3 SF| Oakes</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another Tornado that improved over the summer with James Valley Thunder in AAU.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has impressive length and athleticism. Wolff can finish and make plays above the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-An efficient/aggressive cutter. His dedication &amp; hard work keep his game improving constantly. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1486020' first='Zach' last='Livingood'] |6'0 SG| Fargo Davies</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He is a major threat from beyond the arc, does not need much room to get his shot off.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Extended range with his jumper, can hit shots out to NBA depth, smooth release, in-rhythm shooter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Scary shooter when he gets rolling. Can help keep opposing teams honest. Handles it well and has quick feet.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1429868,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/04/PHRankings23.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/04/PHRankings23.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-1429868"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->