ND Class B: Early Region Predictions

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this article, we are making predictions on who the top two teams in each Region will be from Class B North Dakota basketball. It is still early but we thought it would be fun to make some speculations on who the top teams will be from each Region. Take a look below. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1126976,"width":401,"height":250,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/02/NorthDakota.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/02/NorthDakota.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1126976" width="401" height="250"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Region 1</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Central Cas</strong></span><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">s</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Key Players</span>: <span style="font-size: revert; color: initial; font-family: var(--wp--preset--font-family--system-fonts);">[player_tooltip player_id='1111886' first='Sam' last='Kobbervig'], [player_tooltip player_id='1176203' first='Tyler' last='Cruchet'], [player_tooltip player_id='1144578' first='Cole' last='Holzer'], [player_tooltip player_id='1144577' first='Carter' last='Vrchota'], [player_tooltip player_id='1176197' first='Mason' last='Bosse'], [player_tooltip player_id='1176208' first='Eli' last='Buhr'], [player_tooltip player_id='1273709' first='Carter' last='Maasjo'], Owen Wiersma, [player_tooltip player_id='1176211' first='Chase' last='Bachmeier'].</span></p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Team Comments</span>: They have all the pieces to be great. Size, athletes, shooters, experience, coaching, depth.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>They will play a fast paced style with defensive pressure and a frenetic offensive tempo in transition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Squirrels will be very productive from 3pt land &amp; they will be a high scoring team. CC will be one of the most entertaining teams in ND. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Kindred</strong></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Key Players</span>: [player_tooltip player_id='1169144' first='Karson' last='Ouse'], [player_tooltip player_id='1218749' first='Riley' last='Sunram'], [player_tooltip player_id='1169146' first='Presley' last='Peraza'], Cole Campbell, [player_tooltip player_id='1138814' first='Trey' last='Heinrich'], [player_tooltip player_id='1510904' first='Owen' last='Hoyme'], [player_tooltip player_id='1484338' first='Brooks' last='Bakko']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Team Comments</span>: They are no strangers to success as they have been regular visitors to the State Tournament.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Vikings lost a large amount of talent but they will still be tough, big, and athletic.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As always, they will be stingy on defense. It will be interesting to see how the young guys step into their new roles for the Vikes. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Region 2</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>North Border</strong></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Key Players:</span> [player_tooltip player_id='1126978' first='Ayden' last='Stainbrook'], [player_tooltip player_id='1050261' first='TJ' last='Cosley'], [player_tooltip player_id='1165355' first='Grant' last='Cosley'], [player_tooltip player_id='1180870' first='Grayson' last='Ohmann'], Nick Carignan, Kyle Thomas, [player_tooltip player_id='1180856' first='Daniel' last='Dummer'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Team Comments</span>: Stainbrook and Cosley will be a lethal combination for any team to handle.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>They will have the Region Championship circled on the calender. This might be the Eagle team to get to State!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Eagles lost some nice pieces to graduation and they are not super deep, but NB has a quality mix of seniors and young talent. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Thompson</strong></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Key Players</span>: [player_tooltip player_id='1165392' first='Karter' last='Peterson'], [player_tooltip player_id='1145544' first='Jake' last='Starcevic'], [player_tooltip player_id='1371547' first='Brayden' last='Wolfgram'], Drew Overby. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Team Comments</span>: They will be a tough squad with plenty of athleticism and they know how to win. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Peterson is a top underlcass BIG in North Dakota and Starcevic is a special athlete.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After losing quality seniors can the younger guys step up? Wolfgram and Overby have the potential to make talented backcourt. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Region 3</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>LaMoure-Litchville/Marion</strong></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Key Players</span>: [player_tooltip player_id='1269576' first='Tate' last='Mart'], [player_tooltip player_id='1145406' first='Max' last='Musland'], [player_tooltip player_id='1224171' first='Colton' last='Ness'], Anthony Hanson </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Team Comments</span>: They have had no shortage of success in recent years when it comes to basketball &amp; football.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Loboes lost great talent but they bring back athletes, shooters, and experience. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Musland will be a very tough matchup with his length and deep shooting ability. LLM plays a disciplined style of ball and they can out-tough teams. Expect another quality season from the Loboes. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Linton/HMB</strong></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Key Players</span>: [player_tooltip player_id='1146180' first='Jace' last='Jochim'], [player_tooltip player_id='1144603' first='Gentry' last='Richter'], [player_tooltip player_id='1135862' first='Trace' last='King'], Landon Bosch, Grant Bosch, Justin Tschosik.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Team Comments</span>: The Lions had a great summer of basketball and the players worked hard in the weight room.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>They will be a team that shoots the ball well and they have a legend of a coach with Dan Carr.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jochim will be a top 3-shooter in ND this season. Look out for the lights-out kid from Linton!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Region 4</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Four Winds/Minnewaukan</strong></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Key Players</span>: [player_tooltip player_id='1144580' first='Deng' last='Deng'], [player_tooltip player_id='1144581' first='Dalen' last='Leftbear'], [player_tooltip player_id='1138899' first='Kelson' last='Keja'], [player_tooltip player_id='1185124' first='Wade' last='Nestell'], Kylon Keja, [player_tooltip player_id='1563465' first='Keyshawn' last='St. Pierre'], [player_tooltip player_id='1363917' first='Marial' last='Deng'], [player_tooltip player_id='1563464' first='Brayden' last='Thomas'], Keilan Longie, Kashton Keja, Ty Dauphinais.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Team Comments</span>: They had a perfect season and won the State Championship in 2022!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Deng and Leftbear will be a couple of the top athletes in the State. 4Winds likely has the most daunting defense in ND.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>They live &amp; breath hoops and the Indians will reload once again. Expect another memorable basketball season from FW/M!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>North Star</strong></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Key Players</span>: [player_tooltip player_id='1324683' first='Dane' last='Hagler'], [player_tooltip player_id='1367009' first='Parker' last='Simon'], [player_tooltip player_id='1367010' first='Karsen' last='Simon'], Seth Bisbee.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Team Comments</span>: They have been solid as of late but this might be the year they make a run for State.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hagler is a super impressive athlete with size and all the tools to be a top player in ND.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Can the Bearcats make the jump and get to State? Halger has some nice complimentary players alongside him. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Region 5</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Garrison</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Key Players</span>: [player_tooltip player_id='1125690' first='Connor' last='Kerzmann'], [player_tooltip player_id='1240554' first='TJ' last='Syvertson'], [player_tooltip player_id='1184662' first='Brady' last='Norenberg'], [player_tooltip player_id='1144980' first='Braxton' last='Iglehart'], Treyson Iglehart, [player_tooltip player_id='1350687' first='Little' last='Hail Perkins'], Lane Aasand, Sebe Hernandez.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Team Comments</span>: They made a run late last year in Regions and will likely be a scary team again this coming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kerzmann is coming back from an injury but will be a top guard and shooter in Class B. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Troopers are a well coached team with size, athletes, shooters, and young depth. Talk about potential!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Shiloh Christian</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Key Players</span>: [player_tooltip player_id='1138746' first='Jay' last='Wanzek'], [player_tooltip player_id='1372160' first='Atticus' last='Wilkinson'], [player_tooltip player_id='1481868' first='Wyatt' last='Westin'], Cadn Englund, Isaac Emmel, Kyler Klein, [player_tooltip player_id='1050262' first='Joey' last='Desir'], Michael Fagerland.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Team Comments</span>: They seem to make a regular appearance at the State Tournament. This program breeds success!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wanzek is going to be a complete beast inside, he can also step outside and drill perimeter jumpers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Skyhawks have some talented guards in the backcourt that teams should be worried about. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Region 6</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Bishop Ryan</strong></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Key Players</span>: [player_tooltip player_id='1138815' first='Brady' last='Feller'], [player_tooltip player_id='1162373' first='Ian' last='Johnson'], [player_tooltip player_id='1189452' first='Ramsey' last='Walz'], [player_tooltip player_id='1050254' first='Connor' last='Thompson'], [player_tooltip player_id='1376819' first='Jett' last='Lundeen'], Carson Merck.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Team Comments</span>: They have load of talent coming back after they went to State last year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These guys know how to win and they will put of plenty of points with a talented cast of players. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Feller will be one the top offensive players in Class B, Thompson is back from an injury and will be an X-Factor!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Des lacs-Burlington</strong></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Key Players</span>: [player_tooltip player_id='1138816' first='Carson' last='Yale'], [player_tooltip player_id='1184440' first='Rylan' last='Olson'], [player_tooltip player_id='1488770' first='Paxton' last='Ystaas'], Braylon Fisher, [player_tooltip player_id='1269578' first='Ty' last='Hughes'], Kashdyn Officer, [player_tooltip player_id='1466820' first='Jake' last='Schaefer']. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Team Comments</span>: This is coach Brown's second season and his first with Yale on the court. The Lakers are scary!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>They have every piece that a championship team needs. Height, scoring, athletes, depth, coaching.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Yale will be a nightmare matchup for everyone. He will be a potential Mr. Basketball candidate. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Region 7</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Bowman County</strong></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Key Players</span>: [player_tooltip player_id='1144932' first='Bohden' last='Duffield'], [player_tooltip player_id='1144931' first='Bishop' last='Duffield'], Aidan Thompson.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Team Comments</span>: They will be looking to return to the State Tournament after a great year in 2021-22.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Duffields are a dynamic duo! The Bulldogs have a new head coach. What style of ball will they play this season?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1144932' first='Bohden' last='Duffield'] is one of the best in B. All-State last season and averaged 20.5 ppg, 5.5 rpg, 3.5 apg, 3.0 spg.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Dickinson Trinity</strong></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="font-size: revert; color: initial; font-family: var(--wp--preset--font-family--system-fonts); text-decoration-line: underline;">Key Players</span><span style="font-size: revert; color: initial; font-family: var(--wp--preset--font-family--system-fonts);">:</span> [player_tooltip player_id='1144605' first='Jake' last='Shobe'], [player_tooltip player_id='1163447' first='Luke' last='Shobe'], Cade Fitterer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="font-size: revert; color: initial; font-family: var(--wp--preset--font-family--system-fonts); text-decoration-line: underline;">Team Comments</span><span style="font-size: revert; color: initial; font-family: var(--wp--preset--font-family--system-fonts);">:</span> This program is no stranger to success and they are regulars at the State Tournament.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1144605' first='Jake' last='Shobe'] is a top talent in Class B. An elite lefty that averaged 16.5 ppg, 5.2 rpg, 3.1 apg, 3.5 spg last season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Titans will have good depth with plenty of role players to surround the Big 3 for the red and white.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Region 8</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Powers Lake</strong></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="font-size: revert; color: initial; font-family: var(--wp--preset--font-family--system-fonts); text-decoration-line: underline;">Key Players</span><span style="font-size: revert; color: initial; font-family: var(--wp--preset--font-family--system-fonts);">:</span> [player_tooltip player_id='1050257' first='Tyson' last='Enget'], Gracin Schroeder, Beau Kearsley, Jaden Bullinger.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Team Comments</span>: They only lost 1 game last season and the Ranchers will once again be a State Tourney contender.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Powers Lake lost to Stanley in the Region Championship last year, they will likely meet again for a ticket to State.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Enget is elite! He is one of the best rebounding G's in ND. Tyson will have a good chance to be up for Mr. Basketball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Stanley</strong></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Key Players</span>: [player_tooltip player_id='1145117' first='Josh' last='Hetzel'], [player_tooltip player_id='1145118' first='Jackson' last='Hynek'], Cal Sorenson, Laramie Smith, Tristen Barstad, Tucker Gorder.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Team Comments</span>: They know what it takes to win a big game as the Blue Jays upset the Ranchers a year ago.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>They bring back a nice amount of talent, Stanley has some quality young players.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hetzel is a serious shooting threat that everyone will have to account for. Hynek is a beast on the glass &amp; tough inside. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->