ND Class B: All-Region 6 Predictions

It is prediction time! We head up to Region 6 for this article. Bishop Ryan represented the Region at State last year. On paper, the Lions look to be the favorite once again. Des Lacs Burlington is another team to keep tabs on! See below for PHD’s predictions on who will make the All-Region team.

All-Region 6

Carson Yale Carson Yale 6'9" | PF Des Lacs Burlington | 2023 State ND (2023) |6’9 PF| Des Lacs-Burlington

-Committed to Minot State, missed all of last season w/ an injury, back for vengeance, get ready for an epic year!

Rylan Olson Rylan Olson 6'5" | SG Des Lacs Burlington | 2023 State ND (2023) |6’5 SG| Des Lacs-Burlington

-Put up nice #’s last year w/ 16.8 ppg, 5.8 rpg, 1 apg, a lefty that is very athletic, he strokes the 3-ball & D’s up well.

Paxton Ystaas Paxton Ystaas 5'11" | PG Des Lacs Burlington | 2024 State ND (2024) |5’11 PG| Des Lacs-Burlington

-He will run the show and direct traffic for the Lakers, heady & smart, has a sweet floater game, a leader for DLB.

Walker Braaten Walker Braaten 6'4" | CG Westhope/Newburg | 2025 State ND (2025) |6’2 CG| Westhope/Newburg

-Had a STAR aau season & proved he can produce vs. top talent, an elite offensive talent, ALL-STATE caliber player.

Braden Bailey Braden Bailey 5'7" | PG Westhope/Newburg | 2025 State ND (2025) |5’7 PG| Westhope/Newburg

-A sparkplug that never slows down, a pest on defense & a creator on O, he and Braaten make up a scary backcourt.

Brady Feller Brady Feller 6'2" | SG Bishop Ryan | 2023 State ND (2023) |6’2 SG| Bishop Ryan

-A proficient offensive threat, a bulldog when attacking the basket, top-notch finisher at the rim/in the paint, DUDE.

Ian Johnson Ian Johnson 6'4" Bishop Ryan | 2023 ND (2023) |6’4 G/F| Bishop Ryan

-He has great versatily, a jack-of-all trades, scores from every level, competitor that plays w/ heart, mismatch problem.

Ramsey Walz Ramsey Walz 6'7" | PF Bishop Ryan | 2025 State ND (2025) |6’6 PF| Bishop Ryan

-He will be the top rebounder for the Lions, makes plays all over the court, big & skilled, he is a legit 3-point shooter.

Carson Haerer Carson Haerer 6'0" | PG Bottineau | 2024 State ND (2024) |5’11 PG| Bottineau

-Easily a top G in ND, great #’s last year w/ 23 ppg, 6 rpg, 4.1 apg, 3.5 spg, a wizard w/ the rock, makes it looks easy!

Erik Foster Erik Foster 6'5" | PF Rugby | 2023 State ND (2023) |6’5 PF| Rugby

-He is likely the best rebounder in the Region, a tough defender, passes it well, has a quality 15-foot jumper, stat stuffer.

Jacob Ripplinger (2023) |6’1 G| Rugby

-He will be the best 3-point shooter for the Panthers, a creative finisher in transition with crafty finishes, a nice pull-up J.

Will Mayo Will Mayo 6'6" | PF Surrey | 2023 State ND (2023) |6’6 PF| Surrey

-He should average a double-double every night, big/strong/tough! Difficult matchup for anyone, will step out & hit 3’s.

Ben Schepp Ben Schepp 6'1" | CG Velva | 2025 State ND (2025) |6’2 G| Velva

-Smooth & skilled PG, this kid is an animal! Has quick feet, is fast up & down the court, get ready for a breakout season!

Mitch Heinert Mitch Heinert 6'5" | PF Nedrose | 2023 State ND (2023) |6’5 PF| Nedrose

-Very big/strong, special athlete for his size, scores through contact, extra mobile, a horse on the boards, big year ahead.

Riley Morlock (2024) |6-0 G| Mohall-Lansford-Sherwood

-Expect a big jump, very good from 3-point land & overall high % shooter, slashes & finishes productively, elevates well.