2023 ND Rankings: Stock Risers

25-2 record, State Qualifier, All-WDA, All-State, All-Tournament Team at State, Mr. Basketball Finalist. 16.8 ppg, 10 rpg, 2.4 apg, 50.3 FG%. I have said this for multiple years, Erikson is the best low post player in the state. His overall skill is scary for his size/build. He is a unique matchup because Ryan can score low, high and in-between. There is no wonder why he is going D1 to the Summit.

19-8 record, 2nd place at State, All-EDC, All-State, All-Tournament at State, EDC Senior Athlete of the Year, Mr. Basketball Finalist. 21.7 ppg, 4.3 rpg, 3 apg, 48 FG%. He made the play of the year and the buzzer-beating bucket to beat Minot. Kraft blew up in the second half of the year and proved himself as a sniper from 3point land. It will be interesting to see where the Red River Riffle ends up…

9-13 record, All-WDA, All-State, Mr. Basketball Finalist. 24.9 ppg, 6.5 rpg, 2.4 apg, 46 FG%. His season ended early without a deep run in the playoffs but he is still a bucket getter. Dvorak has been a star for multiple years and he has a bright future. His athleticism and shot creating will translate to the next level.

25-2 record, 3rd place at State, All-EDC, All-Tournament Team at State. 17.9 ppg, 5.1 rpg, 3 apg, 43 FG%. Klabo went down and who stepped up? Raymond Brown Raymond Brown 5'11″ | PG Fargo Davies | 2023 State ND …WOW! Ray had a fantastic end to his basketball career. He and Yorke proved to be complete playmakers and winners.

11-10 record, All-Region 1, Region 1 Senior Athlete of the Year, All-State. 26.7 ppg, 8.4 rpg, 1.6 apg, 55 FG%. Hatfield is a scoring machine that changed the game with his length and shot making ability. Trey is a bucket and pure shooter.

15-11 record, State Qualifier, All-EDC. 13.3 ppg, 7 rpg, 1.8 apg, 53 FG%. A Division 1 athlete! Hakim is an athletic player that looks to be moving on to football at the next level. Vuciri had a nice career at Shanley and he will be missed by the Deacons. Good luck at UND!

7-17 record, All-WDA, All-State. 20.5 ppg, 10 rpg, 3.6 apg, 50.3 FG%. He was a stat stuffer and a number hound. Parker could score with the best of them in the WDA because he is a skilled and smart player.

21-3 record, All-Region 6, Region 6 Senior Athlete of the Year, All-State. 21 ppg, 3.6 rpg, 2 apg, 53 FG%. You could search far and wide but you will not find a stronger guard in the Dakotas. Feller is a high yielding player with power and impressive production.

26-0 record, State Champion, All-Region 1, State Tournament MVP. 13 ppg, 3.2 rpg, 4.1 apg, 48 FG%. Sam is a winner, a baller, and a clutch performer. What a crazy senior season he had! Sam is a team player but also a playmaker. His shot making ability on the big stage was epic and he led the Squirrels to a perfect season.

6-15 record, All-Region 1, All-State. 26 ppg, 10.2 rpg 2.4 apg, 41 FG%. This Eagle soared in 2022-23! Carson went off this year and scored a crazy 52 points in a single game. Bartholomay was headache to deal with because he could post, slash and shoot from deep. He is a talented offensive player and a deeply talented athlete.

19-8 record, 2nd place at State. 9.6 ppg, 6.7 rpg, 1.5 apg, 57 FG%. You can not teach height or length and Carter has it. Byron did not have wild numbers but that is because Zach Kraft Zach Kraft 6'2″ | PG Grand Forks Red River | 2023 State ND and Reis Rowekamp Reis Rowekamp 6'4″ | SG Grand Forks Red River | 2023 State ND dominated the ball and put up splashy #’s. Carter played a key role for RR. His length was unmatched on most nights ad he was a reliable finisher.

12-10 record, All-Region 6. 16 ppg, 9.4 rpg, 4 apg, 48 FG%. Foster is a multisport athlete that can compete at the next level in multiple sports. He is a historic rebounder for the Panthers. Erik brought energy, effort, playmaking, and toughness to the court every game.

12-10 record. 11.2 ppg, 3.2 rpg, .9 apg, 38 FG%. He is a long wing/SG with the mobility to play at the next level. Grant can shoot over smaller guards. His measurables are impressive and I have seen him shoot hot from deep. He can also pull up for J’s and score at the rim. He certainly has potential.

20-4 record, All-Region 5, Region 5 Senior Athlete of the Year, All-State. 22.3 ppg, 3.6 rpg, 2.5 apg, 54.8 FG%. The first Trooper to make All-State! Kerzmann is also the All-Time leading scorer and steal leader in Garrison history. Connor is an underrated athlete and he is a better shooter than his numbers showed this year. Kerzmann is competitor and a diligent worker. College coaches, take a hard look!

19-3 record, All-Region 2, All-State. I have said this many times, but I am saying it again, Cosley is amazingly fast up the court. He is a ballhawk on defense and he gets to the rim like a heat-seeking missile. TJ put up impressive scoring numbers but he also set up his teammates. Cosley was such a good PG, his teammate Ayden Stainbrook Ayden Stainbrook 6'5″ | SF North Border | 2023 State ND was even up for Mr. Basketball.