ND ’24 Ranks Review: Class B Players

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It is time to look at Class B players from the recent Rankings update. Oftentimes, the small-town guys do not get enough attention. Shout out to all the small-town players, coaches, and fans!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>See below for comments on 15 "B Players"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size"><em>*Side note, remember that ND will have 3 classes next year. The "bigger" B teams have been moved up to Class A. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1496316,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/06/NDSDStandouts-crop-752x494-1656375136.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/06/NDSDStandouts-crop-752x494-1656375136.jpg?w=751" alt="" class="wp-image-1496316" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Top Class B Players</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1324683' first='Dane' last='Hagler'] |6'4 SG| North Star</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Easily an All-State talent, the best DUNKER in B, scorer/creator/passer/rebounder/defender, unselfish competitor </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1144986' first='Javin' last='Friesz'] |6'2 G| Flasher</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Will likely lead B in scoring, nearly an impossible cover with only one defender, a scoring &amp; playmaking machine </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1145406' first='Max' last='Musland'] |6'4 SG| LaMoure-Litchville/Marion</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He will be a DAWG this year and one of the best 3-point shooters in the State, length will give everyone problems</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1144932' first='Bohden' last='Duffield'] &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='1144931' first='Bishop' last='Duffield'] |6'1 G| Bowman County</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>DYNAMIC DUO! Both All-State last season. Duffields play fast &amp; furious, they should be a top 2 team entering the season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1145108' first='Luke' last='Martinson'] |6'4 F| Sargent County</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>SC will be a top 5 team and Luke has All-State type talent, bigger &amp; stronger, becoming more polished, a do-it-all player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1655325' first='Jack' last='Zimmer'] |6'1 PG| Kenmare/Bowbells</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A top PG in B, stat stuffer, ball skills are extreme, advanced scorer, makes teammates better, Honkers will win many games</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1168394' first='Trevor' last='Schmidt'] |6'4 SF| South Border</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Underrated baller, deserves your attention, dual-threat player that will hurt you from all levels, major season on horizon </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1146180' first='Jace' last='Jochim'] |6'1 SG| Linton/HMB</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Has an exemplary shot, high/soft release, extensive range, impressive pull-up J, improved finisher, massive year coming</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1144987' first='Weston' last='Zacher'] |6'8 PF| Grant County-Mott-Regent</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1 of the biggest/best low-post players in B, gives D fits because he can hit from deep, still improving, best ball is ahead</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1164807' first='Jacob' last='Nitschke'] |6'5 PF| Edgeley/Kulm/Montpelier</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>EKM is going to be tough, Nitchke will be a DUDE, physical/tough/athletic, does damage in &amp; out, boards &amp; defends</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1857757' first='Rayce' last='Worley'] |6'4 SF| Langdon Area/Edmore/Munich</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An under-the-radar guy that I think is going to blow up in his senior season, matchup obstacle, explosive, skilled</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1326981' first='Alex' last='Retterath'] |6'1 G| Washburn</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A talented offensive player, solid #'s last season, will put up All-State type #'s this next season, a true 3-level scorer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1551198' first='Josh' last='Wittich'] |6'5 F| Sargent County</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Double-double guy, mismatch trouble, quick 1st step, at the rim often, improved rebounding/physicality/aggression</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1729754' first='Will' last='Mickelson'] |6'8 PF| Glen Ullin/Hebron</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Imposing length, gifted athlete, placed at State in T&amp;F in 2 jumping events, lefty, nose for the ball, scores w/ both hands </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1606306,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/09/NorthDakota.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/09/NorthDakota.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1606306" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->