Who’s Next Combine-Impressive Players
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Sanford Hoops hosted the 2023 Who’s Next Combine on Thursday (June 22) at the Rustad Recreation Center in West Fargo. The Who’s Next Combine was a great event with excellent coaches, ball handling, skills & drills, and stations that included…
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Continue ReadingSanford Hoops hosted the 2023 Who’s Next Combine on Thursday (June 22) at the Rustad Recreation Center in West Fargo.
The Who’s Next Combine was a great event with excellent coaches, ball handling, skills & drills, and stations that included finishing, pull-up J’s, defense, handling, cutting/shots/finishes, and on-the-move shooting. From there, the players had 1on1 situations, 2on2, 4on4 ball screens, and they finished with three 5on5 scrimmages.
See below for notes on 34 players from the Who’s Next Combine! We have North Dakota and Minnesota players included.
Impressive Players
*Comments are listed in note style and players are listed in no particular order
Javin Friesz Javin Friesz 6'2" | CG Flasher | 2024 ND (2024) |6’2 G| Flasher
-Proved that he is the real deal and can compete with the AA players
-Has deep deep shooting range
-Hits triple off catch, pull-up & step back
-High and soft shooting release
-Shakes the D with great handles and some swag
-Is bigger/longer than I realized
-Beat the D with a jab step, freeze dribble, hesitation move, and many others
-Athletic & versatile finisher
-Great balance and elevation on his jump shot
-One of the best in ND? YES!
Sullivan Ihry Sullivan Ihry 5'11" | CG West Fargo Sheyenne | 2025 State ND (2025) |5’11 G| Sheyenne
-Picked off passes like a DB
-Shared the ball and found scorers
-Love his pull-up game, deadly off 1 dribble
Daniel Yorke Daniel Yorke 6'1" | SG Fargo Davies | 2024 State ND (2024) |6’1 G| Davies
-Twitchy & explosive athlete
-Has a good head-fake that keeps defenders off balance
-Quick hands and feet
-Athletic finisher
Carson Haerer Carson Haerer 6'0" | PG Bottineau | 2024 State ND (2024) |6’0 G| Bottineau
-More athletic than I remembered
-Quick first step
-Does not back down from bigger players
-Skilled! 1-handed dime off the dribble
-Scored with english off the glass, tough shot
-Kept shoulders square to the rim to protect the ball from a defender
-Passed it well, finds shooter, and gest the ball there quickly
-Can breakdown the D off the bounce, underhand assist to BIG post
John Angau John Angau 6'4" | SG West Fargo Sheyenne | 2024 State ND (2024) |6’3 G| Sheyenne
-Has good length and long arms
-A three-point shooter with deep range
Ryan Larson (2024) |6’3 SG| Jamestown
-He caught fire in one of the scrimmages and nailed six 3-pointers, added in a couple of dunks
-Strong, thick, athletic
-Excellent in the catch-n-shoot game, shot was fluid & true
Braylon Baldwin Braylon Baldwin 5'11" | PG Grafton | 2024 State ND (2024) |5’11 G| Grafton
-Very quick feet
-Fast up the court and quick laterally
-Crisp and accurate passer
-Kept the D off balance with the changing of speeds
Brevin Stoa Brevin Stoa 6'2" | PG Hawley | 2024 State MN (2024) |6’3 G| Halwey
-Showed a silky smooth pull-up jump shot
-Scored from 3-levels
-Range extends beyond the arc
Brooks Bakko Brooks Bakko 6'4" | PG Kindred | 2027 State ND (2027) |6’3 G| Kindred
-Did not look like a 2027 kid on the court
-Shot it hot from three
-Very strong & athletic for his age
-Scores with both hands at the iron
-Great finisher with advanced footwork and moves
-Crazy hops & power
-Multiple blow-by drives
-Mid-range game was awesome
-Stepback move is a thing of beauty
Sam Glandt Sam Glandt 6'1" | SG West Fargo High | 2026 MN (2026) |6’1 G| West Fargo
-Had a nice showing today
-Looked impressive in the 1on1 drills
-Multiple points via slash-n-score
-He is a lefty but scored with his right hand as well
-Liked his counter moves, step-throughs, pivots
-Strong finishes and a soft touch from mid-lane
Carter Evanson Carter Evanson 6'0" | PG HHS | 2026 MN (2026) |5’11 G| Horace
-Was praised and brought up by multiple coaches
-Proved he can compete and play with the upperclassmen
-Took a charge vs. a stellar athlete, that took guts!
-Showed good skills with a left-handed pass off the dribble
-Hit multiple triples throughout the afternoon
-Impressive off the bounce and catch
-Easy Money is a major shooter
Eric DeBoer Eric DeBoer 6'5" | SG Fargo North | 2025 State ND (2025) |6’5 SF| Fargo North
-Kept the ball high and away from the defense around the basket
-A long wing that can stroke the 3 with a nice shot
-Hustled and scored with an O-board putback
Caleb Rosendahl (2024) |6’0 G| Thief River
-Lightning-quick feet
-Jab step is dangerous
-Stepback J was noteworthy, really created space with the stepback move
Brian Zarazua Jr. (2025) |6’3 G| Moorhead
-Great handles, love his fake crossover
-Scored in transition with a double-pump move, athletic play
-Ball-on-a-string handles
-Long PG with all the skills you could ask for
-Active hands on D led to steals & deflections
-Had a sharp cut that went into a smooth & crafty reverse layup
Moose Diomande Moose Diomande 6'3" | SF Horace | 2024 State ND (2024) |6’3 SF| Horace
-Cashed in triples
-aWs effective slashing to the hole
-Played well in the 1on1 portion
-Had some impressive blow-by drives
Reggie Rice Reggie Rice 6'5" | PF Grafton | 2026 State ND (2026) |6’5 F| Grafton
-Had multiple steals because of his length and anticipation
-Blocked several shots
-Long, rangy, springy
-Impressive finisher, good hang time
-Fall-away J & mid-range pull-up looked really nice
-Drained a 3-pointer off a hand-back
-Great change of direction off the dribble
Aiden Samek Aiden Samek 5'9" | PG West Fargo | 2026 State ND (2026) |5’9 G| West Fargo
-Nice-looking mid-range jumper
-Used a shot fake and jab step to get space
-Scored with a quality step-through move
Garrett Nissley Garrett Nissley 6'0" | PG Bismarck Century | 2026 MN (2026) |6’2 G| Century
-A very good athlete for his age
-Long, mature, skilled, plays with pace
-Scores with both hands
-Loved his jab step into a crossover step, beat the D multiple times with that
-Delivered some very nice assists when slashing
Victor Busanga Victor Busanga 5'11" | CG Fargo North | 2025 State ND (2025) |5’11 G| North
-Showed some nice moves when attacking the hoop, fooled a defender with a crafty counter move
-Speedy & fast
-Pushed the tempo in transition
Anders Tinjum (2027) |6’1 G/F| Ada-Borup-West
-A long and athletic youngster
-Showed a quality stepback move
-Scored with a smooth finger roll in transition vs. a talented shot blocker
Cameron Miller Cameron Miller 6'1" | PG Fargo Davies | 2026 State ND (2026) |6’0 G| Davies
-Impressed with his short jumper inside 15 feet
-Strong guard for his age
-Blocked shots on D
-Slashed through lane and scored across the defenders face
-Many nice finger roll finishes
-Constantly beating the primary defender
James Hamilton James Hamilton 6'4" | SF Fargo South | 2024 State ND (2024) |6’4 SF| South
-An opportunistic scorer, that will take advantage of whatever the D gives him
-Hit 3’s off the catch
-Fall-away J was going down
-Many points in transition
-Bucket-getter from all levels
-Always in “attack mode”
-Tough going downhill, refuses to be slowed down
-multi-faceted offensive threat
Bonfas Loria Bonfas Loria 6'5" | SF West Fargo | 2025 State ND (2025) |6’5 SF| West Fargo
-Had a freakishly-athletic dunk in the scrimmage portion of the day
-Picked off passes with his length and athleticism
-This is the best I have seen him shoot from the outside
-Showed that he is a capable 3-point shooter
-His pull-up jumper was also on today
-Long & mobile, had some crazy dunks in warmups
Grayson Schaeffer Grayson Schaeffer 6'5" | SF Minot | 2025 State ND (2025) |6’5 F| Minot
-Lanky and rangy player
-Moved his feet well on defense
-Perimeter shot is better than I remembered
-Drained a stepback triple
-Got to the rim in a hurry
-Effective slashing, scored with both L & R hands
Dylan Zimmerman Dylan Zimmerman 6'5" | SF Moorhead | 2024 State MN (2024) |6’5 SG| Moorhead
-He is a long wing that can fill it up from deep
-Can hit 3’s from long range
-Covers a ton of ground when attacking off the bounce
-Effective & productive pull-up game
Wylee Delorme Wylee Delorme 6'5" | SG Devils Lake | 2024 State ND (2024) |6’5 SG| Devils Lake
-Easily one of the top & most productive offensive players at the event
-Showed deep shooting range
-Hit 3-pointers off the dribble and catch
-Shoots with a high release & has long arms
-Good feet & fakes in the finishing drills
-Scored well with both hands at the cup
-Can get his shot off almost anytime that he pleases
-Finishes over defenders because of his hops & long arms
-Scary scoring weapon
-High-yielding in transition
Carter Zeller Carter Zeller 6'6" | PF Fargo North | 2024 State ND (2024) |6’6 PF| Fargo North
-STRONG like bull!
-Outside shot is still improving
-Battled on the boards
-Showed a quality spin move & impressive patience
Turo Moni Turo Moni 6'8" | PF West Fargo Sheyenne | 2024 State ND (2024) |6’8 PF| Sheyenne
-Hit triples throughout the afternoon
-Productive in the catch-n-shoot game
-Scored with a crafty floater/runner
-Fruitful on the offensive glass
-Showed some nifty footwork, and crafty moves down low that led to buckets
Tommy Ahneman Tommy Ahneman 6'10" | PF West Fargo Sheyenne | 2025 State #315 Nation ND (2025) |6’9 PF| Sheyenne
-The BIG Mustang has really improved in the past year
-Scored with baby hooks going both ways
-Can score over either shoulder
-Long arms allow him to get the hook shot off over defenders
-O-boards tip-in scores
-Catches high & finishes high
-Improving & evolving post moves
Jacob Brandt Jacob Brandt 6'10" | PF Hillsboro/Central Valley | 2024 State ND (2024) |6’9 PF| Hillsboro/Central Valley
-Dove on floor for ball, rare to see a 6’9″ BIG getting on the court!
-Blocked and changed shots with his long arms
-Cashed in 3-pointers with a soft release
-Can lead the break after a defensive rebound
-Bullied people on the block, stronger & tougher than I realized
Alpha Camara Alpha Camara 6'5" | SF Fargo Davies | 2024 State ND (2024) |6’5 F| Davies
-Scored from mid-range, off the bounce, from the block, O-board putbacks
-Has an improved jump shot
-Showcased a soft baseline floater
-Seem like his game is better every time I watch
-Long & gifted athlete
Erick Paye Erick Paye 6'5" | PF Grand Forks Central | 2024 ND (2024) |6’5 PF| Central
-Showed off athleticism & power with dunks in warmups
-High-pointed rebounds in impressive fashion, rose above the D
-Showed a sweet spin-move
-Hustled and dove on the floor for a loose ball
-Athletic baseline rip that he finished with a reverse layup, used the rim to protect the ball
-Best I have seen his perimeter jumper look, 15-foot J was on point
Carvin Fish Carvin Fish 6'8" | PF Tiospa Zina | 2024 State SD (2024) |6’6 PF| Horace
-Scored after contact with an AND1 bucket
-Multiple O-boards
-Delivered a nice bounce pass dime to a cutting teammate
-Scores in & out
Lucas Kupfer Lucas Kupfer 6'5" | SF Bismarck Legacy | 2024 State ND (2024) |6’5 F| Legacy
-Gobbled up a ton of offensive rebounds
-scored with soft floater/runner
-Blocked & altered shots
-Elevates well for rebounds, high-points the ball
-Gets to the paint in a hurry off the dribble
-Had an athletic dunk in transition
-Body-control score, great concentration & focus
-Fed the post, kicked to shooters, shared the ball