MSUM Sweet 16: Player Watchlist
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Moorhead, MN – The Sweet 16 is going down tomorrow on the campus of Moorhead State. There will be two courts at Nemzek Hall and two courts running at the Wellness Center. 10 of the teams are from MN, 5…
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Continue ReadingMoorhead, MN – The Sweet 16 is going down tomorrow on the campus of Moorhead State. There will be two courts at Nemzek Hall and two courts running at the Wellness Center. 10 of the teams are from MN, 5 from ND, and 1 from SD. This will be a fun event with some serious talent on the floor. If you are heading over to watch or are just curious about who some of the players to watch are…PHD has put together a list of players that you will want to read about.
See below for info on Eighteen players. We have a mix of ballers from the Tri-State area.
Player Watchlist
Jay Neubert Jay Neubert 6'2" | SG Sauk Centre | 2024 State MN (2024) |6’2 G| Sauk Centre
WHY? He will likely be the best player in the gym, having a Rockstar summer, lights-out shooter, pure bucket, super skilled
Brevin Stoa Brevin Stoa 6'2" | PG Hawley | 2024 State MN (2024) |6’3 G| Hawley
WHY? He can put the ball in the hole w/ a smooth jumper, long guard w/ sharp eyes & skill, has a good feel for the game
Dylan Zimmerman Dylan Zimmerman 6'5" | SF Moorhead | 2024 State MN (2024) |6’5 SG/SF| Moorhead
WHY? Absolute microwave, deep shooting range, quick trigger, gifted athlete, gets up & WHAMs it in impressive fashion
Brian Zarazua Jr (2025) |6’3 PG| Moorhead
WHY? Has all the skills you could ask for as a lead guard, scores from all levels, creates & facilitates for others, does it all
Landon Moser Landon Moser 6'1" | PG Northern Cass | 2024 State ND (2024) |6’1 G| Northern Cass
WHY? Great all summer, pull-up jumper looks elite, no problem elevating/scoring over defenders, excels at everything
Garrett Mertens Garrett Mertens 6'3" | SG Milbank | 2024 State SD (2024) |6’3 G| Milbank
WHY? Quality ATH that attacks/scores off bounce, sees the floor & passes well, good instincts, ready for big sr. season
Joe Shulte Joe Shulte 6'6" | SF Milbank | 2024 State SD (2024) |6’5 SF| Milbank
WHY? All-around wing player, has a positive impact on the game, Shulte can shoot it at a legit clip & score via the slash
Jaxon Wildung (2024) |6’2 G| Milbank
WHY? Heats up in a hurry, impact player w/ his shooting, once 1 goes in, look out! Can also score at the rim, natural feel
Luke Warner Luke Warner 6'11" | C Shanley | 2025 State ND (2025) |6’9 C| Shanley
WHY? Doubt you will see a bigger player, Warner is a monster on the court, potential as a rebounder & rim protector
Tommy Baumgartner Tommy Baumgartner 6'4" | SG Shanley | 2027 State ND (2027) |6’2 G| Shanley
WHY? Good length for age, multi-sport ATH, has had the taste of success, green-light shooter with plenty of potential
Luke Martinson Luke Martinson 6'4" | PF Sargent County | 2024 State ND (2024) |6’4 F| Sargent County
WHY? Jack-of-all-trades, scores from all levels, his game/skills keep improving, very nice ATH, competitor & physical
Josh Wittich Josh Wittich 6'5" | PF Sargent County | 2024 State ND (2024) |6’5 F| Sargent County
WHY? Good size/length, an above-average ATH, makes hay off the bounce, DAWG on the O-glass, serious shot blocker
Brooks Bakko Brooks Bakko 6'4" | PG Kindred | 2027 State ND (2027) |6’3 PG| Kindred
WHY? Mature beyond his years, does not look/play like an incoming frosh, giftd & strong ATH, playmaker on both ends
Karson Ouse Karson Ouse 6'8" | SF Kindred | 2025 State #283 Nation ND (2025) |6’7 SF| Kindred
WHY? Has had a ton of success in AAU hoops, mismatch nightmare w/ length & skill, versatile on D, scores from all levels
Chris Benning Chris Benning 5'10" | SG St. Mary's | 2026 State ND (2026) |5’10 G| St. Mary’s
WHY? Young but deadly scorer, plays fearless, always attacking, southpaw SNIPER, excited to see him vs. older defenders
Jackson Barth Jackson Barth 6'4" | SF Bismarck St. Mary's | 2026 State ND (2026) |6’3 F| St. Mary’s
WHY? Favorable size/great build, impressive feet/hands, can stretch it w/ his developing jumper, looked tough in AAU
Sam Fedorchak Sam Fedorchak 6'0" | CG Bismarck St. Mary's | 2024 State ND (2024) |6’0 G| St. Mary’s
WHY? Can slash for buckets and dish assists, works hard on the glass, crafty scorer, can hit 3’s, a lead guard for the Saints
Nick Roemmich Nick Roemmich 5'11" | SG Bismarck St. Mary's | 2024 ND (2024) |5’11 G| St. Mary’s
WHY? Consistent outside shooter, creates for teammates/unselfish, plays hard/full effort, will play a pivotal role this winter