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’27 ND Ranks Breakdown: #41-#50

’27 ND Ranks Breakdown: #41-#50
Michael Herrick
Michael Herrick October 20, 2023 @ 09:39 PM
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Paxton Lyson
Paxton Lyson 6'1" | CG | 2027
ND
Weston Cosley
Weston Cosley 6'0" | SF | 2027
ND
Wyatt Weekley
Wyatt Weekley 6'3" | PG | 2027
ND
Nolan Schmidt
Nolan Schmidt 6'3" | SF | 2027
ND
Brody Neil
Brody Neil 5'9" | CG | 2027
ND
Aiden Schmidt
Aiden Schmidt 5'11" | PG | 2027
ND
Dylan Schmidt
Dylan Schmidt 5'9" | CG | 2027
ND
Kaden Welstad
Kaden Welstad 6'2" | SG | 2027
ND
Talan Gregory
Talan Gregory 6'2" | SF | 2027
ND
Brady Vetter
Brady Vetter 6'4" | SG | 2027
ND
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At the start of the week, PHD published the 2027 ND Rankings debut. To see the full Rankings CLICK HERE.

Throughout the week, we have been working our way through the rankings and commenting on the players. In this article, we are looking at numbers 41-50. See below for comments on the players.

#41-#50 Player Breakdown

Weston Cosley

Weston Cosley

HEIGHT 6'0"
POS SF
CLASS 2027
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Weston Cosley

State: North Dakota
School: North Border
Club: Northern Elites

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-Advanced athletically, will be a major player for the Eagles -Jumps well, gets to the iron in a hurry, has huge upside -Skills &amp; fundamentals will upgrade, awe-inspiring talent &nbsp;

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Nolan Schmidt

Nolan Schmidt

ND #37
SF #8
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SF
CLASS 2027
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Nolan
Schmidt SF
Class
2027
Height
6'3"
HS
Our Redeemer's
|
ND
’27 ND Ranks Breakdown: #41-#50
-Physically gifted, tough & talented on defense-Quick 1st step, scores after contact, high hoops IQ-Puts in the time,...
Written by Michael Herrick
Read more at PrepHoops​.com
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Nolan Schmidt

Twitter
State: North Dakota
School: Our Redeemer's
Club: NA

-Physically gifted, tough & talented on defense

-Quick 1st step, scores after contact, high hoops IQ

-Puts in the time, shot is upgraded, tremendous teammate

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Dylan Schmidt

Dylan Schmidt

HEIGHT 5'9"
POS CG
CLASS 2027
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Dylan Schmidt

State: North Dakota
School: Bismarck Century

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-He can lock up and close the door on D -Pesky &amp; annoying as a ball hawk, forces &amp; causes turnovers -Makes others better, good teammate, baller u want on your team

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Brady Vetter

Brady Vetter

ND #19
SG #4
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SG
CLASS 2027
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Brady
Vetter SG
Class
2027
Height
6'4"
HS
Fargo Davies
|
ND
’27 ND Ranks Breakdown: #41-#50
-A long guard, plays & defends multiple positions, versatile-Smooth jumper, superb shot, exciting potential, puts up points-Extended shooting...
Written by Michael Herrick
Read more at PrepHoops​.com
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Brady Vetter

State: North Dakota
School: Fargo Davies
Club: Sanford Sports Academy ND

-A long guard, plays & defends multiple positions, versatile

-Smooth jumper, superb shot, exciting potential, puts up points

-Extended shooting range, certainly an Eagle to keeps eyes on

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Brody Neil

Brody Neil

ND
CG
HEIGHT 5'9"
POS CG
CLASS 2027
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Brody Neil

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State: North Dakota
School: Grand Forks Red River
Club: Sanford Sports Academy ND

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-Incredible summer w/ ECI , much more than just a shooter -Lacks in height, makes up w/ strength &amp; body control -Values the rock &amp; creates, effective baller with intrigue

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Wyatt Weekley

Wyatt Weekley

ND
PG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS PG
CLASS 2027
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Wyatt Weekley

State: North Dakota
School: Our Redeemer's
Club: Sanford Sports Academy ND

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-Tremendous shooter, excellent range for a frosh -Great feel, above-average handles, see the floor well -Improving on D, will keep growing, team-first player

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Talan Gregory

Talan Gregory

ND
SF
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS SF
CLASS 2027
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Talan Gregory

Twitter
State: North Dakota
School: Devils Lake
Club: Sanford Sports Academy ND

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-Very smart, uses body &amp; feet to create scoring looks -Plays under control, hits triples, can score from long range -Luka Dončić style of game

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Kaden Welstad

Kaden Welstad

ND
SG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS SG
CLASS 2027
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Kaden Welstad

Twitter
State: North Dakota
School: Bismarck Century

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-If you google 3&amp;D, a pic of Welstad will likely show up -Potential to be a DAWG on D, can also shoot it at a nice clip -Coaches kid, will be fundamentally sound, plays the game hard

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Paxton Lyson

Paxton Lyson

ND
CG
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS CG
CLASS 2027
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Paxton Lyson

State: North Dakota
School: Dickinson

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-Paxton can put up points, major scoring threat -Has a consistent shot, can take over the game -Known as an intelligent player, understands the game

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Aiden Schmidt

Aiden Schmidt

ND #96
PG #18
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS PG
CLASS 2027
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Aiden
Schmidt PG
Class
2027
Height
5'11"
HS
Bismarck Legacy
|
ND
’27 ND Ranks Breakdown: #41-#50
-Skills are so sharp they could cut glass-A playmaker, agitator, creator, facilitator-Sensational athlete, tenacious on defense
Written by Michael Herrick
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Aiden Schmidt

Instagram
State: North Dakota
School: Bismarck Legacy
Club: Sanford Sports Academy ND

-Skills are so sharp they could cut glass

-A playmaker, agitator, creator, facilitator

-Sensational athlete, tenacious on defense

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