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<p>At the start of the week, PHD published the 2027 ND Rankings debut. To see the full Rankings <a href="https://prephoops.com/dakotas/rankings/north-dakota-rankings/2027-rankings/">CLICK HERE</a>.</p>
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<p>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.</p>
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<p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">#41-#50 Player Breakdown</span></strong></p>
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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.
-Advanced athletically, will be a major player for the Eagles -Jumps well, gets to the iron in a hurry, has huge upside -Skills & fundamentals will upgrade, awe-inspiring talent
-Quick 1st step, scores after contact, high hoops IQ
-Puts in the time, shot is upgraded, tremendous teammate
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-He can lock up and close the door on D -Pesky & annoying as a ball hawk, forces & causes turnovers -Makes others better, good teammate, baller u want on your team
-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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-Incredible summer w/ ECI , much more than just a shooter -Lacks in height, makes up w/ strength & body control -Values the rock & creates, effective baller with intrigue
-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
-If you google 3&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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