2023-24 ND A All-State Predictions
It is going to be a historic year in high school basketball in the great state of North Dakota. Why? We have 3 Classes! What does that mean? Class A is going to look much different this season. We will…
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Continue ReadingIt is going to be a historic year in high school basketball in the great state of North Dakota. Why? We have 3 Classes! What does that mean? Class A is going to look much different this season. We will list the A teams below in case you are not sure who is in each Class.
Further below, PHD is pulling out the glass ball for this Preseason Article and we are predicting who will make the All-State Team in Class A.
Class A Teams
Region 1: Central Cass, Kindred, Lisbon, Northern Cass, Oak Grove, Valley City, Wahpeton
Region 2: Carrington, Devils Lake, 4Wind/Minnewaukan, Grafton, Hillsboro/Central Valley, Thompson
Region 3: Bottineau, DLB, Dunseith, Nedrose, New Town, Rugby, South Prairie-Max, Stanley, Turtle Mountain
Region 4: Beulah, Dickinson Trinity, Hazen, Killdeer, Shiloh Christian, Standing Rock, Watford City
First Team
*Listed alphabetically
Last Season: All-Region 6
Stats: 24.5 ppg, 6.9 rpg, 4.0 apg, 2.5 spg, 515 points last season
-Super-skilled, a deadeye shooter, underrated athlete
-Has extended 3-point shooting range, tough & quick-witted
-Makes others better, creative w/ good vision, huge year coming
Last Season: All-Region 1, State Champion, All-State Tournament Team
Stats: 14.2 ppg, 9.5 rpg, 3.2 apg
-Long, crafty, lefty that scores from every level
-Spreads the floor, boards up, difficult matchup
-Dangerous in pick-n-pop game, intelligent
Last Season: First Team All-State Class B & All-Region 4
Stats: 22 ppg, 10.3 rpg, 2.3 apg, 2.9 spg, 55 FG%, 29 3FG%
-Crazy athleticism that is rare to see in North Dakota
-Miraculous finisher, impossible to stop once he gets downhill
-Intimidating rim-protector and a dominant rebounder
Last Season: All-Region 7
Stats: 19.4 ppg, 4 rpg, 4 apg, 2.5 spg
-I love the way he cuts, spaces, and uses screens
-A southpaw with an awesome mid-range pull-up
-Bright decision maker, efficient finisher, gamer
Highlights
Last Season: All-EDC
Stats: 17.4 ppg, 9 rpg, 3.6 apg
-He has a diverse, flexible, and versatile game
-Can bang down low but also cash in the triple
-Plays his heart out, fierce competitor, physical
Highlights
Last Season: All-EDC
Stats: 20.3 ppg, 5.9 rpg, 2.5 apg
-Had a excellent summer and committed to Mary
-Long wing that plays fast & furious, scores in bunches
-Athletic finisher, can fill it up from deep, relentless player
Second Team
*Listed alphabetically
Last Season: All-Region 5
Stats: 18 ppg and 10 rpg
-He is going to be a top low post in Class A
-Bouncy, strong and physical finisher, never backs down
-Great on the block, can hit from mid-range, monster on glass
Last Season: All-Region 2
Stats: 16.8 ppg, 3.9 rpg, 112 assists, 56 made triples
-Excellent court vision, greatly skilled, wizard w/ the ball
-A playmaker off the bounce, sweet pull-up jumper
-Pesky & tough as on-ball defender, talented in PNR game
Last Season: All-Region 5
Stats: 22.1 ppg, 3 rpg, 3.1 apg, 58 3FGM
-Dangerous offensive weapon w/ skill, length, mobility
-Gets point production from every level & angle
-Problem-maker on D, great timing & anticipation
Last Season: Second Place at State
Stats: 12.7 ppg, 5 rpg, 5.7 assists & 1 spg
-A winner that will be a STUD this season
-He is always attacking, plays fast and intense
-Great penetrator/creator, big & strong guard
Highlights
Last Season: All-Region 4
Stats: 16 ppg, 6.8 rpg, 2.2 apg, 2.7 spg, 55 FG%, 29 3FG%
-Coming back from injury but will be ready to tear it up
-Underrated athlete and top-notch defender
-Athletic finisher, opportunistic scorer, tough & unselfish
Stats: 11.8 ppg, 5.3 rpg, 3 apg, 2.7 spg
-Is ready for a breakout season, big numbers are coming
-Frustrating & bothersome on D, makes plays in transtion
-Dynamic off the bounce, scores well in the paint
Last Season: All-Region 2
Stats: 17.7 ppg, 9.9 rpg, 1.5 apg, 49 FG%
-You have to love his length and maneuverability
-Scores from 3, mid-range, in the paint & on the block
-Soft touch, improved in the post, has a high ceiling
Last Season: All-Region 1
Stats: 12 ppg, 6 rpg
-Amazing length with a wingspan like a albatross
-Skilled, smart, opportunistic scorer that can hit from all levels
-Has a ton of versatility and potential on defense
Last Season: All-Region 2 & 5th Place at State
Stats: 11.7 ppg, 8.2 rpg, 1.7 apg, 61 FG%
-Looks to be blowing up as a football recruit
-Old-school post, blue-collar, athleticism keeps improving
-Fantastic around the basket, unselfish, tough & reliable
Highlights
Last Year: All-Region 1
Stats: 16.3 ppg, 5.7 rpg, 4 apg
-Hard worker, gym rat, plays with natural instincts
-Great feet, impressive elevation on his J, had a great off-season
-He is going to put up splashy numbers & shoot the lights out
Highlights
Last Season: All-Region 1
Stats: 15.5 ppg, 6 rpg, 2 apg
-Highly impressive athleticism & bounce
-Keeps improving, outside shot looks clean & accurate
-Plays above the rim, strong and super-explosive
Last Season: All-Region 7 & 3rd Place at State, All-State Tournament Team
Stats: 15.6 ppg, 7 rpg, 3.5 apg, 55 2FG%, 38 3FG%
-Pure shooter that makes it look easy, love the lefty stroke
-Long wing that causes matchup problems, all-level scorer
-Shines against the best competition, serious slasher & shooter
Last Season: All-Region 7
Stats: 16.7 ppg, 7.5 rpg, 5.6 apg
-A quick athlete that creates, facilitates, and scores
-Impressive handles & passing, a high-IQ hooper
-A legit shooter & scoring threat, versatile finishing package