2023-24 ND B All-State Predictions
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Football season is over in North Dakota. What does that mean? Basketball is next! The first practice of the season for Class B is on November 27th. We all know how fast time goes, high school hoops will be here…
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Continue ReadingFootball season is over in North Dakota. What does that mean? Basketball is next! The first practice of the season for Class B is on November 27th. We all know how fast time goes, high school hoops will be here before we know it!
PHD is pulling out the glass ball for the last time this preseason and predicting who will make the All-State Team in Class B.
1st Team
*Listed alphabetically
Last Year: First Team All-State & All-Region 7
Stats: 24 ppg, 6.4 rpg, 2.5 apg, 3 spg, 52.3 FG%, 36.4 3FG%
-All-State the past two years, complete playmaker & winner
-You name it he does it, plays with great tempo, timely & clever
-Exhilarating ATH, creates shot for himself & others, disrupter on D
Last Year: All-Region 4
Stats: 22.3 ppg, 6.8 rpg, 4.3 apg, 3.9 spg, 50.3 FG%, 75.4 FT%
-One of the best dunkers in ND, stat stuffer & complete player
-Great anticipation & reactions, selfless, competitor, smart
-Fantastic in tempo, excellent passer, makes plays on defense
Last Season: Frist Team All-State All-Region 5
Stats: 28.2 ppg, 8 rpg, 2 apg, 1 spg, 46% FG
-Long & skilled, makes it look easy, underrated athlete
-Could easily lead state in scoring, a bucket machine
-Puts on a show every time he is on the hardwood
Last Year: All-Region 6
Stats: 14 ppg, 8.1 rpg, 1.3 apg, 1.2 spg, 1.3 bpg, 64 FG%, 37.5 3FG%
-Everyone in B will struggle to match his length & athleticism
-Will cash in the 3, create space inside, dunk in your face, board up
-Mobile on D, rim protector, excellent screener, special year ahead
Highlights
Last Year: All-Region 4
Stats: 19.3 ppg, 5.3 rpg, 2.1 apg, 43 FG%, 30 3FG%, 42 3FGM
-Explosive, aggressive, sharp skills, serious shooter, high IQ
-Sees floor well, precision passer, improved 3-level scoring
-Showed he is a playmaker and special athlete this fall
Highlights
Last Season: Second Team All-State & All-Region 6
Stats: 27.4 ppg, 11.5 rpg, 3.1 apg, 4.2 spg, 1.2 bpg, 45 FG%, 34 3FG%, 71 FT%
-Will be pushing to be top scorer in the State, does it all
-Next-level athlete, no trouble rising up and scoring over D
-Deadly stepback & pull-up J, electric & all-encompassing finisher
2nd Team
*Listed alphabetically
Last Season: Second Team All-State & All-Region 7
Stats: 21 ppg, 7.5 rpg, 3 apg, 2.5 spg, 66 FG%, 40 3FG%
-Dynamic duo w/ his brother, Bulldogs will be elite in B
-High% shooter, major threat, keeps D honest or they pay
-Plays fast & aggressive, a timely ball-hakwing player
Highlights
Last Year: All-District 16
Stats: 16.9 ppg, 10.8 rpg, and 2.3 apg
-One of the toughest BIGs in B, physical force
-Will demand a double-team, a horse on the glass
-Great teammate, crafty & strong, good feet, seals hard
Highlights
Last Year: All-District 16 & District 16 All-Tournament Team, Region 8 All-Tournament Team
Stats: 19.9 ppg, 7.3 rpg, 3.7 apg, 1.8 spg, 40% FG, 34% 3FG, 82% FT
-You will struggle to find a more skilled B player, great leader
-Scores points any way you can imagine, dedicated hard worker
-Bloodthirsty competitor, makes others better, dynamic baller
Last Year: All-Region 1
Stats: 13.7 ppg, 5.1 rpg, 2.6 apg
-Great improvement, game has evolved, WINNER
-Positionless player, versatile, adaptable, athletic
-Hits from 3, creates off dribble, physical finisher
Last Year: All-District 6
Stats: 16.8 ppg, 7.3 rpg, 68 FT%
-Major matchup problem w/ skill, length, size, hoops IQ
-Long range shooter, feathery soft shot, hawk-eye vision/passing
-His #’s will skyrocket, ready to get back to State, winner/gamer
Last Season: All-District 6
Stats: 20.9 ppg, 10 rpg, 4.3 apg, 2.5 spg, 1.3 bpg
-Highly productive last year, super impressive this summer
-Skilled 3-level scorer, crafty & smart, amazing passer
-Help defender & lane protector, team player, true playmaker
Highlights
3rd Team
*Listed alphabetically
Last Season: All-Region 5
Stats: 18.9 ppg, 9 rpg, 2.7 apg, 2.4 spg, 28 3FG%, 81 FT%
-Stat stuffer & those will only improve, Cards will be tough
-Can produce from every level, underrated on the defensive end
-Skilled, good feel, takes what the gives him, opportunistic baller
Last Year: All-Region 5
Stats: 10.7 ppg, 3 rpg, 3.8 apg, 1.7 spg
-An extra-athletic lefty that plays with high energy
-Sharp passer & a creator, deadly slashing to his left
-Miners will be scary, Fetzer should put up gaudy numbers
Last Year: All-District 6
Stats: 14.1 ppg, 4.5 rpg, 2 apg, 74 FT%, 50 3FGM
-Major shooting threat w/ a super-sweet stroke & deep range
-Long wing, natural scoring sense, makes plays as passer/creator
-Showed he is a serious ATH this fall, going to blow up this winter
Last Year: All-District 5
Stats: 17 ppg, 8.6 rpg, 2 apg, 2.4 spg, 48 FG%
-All-level scorer with a talented offensive game
-Strong/physical/tough, soft scoring touch, well-rounded
-Leads the break and makes dynamic plays in transition
Last Year: All-Region 1
Stats: 12.2 ppg, 7.6 rpg, 1 apg
-Tough to guard with his length & slashing ability
-Anticipates well on D, protects the rim, alters & blocks shots
-Scores from all levels, versatile athlete, will win a ton of games
Last Season: All-District 5
Stats: 18.9 ppg, 5.8 rpg, 2.5 apg, 42 FG%
-A lethal 3&D type of player, going to tear it up this year
-One of the top 3-shooters in ND, 2-way difference-maker
-Improved strength/skill/overall game, a matchup quandary
Last Year: All-District 15 & District 15 All-Tournament Team
Stats: 15 ppg, 11 rpg, 5 spg
-Could easily avg 20 ppg & 15 rpg, ATHLETE
-A dominant rebounder with a nose of the ball
-Good athlete, nice length, active and aggressive
Last Year: All-Region 6
Stats: 14 ppg, 6.3 rpg, 2 apg, 1.7 bpg, 40 FG%, 36.4 3FG%
-Reminds me of a young Joe Hurlburt, sky is the limit
-Righteous shooter from deep, extended range, PURE stroke
-Game improving, no problem scoring over D, great shot blocker
Highlights
Last Year: All-Region 7
Stats: 20 ppg, 12 rpg, 2.5 apg, 2.7 bpg
-An imposing figure on the court with his height & size
-High percentage around the hoop but can also drain the 3
-Good screener, sweet hook, great from FT, headache matchup