Bismarck Century: Season Intro

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>PHD is looking at the Patriots from Bismarck Century in this article. The Pats won 25 games last season and they graduated a talented and historic senior class. However, Century will still be a talented team that needs to be taken seriously. Their backcourt of [player_tooltip player_id='1111175' first='Isaiah' last='Schafer'], [player_tooltip player_id='1194507' first='Drew' last='Kempel'], and [player_tooltip player_id='1354781' first='Jenner' last='Smude'] will be one of the best in the state. The Patriots have many other quality role players and youngsters that will make them a scary squad. Coach <em>Mattern</em> always does a nice job and this year will be no different. PHD is expecting the Patriots to be back at the State Tournamnet in March. See below for more info on the Pats....</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"center","fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size">"<em>I was extremely happy with day 1 of practice. The kids brought outstanding energy to the practice floor. If the kids continue to work at a high level, this will give our team a great opportunity to improve throughout the course of the season. We have a variety of kids who have put in a ton of time to improve as players and that was evident on day one of practice.</em>" -<strong><em>Darin Mattern</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:table --> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td></td><td colspan="2"><strong><mark class="has-inline-color has-primary-color">Bismarck Century Patriots</mark></strong></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2"><strong>Head Coach:&nbsp;</strong></td><td><em>Darin Mattern</em>, 15^th Season</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2"><strong>Last Season:&nbsp;</strong></td><td>25-2</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2"><strong>Finish:&nbsp;</strong></td><td>State Tournament appearance</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">2022-23 Team Stats</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PPG:</strong> 83.4 <strong>OPPG: </strong>58.9 <strong>RPG: </strong>38.6 <strong>APG:</strong> 17.2 <strong>SPG:</strong> 8.3 <strong>2FG%:</strong> 59.8 <strong>3FGM: </strong>139 <strong>3FG%:</strong> 37.8 <strong>FTM:</strong> 256 <strong>FT%:</strong> 71.2 </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1634111,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/10/TeamPreview.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/10/TeamPreview.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-1634111" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Q&amp;A with coach <em>Mattern</em></span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: Could you write a couple sentences&nbsp;summing up last season?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>25-2 record. WDA Regular Season Conference Champs. WDA Tournament Champions.&nbsp;State Semis.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: How did the offseason go for your team/program?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>We had a good summer. We worked on skill development throughout the course of the summer. The emphasis was to improve scoring the basketball using the dribble and shooting off the catch.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: Who are a few of your top players to look out for</span></strong>?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1111175' first='Isaiah' last='Schafer'] (Senior) </strong>- 4-year starter, 1,000 pt scorer as a junior, School record 3 pointers in a game with 10.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1194507' first='Drew' last='Kempel'] (Junior)</strong> - Point guard, can score at all three levels, does an excellent job of making his teammates better.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: Who are a couple of up-and-comers to look out for?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1332144' first='Garrett' last='Nissley'] (Sophomore) </strong>- Good shooter, will improve his game with added strength.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1657448' first='Gibson' last='Kinnebrew'] (Freshman)</strong> - "<em>Extremely athletic for a freshman, does a nice job on both ends of the floor with his activity, has a very good feel for the game on both ends for a young player.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: What style of basketball will your team play?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>We will hang our hat on team defense.&nbsp;We play a pressure style of defense with an emphasis on turning teams over and contesting all passes and shots.</em>"&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Offensively we run a motion offense with an emphasis on team balance.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: What are a couple of your team goals this year?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Year in and year out we want to be competitive and push for a regular season Conference Championship.&nbsp;Also, we have expectations to be in the mix to qualify for a State Tournament berth.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: Who are some of the top teams in the WDA?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Minot- experience and depth will give Minot High an edge early in the season.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Bismarck High - They return the entire roster from last season.&nbsp;They play a different style that takes teams a while to adjust to this type of pace.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Top Statistical Returners</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:table {"fontSize":"small"} --> <figure class="wp-block-table has-small-font-size"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Name</strong></td><td><strong>Year</strong></td><td><strong>PPG</strong></td><td><strong>RPG</strong></td><td><strong>APG</strong></td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1111175' first='Isaiah' last='Schafer']</td><td>Senior</td><td>14.3</td><td>2.8</td><td>0.9</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1354781' first='Jenner' last='Smude']*</td><td>Junior</td><td>9.3</td><td>1.3</td><td>0.8</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1194507' first='Drew' last='Kempel']</td><td>Junior</td><td>5.6</td><td>2.9</td><td>2.7</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1454708' first='Oliver' last='Jensen']</td><td>Senior</td><td>2.4</td><td>1.0</td><td>0.9</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><em>*Smude played at Bismarck last season</em></figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Patriot Schedule</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>12/1/23 - home vs.<strong> Moorhead</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>12/7/23 - at Thunder Basin vs. <strong>Torrington (WY)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>12/8/23 - at <strong>Campbell County (WY)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>12/9/23 - at <strong>Thunder Basin (WY)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>12/12/23 - at <strong>Jamestown</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>12/15/23 - home vs. <strong>Williston</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>12/19/23 - home vs. <strong>Dickinson</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1/5/24 - at <strong>Bismarck Legacy</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1/9/24 - at <strong>Mandan</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1/12/24 - home vs. <strong>Minot</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1/16/24 - at <strong>St. Mary's</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1/19/24 - home vs. <strong>Bismarck</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1/23/24 - home vs. <strong>Jamestown</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1/26/24 - at <strong>Williston</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1/30/24 - at <strong>Dickinson</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2/2/24 - home vs. <strong>Mandan</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2/9/24 - home vs. <strong>Bismarck Legacy</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2/10/24 - at Moorhead vs. <strong>Fergus Falls (MN)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2/13/24 - home vs. <strong>St. Mary's</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2/16/24 - at <strong>Minot</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2/20/24 - at <strong>Bismarck</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>PLAYOFFS</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Prep Hoops Rankings</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:table --> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Player</strong></td><td><strong>Year</strong></td><td><strong>Rank</strong></td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1111175' first='Isaiah' last='Schafer']</td><td>Senior</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1454708' first='Oliver' last='Jensen']</td><td>Senior</td><td>66</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1194507' first='Drew' last='Kempel']</td><td>Junior</td><td>8</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1354781' first='Jenner' last='Smude']</td><td>Junior</td><td>19</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1497745' first='Josh' last='Berger']</td><td>Junior</td><td>74</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1625025' first='Brayden' last='Heinle']</td><td>Junior</td><td>95</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='2129361' first='Noah' last='Bares']</td><td>Junior</td><td>97</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='2129360' first='Gilman' last='Sheldon']</td><td>Junior</td><td>99</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1332144' first='Garrett' last='Nissley']</td><td>Sophomore</td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1418039' first='Braylon' last='Aldinger']</td><td>Sophomore</td><td>16</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1418037' first='Zavion' last='Harildstad']</td><td>Sophomore</td><td>28</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1510912' first='Xander' last='Hanson']</td><td>Sophomore</td><td>33</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1510914' first='Camden' last='Kraemer']</td><td>Sophomore</td><td>57</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1418034' first='Joey' last='Kraljic']</td><td>Sophomore</td><td>60</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1531063' first='Anthony' last='Davis']</td><td>Sophomore</td><td>66</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1632739' first='Noah' last='Herr']</td><td>Sophomore</td><td>104</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1510911' first='Will' last='Voglewede']</td><td>Sophomore</td><td>109</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1951590' first='Cade' last='Jundt']</td><td>Sophomore</td><td>138</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1632696' first='Braxton' last='Dahl']</td><td>Sophomore</td><td>140</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1632706' first='Isaac' last='Vallie']</td><td>Sophomore</td><td>159</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1632707' first='Raliegh' last='Dagman']</td><td>Sophomore</td><td>163</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1951592' first='Landon' last='Perry']</td><td>Sophomore</td><td>169</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1951582' first='Nunpa' last='Kirkie']</td><td>Sophomore</td><td>171</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1657448' first='Gibson' last='Kinnebrew']</td><td>Freshman</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='2116300' first='Ahmi' last='Spears']</td><td>Freshman</td><td>31</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1863055' first='Dylan' last='Schmidt']</td><td>Freshman</td><td>43</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1539679' first='Kaden' last='Welstad']</td><td>Freshman</td><td>48</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1542346' first='Zakai' last='Harildstad']</td><td>Freshman</td><td>63</td></tr><tr><td>[player_tooltip player_id='2116302' first='Charlie' last='Eastgate']</td><td>Freshman</td><td>136</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2258606,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/WDA.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/WDA.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-2258606" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->