Preseason ND AA Power Rankings
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Welcome to three Classes in North Dakota High School Basketball, whether you like it or not, it’s happening! Practices begin this coming Monday (11/20/23) and the games tip-off on December 1st. For basketball fans, it is a great time of…
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Continue ReadingWelcome to three Classes in North Dakota High School Basketball, whether you like it or not, it’s happening!
Practices begin this coming Monday (11/20/23) and the games tip-off on December 1st. For basketball fans, it is a great time of year! Everyone is undefeated and we are all hoping the best for our team or favorite player. With that said, let’s take a look at the Power Rankings!
*Sidenote, Grand Forks Central has not been to the State Tournamnet since 2006, PHD believes that this is the year they get back to the big dance.
AA Preseason Power Rankings
#1 Fargo North
WHY?
-Returning Champs, return nearly 90% of their offensive production from a year ago
-Wildy athletic with the Sem brothers, enforcer and strong man inside with Zeller
-Have a ton of depth, versatility, and options for what they put on the floor
Fargo North Spartans | ||
Head Coach: | Travis Hoeg, 2nd Season | |
Last Season: | 19-8 | |
Finish: | State Champion |
Name | Year | PPG | RPG | APG |
Jeremiah Sem Jeremiah Sem 6'3" | SG Fargo North | 2024 State #303 Nation ND | Senior | 26.0 | 6.1 | 2.8 |
Matthew Sem Matthew Sem 6'1" | SG Fargo North | 2025 State ND | Junior | 15.4 | 4.8 | 2.0 |
Carter Zeller Carter Zeller 6'6" | PF Fargo North | 2024 State ND | Senior | 13.3 | 8.8 | 1.0 |
David Shilling David Shilling 6'3" | SF Fargo North | 2024 State ND | Senior | 6.4 | 4.1 | 1.3 |
Eric DeBoer Eric DeBoer 6'5" | SG Fargo North | 2025 State ND | Junior | 4.0 | 2.4 | 1.0 |
#2 Fargo Davies
WHY?
-Perennial powerhouse, Davies doesn’t rebuild – they reload! Return 58% of scoring
-Arguably the best player in the state with Klabo, Yorke is a dynamic 2nd option
-Camara is one of the elite athletes in ND, have multiple role players who will buy in
Fargo Davies Eagles | ||
Head Coach: | Bart Manson, 14th Season | |
Last Season: | 24-3 | |
Finish: | State Tournament, 3rd Place |
Name | Year | PPG | RPG | APG |
Mason Klabo Mason Klabo 6'2" | PG Fargo Davies | 2025 State #240 Nation ND | Junior | 27.5 | 5.8 | 5.3 |
Daniel Yorke Daniel Yorke 6'1" | SG Fargo Davies | 2024 State ND | Senior | 12.8 | 4.9 | 4.5 |
Jaxon Beiswenger Jaxon Beiswenger 6'4" | SG Fargo Davies | 2024 ND | Senior | 8.3 | 3.9 | 1.7 |
Alpha Camara Alpha Camara 6'5" | SF Fargo Davies | 2024 State ND | Senior | 7.7 | 7.8 | 0.9 |
#3 Minot
WHY?
-Return 39.4% of scoring but they play tough, physical, stingy, and disciplined defense
-Have size, athletes, shooters, and the junior class is crazy deep with many options
-Graduated Mr. Basketball, but program is no stranger to top rankings or State Tournament appearances!
Minot Magicians | ||
Head Coach: | Dean Winczewski, 16th Season | |
Last Season: | 22-5 | |
Finish: | State Consolation (5th Place) |
Name | Year | PPG | RPG | APG |
Aric Winczewski Aric Winczewski 6'2" | CG Minot | 2025 State ND | Junior | 13.2 | 4.9 | 2.8 |
Logan Conklin Logan Conklin 6'5" | SF Minot | 2024 ND | Senior | 8.4 | 8.0 | 1.6 |
Grayson Schaeffer Grayson Schaeffer 6'5" | SF Minot | 2025 State ND | Junior | 4.9 | 4.0 | 0.7 |
Kaiden Helm Kaiden Helm 6'3" | SG Minot North | 2025 State ND | Junior | 2.3 | 1.2 | 0.7 |
Payton Schell Payton Schell 6'3" | SG Minot | 2025 State ND | Junior | 2.3 | 1.0 | 1.3 |
Landon Bedell Landon Bedell 6'7" | C Minot | 2025 State ND | Junior | 2.1 | 1.5 | 0.3 |
#4 Bismarck
WHY?
-They return 84.7% of scoring, play a fast-paced and helter-skelter game of basketball
-Austin is a dude and he is surrounded by shooters, will force a ton of TO’s, get many easy baskets & hits 3’s
-Buckle up Demon Fans! This group is deep with talent and ready to make a splash in the wide open WDA!
Bismarck Demons | ||
Head Coach: | Jordan Wilhelm, 9th Season | |
Last Season: | 13-11 | |
Finish: | Lost in State Qualifier |
Name | Year | PPG | RPG | APG |
Andre’ Austin Andre’ Austin 6'3" | CG Bismarck | 2025 State #388 Nation ND | Junior | 17.2 | 6.7 | 4.8 |
Carter Henke Carter Henke 6'1" | SG Bismarck | 2024 ND | Senior | 9.6 | 4.5 | 1.8 |
Teysean Eaglestaff Teysean Eaglestaff 6'7" | SF Bismarck | 2024 State ND | Senior | 8.6 | 3.5 | 0.3 |
Preston Lemar Preston Lemar 6'3" | SG Bismarck | 2024 State ND | Senior | 8.4 | 4.1 | 0.9 |
Quin Hafner | Senior | 6.0 | 1.5 | 0.8 |
Jack Shaffer Jack Shaffer 6'7" | PF Bismarck | 2025 State ND | Junior | 4.8 | 3.9 | 0.4 |
Ross Fischer Ross Fischer 6'0" | SG Bismarck | 2025 State ND | Junior | 4.8 | 1.5 | 0.9 |
Grant Bieber Grant Bieber 6'2" | SG Bismarck | 2026 State ND | Sophomore | 4.3 | 1.0 | 0.8 |
Luke Dockter | Senior | 4.1 | 2.6 | 0.1 |
Carson Henke Carson Henke 5'11" | SG Bismarck | 2024 State ND | Senior | 3.4 | 1.6 | 1.0 |
#5 Grand Forks Central
WHY?
-Return 97.2% of scoring, Knights have a special group of sr’s that have been playing together for a long time
-Have all the pieces, smart PG, many shooters, hard workers, size & athleticism, unselfish players
-Multi-sport athletes who know how to have success, ready for a trip to State!
Grand Forks Central Knights | ||
Head Coach: | Dan Carlson,19th Season | |
Last Season: | 13-12 | |
Finish: | Lost in Regional |
Name | Year | PPG | RPG | APG |
Erick Paye Erick Paye 6'5" | PF Grand Forks Central | 2024 ND | Senior | 18.8 | 10.6 | 1.4 |
Ross Wilber Ross Wilber 5'10" | CG Grand Forks Central | 2024 State ND | Senior | 16.2 | 4.3 | 2.6 |
Jack Simmers Jack Simmers 6'0" | SG Grand Forks Central | 2024 State ND | Senior | 10.7 | 5.6 | 3.2 |
Cole Wilber Cole Wilber 5'10" | CG Grand Forks Central | 2025 State ND | Junior | 9.1 | 3.4 | 3.4 |
Leo Strandell Leo Strandell 6'4" | SF Grand Forks Central | 2024 State ND | Senior | 8.1 | 5.9 | 2.9 |
Kendall Kjonaas Kendall Kjonaas 5'11" | SG Grand Forks Central | 2024 State ND | Senior | 4.6 | 1.7 | 1.6 |
Brooklan Bruce Brooklan Bruce 5'10" | CG Grand Forks Central | 2026 State ND | Sophomore | 4.0 | 0.8 | 1.4 |