12/16 Games To Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's Saturday and a ton of hoop action is happening across the region! What games should you check out and who should you watch? PHD has those answers in this article. We will give you a few explanations on why to watch and ask questions about the matchups/team/players. Best of luck to everyone playing today!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1606306,"width":"361px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/09/NorthDakota.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/09/NorthDakota.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-1606306" style="width:361px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Games To Watch</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Mandan @ West Fargo</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It is always interesting to see the WDA &amp; EDC matchups and see which conference reigns supreme. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1310206' first='Tommy' last='Ahneman'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1219797' first='Hudsen' last='Sheldon'] are two of the best 2025 prospects in ND.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ahneman and Sheldon are looking like 1st All-State players at this point in the season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">Questions</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>How does Mandan defend big [player_tooltip player_id='1310206' first='Tommy' last='Ahneman']? Nothing has worked so far this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Can Sheyenne slow down [player_tooltip player_id='1219797' first='Hudsen' last='Sheldon']? He has been unreal this year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Do the Braves have the size to compete with the Mustangs?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Who plays faster and who shoots it better from 3-point land?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">#2 Four Winds-Minnewaukan @ Wahpeton</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>To the best of my knowledge, these two programs have never played.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This is game one for Wahpeton and 4Winds is coming off a large margin loss against Grafton.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This new Class A division is interesting, still trying to figure out how all the teams will compete.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">Questions</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1144580' first='Deng' last='Deng'] is injured, who steps up and provides a scoring punch for the Indians?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Is [player_tooltip player_id='1144581' first='Dalen' last='Leftbear'] the best player on the court?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Both teams will pressure the basketball, who has the better defense? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Who is the top Huskie, [player_tooltip player_id='1184547' first='Jayden' last='King'], [player_tooltip player_id='1184569' first='Treyton' last='Mauch'], or [player_tooltip player_id='1798696' first='Brayden' last='Steffens']?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Shiloh Christian @ #3 Kindred</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>WHY?</em></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Both are former powerhouses in Class B and are now up in Class A. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Each team has a veteran and well-respected head coach. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There will be an impressive amount of talent on the court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">Questions</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Who is a better lead guard, [player_tooltip player_id='1484338' first='Brooks' last='Bakko'] or [player_tooltip player_id='1219808' first='Caden' last='Englund']?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Can the Vikings slow down [player_tooltip player_id='1372160' first='Atticus' last='Wilkinson'] and how do they defend him?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Who is the best forward this afternoon for the Vikings, [player_tooltip player_id='1169146' first='Presley' last='Peraza'], [player_tooltip player_id='1218749' first='Riley' last='Sunram'], [player_tooltip player_id='1169144' first='Karson' last='Ouse'], [player_tooltip player_id='1145544' first='Jake' last='Starcevic'], or [player_tooltip player_id='2101349' first='Jack' last='Davis']?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Who is the better shooting team and should Kindred move up to #2 in the next State Poll?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Des Lacs-Burlington @ Hazen</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Both teams are undefeated and new to Class A, intriguing squads!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I am interested to see how deep each team is and how their BIGs are.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I thought DLB might be down a bit this year, they have started the season hot!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">Questions</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1139583' first='Tyson' last='Wick'] has been on a scoring rampage, can DLB slow him down and how do they defend him?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I like what I have seen from young [player_tooltip player_id='2132776' first='Keaton' last='Batke'], what does he do against the Lakers?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Do both teams play fast &amp; furious, does anyone slow things down and get the ball inside?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What do [player_tooltip player_id='1466820' first='Jake' last='Schaefer'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2297693' first='Braylon' last='Fisher'] have in store for today? They are intriguing ballers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Dickinson Trinity @ #1 Bowman County</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This is a former Class B Region 7 rivalry game, both teams will be playing for bragging rights.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gregg Grinsteinner's teams are always tough, disciplined, and play winning basketball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bowman is #1 in Class B and the favorite to win State.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>Questions</em></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Which twins are better, [player_tooltip player_id='1144932' first='Bohden' last='Duffield'] &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='1144931' first='Bishop' last='Duffield'] or [player_tooltip player_id='1144605' first='Jake' last='Shobe'] &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='1163447' first='Luke' last='Shobe']?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Which style wins, the Bulldogs up-tempo or the Titans diligent/disciplined?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Who has more depth and a better interior game?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Can the Bulldogs beat the big bad A team and who is the best overall player on the court?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">#5 Central Cass vs. Perham @ Concordia</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1144578' first='Cole' last='Holzer'] just committed to Concordia, it will be fun watching him play on his future home court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Squirrels went undefeated last year and won State, Perham is a powerhouse program in Minnesota. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Alex Blume</strong> transferred to Perham this fall from Williston, it will be fun to see how he looks with the Yellowjackets.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">Questions</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Does [player_tooltip player_id='1144578' first='Cole' last='Holzer'] perform well in front of the Cobber coaching staff?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>How does Perham look under new head coach <em>Kyle Haberman</em>?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Do frosh [player_tooltip player_id='1651914' first='Easton' last='Holland'] &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='1925132' first='Kash' last='Lorenz'] have an impact in this game?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Does CC pick up fullcourt with their daunting press and is it effective? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2298937,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/GamestoWatch.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/GamestoWatch.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-2298937" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->