Friday Night Lights: Games To Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We made it! It is time for live action in North Dakota AA basketball. The "big" schools in North Dakota started practice a week earlier than A and B teams, so that means we only have AA action this weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Friday, December 1st</strong> is opening night and it is sure to be a fun one! We have multiple intriguing matchups. In this article, we will talk about players to watch, and ask a few questions about each team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Best of luck to all the teams that open up this weekend!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Friday Matchups</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mandan at #1 Fargo North</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#3 Minot at West Fargo</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Moorhead at #4 Century</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#5 Bismarck at Sheyenne</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Legacy at Shanley</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- 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">Friday Matchups</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Mandan at #1 Fargo North</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Mandan Braves</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Do the Braves have an interior presence?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-How do they defend Zeller &amp; Haugo, can they contain the two monsters?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Is [player_tooltip player_id='1219797' first='Hudsen' last='Sheldon'] the best player/athlete on the court? How many dunks does he throw down?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Are the Bears Tail twins impact players are they in the starting lineup?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-How does [player_tooltip player_id='1219807' first='TJ' last='Brownotter'] look against the athletic and long Spartan wing players?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-How fast do the Braves play are they pushing the tempo all game long?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Does Mandan play man or zone and do they press?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-How effective is [player_tooltip player_id='1372125' first='Rustin' last='Medenwald'] on offense and who does he matchup with on defense? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Fargo North Spartans</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Do the Spartans look like the #1 team in the state?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-How does North look without [player_tooltip player_id='1144475' first='Jeremiah' last='Sem']?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Does [player_tooltip player_id='1144600' first='Carter' last='Zeller'] own the paint and put up a double-double?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-What type of production does [player_tooltip player_id='1167610' first='Matthew' last='Sem'] have and how is his shot selection?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-How much does NDSU football commit [player_tooltip player_id='1334664' first='Peder' last='Haugo'] look?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-After missing last season, how does [player_tooltip player_id='1364397' first='Carson' last='Hannestad'] play? Is he hitting from beyond the arc?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-[player_tooltip player_id='1161540' first='Bode' last='Hoeg'] is coming back from an injury, how is his mobility &amp; does he look to score or just run the show?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-What type of defense do the Spartans play and can they slow down Sheldon?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-What role do [player_tooltip player_id='1167613' first='Eric' last='DeBoer'] &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='1168182' first='David' last='Shilling'] play?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">#3 Minot at West Fargo</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Minot Magicians</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Does Minot live up to the #3 ranking?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Do the Magi play disciplined man-to-man defense?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-They have a deep junior class, how deep does MHS go into their bench?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Is [player_tooltip player_id='1168194' first='Logan' last='Conklin'] dominant and where does he do his damage on offense? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-How does [player_tooltip player_id='1177134' first='Aric' last='Winczewski'] look, is he the best guard on the floor?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-How productive is [player_tooltip player_id='1177138' first='Grayson' last='Schaeffer']?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Does [player_tooltip player_id='1267638' first='Kaiden' last='Helm'] start and what role does he play?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-[player_tooltip player_id='1476511' first='Kaden' last='Flavin'] had a great off-season, how much does he play and is he effective?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>West Fargo Packers</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Who runs the PG for the Packers?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Is [player_tooltip player_id='1164786' first='Tony' last='Leal'] the dominant force as everyone expects?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-How much burn does [player_tooltip player_id='1327800' first='Sam' last='Glandt'] get and is he effective?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Who is the best shooter for the Packers?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Does WF play man-to-man defense or do they zone?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Does [player_tooltip player_id='1167611' first='Bonfas' last='Loria'] play primarily inside or on the wing? How does he shoot the rock?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Is [player_tooltip player_id='1164764' first='Keyton' last='McGregor'] a lockdown defender and how does he score his points?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Does AP play a deep bench, how many Packers get in the game?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Moorhead at #4 Century</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Moorhead Spuds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Spuds looked good in the scrimmage last Saturday at Horace, do they take care of business vs. the Pats?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-How does Moorhead shoot it from deep? Do they have an inside presence? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Brian Zarazua Jr, DJ Smith, Carsten Hoff, Reign Battle, DeAngelo Jones, are they the top players for the Spuds?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-The last few years, Century has owned the Spuds. Is that different this season?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Bismarck Century Patriots</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Do the Pats live and die by the 3-point shot?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Do they score via the post or is it all from outside and/or off the dribble?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-How does [player_tooltip player_id='1194507' first='Drew' last='Kempel'] look as the new PG for Century?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-What type of defense do the Pats play?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-How does [player_tooltip player_id='1354781' first='Jenner' last='Smude'] fit in with his new squad?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Is [player_tooltip player_id='1111175' first='Isaiah' last='Schafer'] lights out from 3-point land? Does he score at the rim?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-What role does [player_tooltip player_id='1454708' first='Oliver' last='Jensen'] play?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-How much do [player_tooltip player_id='1657448' first='Gibson' last='Kinnebrew'] &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='1332144' first='Garrett' last='Nissley'] play and do they look ready for varsity action?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">#5 Bismarck at Sheyenne</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Bismarck Demons</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-How many players do the Demons get in the game?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Do they press and trap the entire night?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Can they get stops in the halfcourt?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Does [player_tooltip player_id='1219802' first='Andre'' last='Austin'] look like the best player on the floor? How is his mobility and shooting?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-How many minutes does [player_tooltip player_id='1657449' first='Weston' last='Scott'] play and is he effective? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Do the Demons get the ball inside or do they rely on 3's and points from transition? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Do [player_tooltip player_id='1418033' first='Grant' last='Bieber'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1632632' first='Artie' last='Carlow'] play meaningful minutes? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-What role does [player_tooltip player_id='1487956' first='Teysean' last='Eaglestaff'] play? Does he create for others and how does he get his points?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-[player_tooltip player_id='1167964' first='Carter' last='Henke'], is he shooting sharp on opening night?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-How do they defend Ahneman?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Sheyenne Mustangs</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-This is the 2nd year under coach Brandt, how clean do the Mustangs play in game 1?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-How effective is the backcourt w/ [player_tooltip player_id='1167609' first='Sullivan' last='Ihry'] &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='2060101' first='Barry' last='Kpeenu']? Can they defend &amp; take care of the ball?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Is [player_tooltip player_id='1310206' first='Tommy' last='Ahneman'] a dominant BIG and one of the best in ND?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-[player_tooltip player_id='1179065' first='John' last='Angau'] had a great summer, is he ready for a breakout season?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-[player_tooltip player_id='1306390' first='Caleb' last='Duerr'] was All-EDC last season, does he look sharp in game 1 of the season? How does his J look?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Do the Mustangs play inside-out basketball?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-What style and type of defense do the Mustangs play?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-How many players get in the game for Brandt's squad?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Legacy at Shanley</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Bismarck Legacy Sabers</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Who else scores for the Sabers outside of [player_tooltip player_id='1168192' first='Lucas' last='Kupfer'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1169148' first='Parker' last='Falcon']?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Who runs the PG spot and what style of offense do they run?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Does [player_tooltip player_id='1169148' first='Parker' last='Falcon'] look like one of the top shooters in the state? Does he score off the bounce?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-[player_tooltip player_id='1168192' first='Lucas' last='Kupfer'] should be one of the best athletes on the floor. Does he score outside of the paint?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-What role and how many minutes does Jonathan Roubideaux jr. play on opening night?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Who steps up for the Sabers when they need a bucket?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Shanley Deacons</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Who is in the starting lineup?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Does [player_tooltip player_id='1509954' first='Justin' last='Ajeo'] start, does he stand out with his athleticism and speed?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-[player_tooltip player_id='1537905' first='Tommy' last='Baumgartner'] is a player to watch, how does he shoot, is he physically ready for varsity?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-[player_tooltip player_id='1477112' first='Isaac' last='Beauchamp'], I am interested to see what his role is for the Deacons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-[player_tooltip player_id='1207499' first='Kaden' last='Christmann'], does he look like the best defender in the EDC? Does he look to score w/ his jump shot?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-[player_tooltip player_id='1481848' first='Jake' last='Kraft'], is he ready for the bright lights and how does he look on D?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Is "Cool Hand" [player_tooltip player_id='1497484' first='Luke' last='Warner'] a monster inside? How is his endurance and can he produce points &amp; boards?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1606306,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><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" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->