ND Games To Watch This Week

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This will be the first full week of games with AA, A, and B playing. Who should you watch? See below, PHD has recommendations!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>PHD has Players To Watch, reasons to watch the games, and a few questions about each matchup. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1126976,"width":"534px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/02/NorthDakota.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/02/NorthDakota.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-1126976" style="width:534px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"x-large"} --> <p class="has-x-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Games to Watch This Week</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong>Monday</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>LaMoure-Litchville-Marion</strong> (0-0) @ <strong>Sargent County</strong> (0-0)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With both teams in Region 1, I feel like this could blossom into a rivalry game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Both squads have impressive athletes, and seeing them get after each other will be fun.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Each team had a successful football season while winning many games, they should carry that into hoops.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These teams have players that we expect to be All-Region Players.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">QUESTIONS</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>How will LLM defend the Bulldog BIGs?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Which team shoots it better from beyond the arc?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>How does SC defend [player_tooltip player_id='1145406' first='Max' last='Musland']?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What type of defense do the two teams play?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Is Sargent Central worthy of the top 5 ranking?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">Players To Watch</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>LLM:</strong> [player_tooltip player_id='1145406' first='Max' last='Musland'], [player_tooltip player_id='1725175' first='Brayan' last='Karlgaard'], [player_tooltip player_id='2279911' first='Blase' last='Isaacson'], [player_tooltip player_id='1859912' first='Gunner' last='Thielges'], [player_tooltip player_id='1951579' first='Avery' last='Kramer']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>SC: </strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1145108' first='Luke' last='Martinson'], [player_tooltip player_id='1551198' first='Josh' last='Wittich'], [player_tooltip player_id='1694357' first='Nick' last='Hansen'], [player_tooltip player_id='2252857' first='Grady' last='Wehlander'], [player_tooltip player_id='2252792' first='Jace' last='Fyre']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong>Tuesday</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Mandan</strong> (1-1) @ <strong>Bismarck </strong>(1-2)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It is a Missouri River &amp; WDA rivalry game!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Both teams like to play fast, it should make for an entertaining game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There will be impressive next-level athletes on the court &amp; this should be a high-scoring affair.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Braves are looking to get above .500 and the Demons are trying to get to .500.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">QUESTIONS</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Who is the best junior on the court, [player_tooltip player_id='1219797' first='Hudsen' last='Sheldon'] or [player_tooltip player_id='1219802' first='Andre'' last='Austin']?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Can the Braves defend [player_tooltip player_id='1219806' first='Jack' last='Shaffer'], how do they do it?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Who is the best youngster on the court, [player_tooltip player_id='1657449' first='Weston' last='Scott'] or B[player_tooltip player_id='1422852' first='Rylee' last='Bears Tail']?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Which squad hits more 3's/is better from beyond the arc?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Who has the best defense, Brave or Demons?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">Players To Watch</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Mandan:</strong> [player_tooltip player_id='1219797' first='Hudsen' last='Sheldon'], [player_tooltip player_id='1372125' first='Rustin' last='Medenwald'], [player_tooltip player_id='1219807' first='TJ' last='Brownotter'], B[player_tooltip player_id='1422852' first='Rylee' last='Bears Tail'], [player_tooltip player_id='1422852' first='Rylee' last='Bears Tail']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Bismarck:</strong> [player_tooltip player_id='1219802' first='Andre'' last='Austin'], [player_tooltip player_id='1219806' first='Jack' last='Shaffer'], [player_tooltip player_id='1167964' first='Carter' last='Henke'], [player_tooltip player_id='1487956' first='Teysean' last='Eaglestaff'], [player_tooltip player_id='1144489' first='Preston' last='Lemar']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong>Thursday</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Grafton</strong> (1-0) @ <strong>Four Winds-Minnewaukan </strong>(0-0)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Spoilers dismantled MPCG in game 1, they have all the pieces to be elite.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>4Winds and Grafton both have studs, there will be plenty of firepower on the court. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This will be the first look at the Indians, [player_tooltip player_id='1144580' first='Deng' last='Deng'] &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='1144581' first='Dalen' last='Leftbear'] are special players.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Both squads have the talent level to make the State Tournament.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">QUESTIONS</span></em>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Who has more depth? On paper, it looks like Grafton.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Which team is better in the paint? Both squads have impressive size/forwards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Who shoots it better from deep? Grafton has the edge going into this matchup.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Is [player_tooltip player_id='1144581' first='Dalen' last='Leftbear'] back to full strength &amp; sharp? All signs lead me to believe, yes! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">Players To Watch</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Grafton:</strong> [player_tooltip player_id='1168246' first='Braylon' last='Baldwin'], [player_tooltip player_id='1481873' first='Juan' last='Villarreal'], [player_tooltip player_id='1632619' first='Reggie' last='Rice'], [player_tooltip player_id='1770389' first='Kyler' last='Droog'], [player_tooltip player_id='1632630' first='Brody' last='Lillemoen'], [player_tooltip player_id='1168256' first='Ryan' last='Hanson'], [player_tooltip player_id='1770392' first='Abram' last='Sevigny']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>4WM:</strong> [player_tooltip player_id='1144580' first='Deng' last='Deng'], [player_tooltip player_id='1144581' first='Dalen' last='Leftbear'], [player_tooltip player_id='1185124' first='Wade' last='Nestell'], [player_tooltip player_id='1563465' first='Keyshawn' last='St. Pierre'], [player_tooltip player_id='1363917' first='Marial' last='Deng'], [player_tooltip player_id='1894874' first='Keilan' last='Longie'], [player_tooltip player_id='1894932' first='Jonte' last='Delorme'], [player_tooltip player_id='1894947' first='Ron' last='McKay'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong>Friday</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Hillsboro-Central Valley</strong> (0-0) @ <strong>Devils Lake</strong> (1-0)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Firebirds will be a "must-watch" team every time they hit the court this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1144488' first='Jacob' last='Brandt'] vs. [player_tooltip player_id='1746515' first='Oliver' last='Wirth'] and the rest of DL will make for fun basketball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1411320' first='Wylee' last='Delorme'] &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='1750475' first='Parker' last='Brodina'] are All-State players.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>First game for the Burros as a Class A team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">QUESTIONS</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Do [player_tooltip player_id='1411320' first='Wylee' last='Delorme'] &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='1750475' first='Parker' last='Brodina'] look like All-State players?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>How does the front court look for the Burros with [player_tooltip player_id='1144488' first='Jacob' last='Brandt'] &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='1168276' first='Landon' last='Olson']?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What does HCV have in the backcourt?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Can HCV keep it close, can DL run-n-run on the former Class B team?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What does HCV have in the backcourt &amp; how does DL shoot it from deep?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">Players To Watch</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>HCV:</strong> [player_tooltip player_id='1144488' first='Jacob' last='Brandt'], [player_tooltip player_id='1168276' first='Landon' last='Olson'], [player_tooltip player_id='1694853' first='Carter' last='Limke'], Dylan Mitzel</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DL:</strong> [player_tooltip player_id='1411320' first='Wylee' last='Delorme'], [player_tooltip player_id='1750475' first='Parker' last='Brodina'], [player_tooltip player_id='1769085' first='Joel' last='Nelson'], [player_tooltip player_id='1746515' first='Oliver' last='Wirth'], [player_tooltip player_id='1918762' first='Beau' last='Brodina'], [player_tooltip player_id='1161534' first='Drew' last='Hofstad']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong>Saturday</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Standing Rock</strong> (0-0) @ <strong>Stanley</strong> (0-0)</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='1355919' first='Bennett' last='Larson'] is new with the Blue Jays and will be must must-watch!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Standing Rock has talented players who can put up serious numbers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stanley has great size and talented guards that will hurt you from deep.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This game should be full of points and athletic play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">QUESTIONS</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Does Standing Rock have the size to defend Stanley?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Who shoots it the best from deep? Both teams have snipers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Which team has the deepest bench, is depth a factor?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Best overall player on the court? Both squads or loaded.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">Players To Watch</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>SR:</strong> [player_tooltip player_id='1864035' first='Lance' last='Bradley'], [player_tooltip player_id='1864023' first='Brently' last='Harrison'], [player_tooltip player_id='1411283' first='Thane' last='Beheler']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Stanley:</strong> [player_tooltip player_id='1145117' first='Josh' last='Hetzel'], [player_tooltip player_id='1145118' first='Jackson' last='Hynek'], [player_tooltip player_id='2237729' first='Ben' last='Hynek'], [player_tooltip player_id='1716899' first='Drake' last='Schlosser'], [player_tooltip player_id='1355919' first='Bennett' last='Larson']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1693212,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/12/PHGamesoftheWeek-crop-823x540-1670901046.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/12/PHGamesoftheWeek-crop-823x540-1670901046.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-1693212" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->