Power Rankings Update: ND B
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The season is still young and there is a ton of basketball to play. At the same time, we have put Christmas in the books and some of our teams will be off Xmas break soon. PHD has updated its…
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Continue ReadingThe season is still young and there is a ton of basketball to play. At the same time, we have put Christmas in the books and some of our teams will be off Xmas break soon.
PHD has updated its ND Class B Power Rankings.
Below we list recent games and ask a couple of questions about each team.
Top 10
#1 Bowman County (4-0)
Recent
W 80-34 Harding County (SD)
Questions
Bishop Duffield Bishop Duffield 6'2" | SG Bowman County | 2024 State ND recently scored 31 against Trinity, are he & Bohden the best 1-2 punch in Class B?
Will size & depth ever hurt them or do the Bulldogs have too much speed & skill to be slowed down?
#2 North Star (4-0)
Recent
W 68-38 Nelson County
Questions
Who is the best 3-point shooter for the Bearcats?
When will Hunter Hagler Hunter Hagler 6'3" | SF North Star | 2026 State ND be back and how does he look?
#3 Sargent County (4-0)
Recent
W 61-32 South Border, W 62-37 Wyndmere-Lidgerwood
Questions
On 12/28 the Bulldogs play HCV, how do they look against the big bad Class A team?
How do they handle a close contest? All games have resulted in double-digit victories so far.
#4 Westhope-Newburg (4-0)
Recent
W 76-66 Turtle Mountain
Questions
Can anyone slow or stop Walker Braaten Walker Braaten 6'4" | CG Westhope/Newburg | 2025 State #278 Nation ND ?
Is depth and/or size an issue for the Sioux?
#5 Edgeley-Kulm-Montpelier (4-0)
Recent
W 65-50 Maple River
Questions
Jacob Nitschke Jacob Nitschke 6'5" | PF Edgeley/Kulm/Montpelier | 2024 State ND has crushed it since he came back from a minor injury, is he an All-State type player?
Joseph Kramlich Joseph Kramlich 6'1" | CG Edgeley/Kulm/Montpelier | 2025 State ND is a phenomenal athlete, is he a top-notch PG in B?
#6 Bishop Ryan (5-0)
Recent
W 52-47 South Prairie-Max
Questions
Is Ramsey Walz Ramsey Walz 6'7" | PF Bishop Ryan | 2025 State #313 Nation ND the best 5-man in Class B?
What kind of firepower do the Lions have outside of Walz and Jett Lundeen Jett Lundeen 6'2" | SG Bishop Ryan | 2025 State ND ?
#7 Washburn (3-0)
Recent
W 60-47 Kidder County
Questions
Is Parker Jacobson Parker Jacobson 6'2" | CG Washburn | 2026 State ND the best 3-point shooter in Class B once again?
Can the Cardinals overcome their lack of size when they play bigger teams?
#8 Linton-HMB (3-0)
Recent
W 64-53 Oakes
Questions
Jace Jochim Jace Jochim 6'2" | SG Linton/HMB | 2024 State ND has had an excellent start to the season, does he continue to look like one of the best in B?
The Lions can really stroke the 3-ball, when those are not dropping, can they score from the block/post?
#9 Mohall-Lansford-Sherwood (3-0)
Recent
W 65-27 Nedrose
Questions
Do the Mavericks have the length/size to compete with the best in Region 4?
Riley Morlock Riley Morlock 6'2" | SF Mohall-Lansford-Sherwood | 2024 State ND & Eli Undlin Eli Undlin 6'3" | PF Mohsll-Lansford-Sherwood | 2027 State ND have started the season on a high-note, are they All-Region type players?
#10 Williston Trinity Christian (3-0)
Recent
Idle
Questions
Does Kai Thomas Kai Thomas 6'6" | SF Williston Trinity | 2024 State ND continue to perform like an All-State talent?
What kind of depth/talent do the Crusaders have outside of Thomas?