Must-See ND Matchups Tonight

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">The slate of basketball games in North Dakota tonight is LOADED!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Who should you watch? PHD has recommendations. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>See below for info on 6 games, we 2 matchups from each class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We will give you <span style="text-decoration: underline">3 reasons to watch</span> and <span style="text-decoration: underline">ask 3 questions</span> about the players/matchup.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2298937,"width":"346px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/GamestoWatch.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/GamestoWatch.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-2298937" style="width:346px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"x-large"} --> <p class="has-x-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">AA</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px"><strong>Bismarck Legacy (9-7) @ Dickinson (9-6)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>WHY?</em></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Both teams are battling for their 10th win of the season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Midgets knocked off Century a week ago, they have the talent to play with the Sabers</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Each team has All-WDA ballers</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">QUESTIONS</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Is [player_tooltip player_id='1169148' first='Parker' last='Falcon'] hot from behind the arc &amp; does he get chased?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Who is the best lefty on the court, [player_tooltip player_id='1510889' first='Boston' last='Cranston'] or [player_tooltip player_id='1168192' first='Lucas' last='Kupfer']?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>How do the brothers from Dickson play, can they get the home win? [player_tooltip player_id='1510890' first='Dylan' last='Glasser'] &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='1144491' first='Damon' last='Glasser']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px"><strong>Fargo Davies (10-4) @ Grand Forks Central (8-6)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>WHY?</em></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Eagles are back to full strength &amp; they play an exciting brand of basketball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There should be many 3-pointers hit and plenty of dunks</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Two veteran coaches are facing off, <em>Bart Manson</em> &amp; <em>Dan Carlson</em></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='1169136' first='Mason' last='Klabo'] dominate and look like a D1 prospect?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Who wins the battle in the paint, [player_tooltip player_id='1557677' first='Alpha' last='Camara'] or [player_tooltip player_id='1401336' first='Erick' last='Paye']?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Can [player_tooltip player_id='1497485' first='Cole' last='Wilber'] &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='1643834' first='Ross' last='Wilber'] steal a much-needed EDC win for the Knights? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"x-large"} --> <p class="has-x-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">A</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px"><strong>Four Winds-Minnewaukan (12-3) @ Devils Lake (14-1)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>WHY?</em></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Region 4 Matchup and two of the best A teams in ND</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-High-level talent, this will be a fast-paced &amp; entertaining game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Devils Lake is playing for revenge, 4Winds is the only team to beat the Firebirds this year</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">QUESTIONS</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Potential Mr. Basketball candidates, [player_tooltip player_id='1411320' first='Wylee' last='Delorme'] &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='1144580' first='Deng' last='Deng'], who plays the best?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Can [player_tooltip player_id='1144581' first='Dalen' last='Leftbear'] contain Delorme?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Who wins the coaching battle, <em>Dustin Brodina</em> or <em>Rick Smith</em>?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px"><strong>Shiloh Christian (12-3) @ Beulah (13-2)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>WHY?</em></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Region 4 Matchup and two of the best A teams in ND</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Many talented 3-point shooters will be on display</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Both teams are potent on the offensive side of the ball &amp; they put up serious points </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">QUESTIONS</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>How do the Miners defend [player_tooltip player_id='1372160' first='Atticus' last='Wilkinson'] and can they prevent him from recording another Double-Double?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Can the Skyhawks slow down the Miner snipers, [player_tooltip player_id='1355920' first='Braylen' last='Schirado'] &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='1144977' first='Trace' last='Beauchamp']?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What kind of night do [player_tooltip player_id='1219808' first='Caden' last='Englund'] &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='1481868' first='Wyatt' last='Westin'] have, can they lead Shiloh to a win over #5?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"x-large"} --> <p class="has-x-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">B</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px"><strong>Wilton-Wing (13-2) @ Linton-HMB (13-2)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Miners are ranked #9 &amp; Lions are ranked #8</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Miners have the advantage in the backcourt, Lions have an advantage in the frontcourt</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I want to see the tempo of this game and how Linton defends the Miners dribble weave</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">QUESTIONS</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Is [player_tooltip player_id='1146180' first='Jace' last='Jochim'] the best player on the court, how does he shoot?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Who shines from WW, [player_tooltip player_id='2312608' first='Hunter' last='Wolff'], [player_tooltip player_id='2312607' first='Bradon' last='Wallace'], [player_tooltip player_id='1381719' first='Dontaye' last='Fetzer'], [player_tooltip player_id='2312611' first='Teigen' last='Earsley']?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Does Wilton-Wing press and speed up Linton &amp; what does Linton play man, zone, or a mix?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px"><strong>Garrison (13-4) @ Central McLean (10-6)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>WHY?</em></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Both squads are having a nice season with legit talent</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-District 6 battle, playing for post-season seeding</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Each team is looking to gain momentum as the regular season is nearing the end</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">QUESTIONS</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Are [player_tooltip player_id='1144980' first='Braxton' last='Iglehart'] &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='1350687' first='Little' last='Hail Perkins'] the best players on the court? Both are having highly productive seasons</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2342695' first='Owen' last='Anderson'] is a veteran, has played since 8th grade, a serious shooter, can the Troopers keep him in check?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1746021' first='Aiden' last='Hanson'] has the size for the Cougars, how does he do on the boards &amp; does he defend [player_tooltip player_id='1350687' first='Little' last='Hail Perkins']?</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 -->