Must-See ND Matchups Tonight
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The slate of basketball games in North Dakota tonight is LOADED! Who should you watch? PHD has recommendations. See below for info on 6 games, we 2 matchups from each class. We will give you 3 reasons to watch and…
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Continue ReadingThe slate of basketball games in North Dakota tonight is LOADED!
Who should you watch? PHD has recommendations.
See below for info on 6 games, we 2 matchups from each class.
We will give you 3 reasons to watch and ask 3 questions about the players/matchup.
AA
Bismarck Legacy (9-7) @ Dickinson (9-6)
WHY?
Both teams are battling for their 10th win of the season
The Midgets knocked off Century a week ago, they have the talent to play with the Sabers
Each team has All-WDA ballers
QUESTIONS
Is Parker Falcon Parker Falcon 6'6" | SG Bismarck Legacy | 2025 State ND hot from behind the arc & does he get chased?
Who is the best lefty on the court, Boston Cranston Boston Cranston 6'0" | PG Dickinson | 2026 State ND or Lucas Kupfer Lucas Kupfer 6'5" | SF Bismarck Legacy | 2024 State ND ?
How do the brothers from Dickson play, can they get the home win? Dylan Glasser Dylan Glasser 6'0" | SG Dickinson | 2026 State ND & Damon Glasser Damon Glasser 6'4" | SG Dickinson | 2024 State ND
Fargo Davies (10-4) @ Grand Forks Central (8-6)
WHY?
The Eagles are back to full strength & they play an exciting brand of basketball
There should be many 3-pointers hit and plenty of dunks
Two veteran coaches are facing off, Bart Manson & Dan Carlson
QUESTIONS
Does Mason Klabo Mason Klabo 6'2" | PG Fargo Davies | 2025 State #240 Nation ND dominate and look like a D1 prospect?
Who wins the battle in the paint, Alpha Camara Alpha Camara 6'5" | SF Fargo Davies | 2024 State ND or Erick Paye Erick Paye 6'5" | PF Grand Forks Central | 2024 ND ?
Can Cole Wilber Cole Wilber 5'10" | CG Grand Forks Central | 2025 State ND & Ross Wilber Ross Wilber 5'10" | CG Grand Forks Central | 2024 State ND steal a much-needed EDC win for the Knights?
A
Four Winds-Minnewaukan (12-3) @ Devils Lake (14-1)
WHY?
-Region 4 Matchup and two of the best A teams in ND
-High-level talent, this will be a fast-paced & entertaining game
-Devils Lake is playing for revenge, 4Winds is the only team to beat the Firebirds this year
QUESTIONS
Potential Mr. Basketball candidates, Wylee Delorme Wylee Delorme 6'5" | SG Devils Lake | 2024 State ND & Deng Deng Deng Deng 6'5" | SF Four Winds/Minnewaukan | 2024 ND , who plays the best?
Can Dalen Leftbear Dalen Leftbear 6'3" | SF FourWinds/Minnewaukan | 2024 State ND contain Delorme?
Who wins the coaching battle, Dustin Brodina or Rick Smith?
Shiloh Christian (12-3) @ Beulah (13-2)
WHY?
-Region 4 Matchup and two of the best A teams in ND
-Many talented 3-point shooters will be on display
-Both teams are potent on the offensive side of the ball & they put up serious points
QUESTIONS
How do the Miners defend Atticus Wilkinson Atticus Wilkinson 6'6" | PF Shiloh Christian | 2024 State ND and can they prevent him from recording another Double-Double?
Can the Skyhawks slow down the Miner snipers, Braylen Schirado Braylen Schirado 6'0" | CG Beulah | 2026 State ND & Trace Beauchamp Trace Beauchamp 6'4" | SG Beulah | 2024 State ND ?
What kind of night do Caden Englund Caden Englund 6'2" | CG Shiloh Christian | 2025 State ND & Wyatt Westin Wyatt Westin 6'2" | SG Shiloh Christian | 2025 State ND have, can they lead Shiloh to a win over #5?
B
Wilton-Wing (13-2) @ Linton-HMB (13-2)
WHY?
-Miners are ranked #9 & Lions are ranked #8
-Miners have the advantage in the backcourt, Lions have an advantage in the frontcourt
-I want to see the tempo of this game and how Linton defends the Miners dribble weave
QUESTIONS
Is Jace Jochim Jace Jochim 6'2" | SG Linton/HMB | 2024 State ND the best player on the court, how does he shoot?
Who shines from WW, Hunter Wolff Hunter Wolff 5'10" | CG Wilton-Wing | 2025 State ND , Bradon Wallace Bradon Wallace 6'3" | SG Wilton-Wing | 2025 State ND , Dontaye Fetzer Dontaye Fetzer 6'0" | SG Wilton-Wing | 2025 State ND , Teigen Earsley Teigen Earsley 5'11" | CG Wilton-Wing | 2025 State ND ?
Does Wilton-Wing press and speed up Linton & what does Linton play man, zone, or a mix?
Garrison (13-4) @ Central McLean (10-6)
WHY?
-Both squads are having a nice season with legit talent
-District 6 battle, playing for post-season seeding
-Each team is looking to gain momentum as the regular season is nearing the end
QUESTIONS
Are Braxton Iglehart Braxton Iglehart 6'1" | PG Garrison | 2024 State ND & Little Hail Perkins Little Hail Perkins 6'4" | SF Garrison | 2025 State ND the best players on the court? Both are having highly productive seasons
Owen Anderson Owen Anderson 6'0" | CG Central McLean | 2024 State ND is a veteran, has played since 8th grade, a serious shooter, can the Troopers keep him in check?
Aiden Hanson Aiden Hanson 6'2" | SG Central McLean | 2026 State ND has the size for the Cougars, how does he do on the boards & does he defend Little Hail Perkins Little Hail Perkins 6'4" | SF Garrison | 2025 State ND ?