Region 1 District 1 Watchlist

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We have recently been focusing on the big schools, A and AA. Now it is time to highlight......</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"25px","fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"800"}}} --> <p style="font-size:25px;font-style:normal;font-weight:800">North Dakota Class B basketball!!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There are 4 Regions in Class B with 8 Districts. The small-town ballers deserve your attention! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"100"}},"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size" style="font-style:normal;font-weight:100">See below for comments on 12 talented ballers from Region 1 District 1</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px"><strong>Region 1 District 1</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1511372,"width":"344px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/07/PlayerWatchlistNDSD.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/07/PlayerWatchlistNDSD.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-1511372" style="width:344px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2349038' first='Andrew' last='Jean'] (2025) |6'2 F| Hankinson</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-If Earl is Batman, Jean is Robin &amp; he thrives in that role, he &amp; the Pirates are primed for a huge year</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-PHD is predicting him to be a Double-Double dude, solid improvement this offseason, hard worker </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2052770' first='Beau' last='Thorpe'] (2027) |6'0 G| Oakes</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He will have an expanded role this season for the Tornadoes, legit scoring threat from multiple levels</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Shoots it well from three, crafty &amp; skilled backcourt player, needs to be guarded at all times from deep</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2365996' first='Brian' last='R Quam'] (2025) |6'3 F| Wyndmere/Lidgerwood</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Double-digit scorer last season, expect those numbers to shoot up, plays inside but shoots it very well</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Warbirds lack size so Quam has to bang inside, tough, impressive ball skills, makes good reads on O &amp; D</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2211285' first='Carson' last='Klein'] (2026) |5'11 G| Richland</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He should standout as a 3-point shooter, expect him to lead the Colts in overall production this year</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Started at QB this fall, should come into the hoops season w/ upgraded toughness &amp; an improved leader</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1189430' first='Carter' last='Baasch'] (2025) |5'7 G| Maple River</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Expect him to knock down a high amount of 3's this season, pesky on D, applies on-ball pressure, sharp skills</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Makes others better, a sparkplug of a player, creates turnovers, unselfish but he can also put up points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2047813' first='Eddie' last='Garza'] (2025) |6'3 F| Oakes</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looked tough at The Expo, had a quality showing, crushes on the offensive glass, strong &amp; physical</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-A very tough matchup in Class B, 3-level scorer, sweet-looking jump shot, high effort &amp; energy baller</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2252792' first='Jace' last='Fyre'] (2026) |5'10 G| Sagent County</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He has major varsity experience but will need to take it to the next level this season, stout on defense</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Offense will be upgraded, was in the gym often this offseason, handles &amp; jump shot are much improved</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2528188' first='James' last='Throener'] (2025) |5'9 G| Sargent County</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-This Bulldog is known as a super quick baller, expect him to be effective in transition &amp; on defense</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-His role will be upgraded this year, finishing at the hoop &amp; overall basketball mindset improved this offseason</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1632740' first='Jayson' last='Schlenker'] (2026) |6'0 G/SF| Barnes County North</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Had a standout performance at The Expo in WF, easily a top player in all of Region 1, intriguing talent</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Dangerous &amp; skilled slasher, sweet jump shot, plays fast &amp; furious, he can space &amp; hit the 3 with ease</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2245286' first='Karson' last='Gruba'] (2026) |6'0 G| Enderlin</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He is a hustle and a high energy player, Gruba is a quality playmaker, tough as nails on D</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Improved his game this offseason becoming a better shooter, creative off the dribble</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1559968' first='Raeshaun' last='Earl'] (2026) |6'0 G| Hankinson</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-All-State last season &amp; we expect that again, an electric playmaker, will demand a ton of attention</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Proved his dynamic talent in club ball this offseason, Pirates could be one of the best in B</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1167615' first='Tee' last='Sylling'] (2026) |6'3 SF| Maple River</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Strong &amp; physical athlete, aggressive on both ends, high-yielding rebounder, will avg a Double-Double</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Having an excellent football season, stud multi-sport athlete, committed to USF (NSIC) for football</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1511372,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/07/PlayerWatchlistNDSD.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/07/PlayerWatchlistNDSD.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-1511372" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->