Bismarck Century Patriots

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Prep Hoops Dakotas is going to the Capital City for this Team Preview!</strong></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">We are highlighting the Patriots from Bismarck Century. Coach Mattern's squad graduated legit talent but bring back experience, skill, athleticism, and depth. They are also loaded with young studs who are sure to be impact players. The Pats are led by veteran guard [player_tooltip player_id='1194507' first='Drew' last='Kempel'] who is ready to put his mark on the Centruy program and lead his squad to the promised lands (State Tournament). Century is a captivating team who will play entertaining ball and we can't wait to watch them hoop!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size"><strong>SHOUT-OUTS FROM LAST SEASON:</strong> Isaiah Schafer (All-State &amp; All-WDA), [player_tooltip player_id='1194507' first='Drew' last='Kempel'] (All-State Tournament Team &amp; All-WDA)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"20px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:20px"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><strong>School:&nbsp;</strong>Bismarck Century</span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"20px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:20px"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><strong>Mascot:</strong>&nbsp;Patriot</span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"20px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:20px"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><strong>Head Coach:</strong>&nbsp;Darin Mattern</span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"20px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:20px"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><strong>Class:</strong>&nbsp;AA</span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"20px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:20px"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><strong>Region:</strong>&nbsp;WDA</span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"20px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:20px"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><strong>2023-24 Record:</strong>&nbsp;19-8 (State Qualifier)</span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2632356,"width":"326px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/TeamPreview.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/TeamPreview.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-2632356" style="width:326px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"50px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:50px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Century Patriots</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">2023-24 Team Stats</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>GP: </strong>27 <strong>PPG:</strong> 73.5 <strong>OPPG: </strong>58.2 <strong>FG%: </strong>45.2 <strong>OFG%:</strong> 40.6 <strong>2FG%:</strong> 53.3 <strong>3FG%: </strong>33.7 <strong>FT%:</strong> 67 <strong>RPG:</strong> 35.5 <strong>APG: </strong>14.1 <strong>SPG:</strong> 7.7</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Players To Watch</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size"><em>Comments from Coach Mattern</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1194507"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-673977eeb05af"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-27 gp, 13 ppg, 6.3 rpg, 4 apg, 52.1 FG%</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Physical point guard.&nbsp;Does a nice job finding open players.&nbsp;He has worked hard to be able to score at all three levels.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1657448"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-673977eeb061b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-26 gp, 7.4 ppg, 4.7 rpg, 1.3 apg, 41.3 FG%</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">"<em>Has improved his strength tremendously.&nbsp;Will be a solid two-way player.&nbsp;Gibby will be counted on to score the basketball for the Patriots.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1510914"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-673977eeb0661"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Has improved his game on both ends of the floor.&nbsp;Camden has a tremendous skill set on the offensive end.&nbsp;He has a great feel for the game and will do big things this season.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1332144"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-673977eeb069f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-27 gp, 7.1 ppg, 3.4 rpg, 1.9 apg, 39.1 FG%</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Gives us versatility on both ends of the floor. He&nbsp;is a gym rat that has a good feel for the game.&nbsp;The stronger he gets, the more his game will grow.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1418034"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-673977eeb06df"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-17 gp, 2.6 ppg, 2.4 rpg, .2 apg, 59.4 FG%</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">"<em>Joey is very active on the offensive and defensive glass.&nbsp;He will need to be a threat on the offensive end to keep other teams on.&nbsp;A good, physical defender.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1418039"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-673977eeb0726"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-19 gp, .7 ppg, .3 rpg, .7 apg, 22.2 FG%</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>He shoots the perimeter shot at a high clip and also has a high basketball feel for the game.&nbsp; Braylon will be counted on to defend high-profile players in our league.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1418037"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-673977eeb0767"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-17 gp, 1.3 ppg, .8 rpg, .05 apg, 52.9 FG%</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">"<em>A high-energy player.&nbsp; Zavion is capable of guarding multiple positions on the floor.&nbsp;Good on the offensive and defensive glass.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2129360"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-673977eeb07a9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">"<em>Gil gives the team versatility on offense and defense.&nbsp;He has a knack for creating shots for himself and his teammates on the offensive end.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1625025"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-673977eeb07ea"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">"<em>He shoots the ball at a high clip.&nbsp;Heinle has improved his game off the dribble from last year.&nbsp; He is an athletic player that can help rebounding the basketball.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2511663,"width":"237px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/QA.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/QA.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-2511663" style="width:237px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">With Darin Mattern</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: How would you sum up last season?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Finished the season 19-8.&nbsp;Lost to Fargo North in the State Tournament, last year's State Runner-Up.</em>"&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: <u>Who will be your primary ballhandler this year?</u></span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>[player_tooltip player_id='1194507' first='Drew' last='Kempel'] (12) A physical point guard.&nbsp;Can score at all 3 levels.&nbsp;A very good rebounding guard.&nbsp; Does an excellent job of creating shots for his teammates.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: <u>How did the offseason go for your team/program?</u></span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Kids in the program had an excellent offseason.&nbsp;Combining skill development with team scheme activities and weight training we will be an improved basketball team.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: <u>Who are a few of your top players to look out for?</u></span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Returning starters - [player_tooltip player_id='1194507' first='Drew' last='Kempel'], [player_tooltip player_id='1332144' first='Garrett' last='Nissley'], and [player_tooltip player_id='1657448' first='Gibson' last='Kinnebrew'].&nbsp;We will rely on the experience of these three players early in the season. All of them spend many hours in the gym and that dedication rubs off on the rest of the players.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: <u>Who are a couple of up-and-comers to look out for?</u></span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>[player_tooltip player_id='1510914' first='Camden' last='Kraemer'] has developed as much as any player ive coached.&nbsp;He has grown and his skill set is starting to show out because of the added size and strength.&nbsp;He has a tremendous attitude and will continue to improve.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: <u>Who do you think will be your top interior players?</u></span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>We do not have a great deal of size.&nbsp;All of our players will be interchangeable and expected to play inside and out.&nbsp;We like to have our guards post and our bigs be able to step out and shoot it and drive it.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: <u>What are 2&nbsp;or 3 goals for the team this year?</u></span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Improve and enjoy the process.&nbsp;As a program, we expect to be in the mix every year in the WDA.&nbsp;Ultimately, be a difficult team to play against on both ends of the floor and let the chips fall where they may………</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><u>PHD: Who will be your hardest worker?</u></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Quite honestly we expect all of our players to compete at a high level. If we have one player working harder than the rest of the team that is a huge concern. Players understand in our program, to earn playing time you will have to work hard and play at a high level.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: <u>Who are some of the top teams &amp; players in the WDA?</u></span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Minot High, Bismarck High, Dickinson, Mandan, and Legacy.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>[player_tooltip player_id='1177134' first='Aric' last='Winczewski'], [player_tooltip player_id='2399947' first='Andre' last='Austin'], [player_tooltip player_id='1169148' first='Parker' last='Falcon'], [player_tooltip player_id='2617633' first='Boston' last='Cranston'], [player_tooltip player_id='1219797' first='Hudsen' last='Sheldon'].</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px","fontStyle":"italic","fontWeight":"1000"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px;font-style:italic;font-weight:1000">BEST OF LUCK TO THE PATRIOTS!!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2637853,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/image_f3221f.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/image_f3221f.png" alt="" class="wp-image-2637853" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->