Region 3 District 6 Watchlist

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Time to talk more CLASS B BASKETBALL!</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"200"}}} --> <p style="font-style:normal;font-weight:200">November is cruising right along, which means the start of high school hoops is that much closer. Practices tip off on December 2nd for Class B and the first games of the season can be played on December 13th.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>How do we get our basketball fix this time of year? Preview, speculate, and predict! As the days go on, we will give you a Player Watchlist for each Region/District in Class B basketball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size">To see the previous Watchlist articles published, click on the district:&nbsp;<a href="https://prephoops.com/2024/10/region-1-district-1-watchlist/">District 1</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://prephoops.com/2024/10/region-2-district-2-watchlist/">District 2</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://prephoops.com/2024/11/region-2-district-3-watchlist/">District 3</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://prephoops.com/2024/11/region-2-district-4-watchlist/">District 4</a>, <a href="https://prephoops.com/2024/11/region-3-district-5-watchlist/">District 5.</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Prep Hoops Dakotas is highlighting <span style="text-decoration: underline">District 6 </span>in this article!</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">See below for comments on&nbsp;<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">28 talented ballers</span></strong>&nbsp;from&nbsp;R3D6.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Region 3 District 6</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2634398,"width":"285px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/image_d0df66.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/image_d0df66.png" alt="" class="wp-image-2634398" style="width:285px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2376728' first='Andrew' last='Eby'] (2025) |6'4 C| Our Redeemers</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-The man down low for the Knights who went to State last year, old school baller, BIG/physical/tough</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Eby does his scoring around the basket/paint, plays hard, aggressive rebounder, effective screener</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1329684' first='Ben' last='Schepp'] (2025) |6'1 G| Velva</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Star QB for the Aggies who have 10 wins &amp; are in the State Championship, veteran leader &amp; winner</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Elite passer in football but also very good on the hardwood, crafty on the court, capable from 3pt</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1355223' first='Braden' last='Bailey'] (2025) |5'7 G| Westhope-Newburg</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-PG for the reigning State Champion Sioux, State Tourney MVP this past March, speedy fast &amp; quick</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Always brings the juice to the hardwood, disruptive on D, aggressive off the bounce, creative &amp; clever</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2247425' first='Carson' last='Nett'] (2025) |6'2 G| Mohall-Lansford-Sherwood</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-The Mavericks could surprise some teams this year &amp; a key player will be Mr. Nett who is a gifted shooter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has a quick shot but doesn't hurry, has a sharp basketball sense, makes the right play, knows the game well</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2237850' first='Colin' last='Vollmer'] (2027) |6'0 G| Surrey</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He is still a youngster but Vollmer should be the top three-point shooter for the youthful Mustangs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Surrey will need his scoring in this tough District, will be interesting to see how many 3's he hits this year</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2237681' first='Eli' last='Undlin'] (2027) |6'3 F| Mohall-Lansford-Sherwood</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Easily one of the top ballers in Region 3, coming off an injury this summer, ready to dominate in the winter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great defender for his age, jack-of-all-trades on the court, high hoops IQ, boards up, multi-level scorer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2386768' first='Gavin' last='Vollmer'] (2028) |6'2 G| Surrey</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive length for his young age, Gavin is a high-yielding rebounder and an adept slasher/penetrator</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He finishes well at the rack and does not shy away from contact, persistent/gritty, will be fun to see him battle</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2237728' first='Grady' last='Nett'] (2027) |6'2 F| Mohall-Lansford-Sherwood<br></strong><br>-Youngster who got his feet wet last season, expect his role &amp; production to increase this season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Flexible scoring option, a bit of a matchup problem, improved in off-season, high-quality runner/athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2291867' first='Hank' last='Bodine'] (2025) |6'0 G| Velva</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Multi-sport DUDE, superstar football player, Aggies are in the State Championship, listed at 217 lbs in fball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Strong, tough kid on the court, versatile/opportunistic scoring weapon, active on both ends, full-effort baller</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1632649' first='Hayden' last='Seay'] (2025) |5'9 G| Bishop Ryan</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-PG for Lions who took 4th at State last season &amp; will be back to State this year, sparkplug on both ends</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Facilitator &amp; creator, slashes to draw attention &amp; set up others, great in PNR, unselfish &amp; valuable glue guy</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1717045' first='Hunter' last='Tolstad'] (2026) |6'2 PF| Westhope-Newburg</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Vital role-player for reigning B State Champs, blue-collar player who does the little things to help the team</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Will do anything to get his hands on a rebound, grinder on defense, physical/strong/tough/aggressive</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1657450' first='Izaac' last='Strandlien'] (2028) |6'3 G| Bishop Ryan</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Elite size/athleticism/mobility/strength &amp; only a 9th grader, will be a difference-maker for the mighty Lions</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Puts up points in a variety of ways, major scoring threat/dynamic scorer, matchup headache, versatile on D</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2248504' first='Jace' last='Weekley'] (2025) |6'5 F| Our Redeemers</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Veteran for the Knights who went to State last season, ORCS is easily a Top10 team entering the season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Lefty &amp; he likes attacking that way, scores in &amp; out, is smart about using fakes &amp; spins to keep D off balance</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jaxon Nelson (2025) |6'1 G| TGU</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Averaged 10 ppg last season, he is a quick, fast, strong athlete, jumps well, excellent rebounder &amp; defender </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Large improvement in his all-around skills, turned himself into a legit 3level score, tough to defend this year</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2099400' first='Jameson' last='Borgen'] (2025) |6'9 G| Glenburn</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-You can not teach this kind of height! Borgen has intimidating &amp; game-changing height/size</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-His sheer size alone makes him a rim/paint protector, will also gobble up boards &amp; score around the hoop</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1376819' first='Jett' last='Lundeen'] (2025) |6'2 G| Bishop Ryan</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-2nd Team All-State last season, 15.1 ppg, 5.7 rpg, 5.4 apg, 43 FG%, key player in Lions run to State Tourney</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Exceptional 4-sport athlete, extraordinary leader &amp; teammate, 2-way baller, high hoops IQ, finely tuned skills</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Karson Hamen (2025) |6'5 F| TGU</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Returning All-District player, averaged 15 ppg, creative slasher, effective shooting the mid-range jumper</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Aggressive offensive rebounder, recently improved his outside shooting &amp; back-to-the-basket play</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2413975' first='Kyson' last='Zerr'] (2028) |6'0 G/SF| Harvey-Wells County</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-This youngster has the chance to be a legit player at the varsity level, added some inches in the offseason</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Well-built, strong, good size for only a frosh, potential to be tough on defense &amp; a good rebounder</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2360582' first='Mason' last='McPeak'] (2025) |5'10 G| Velva</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Major shooting threat from deep, a top shooter in the Region, I love his follow through &amp; confidence</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Smooth stroke, impressive ball skills, nice handles &amp; soft-touch passing, hit shots off the catch &amp; dribble</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2237731' first='Nolan' last='Schmidt'] (2027) |6'2 F| Our Redeemers</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Rebounds &amp; defends well, winner, performed well on the big stage at State, upgraded his game this offseason</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Helped the Knights get to the State Tournamnet, talented scoring weapon who gets it done from all over</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1632697' first='Payten' last='Lindbo'] (2026) |6'0 G/F| Our Redeemers</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-A southpaw slayer who can shoot the lights out from beyond the arc, when slashing he goes to the left</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Spreads D w/ his shooting, fluid release, quick shot/gets rid of it in a hurry, talks his game/good communicator</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1189452' first='Ramsey' last='Walz'] (2025) |6'7 PF| Bishop Ryan</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-2nd Team All-State last season, 19 ppg, 10.1 rpg, 1.3 apg, 60 FG%, the top player for State Qualifying Lions</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-1K+ career points, outstanding defender &amp; rim-protector, best BIG in B, committed to Minot State for hoops</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1329685' first='Reggie' last='Bruner'] (2025) |6'2 G| Velva</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-All-Star WR for the Aggies who are in the upcoming Dakota Bowl, a ball-hawk in both football &amp; basketball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Gamer &amp; winner, elite hands, thief on D, can hit the 3, excellent in transition, scores w/ both hands at the hoop</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1951581' first='Reid' last='Morlock'] (2026) |6'0 G| Mohall-Lansford-Sherwood</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Known has an excellent defender, he always takes the top opposing player, Morlock is also an effective scorer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has sharp basketball instincts, good feel, puts in the time to improve his game, has basketball in his blood</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1511062' first='Rocklin' last='Beaudrie'] (2026) |5'10 G| Westhope/Newburg</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Expect him to step up &amp; be an important contributor this season, tough on defense, not afraid to take a charge</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Ultimate team player, unselfish &amp; a hard worker, will hit the open shot but also move the ball &amp; create for others</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2237771' first='Tiger' last='Lee'] (2027) |5'8 G| Westhope/Newburg</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He is a legitimate shooting threat from the outside, improved his handles this offseason, capable of running PG </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He should be a serviceable role-guy for the Sioux, needs to work on his defense, if he does that he will get burn</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1169145' first='Walker' last='Braaten'] (2025) |6'4 G| Westhope/Newburg</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-1st Team All-State last season, 26.1 ppg, 9.3 rpg, 2.8 apg, 52 FG%, helped the Sioux win the State Championship</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-2K+ career points, fierce competitor, magnificent multi-sport athlete, elite scorer, committed to NDSU for football</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2237753' first='Wyatt' last='Weekley'] (2027) |6'2 G| Our Redeemers</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-One of the main guys for young Knights who made a trip to State, versatile on D, long guard w/ exciting talent</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Can put up serious points, right-handed but is effective slashing left, can set the table &amp; 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