Region 4 Class B: 14 Breakout Players

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">The countdown is on! <strong>Class B basketball practices tip off on December 1st</strong>, and excitement is building fast across <strong>Region 4</strong>. With football season wrapping up, gyms are starting to fill again as players shift gears and prepare for another winter on the hardwood. The energy is high, and the <em>season of opportunity</em> is officially here.</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">Region 4 looks loaded with intrigue — a deep, competitive field stacked with returning standouts and rising stars ready to make their mark. From scrappy floor generals to dynamic scorers and skilled bigs, the talent pool runs deep, and the competition will be fierce from opening night.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px","fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"200"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px;font-style:normal;font-weight:200">At <strong>Prep Hoops Dakotas</strong>, we've spotlighted a handful of players primed for breakout campaigns — athletes with the skill, confidence, and work ethic to take a major leap forward and elevate their programs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size"><span style="text-decoration: underline">These are <strong>Region 4's breakout ballers</strong> — the ones ready to turn heads and make plenty of noise during the 2025–26 season</span>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3043258,"width":"237px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/image_67a4d8.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/image_67a4d8.png" alt="" class="wp-image-3043258" style="width:237px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3043259,"width":"237px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/image_d78ab9.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/image_d78ab9.png" alt="" class="wp-image-3043259" style="width:237px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><strong>Region 4</strong></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2276344"],"_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-690ead009432e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Known as a perimeter shooter, that has primarily been his role, 13 ppg last year</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Worked tirelessly to improve scoring off dribble, expected to score in variety of ways</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Will also use his 6'3" frame to score in the post, could be 1 of better B scorers</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2573789"],"_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-690e966f84e69"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Bulldogs have a new HC &amp; system, Duffield is ready to step up &amp; show out</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Plays w/ swagger &amp; has that fearless mentality, should put up plenty of points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Filthy pull-up game with extended range, microwave scorer, special skills</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2347918"],"_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-690e966f84ee2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Shifty G, energizing player, never gets tired, great work ethic, improved in offseason</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice skills, athletic attacker &amp; finisher, stepping in a leadership role</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Will command the offense, excellent at creating for his teammates</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1542351"],"_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-690eb513ea032"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Hurt much of last year, is back &amp; ready to ball, should average 12 ppg or more</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Scorer but also does good work passing &amp; boarding, plays w/positive attitude</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Natural court sense, leader, sharp court vision, quality speed, can stroke the J-shot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2635941"],"_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-690e8adecacff"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Bucs best player, 10.5 ppg last year, look for him to double this average</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Drives to the basket well, great finishing touch at rim, more than capable from 3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Will put down a few dunks, loves the game, super coachable, leader on O &amp; D</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2811823"],"_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-690ec943073f9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Had a standout soph season but could really break out this winter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impacts the game in a number of ways, talented shooter from behind the arc</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-All-District last season, will he make the jump to All-Region?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2573796"],"_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-690ebdd13d4df"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Triple-threat ball player, pure shooter, handles the ball well, no problem beating D</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Amazing court sense, mature beyond his years, top FT-shooter on team last year</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Gym rat, spends a ton of time working to get better, clutch playmaker, big things coming</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1542352"],"_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-690ec94307497"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Made All-Tournament Team at Districts last year, ready to prove himself all season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Shot over 40% from 3 last year, monster fball season, will be loaded w/ confidence</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Will complement Park Jacobson perfectly, Retterath should put up quality #'s</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2310458"],"_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-690ead0094411"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Experienced multiple injuries over his career, but is healthy going into sr season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great size, VERY athletic, strong, good skills down low, can also bring the ball up</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good passer, well-rounded, will provide a strong inside presence on O &amp; D</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2237724"],"_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-690ebdd13d5a4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-This could be the year that Kelton breaks out and consistently produces</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Shot the ball at a high level this summer, led to more creating &amp; finishing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive length, mobile athlete, deep range, plus has the last name Friesz</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2271350"],"_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-690ec94307527"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-All-around baller, impressive footwork, gets to rack from wing &amp; high-post</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hit's 3's &amp; can bring up the rock, excellent at getting teammates involved</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Backbone &amp; glue of Warriors, selfless baller, will do anything to help the squad</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3043263"],"_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-690e8adecad60"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Avg double figs in about every stat line on JV last year b4 season ending injury&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Natural scorer who always seems to be in the right place at the right time&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Ability to hit big shots, will start season as 6th man, eventually will get major burn</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2708519"],"_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-690e9899b53f0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Up to 6'7", that's game-changing length, especially in Class B ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Multi-level scorer w/ soft scoring touch, consistent finisher, emerging talent</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Runs &amp; moves well for his age/height, upside as defender &amp; rebounder</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2312611"],"_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-690ec943075b0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-He will lead the Miners &amp; be "the Man", time for him to take over</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tight handles, sweet shooting stroke, smart, quick hands, amazing passer, 213 assists last season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Two-time All-Region &amp; All-District, is All-State next?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- 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 -->