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Noteworthy Ballers

Noteworthy Ballers
Michael Herrick
Michael Herrick December 27, 2025 @ 05:55 PM
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Orien Adargo
Orien Adargo 6'1" | SF | 2026
ND
Elias Smith
Elias Smith 6'2" | CG | 2027
ND
Karson Gruba
Karson Gruba 6'0" | CG | 2026
ND
Kaden Moore
Kaden Moore 6'1" | PG | 2027
ND
Ezra Robinson
Ezra Robinson 6'1" | PG | 2026
ND
Elijah Robinson
Elijah Robinson 6'1" | PG/SG | 2026
ND
Kade Schafer
Kade Schafer 6'1" | SG | 2026
ND
<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Class B basketball in North Dakota continues to deliver entertaining play, and the early part of the season has already brought several standout performances to the surface. From familiar names who have proven themselves as All-Region talents with All-State potential to players still flying under the radar, there is no shortage of impact across the state.</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">In this edition of <em>Noteworthy Ballers</em>, Prep Hoops Dakotas highlights seven Class B players who made their presence felt early. Whether well-known or just beginning to emerge, each of these athletes has put together strong early-season performances and is worth keeping an eye on as the year unfolds. See below for comments and notes on each baller.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3272042,"width":"348px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/image_3461ac.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/image_3461ac.png" alt="" class="wp-image-3272042" style="width:348px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"25px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:25px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Noteworthy Ballers from Class B</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- 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-69505be2241b1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Averaging an impressive 25 ppg on 54.5 FG%, 62.3 eFG%</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Also averaging 4 rebounds per game and 2.5 steals per game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Getting it done on O in a variety of ways, becoming more aggressive on O-glass which leads to easy 2nd chance points, he is the teams best 3-shooter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hitting 3 triples a game at 36 3FG%, 9.5 ppg come from the paint</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Talented shot-maker, Smith makes tough shots look routine, lets it fly w/ a quick release when "feeling it", his 6'2" length as a guard is tough to matchup w/ for most Class B teams</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-All-Region as a soph, could make the jump to All-State this season </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1632692"],"_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-69505be22422d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Receiving votes in the State polls, creator/agitator/playmaker</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Averaging 24 ppg &amp; defending well on/off the ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Letting the game come to him, plays within himself, effective leader</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1632700"],"_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-69505be22427e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Dynamic, smart, skilled, playmaker, receiving votes in the State polls</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-19 ppg, 8 rpg, 10 apg, 5 spg, STAT STUFFER, PG who runs the O &amp; D</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Thriving in his role as a leader, not forcing, but he is producing at a high level</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1180878"],"_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-69505be2242c9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Major contributor for #2 ranked Eagles (3-0 record)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-20 ppg, floor leader with the ability to shoot &amp; hit the 3ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Talented offensive ball player, hot start to the season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2237765"],"_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-69505be224314"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Playmaker for #2 ranked Eagles (3-0 record)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-19 ppg, 9 rpg, 4 apg, 3 spg</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Outstanding scorer &amp; shooter, produces from all three levels</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Quick, fast, speedy, feisty, great ball skills</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2245286"],"_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-69505be22435f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Looking good for the black &amp; orange in the early season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Improved his guard play, upgraded his game from last season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-8 ppg, 3 rpg, 2 apg, taking care of the ball, limiting turnovers</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3271773"],"_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-69505be2243a9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Playing well for the Eagles, new name for PHD</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Orien is averaging 13.3 ppg, 6.3 rpg, 45 FG%, 36 3FG%</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-A steady producer and a big-time leader for Enderlin<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2672394,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/ClassBBasketball.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/ClassBBasketball.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-2672394" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->

Class B basketball in North Dakota continues to deliver entertaining play, and the early part of the season has already brought several standout performances to the surface. From familiar names who have proven themselves as All-Region talents with All-State potential to players still flying under the radar, there is no shortage of impact across the state.

In this edition of Noteworthy Ballers, Prep Hoops Dakotas highlights seven Class B players who made their presence felt early. Whether well-known or just beginning to emerge, each of these athletes has put together strong early-season performances and is worth keeping an eye on as the year unfolds. See below for comments and notes on each baller.

Noteworthy Ballers from Class B

Elias Smith

Elias Smith

ND
CG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS CG
CLASS 2027
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Elias Smith

State: North Dakota
School: New Salem

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-Averaging an impressive 25 ppg on 54.5 FG%, 62.3 eFG% -Also averaging 4 rebounds per game and 2.5 steals per game -Getting it done on O in a variety of ways, becoming more aggressive on O-glass which leads to easy…

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Elijah Robinson

Elijah Robinson

ND #60
PG/SG #8
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS PG/SG
CLASS 2026
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Robinson PG/SG
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
HS
Midway/Minto
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ND
Noteworthy Ballers
-Receiving votes in the State polls, creator/agitator/playmaker -Averaging 24 ppg & defending well on/off the ball -Letting the...
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Elijah Robinson

State: North Dakota
School: Midway/Minto
Club: ND Attack

-Receiving votes in the State polls, creator/agitator/playmaker

-Averaging 24 ppg & defending well on/off the ball

-Letting the game come to him, plays within himself, effective leader

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Ezra Robinson

Ezra Robinson

ND #58
PG #6
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Ezra
Robinson PG
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
HS
Midway/Minto
|
ND
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-Dynamic, smart, skilled, playmaker, receiving votes in the State polls -19 ppg, 8 rpg, 10 apg, 5 spg,...
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Ezra Robinson

State: North Dakota
School: Midway/Minto
Club: ND Attack

-Dynamic, smart, skilled, playmaker, receiving votes in the State polls

-19 ppg, 8 rpg, 10 apg, 5 spg, STAT STUFFER, PG who runs the O & D

-Thriving in his role as a leader, not forcing, but he is producing at a high level

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Kade Schafer

Kade Schafer

ND #74
SG #19
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS SG
CLASS 2026
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Kade
Schafer SG
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
HS
North Border
|
ND
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-Major contributor for #2 ranked Eagles (3-0 record) -20 ppg, floor leader with the ability to shoot &...
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Kade Schafer

State: North Dakota
School: North Border

-Major contributor for #2 ranked Eagles (3-0 record)

-20 ppg, floor leader with the ability to shoot & hit the 3ball

-Talented offensive ball player, hot start to the season

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Kaden Moore

Kaden Moore

ND #48
PG #8
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS PG
CLASS 2027
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Moore PG
Class
2027
Height
6'1"
HS
North Border
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ND
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-Playmaker for #2 ranked Eagles (3-0 record) -19 ppg, 9 rpg, 4 apg, 3 spg -Outstanding scorer &...
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Kaden Moore

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State: North Dakota
School: North Border
Club: ND Phenom

-Playmaker for #2 ranked Eagles (3-0 record)

-19 ppg, 9 rpg, 4 apg, 3 spg

-Outstanding scorer & shooter, produces from all three levels

-Quick, fast, speedy, feisty, great ball skills

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Karson Gruba

Karson Gruba

ND
CG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS CG
CLASS 2026
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Karson Gruba

State: North Dakota
School: Enderlin

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-Looking good for the black &amp; orange in the early season -Improved his guard play, upgraded his game from last season -8 ppg, 3 rpg, 2 apg, taking care of the ball, limiting turnovers

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Orien Adargo

Orien Adargo

ND
SF
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS SF
CLASS 2026
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Orien Adargo

State: North Dakota
School: Enderlin

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-Playing well for the Eagles, new name for PHD -Orien is averaging 13.3 ppg, 6.3 rpg, 45 FG%, 36 3FG% -A steady producer and a big-time leader for Enderlin

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