ND 2030 Ranks: 11-20 Player Comments

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Well, we're officially off and running! The debut of our ND 2030 rankings was a blast to put together, and the reaction has us fired up for round two. Thanks to everyone who's been reading, sharing, and debating about who should be where. Keep it coming.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Now it's time for the next group of ballers: #'s 11 through 20. Don't let the numbers fool you, because this group is loaded with potential. We're talking shooters, athletes, high-motor competitors, and a few players who haven't even scratched the surface yet. Honestly, this stretch of the rankings might be the most fun to talk about.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We're proud of how these rankings came together, and we think North Dakota's Class of 2030 has a lot to be excited about. Grab a seat, because this is a fun and talented group of ballers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}},"backgroundColor":"primary"} --> <p class="has-primary-background-color has-background" style="font-size:30px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">2030 Rankings 11-20</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2524108"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ad994ff9b631"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Eye-catching length, played well &amp; was named to the All-Event team at Frosh Showcase</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Gifted athlete, glides up &amp; down the court, protects the rim, boards up &amp; is a smooth finisher</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Versatile defender who can stay in front of slashers, capable jump-shooter from mid-range </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2848421"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ad994ff9b69d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Had a phenomenal showing at the Freshman Showcase, named 1st Team All-Event</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Top-tier athlete, explosive mobility, quick twitch, fast, speedy, difficult to defend</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Blow-by slasher, finishes well, dishes dimes, problematic on defense, spectacular on defense</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3796059"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ad994ff9b6ef"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Long athlete, cagey defender, high IQ, drive-1st player, but can knock down jumpers as well</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has a nice handles &amp; ball skills, slashes/drives well, hard to guard, has a high ceiling</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-His game is only going to get better in the BHS &amp; NDP programs/systems</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2453707"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ad994ff9b741"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Possess noteworthy size and is regarded as a serious athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-AD's kid, imagine he is in the gym often, will certainly get better in the Pats &amp; NDP programs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive size, it will be interesting to see how much he grows/adds inches</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3796056"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ad994ff9b789"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-You have to be intrigued by a 6'5" freshman, strictly an interior player, but an impact baller</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Bartels does BIG man things well &amp; changes the game w/ his size</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Super aggressive on defense, goes hard for every rebound, offensive footwork keeps improving </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2850503"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ad994ff9b7ce"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-This Magician is skilled, gifted, and talented with the ball, can shoot the cover off</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Handles and passing are impressive, can score it in a variety of ways, creative</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I am told that Grant has great basketball genetics, exciting potential on the offensive end</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3796069"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ad994ff9b816"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Already a varsity-level defender, nice length, talented rim-attacker</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Alex is an athlete, a gifted shooter, and he locks up on defense</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-You have to like two-way players, especially at this young age, tough kid</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3796158"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ad994ff9b88e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Kroma is regarded as the top freshman in the Davies 2030 class</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-This Eagle is extremely athletic and has loads of potential</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-PHD likes his length, Godwin is a great attacker &amp; finisher, also shoots the rock &amp; connects</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2857207"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ad994ff9b8db"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Looked very good this summer w/ SSA, intriguing, he will be an impact player on varsity</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hoops w/ a high-end motor &amp; is a fantastic rebounder, reacts well &amp; high-points the ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Embrace's contact &amp; is a super coachable ball player, expecting a breakout season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2412980"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ad994ff9b924"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Known as a high-IQ ball player w/ exciting potential as he adds inches &amp; muscle </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Bartnick is as quick as a cat and has a great attitude; he wants to be coached &amp; get better</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-First step is noteworthy, sees the floor well, plays without fear, and is a talented shooter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3798959,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/10/image_8af653.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/10/image_8af653.png" alt="" class="wp-image-3798959" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->