Grassroot Upgrades: ND & SD
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AAU and grassroots ball is over for the year. Yes, it’s sad that summer is close to being over! Yet, this just means that we are getting closer to high school hoops! The players below upgraded their hoops game and…
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Continue ReadingAAU and grassroots ball is over for the year. Yes, it’s sad that summer is close to being over! Yet, this just means that we are getting closer to high school hoops! The players below upgraded their hoops game and have become better players. I can not wait to watch them in high school ball. Read on to see who made the list…
WHO UPGRADED THEIR GAME?
Blake Albers (2025) |5-7 G| MOC-Floyd Valley (IA)/SD Attack
- Shooting from beyond the arc
- Fundamental and smart decisions
- Defense vs. high-end athletes
Cael Lundin Cael Lundin 6'3" | SG Tea Area | 2022 State SD (2022) |6-3 SG| Tea/SD Attack
- Versatility and creativity
- Handles and alleviating pressure
- Silky smooth scorer
Damon Wilkinson Damon Wilkinson 6'10" | C De Smet | 2023 State SD (2023) |6’9 F| De Smet/Pentagon Schoolers
- Scoring from the block
- Footwork in the post
- sealing/creating space/toughness
Darik Dissette Darik Dissette 6'4" | SG Minot | 2023 State #300 Nation ND (2023) |6-3 SG| Minot/ND Attack
- 3-point shooting consistency/range
- Overall scoring
- Ability to take over a game and dominate
Erik Foster Erik Foster 6'5" | PF Rugby | 2023 State ND (2023) |6-5 F| Rugby/ND Attack
- Post presence
- Physical defense
- Comprehensive offensive game
Hayden Ruesink Hayden Ruesink 6'5" | SF Sioux Valley | 2022 State SD (2022) |6-5 F| Sioux Valley/Pentagon Schoolers
- Buckets from the block
- Defense and boards
- Ability to drill the 15-footer
Jace Jochim Jace Jochim 6'2" | SG Linton/HMB | 2024 State ND (2024) |6-0 G| Linton-HMB/ECI
- Deadeye shooter
- Showed that he can play with bigger/stronger athletes
- Confidence and ball skills
Lincoln Kienholz Lincoln Kienholz 6'3" | PG Pierre | 2023 State SD (2023) |6-3 G| Pierre/SD Attack
- Honing his craft
- Dunking on defenders
- Attacking off the bounce and passing ability
Mason Klabo Mason Klabo 6'2" | PG Fargo Davies | 2025 State #240 Nation ND (2025) |6-0 SG| Fargo Davies/Team Tyus
- Speed and strength
- Confidence and leadership
- Polished skills
Maverick Nelson Maverick Nelson 6'3" | SG Sioux Valley | 2025 State SD (2025) |5-11 G| Sioux Valley/SD Attack
- Two-way player
- Very coachable/understanding of the game
- Attacking off the dribble and breaking down D
Nolan Weidner Nolan Weidner 6'2" | SG Dickinson | 2025 State ND (2025) |5-6 G| Dickinson/ND Attack
- Maturity and decision making
- Outside shooting
- Handles
Spencer Barr Spencer Barr 5'11" | PG Aberdeen Central | 2023 State SD (2023) |6-1 G| Aberdeen Central/Pentagon Schoolers
- Control of the game
- Perfecting jump shot
- Complete defender
Tyler Kraft Tyler Kraft 6'2" | SG Shanley | 2022 State ND (2022) |6-3 SG| Fargo Shanley/Next Level Academy
- Dominant 3-point shooting
- Mid-range game
- Confidence/control/handles
Zach Kraft Zach Kraft 6'2" | PG Grand Forks Red River | 2023 State ND (2023) |6-0 G| Grand Forks Red River/ECI
- Communication, verbal & nonverbal
- Shooting off bounce and catch-and-shoot
- On-ball and help defense