Class A ND: Week 1 Power Rankings
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It is the best time of the year! High school basketball is here. Games get kicked off tomorrow already. You will want to watch Bismarck Century at home against Moorhead (MN) tomorrow evening. The Power Rankings will be updated every…
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Continue ReadingIt is the best time of the year! High school basketball is here. Games get kicked off tomorrow already. You will want to watch Bismarck Century at home against Moorhead (MN) tomorrow evening.
The Power Rankings will be updated every week, typically on Sunday. Here are the Week 1 Prep Hoops Power Rankings for the 2021-2022 season.
Class A Power Rankings
#1 Bismarck Century
They seem to be the undisputed #1 team across the state. The Patriots have all the pieces to be an elite team. They have super-skilled guards, sharpshooters, high-level athletes, plenty of height, physical rebounders, rim protectors, depth, and great coaching. They are still relatively young, would be the only knock on the Patriots.
Top Players
Connor Trahan Connor Trahan 6'5" | SG Bismarck Century | 2022 State ND (2022) |6-5 SG|
Ryan Erikson Ryan Erikson 6'10" | C Bismarck Century | 2023 State ND (2023) |6-10 PF|
Anthony Doppler Anthony Doppler 6'4" | SG Bismarck Century | 2023 State ND (2023) |6-4 SG|
William Ware William Ware 6'7" | SF Bismarck Century | 2023 State ND (2023) |6-7 SF|
Tyler Birst Tyler Birst 6'0" | PG Bismarck Century | 2023 State ND (2023) |6-0 G|
Isaiah Schafer Isaiah Schafer 6'1" | CG Bismarck Century | 2024 State ND (2024) |6-1 G|
#2 Fargo North
The Spartans have a very deep team with a mix of veteran players and amazing young stars. They also have Jeremiah Sem Jeremiah Sem 6'3" | SG Fargo North | 2024 State #303 Nation ND , who is arguably one of the best players in the entire state as only a sophomore. The question is how will all this old and young talent mix together.
Top Players
Jalen May Jalen May 6'3" | SF Fargo North | 2022 State ND (2022) |6-3 SF|
Luke Loberg Luke Loberg 6'4" | SF Fargo North | 2022 State ND (2022) |6-4 SF|
Blake Schafer Blake Schafer 6'1" | SG Wahpeton | 2022 State ND (2022) |6-1 G|
Gunner Schwartz Gunner Schwartz 5'9" | SG Fargo North | 2022 ND (2022) |5-9 G|
Nathaniel Kallod Nathaniel Kallod 6'0" | SG Fargo North | 2022 State ND (2022) |6-0 SG|
Isaac Cody Isaac Cody 6'3" | SG Fargo North | 2022 State ND (2022) |6-3 SG|
Jeremiah Sem Jeremiah Sem 6'3" | SG Fargo North | 2024 State #303 Nation ND (2024) |6-3 SG|
Carter Zeller Carter Zeller 6'6" | PF Fargo North | 2024 State ND (2024) |6-5 PF|
Bode Hoeg Bode Hoeg 6'2" | PG Fargo North | 2024 ND (2024) |6-0 G|
#3 Fargo Davies
They may have the most potent offense in North Dakota. Davies will play fast, spread the floor to create driving lanes, and shoot a high amount of 3-pointers. The Eagles are a scary group that is no stranger to making State Tournament appearances.
Top Players
Ian Motschenbacher Ian Motschenbacher 6'1" | PG Fargo Davies | 2022 State ND (2022) |6-1 G|
Alex Proctor Alex Proctor 6'1" | SG Fargo Davies | 2022 State ND (2022) |6-1 SG|
Evan Van Dam Evan Van Dam 6'6" | PF Fargo Davies | 2022 State ND (2022) |6-6 PF|
Raymond Brown Raymond Brown 5'11" | PG Fargo Davies | 2023 State ND (2023) |5-11 G|
Carsen Barta Carsen Barta 6'1" | SG Fargo Davies | 2023 ND (2023) |6-0 SG|
Max Froslie Max Froslie 6'8" | PF Fargo Davies | 2023 State ND (2023) |6-7 F|
Daniel Yorke Daniel Yorke 6'1" | SG Fargo Davies | 2024 State ND (2024) |6-0 SG|
Peter Havelka Peter Havelka 6'6" | PF Fargo Davies | 2024 State ND (2024) |6-4 SF|
Mason Klabo Mason Klabo 6'2" | PG Fargo Davies | 2025 State #240 Nation ND (2025) |6-0 SG|
#4 Grand Forks Red River
The Roughriders will have as good of a starting-5 as any team in Class A. They have a skilled PG that is a deadly shooter. Red River has long and strong wings that can score it. The Roughriders also have tough and athletic forwards. Time will tell us what kind of depth they have after the top 5. RR does has have athletic youngsters that could step up.
Top Players
Paine Parks Paine Parks 6'3" | SG Grand Forks Red River | 2022 State ND (2022) |6-4 F|
Logan Arason Logan Arason 6'4" | PF Grand Forks Red River | 2023 State ND (2023) |6-4 F|
Carter Byron Carter Byron 6'7" | PF Grand Forks Red River | 2023 State ND (2023) |6-5 PF|
Zach Kraft Zach Kraft 6'2" | PG Grand Forks Red River | 2023 State ND (2023) |6-0 G|
Reis Rowekamp Reis Rowekamp 6'4" | SG Grand Forks Red River | 2023 State ND (2023) |6-2 SG|
#5 Bismarck St. Mary’s
The Saints are locked and loaded with 3-point shooters that also thrive in uptempo situations. St. Mary’s will be one of the more entertaining teams to watch this season. They will move the ball quickly, penetrate gaps, draw 2-n-kick, and speed up the tempo when possible. They might be inexperienced in the big games and not super long, but the Saints have loads of talent.
Top Players
Nate Fedorchak Nate Fedorchak 6'1" | SG Bismarck St. Mary's | 2022 State ND (2022) |6-1 G|
Evan Gross Evan Gross 6'3" | SG Bismarck St. Mary's | 2022 State ND (2022) |6-1 G|
Garrett Bader Garrett Bader 6'2" | SG Bismarck St. Mary's | 2022 State ND (2022) |6-2 SG|
Nick Schumacher Nick Schumacher 6'1" | SG Bismarck St. Mary's | 2022 ND (2022) |6-1 SG|
Ben Morman Ben Morman 6'10" | C St. Mary's | 2022 State ND (2022) |6-10 C|
Maddox Doppler Maddox Doppler 6'5" | PF Bismarck St. Mary's | 2023 State ND (2023) |6-5 F|
Matthew Selensky Matthew Selensky 6'3" | SG Bismarck St. Mary's | 2023 ND (2023) |6-3 G|
Sam Fedorchak Sam Fedorchak 6'0" | CG Bismarck St. Mary's | 2024 State ND (2024) |5-11 G|