Impressive Players: Bismarck Century vs. Moorhead
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Bismarck, ND- The long wait is finally over! The first game has come and gone. We had a heavyweight matchup for game one with the #1 ranked Bismarck Century against Moorhead. The Spuds made the 2 hour 45 minute trip across…
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Continue ReadingBismarck, ND- The long wait is finally over! The first game has come and gone. We had a heavyweight matchup for game one with the #1 ranked Bismarck Century against Moorhead. The Spuds made the 2 hour 45 minute trip across North Dakota to tip off the season. This game did not disappoint!
Halftime score: Century 56 Moorhead 21
Final Score: Century 88 Moorhead 51
Game Recap
The early minutes of the game were back and forth and both teams traded buckets. It was a fast and frenetic pace. However, it did not take long for the Patriots to take control with their impressive defense and their high octane offensive play. Century went into the half with a 35 point lead. The second half was uneventful for the first few minutes. Eventually, the Patriots got back on track and the rest of the game was similar to the first half. It was great first showing for the Patriots. The Spuds will be fine as it’s only the first game and they can only go up from here.
Impressive Players: Bismarck Century
Anthony Doppler Anthony Doppler 6'4" | SG Bismarck Century | 2023 State ND (2023) |6-4 G|
Doppler started the scoring tonight with an O-board basket. He stood out in the first half because of defense. Doppler is long and athletic and he can keep people in front and force turnovers. He was impressive on the O-glass. He showed off his skills with a fade-away jumper in the post. Doppler is elite in transition and beyond good at shooting the ball.
Isaiah Schafer Isaiah Schafer 6'1" | CG Bismarck Century | 2024 State ND (2024) |6-1 PG|
6 triples! He did about everything tonight. Before we talk about Schafer’s scoring let’s mention his pushing in transition and passing ability. I loved his crisp passes. Schafer also took a charge and saved a ball from going out of bounds. Isaiah does not just shoot, he can cut for buckets. He had a great vertical cut for a basket. That showed his understanding of the game. Schafer does not need the ball in his hands to create good looks. He may have run the point tonight but he spaces the floor and spots up for 3’s like a sharpshooter. Isaiah showed out tonight, WOW! His D effort is also noteworthy.
Ryan Erikson Ryan Erikson 6'10" | C Bismarck Century | 2023 State ND (2023) |6-10 C|
He was great on the O-boards. Ryan impressed with a full-court finish. He also had a physical AND1 finish. His quick hands shined on a swipe steal. Ryan reads eyes and adjusts perfectly. In the second half, the big man showed that he can shoot the 3-ball!
Connor Trahan Connor Trahan 6'5" | SG Bismarck Century | 2022 State ND (2022) |6-4 SG|
We all knew he was a shooter and Connor did not disappoint tonight. He killed it in the catch-n-shoot game. Trahan also impressed with a hustle block in transition. He is a scary shooter!
William Ware William Ware 6'7" | SF Bismarck Century | 2023 State ND (2023) |6-7 F|
He is an impressive athlete with a ton of potential. I loved his effort on D with a tip steal that lead to a bucket. Ware stepped out and hit a 3-ball to show off his versatility. In the second half, William had a monster 2-handed slam that showed off his freak athleticism.
Trayton Hinderer (2022) |6-0 G|
He looked good in transition play. I loved Trayton’s hustle. He also hit a big 3-ball before halftime.
Impressive Players: Moorhead
Mekhi Elmore (2022) |5-10 G|
He was the most impressive player for the spuds. Early in the game, Mekhi had a circus-off-balance finish that showed off his athleticism. Elmore showed all game how quick and relentless he was at attacking the hoop. His body control in traffic was impressive. His spin-move in traffic was spectacular. Mekhi’s best play of the game was a euro-step finish in traffic that resulted in an AND1. On defense, he showed quick hands when he deflected a shot from a shooter on the baseline. It was not the end result he wanted but Mekhi showed that he has game.
Elliot Hoff (2022) |6-5 G|
He shot it hot early in the game and kept it close in the first few minutes. Hoff looked good catching and shooting in rhythm. Elliot showed a clever hesitation move in the second half for a smooth finger roll finish.
Michael Haugo Michael Haugo 6'5" | PF Moorhead | 2023 MN (2023) |6-4 F|
He stood out as an athlete. Haugo made a great play in transition defense when he sprinted back to tip the ball and force a change in possession. Plenty of potential with this kid.
Dylan Zimmerman (2024) |6-5 G/F|
He is a future star for Moorhead. Dylan had an impressive steal and I like his aggressiveness. Zimmerman also showcased a smooth pull-up jumper.
Mason Hills (2022) |5-10 G|
He showcased an aggressive left-handed take that Mason was fouled on. Hills can finish after contact.
Josh Jenkins (2022) |6-5 G/F|
He showed off his athleticism with a steal and a nice transition Slam Dunk.
Adam Jenkins Adam Jenkins 6'9" | C Moorhead | 2023 State MN (2023) |6-8 PF|
He did not get many touches tonight but Adam showed off his athleticism with multiple blocked shots.