Breakout Ballers: ND ’25 Rankings
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Back in September, PHD wrote an article about Breakout Players for the upcoming high school season. It looks like we were spot on by predicting Tommy Ahneman Tommy Ahneman 6'10" | PF West Fargo Sheyenne | 2025 State #315 Nation…
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Continue ReadingBack in September, PHD wrote an article about Breakout Players for the upcoming high school season. It looks like we were spot on by predicting Tommy Ahneman Tommy Ahneman 6'10" | PF West Fargo Sheyenne | 2025 State #315 Nation ND , Parker Falcon Parker Falcon 6'6" | SG Bismarck Legacy | 2025 State ND , and Pearce Parks Pearce Parks 6'2" | SG Grand Forks Red River | 2025 State ND as Breakout Ballers. We have comments on those three and there are eight others included in this piece. These guys have broke out this season, lets see if they can continue that impressive play for the rest of the year.
Will they keep improving and even take another step forward? Only time will tell, make sure you are keeping a close eye on the action for the next 2 months!
What is a breakout player? A breakout player in basketball usually refers to a baller who has significantly improved their skills & game compared to previous seasons or expectations. Breakout players often emerge as stars or key contributors on their teams after previously flying under the radar. Their breakout can be a result of various factors, such as sharpened skills, increased playing time, improved training, upgraded athleticism, growth in height, development of new skills, better coaching, players graduating, or simply a natural progression in their abilities.
Breakout Ballers
1. I knew he would be tough but not this crazy good & productive
2. 20.5 ppg, 12.3 rpg, 2.9 apg, 64 FG%, has a D1 offer from Portland
3. Moves feet well on D vs. ball screens, impressive finishing w/ both hands
1. Proven to be more than just a catch-n-shoot guy but still hitting at a high level
2. B4 today: 21.5 ppg, 5.7 rpg, 1.4 apg, 44.2 3FG%, 85 FT%, has an offer from Minot
3. Hot today vs. Sheyenne 32 pts, 6/6 2FG, 5/8 3FG, 5/5 FT’s
1. I figured he would be good but not quite this good, getting better as the season goes
2. Hot last night vs. Horace, 35 points, 7 rebounds, 8 assists, 3 steals, 5/9 3’s, 50 FG%
3. Looks like a D1 recruit in football, stat stuffer in hoops, 3level scorer, tough matchup
Highlights
1. I have always liked his size, athleticism, toughness, attitude, effort, post moves
2. Made this list because he is more explosive & bouncy, producing rim-rocking DUNKS
3. STUD multi-sport athlete (fball/bball/track), keeps improving his skill & athleticism
1. Look good last year & showed potential, now he is one of the best in the EDC
2. 15.3 ppg, 5.7 rpg, 2 apg, 1.7 spg, 16.4 EFF, 46.2 FG%, 49.1 3FG%
3. Long, high percentage shooter, soft & free shot, can also score points in the paint
1. Looked good & played well this summer but has exceeded expectations this season
2. 9-1 record ranked #4, 12.5 ppg, 12.5 rpg, 2 bpg, 1.1 spg, GREAT start
3. Bigger, stronger, more athletic than I thought, tough D, impressive on the block
1. I knew he was skilled but Perkins is more polished & has added strength/athleticism
2. Garrison is 1 of the top teams in B, stats around 21.3 ppg, 8 rpg, 2.2 apg, 3 spg, 49.4 FG%
3. Plays a ton of bball, a gym rat, will keep improving & the Troopers will be tough in March
Highlights
1.Had a good offseason & played well with ECI , is exceeding my expectations
2. RR is on a hot streak, Cam has been BIG, last night: 21 pts, 7 reb, 5 ast, 3 trips, 9/13 FG’s
3. Did not realize he could shoot like this, is more explosive & athletic than I thought
Highlights
1. ECI coaches bragged him up after the summer & is starting for the Magi this season
2. Magi are undefeated & ranked #1, 12 ppg, 4 rpg, 2.2 apg, 51.7 FG%, 45.8 3FG%
3. Longer than I realized & more skilled, knockdown shooter, has a natural feel
Highlights
1. He has had splashy games this season on multiple occasions
2. A better athlete than I realized and he can stuff the box score
3. Plays hard & fast, looking like a surefire All-Region baller
Highlights
1. Did not know about him before the season, stock has risen since the Rankings update
2. Has proven to be a dude and he has produced against quality teams, the Miners are legit
3. All-around scorer, he can hit from deep & gets buckets all the way to the rim, smart/crafty