Region 4 District 8 Watchlist

<!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"11px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:11px"><strong><em>USE CODE “herrick30” FOR 30% OFF THE FIRST PURCHASE OF ANY SUBSCRIPTION</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Time to talk more CLASS B BASKETBALL!</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We are already in the back half of November, which means the start of high school hoops will be here in no time! Class B practices tip-off on December 2nd, and the first games of the season can be played on December 13th.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"100"}},"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size" style="font-style:normal;font-weight:100">This is PHD's 8th and final Class B District Watchlist!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size">To see the previous Watchlist articles published, click on the district: &nbsp;<a href="https://prephoops.com/2024/10/region-1-district-1-watchlist/">District 1</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://prephoops.com/2024/10/region-2-district-2-watchlist/">District 2</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://prephoops.com/2024/11/region-2-district-3-watchlist/">District 3</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://prephoops.com/2024/11/region-2-district-4-watchlist/">District 4</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://prephoops.com/2024/11/region-3-district-5-watchlist/">District 5</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://prephoops.com/2024/11/region-3-district-6-watchlist/">District 6</a>, <a href="https://prephoops.com/2024/11/region-4-district-7/">District 7.</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><span style="text-decoration: underline">See below for comments on&nbsp;<strong>21 talented ballers</strong>&nbsp;from&nbsp;R4D8</span>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Region 4 District 8</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2638042,"width":"221px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/image_932add.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/image_932add.png" alt="" class="wp-image-2638042" style="width:221px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1746021' first='Aiden' last='Hanson'] (2026) |6'4 G/F| Central McLean</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-All-Region &amp; All-District last season, 17 ppg, 10 rpg, 5 apg, Double-Double machine, a true stat stuffer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Legit 3-level bucket-getter, exploits mismatches, dynamic playmaker, takes over games, 2-way baller</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2312607' first='Bradon' last='Wallace'] (2025) |6'3 G| Wilton-Wing</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-All-District last season, 17 ppg, 4 rpg, 1.9 apg, 61 made triples with a high 3FG%, impressive shooter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Plays bigger than his listed height, sharp skills, scores with both hands at the hoop, multi-level scorer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2338864' first='Bridger' last='Rittenbach'] (2026) |5'10 G| Central McLean</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Averaged nearly 10 ppg last season &amp; hit 43 three-pointers, will be one of the top shooters in Region 4</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Above average handles &amp; passing, ready for a breakout season, Cougars will be tough, Bridger will thrive</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2342693' first='Cole' last='Makeeff'] (2025) |6'0 G| Central McLean</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has dealt with injuries in the past, when healthy he can make a big splash, impactful shooter/scorer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-7.5 ppg, 2 rpg, 1.5 apg last season, expect those numbers to jump up this year, solid on both O &amp; D</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2417948' first='Daceton' last='Demarce'] (2029) |5'8 G| White Shield</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Averaged a wild 18 ppg last season as just a 7th grader on varsity, those kind of numbers are unheard of </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Skilled lefty, plays with a scorers mentality, spreads &amp; spaces the floor with his deadly shooting ability</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1381719' first='Dontaye' last='Fetzer'] (2025) |6'0 G| Wilton-Wing</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-All-District player last season, 13 ppg, 5 rpg, 4.9 apg, an exceptional athlete, improved outside shooting</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Southpaw, excellent slasher but will also drill the 3, creates shots for himself &amp; others, great in transition</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2492783' first='Dylon' last='Fischer'] (2027) |5'8 G| Washburn</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-A knockdown jump shooter, has really improved his defense this off-season, key role player for the Cards</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressed w/ his 3-point shooting at the Soph ID Camp, quick &amp; smooth shot/release, confident &amp; on-target</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1542352' first='Ethan' last='Retterath'] (2027) |6'2 SF) Washburn</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Naturally bigger/stronger, improved understanding/feel for the game, tough/versatile on D, consistent shooter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Did a great job in fball as a leader &amp; bringing the youngsters along despite only being a sophomore, mature</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2312608' first='Hunter' last='Wolff'] (2025) |5'10 G| Wilton-Wing</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Returning All-Region &amp; All-District player, 13 ppg, 3rpg, 2 apg, 68 3FGM, lights out from deep range</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-1 of the top shooters in the State, good feel, smart defender, hard worker &amp; play-it-to-the-bone competitor</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1892735' first='Jack' last='Retterath'] (2025) |5'11 G| Washburn</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Leader in fballl, will do the same in hoops, improved his decision-making, slashing &amp; finishing at the basket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-PG &amp; playmaker, runs the show for the Cardinals, salty defender, frustrating on-ball D, high-percentage shooter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2283517' first='Josh' last='Lanning'] (2027) |5'10 G| Washburn</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Knows the game well, good head on his shoulders, positive downhill slasher, could be an X-factor for the Cardinals</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Had an injury in football but he is working through it, added some nice weight &amp; athleticism this off-season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2285510' first='Justin' last='Sanders'] (2028) |6'4 F| New Salem-Almont</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He keeps growing, added couple of inches over the off-season, tough &amp; gritty youngster, flexible on O &amp; D</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-The Holsteins are excited about his potential &amp; upside, he will get his feet wet on varsity this winter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2417963' first='Keethon' last='Demarce'] (2029) |5'9 G| White Shield</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-A youngster but super-skilled, Keethon has an all-around game, talented with the basketball in his hands</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Creates opportunities for himself/teammates with his defense and driving/slashing abilities to the basket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2271350' first='Landen' last='Felix'] (2027) |6'4 F| White Shield</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He is figuring out that he is a versatile player and a serious threat to score whenever he catches the rock</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-A swingman who can score inside &amp; out, a tough matchup with his length/scoring, ready for a breakout year</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2285309' first='Landon' last='Tellmann'] (2025) |5'9 G| New Salem-Almont</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Averaged nearly 10 ppg &amp; 5 rpg last season, productive rebounder for a guard his size, floor general/leader</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Will run the show &amp; have the ball in his hands a ton, best shooter on the team, will need to put up big points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1350687' first='Little' last='Hail Perkins'] (2025) |6'4 SF| Garrison</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-All-District &amp; All-Region last season, 19.4 ppg, 7 rpg, 60 made 3s, major 3-level scorer, mismatch headache</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Magnificent shot-creator, will be one 1 the top scorers in B, confident &amp; creative, gym rat who is always playing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1632628' first='Parker' last='Jacobson'] (2026) 6'2 G| Washburn</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-All-District, All-District Tournament Team &amp; All-Region last season, hit 88 triples, bigger/stronger/faster this year</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Improved slashing/attacking this off-season, upgraded his D, a different player w/ increased size &amp; athleticism</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2638409' first='Sam' last='Benson'] (2025) |6'5 F| Central McLean</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-New to Cougars, played w/ them this summer &amp; looked good, C McLean will be big/long with Sam &amp; Aiden</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great addition to an already solid team, a game-changer inside the paint, nice athlete, Cougs are the real deal</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2312611' first='Teigen' last='Earsley'] (2026) |5'11 G| Wilton-Wing</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-All-District &amp; All-Region last year, 14 ppg, 4 rpg, 7 apg, 56 FG%, phenomenal passer &amp; creator, superb skills</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Intelligent ball player, sees things develop b4 they happen, keeps D off balance, I admire his mid-range game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1746086' first='Treyson' last='Iglehart'] (2025) |6'2 G| Garrison</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-STAR WR/All-State football player, just helped the Aggies win State Championship, excellent/dynamic athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Top-notch rebounder, great team player, lockdown defender, 2-way player, awesome in transition, unselfish </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1185243' first='Wyatt' last='Kuhn'] (2025) |6'5 F| New Salem/Almont</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Suffered an injury in fball &amp; may have to miss the bball season, heck of a player who still deserves attention</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-All-Region &amp; All-District last season, averaged a Double-Double (20.5 ppg &amp; 10 rpg), future UND fball player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1606306,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/09/NorthDakota.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/09/NorthDakota.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-1606306" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->