PHD: Walk me through your off-season. What did you do to improve your basketball game?

“My off-season consists of lifting and shooting workouts in the morning with my dad, working on improving getting to the rim and finishing strong.“

PHD: What’s one specific part of your game you focused on improving this offseason, and where do you feel like you’ve made the most progress?

“I have worked on finishing getting stronger, I have made the most progress getting stronger.“

PHD: What does your fall look like right now? Are you playing another sport, or is it all basketball focused?

“My fall looks like right now, just preparing for the basketball season; it’s all basketball focused.“

PHD: What are your goals for the coming season, both individually and for your team?

“My goals as a team are to win EDC and go to State, individually EDC POY and All-State.“

PHD: Can you give some insight on an influential coach you have had? What made them memorable?

“The most influential coach I have had is my dad; he pushes me so hard and wants me to be the best and believes in me so much.“

PHD: Time to give a shout to a teammate…Who do we need to know about from your high school team?

“Teammates I shoutout are Matt Kragness Matt Kragness 6'1" | SF/CG Fargo North | 2027 State ND and Sam Chase Sam Chase 5'11" | CG Fargo North | 2027 State ND both DAWGS. I think they’ll both have a big shot at being all EDC. My high school team was inexperienced and young last year. This year we’re gonna be so much different and better. Gonna surprise some people.“

PHD: Who is your favorite player to watch in college or the NBA, and why?

“My favorite College player to watch is Jeremiah Sem, looked up to him my whole childhood and he is a big brother to me.“

PHD: Where do you feel like your game has grown the most in the past year or two?

“My game has grown the most in scoring at all three levels.“

PHD: Who pushes you the hardest, whether that’s a teammate, a coach, or someone you train with?

“My dad again trains me the hardest, wanting me to get 1% better every day.“

PHD: Where is your hot spot on the floor or can you tell us about a “go-to” move you like to use?

“My go-to move is jab, get space and three.“

-Had himself a quality off-season, he will put up huge numbers this year

Crew Rickard Crew Rickard 6'1" | PG Fargo North | 2027 State ND is a six-foot 2027 guard from Fargo North and played with Minnesota Comets Elite Dahl this spring. Rickard is a very good perimeter shooter and can make 3-pointers spotted up, on the move, and shows some ability off the dribble. Rickard has good court IQ skills.

Offers: Augsburg, St. John’s University (D3), M State (JUCO Fergus Falls), MN West Community and Tech, Dakota College at Bottineau (NJCAA D2), Blair Cliff, Graceland U, Bethel (D3)

Crew Rickard Crew Rickard 6'1" | PG Fargo North | 2027 State ND is a six-foot 2027 guard from Fargo North and played with Minnesota Comets Elite Dahl this spring. Rickard is a very good perimeter shooter and can make 3-pointers spotted up, on the move, and shows some ability off the dribble. Rickard has good court IQ skills.

Offers: Augsburg, St. John’s University (D3)

-Easy to see why he is considered one of the best shooters in ND

-Buttery-smooth pull-up jumper, no problem creating a shot

-Ball skills are special, makes pretty passes, handles are tight

-Creative finisher around the hoop, scores from every angle & in traffic

-Great change of speeds, passes & scores w/ both hands, effective in PNR

-Seemingly limitless range, hit from the VB-line, NBA & college depths

Crew Rickard Crew Rickard 6'1" | PG Fargo North | 2027 State ND – Rickard is a six-foot 2027 guard from Fargo in North Dakota that has a quick and smooth release jump shot, makes good decisions with the ball, and can be effective operating with or without the ball. Rickard received offers from St. John’s University and Augsburg.

-As always, he looked smooth with the rock

-Multiple slash & scores going to the hoop

-Had impressive back-to-back scores in the 5on5 games

-Looked good navigating traffic

-Made some sweet passes & set guys up for good looks

-Delivered a beautiful no-look dime

2025-26 Stats: 23.9 ppg, 3.6 rpg, 4.2 apg, 41 FG%, 17 EFFpg

-Stood out last season as a top G in AA, talented shooter, improved as a passer/creator & slasher. Had a solid spring w/ MN Comets. Smooth baller w/ next-level potential. Can he take the next step & put North towards the top of the EDC?