-Impressed me this club season w/ Bears Tail, nice size & skill

-Primed for a huge high school season, I think he will be All-Region

-Does he stick out as one of the top guards at the event?

Guss had a very solid frosh season and put up noteworthy numbers. If I were a betting man, Dawson will have an All-Region season this coming year. I like his length for a young guard; his skills are sharp, and he hoops with a calm demeanor. He is a gifted offensive player who is no stranger to scoring in double digits and is a clever defender. Emerson Marum Emerson Marum 6'1" | CG Bottineau | 2027 State ND and Dawson Guss Dawson Guss 6'1" | PG Bottineau | 2029 State ND are going to cause all kinds of problems for opposing backcourts.

-Has looked very good in club hoops, intriguing skills & he will keep growing

-Well-rounded ball player, hoops hard, great feel & reactions, only getting better

-2 points

-I like his length for a skilled ’29 guard

-Offensive board, sharp reactions

-Executed a set after a timeout, excellent backdoor rime to Barman for a dunk

-Rebounded well in traffic vs. legit athletes

-Help-D blocked shot, impressive timing

-Sneaky O-board under the hoop, lefty putback score to take the lead back

PHD was impressed with his game this winter. Guss had a breakout season. Dawson is a true PG who will knock down the shot if given to much space. His defensive footwork and long arms give opposing G’s nightmares. Dawson makes winning plays, whether it’s diving for the ball or taking a charge. He started every game this season. Dawson could have easily been an All-Region Player. Guss has a bright future in hoops.

-Impressed PHD multiple times early in the season, team 1st player, A+ defender

-Always makes correct play, effective in transition, creative/efficient finisher, legit shooter

-17 points, 2 triples, 3/4 FT’s

-10 points in the first quarter

-Quality athlete for a ’29

-Good bball instincts when blocking a shot

-Inside catch & score, assist from big bro

-Skilled for a 9th grader, impressive court awareness

-Acrobatic transition score

-Another transition score

-I like his game, looking forward to watching again, plenty of potential

-The young buck looked good, especially in the 1stQ where he hit both 3’s

Even as a frosh, Dawson Guss Dawson Guss 6'1" | PG Bottineau | 2029 State ND is our pick for the breakout baller of the season for the Bottineau Braves. This “Diaper Dandy” is ready to make an immediate impact, bringing energy, skill, and poise to the floor. A true point guard, Guss is a gifted distributor with precision passing and the ability to run an offense, though he will likely see varsity minutes as a combo guard. He’s a lockdown defender, a vocal floor leader, and a competitor who plays with intensity every possession. His mobility, basketball IQ, and overall athleticism will make him a playmaker on both ends of the court. Guss was injured in football but will be back at 100% and ready to go for the start of the hoops season. With his combination of skill, leadership, and competitiveness, Dawson is a freshman to watch closely this winter and could emerge as one of the Braves’ most dynamic players.