-15 points, 1 rebound, 2 assists, 2 steals, 5 triples

-Always impressed with his effort and hustle

-Did all of his scoring from 3point land

-Has had some big games shooting the 3 and did it again tonight

-Hustler, scrappy, max effort player

-Crashed the glass hard, snagged an O-board

-Unselfish kickout after grabbing an offensive board

-Finds shooters

-Banked in a triple from the deep right wing, GF banks are open late on Fridays

-Kaeden’s triple put the Knights up by 8 in the first half

-SLOB assist to a cutting Larson

-Swing pass assist to Bruce for a triple

-Stepped up on D and took a charge

-Sharp assist to a cutting Delorme, good find vs. the zone

-Elbow to wing assist, found Bruce for a triple

Kaeden Kjonaas Kaeden Kjonaas 5'11" | CG/SF Grand Forks Central | 2026 State ND has embraced his senior season with a team-first mindset, making the most of his ability and contributing wherever the Knights need him. Capable of playing multiple positions seamlessly on both offense and defense, Kaeden brings versatility and a high basketball IQ to the floor. A tough competitor, he dives for loose balls, takes charges, and consistently makes the plays that don’t always show up in the box score. Beyond his effort, Kaeden’s positive attitude and unselfish play lift the entire team, making him a true rockstar role player for GFC.

Kjonaas is our pick as Central’s breakout baller for 2025-26. With Brooklan Bruce Brooklan Bruce 5'11" | CG Grand Forks Central | 2026 State ND and Brayden Delorme Brayden Delorme 5'11" | SG Grand Forks Central | 2026 State ND headlining the Knights’ offense, defenses will be focused on that dynamic duo. That’s where Kaeden steps in—not just as a complementary scorer, but as a difference-maker on the other end of the floor. Kjonaas showed flashes last season of being a true defensive stopper, and this winter, he has the chance to fully embrace that role. Tough, physical, and relentless, he takes pride in doing the dirty work and making life miserable for opposing ballers. His energy and work ethic give Central an edge that doesn’t always show up on the stat sheet but absolutely impacts winning. If he can bring steady contributions on offense while clamping down on defense, Kjonaas could be the piece that elevates the Knights from competitive to dangerous. Expect him to be the “dawg” on D that every good team needs.