North Dakota Season Preview: Class B Top Frontcourts
It’s never too early for way-too-early season. With fall sports in full stride and coming up on the midway point, the winter season will be upon us before we know it. With that in mind, here’s a look at some…
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Continue ReadingIt’s never too early for way-too-early season. With fall sports in full stride and coming up on the midway point, the winter season will be upon us before we know it.
With that in mind, here’s a look at some of the top frontcourts in Class B:
Enderlin: Joe Hurlburt and Gus Hurlburt
This frontcourt duo is extremely young but may be the most talented in the state. Joe Hurlburt is an emerging Division I prospect who at 6-foot-9, has the type of inside-outside game that will give coaches fits over the next few years. He averaged 18 points and 13 rebounds per game a year ago. Gus Hurlburt is right there in terms of upside too after averaging 11 points and seven rebounds per game. They are just sophomores so there are some things to work on still, but this duo has a chance to carry Enderlin to a lot of wins this winter.
Thompson: Chance Danner and Clay Odenbach
Danner and Odenbach were solid last year in complementary roles and while neither will probably put up huge scoring numbers, the two set a tone for a team that will still win a lot of games this winter thanks to a strong defense. Danner is a terrific rebounder and strong finisher inside while Odenbach has the athleticism and strength to defend multiple guys and create offense in the paint.
Rugby: Jaden Hamilton and Isaiah Bundy-Smith
Rugby is talented enough to win a state title this year and the frontcourt is a big reason for that hype. Jaden Hamilton is one of the toughest guys to defend in Class B. At 6-foot-6, he’s one of the best shooters in the state and should be even better this year as he’s sliding into more of a natural position as a faceup four man. Bundy-Smith saw minutes last year as a sophomore and he’s bigger and stronger than he was a year ago. He played up during the AAU season and has the athleticism and skill to put up solid numbers in a complementary role.
Oak Grove: Noah Swenson and Mayson Bolme
Oak Grove should contend in Region 1 this year and the frontcourt pairing on Noah Swenson and Mayson Bolme is the primary cause. Swenson averaged 16 and eight as a sophomore a year ago and he’ll be one of the best big men in the state. He’s athletic, skilled and physical. Bolme is a really solid all-around player and impacts the game in a number of ways. He can handle the ball, shoot a little bit, get to the rim, rebound and defend.