North Dakota Preview: Region 4 Top Forwards
It’s never too early for too-early-season. With fall sports and school underway, it’s only a matter of time before the winter sports season is upon us. With that in mind, here’s a look at some of the top forwards in…
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Continue ReadingIt’s never too early for too-early-season. With fall sports and school underway, it’s only a matter of time before the winter sports season is upon us.
With that in mind, here’s a look at some of the top forwards in Region 4
Bronson Walter Bronson Walter 6'10" | C Four Winds/Minnewaukan | 2021 State ND , Four Winds/Minnewaukan
Walter is a force in the paint that so few teams around the state are equipped to deal with. He’s 6-foot-10 with a big, strong frame and he knows exactly who he is on the floor. He doesn’t try to be fancy, he’s not going to stray far from the paint, and he’s effective because of it. He has excellent footwork in the low post, a soft touch and he’s a good passer out of double teams. The Indians are going to be the No. 1 team in Class B to start the season, and Walter is the go-to guy for them in the halfcourt.
Evan Ulrich Evan Ulrich 6'7" | C New Rockford-Sheyenne | 2021 State ND , New Rockford-Sheyenne
Ulrich developed nicely into a consistent interior presence for the Rockets last season, averaging better than 12 points and eight rebounds. He’s active on the offensive glass, he’s got quick, nimble footwork and he’s improved his shooting touch out to the 3-point line. He’ll be the featured guy for New Rockford-Sheyenne as a senior – expect double-double production.
Blayne Anderson Blayne Anderson 6'2" | SF Benson County | 2021 State ND , Benson County
Anderson is just rock-solid in a lot of areas. He was a consistent 15-20 point-per-game guy as a junior for a good Benson County team, and his ability to score from all over the floor makes him a tough guy to defend. He can shoot it from deep, he has the size to finish at the rim and he’s strong enough to play through contact. He was an all-region guy last year and could be one of the top scorers in the region as a senior.
Caleb Poitra Caleb Poitra 6'1" | SF Dunseith | 2021 State ND , Dunseith
Dunseith is losing a number of quality scorers, but the Dragons should have an excellent one-two punch with Ethan Morin Ethan Morin 6'2" | SG Dunseith | 2022 State ND on the perimeter and Poitra on the wing. The 6-foot-1 senior was a solid complementary piece last season, showing that he’s capable of scoring at a high level when given opportunity. Look for him to be more heavily featured this winter.
Hayden Hagler, North Star
Hagler had a solid junior year for North Star, helping the Bearcats win eight games while showing complementary scoring and solid defensive chops. At 6-foot-3, he’s an active guy up front who can guard multiple positions, score in multiple ways and contribute on the glass.