Top Underclassmen – Week 1 (ND Class A & B)
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The first week of the season is in the books, and it was an entertaining one! It is going to be a season to remember for many reasons. We have some talented freshmen, sophomore, and junior players making noise at…
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Continue ReadingThe first week of the season is in the books, and it was an entertaining one! It is going to be a season to remember for many reasons. We have some talented freshmen, sophomore, and junior players making noise at the varsity level. You do not want to miss out on watching these guys play!
Alphabetically, here are the top underclassmen I watched this week:
Alex Dvorak Alex Dvorak 6'1" | PG Dickinson | 2023 State ND (2023) |5-11 G| Dickinson – Skilled and athletic guard. Shoots in from deep and finishes acrobatically around the hoop.
Carter Englund Carter Englund 6'7" | PF Shiloh Christian | 2022 State ND (2022) |6-6 F| Shiloh Christian – Glass cleaner on the offensive side. He is a hustler and grinder with length.
Brett Limke Brett Limke 6'1" | PG West Fargo | 2022 State ND (2022) |6-1 G| West Fargo – Great guard who controls the game. Excellent 3-point shooter.
Carson Hegerle Carson Hegerle 6'3" | SG West Fargo | 2022 State ND (2022) |6-4 G| West Fargo – Stud athlete. Hard worker and versatile player.
Conner Kraft Conner Kraft 6'5" | PF Shanley | 2023 State ND (2023) |6-6 F| Shanley – Well rounded big man who can move. An athletic player that gets it done on both ends of the court.
Dominic Dosmann (2022) |6-8 F| West Fargo Sheyenne – Big lefty who is great on the O-boards. He has good handles for his size and moves well.
Eric Wentz Eric Wentz 6'2" | SG Minot | 2022 State ND (2022) |6-2 G| Minot – Versatile determined player. He is a quality shooter with nice form.
Ethan Morin Ethan Morin 6'2" | SG Dunseith | 2022 State ND (2022) |6-0 G| Dunseith – Hot start to the season and led the upset over Rugby. Averaging 18.4 ppg and 6.5 rpg.
Gannon Limke Gannon Limke 6'6" | PF Hillsboro/Central Valley | 2022 State ND (2022) |6-6 F| Hillsboro/Central Valley – Strong and big post player. He is fundamentally sound.
Gus Hurlburt Gus Hurlburt 6'9" | PF Enderlin | 2022 State ND (2022) |6-8 F| Enderlin – Talented big man that can do it all. Expect big things in the near future.
Ian Motschenbacher Ian Motschenbacher 6'1" | PG Fargo Davies | 2022 State ND (2022) |6-0 G| Fargo Davies – Great hustler and plays determined. A confident player with good ball skills.
Jay Wanzek Jay Wanzek 6'7" | PF Shiloh Christian | 2023 State ND (2023) |6-5 F| Shiloh Christian – Tough post player. He is large, strong, and plays hard.
Jeremiah Sem (2024) |6-1 G| Fargo North – D1 athlete with high-level skills. He does things most people only dream about.
Joe Hurlburt Joe Hurlburt 6'10" | PF Enderlin | 2022 State #147 Nation MN (2022) |6-10 F| Enderlin – Crazy numbers through one week with 24 ppg, 19.5 rpg, and 7 ast. There is a reason why he has D1 offers from all over the country.
Kaleb Larson Kaleb Larson 6'3" | SG West Fargo Sheyenne | 2022 State ND (2022) |6-1 G| West Fargo Sheyenne – Straight up shooter with a soft shot. Expect many triples all year.
Paul Olson Paul Olson 6'3" | SF Kindred | 2022 State ND (2022) (6-4 G| Kindred – Electric player with big hops. Potential to be an elite defender and rebounder.
Raymond Brown Raymond Brown 5'11" | PG Fargo Davies | 2023 State ND (2023) |5-11 G| Fargo Davies – Quick and athletic guard. Great on-ball defender.
Trey Brandt Trey Brandt 6'1" | PG Beulah | 2022 State ND (2022) |6-0 G| Beulah – Top-end guard with all the skills. Shooting it well and averaging 26 ppg.
Zach Hendrickson Zach Hendrickson 6'0" | PG Our Redeemer's | 2022 State ND (2022) |5-11 G| Our Redeemer’s – Lethal shooter from 3 and pulling up with the J. He has great handles and passes it well.
Zach Kraft Zach Kraft 6'2" | PG Grand Forks Red River | 2023 State ND (2023) |5-10 G| Grand Forks Red River – Creative and crafty player with the ball in his hands. Elite shooter with range.