Mr. Basketball Watchlist

Michael Herrick January 23, 2021 @ 08:43 AM

We are getting close to February and the post-season will be here before we know it. It is time to start looking at potential Mr. Basketball finalists. Alphabetically, here are our potential Mr. Basketball finalists ND: [player_tooltip player_id="750159" first="Bronson" last="Walter"] (2021) |6-10 F| Four Winds/Minnewaukan – Team record 8-1. He is averaging 11.6 ppg, 7.9 rpg, and 56 FG%. Bronson big strong post that is a force to be reckoned with. He alters shots and is a rim protector. Bronson is the anchor for the Four Winds defense. [player_tooltip player_id="750161" first="Caleb" last="Duffield"] (2021) |5-10 G| Bowman County – Team record 7-2. He is averaging 26.7 ppg, 5 rpg, 5 apg, and 4 spg. Caleb is a special shooter from beyond the arc with perfect form. He has great anticipatory skills on defense with quick hands which leads to many turnovers. [player_tooltip player_id="731881" first="Carson" last="Lamp"] (2021) |6-1 G| Jamestown – Team record 8-2. He is averaging 19.4 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 2.8 apg, and 1.7 spg. Carson has committed to Concordia College (MN). He is a tough and competitive player. Carson is a well-rounded guard who makes others around him better players. [player_tooltip player_id="731900" first="Carter" last="Birrenkott"] (2021) |6-5 F| West Fargo – Team record 9-0. He is averaging 23.1 ppg, 10.3 rpg, and 1.9 apg. Carter has a phenomenal runner/floater that he scores many of his points with. He has a soft release and a great feel for the gym. Carter is a smart physical rebounder. [player_tooltip player_id="750173" first="Grant" last="Romfo"] (2021) |6-1 G| Langdon/Edmore/Munich – Team record 9-0. He is averaging 21.3 ppg, 6.8 rpg, and 3.3 apg. Grant is a lethal shooter from outside. He has great feet and textbook form. Grant has a high IQ and is a solid athlete. [player_tooltip player_id="750158" first="Deonte" last="Martinez"] (2021) |5-11 G| Minot – Team record 9-1. He is averaging 23 ppg, 3.2 apg, 5 rpg , and 2 spg. Deonte is shooting a ridiculous 63% on field goals. He is the best on-ball defender in North Dakota. Deonte has a great pull-up jumper and is a dynamic finisher around the rim. [player_tooltip player_id="731866" first="Gunner" last="Swanson"] (2021) |6-5 F| Bismarck – Team record 8-2. He is averaging 13.6 ppg, 6.7 rpg, 2.7 apg, and 2.1 spg. Gunner has committed to the University of Mary. He is a high-level shooter from 3-point land. Gunner is an athletic and versatile defender. [player_tooltip player_id="731876" first="Jacksen" last="Moni"] (2021) |6-10 F| West Fargo Sheyenne – Team record 12-1. He is averaging 18.9 ppg, 10.8 rpg, and 3 apg. Jacksen is shooting an impressive 56% from the field. He has committed to Northern State University. Jacksen has great mobility and athleticism. He is a force on the defensive end that dominates the lane. [player_tooltip player_id="750166" first="Jesse" last="White"] (2021) |5-11 G| White Shield – Team record 4-4. He is averaging 28 ppg, 3.8 rpg, 5.4 apg, and 2.7 apg. Jesse is an absolute nightmare matchup. His motor never stops, he has every skill, and he is fearless. Jesse is a human-highlight-reel. [player_tooltip player_id="731893" first="Noah" last="Fredrickson"] (2021) |6-0 G| Powers Lake – Team record 9-0. He is averaging 16 ppg, 6 rpg, and 3 apg. Noah is shooting an astounding 45% from 3-point range. He is a deadly shooter. Noah is always shooting in rhythm. He has great ball skills and is a smart player.