Best Of.. 2020-2021 Season – Class A
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The 2020-2021 season is one that we will never forget. Mainly because of Covid-19 and all the craziness that has come along with that. However, we had amazing individual performances this season. More importantly, we had fantastic team performances and…
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Continue ReadingThe 2020-2021 season is one that we will never forget. Mainly because of Covid-19 and all the craziness that has come along with that. However, we had amazing individual performances this season. More importantly, we had fantastic team performances and a great State Tournament.
Let us look at the Bests of the 20-21 season…..
Best Athletes
Carson Hegerle Carson Hegerle 6'3" | SG West Fargo | 2022 State ND (2022) |6-4 G/F| West Fargo – Unreal hops, speed, and explosion. He looks to be a D1 football player. Besides being a top-notch athlete, he plays with great determination.
Jah’Heem Leake Jah’Heem Leake 6'8" | C West Fargo Sheyenne | 2021 State ND (2021) |6-8 F| West Fargo Sheyenne – A real-deal athlete who could end up playing D1 hoops after NDSCS. Everything looks easy for him because he is such a gifted athlete.
Best Point-Guard
Deonte Martinez Deonte Martinez 5'10" | PG Minot | 2021 State ND (2021) |5-11 G| Minot – A great leader and an elite defender. He has a great pull-up jumper. He makes everyone around him better and he is a fierce competitor.
Best Combo-Guard
Latrel Davis Latrel Davis 6'6" | SF Fargo Davies | 2021 State ND (2021) |6-3 G| Fargo Davies – An entertaining athlete who had multiple highlight-reel plays this year. He might be the best slasher in North Dakota.
Carson Lamp Carson Lamp 6'0" | SG Jamestown | 2021 State ND (2021) |6-1 G| Jamestown – A tough player who plays the game the right way. He is a hard-nosed defender. He can score from all-over and he has all the tools.
Jayce Lowman Jayce Lowman 6'3" | SG Mandan | 2021 State ND (2021) |6-3 G| Mandan – A gifted scorer and a better shooter. He has deep range and can shoot it off the dribble or catch and shoot. He is a quality athlete.
Best 5-Man
Jacksen Moni Jacksen Moni 6'9" | PF West Fargo Sheyenne | 2021 State ND (2021) |6-10 F| West Fargo Sheyenne – A great athlete who can do it all. He can shoot from beyond the arc. He is at his best on the block or slashing to the rim. A great passer and an excellent rebounder.
Best Power-Forward
Carter Birrenkott Carter Birrenkott 6'5" | PF West Fargo | 2021 State ND (2021) |6-5 F| West Fargo – A powerful athlete who will play college football. He has a perfect runner/floater that always seems to go in. He is a tough and gritty player who owns the boards.
Best Small-Forward
Owen Hektner Owen Hektner 6'6" | SF Fargo Davies | 2021 State ND (2021) |6-7 F| Fargo Davies – A high-level shooter from downtown. He can also score off the bounce or on the block. He is a strong athlete with great elevation.
Wyatt Enno Wyatt Enno 6'2" | SF Turtle Mountain | 2021 State ND (2021) |6-3 G| Turtle Mountain – An old school player with great feet and crafty moves. He can fill it up from outside with his soft touch.
Best Stretch-4
Treysen Eaglestaff Treysen Eaglestaff 6'5" | SF Bismark | 2022 State ND (2022) |6-5 F| Bismarck – A sharpshooter from beyond the arc with a perfect stroke. He is a smart player with a great feel for the game. He looks like he can play D1 basketball after next season.
Joel Pease Joel Pease 6'5" | SF West Fargo | 2021 State ND (2021) |6-5 F| West Fargo – An underrated player who had a phenomenal season. He has a consistent shot with solid form. He hurt teams outside, mid-range, and around the basket.
Best Shooter
Tyler Tollefson Tyler Tollefson 5'11" | SG Wahpeton | 2021 State ND (2021) |5-10 G| Wahpeton – An elite shooter from beyond the 3-point arc. He has a lightning-quick shot. He moves extremely well without the ball.
Gunner Swanson Gunner Swanson 6'5" | SF Bismarck | 2021 State ND (2021) |6-5 F| Bismarck – He has a beautiful shot with solid form and excellent elevation. A smooth athlete who knows the game well. He can flat-out shoot the rock.
Kameron Arechigo Kameron Arechigo 6'2" | SG Fargo South | 2021 State ND (2021) |6-2 G| Fargo South – A sniper from 3-point land. He has extended range that goes out by the NBA line. He is a confident shooter with an ultra-soft shot.
Brett Limke Brett Limke 6'1" | PG West Fargo | 2022 State ND (2022) |6-1 G| West Fargo – Probably the best FT-shooter in ND. He has one of the best pull-up jumpers from beyond the arc. I love his shot and how he never rushes his release.
Best Rebounder
Ryan Erikson Ryan Erikson 6'10" | C Bismarck Century | 2023 State ND (2023) |6-8 F| Bismarck Century – A big man who is not afraid of contact. He has the height, size, and strength to dominate on the glass.
Mason Gravseth Mason Gravseth 6'3" | SF Grand Forks Central | 2021 State ND (2021) |6-4 F| Grand Forks Central – A rough-and-tumble player with a great motor. He is a tenacious post player who hustles all over the court. He is a tough athlete.
Best Scorer
Nick Kupfer Nick Kupfer 6'2" | SG Bismarck Legacy | 2021 State ND (2021) |6-3 G| Bismarck Legacy – The best scorer in Class A. He put up 46 in a game this season. A D1 level athlete. He can pour it in from all over the court.
Best Stat-Filler
Munezero Desire Munezero Desire 5'8" | PG Wahpeton | 2021 State ND (2021) |5-8 G| Wahpeton – A quick and energetic athlete. He is a phenomenal rebounder and a hard-working defender. He racks up the steals on defense. Des is also a great scorer.