NDAPSSA – Class A Boys Basketball All-State Team
North Dakota Associated Press Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association (NDAPSSA) has announced the All-State Team. Below is the list with a few additional comments added.
2021 All-State Team:
First Team
Carter Birrenkott Carter Birrenkott 6'5" | PF West Fargo | 2021 State ND (2021) |6-5 F| West Fargo – (Unanimous Selection). EDC Senior Athlete of the Year. Mr. Basketball finalist. State Champion. All-EDC. A strong and powerful athlete. Masterful floater/runner.
Jacksen Moni Jacksen Moni 6'9" | PF West Fargo Sheyenne | 2021 State ND (2021) |6-10 F| West Fargo Sheyenne – (Unanimous Selection). Mr. Basketball finalist. Heading to Northern State for hoops. All-EDC. A walking double-double. Gifted passer. The best post defender in ND.
Treysen Eaglestaff Treysen Eaglestaff 6'5" | SF Bismark | 2022 State ND (2022) |6-5 F| Bismarck – All-WDA. A D1 basketball recruit. Elite scorer. High-level 3-point shooter. Great feel for the game. Possess all the skills. Excellent step-back and pull-up jumper.
Nick Kupfer Nick Kupfer 6'2" | SG Bismarck Legacy | 2021 State ND (2021) |6-3 G| Bismarck Legacy – Mr. Basketball finalist. All-WDA. Heading to UND for football. Scored 46 points in a game. Elite and dominant scorer. High-level athlete. Smart player who moves well.
Deonte Martinez Deonte Martinez 5'10" | PG Minot | 2021 State ND (2021) |5-11 G| Minot – WDA Senior Athlete of the Year. Mr. Basketball finalist. State Champion Runner-up. All-WDA. The best perimeter defender in ND. Smooth and elite pull-up jumper.
Second Team
Munezero Desire Munezero Desire 5'8" | PG Wahpeton | 2021 State ND (2021) |5-8 G| Wahpeton – All-EDC. Complete player and stat filler who excels on both sides of the ball. Excellent rebounder. Great pull-up jumper and shot from beyond the arc. All-around stud.
Darik Dissette Darik Dissette 6'4" | SG Minot | 2023 State #300 Nation ND (2023) |6-3 F| Minot – All-WDA. State Champion Runner-up. A long and athletic wing player. Extremely quick and explosive with a great first step. Gritty and tough defender.
Carson Hegerle Carson Hegerle 6'3" | SG West Fargo | 2022 State ND (2022) |6-4 G| West Fargo – All-EDC. State Champion. A D1 football recruit. An elite athlete. He scores in bunches. Unreal and highlight finishes at the rim. Unstoppable in transition. Electric slasher.
Owen Hektner Owen Hektner 6'6" | SF Fargo Davies | 2021 State ND (2021) |6-7 F| Fargo Davies – All-EDC. Heading to MSUM-Moorhead for hoops. Top-notch athlete. Outstanding shooter with excellent elevation. Multifaceted scorer inside and outside.
Carson Lamp Carson Lamp 6'0" | SG Jamestown | 2021 State ND (2021) |6-1 G| Jamestown – All-WDA. Heading to Concordia for hoops. Well-rounded guard who excels at everything. Excellent on ball and team defender. Can score from all 3-levels.
Jah’Heem Leake Jah’Heem Leake 6'8" | C West Fargo Sheyenne | 2021 State ND (2021) |6-8 F| West Fargo Sheyenne – All-EDC. Walking mismatch. Heading to NDSCS for hoops. D1 type of athlete. 3-point threat. Highlight reel dunker. Gifted rebounder & shot blocker.
Jayce Lowman Jayce Lowman 6'3" | SG Mandan | 2021 State ND (2021) |6-3 G| Mandan – All-WDA. Big-time three-point shooter with extended range. Hardworking leader. Scores in a variety of ways inside the arc. Disruptive defender and an anticipator.
Tyler Tollefson Tyler Tollefson 5'11" | SG Wahpeton | 2021 State ND (2021) |5-10 G| Wahpeton – All-EDC. One of the top shooters in North Dakota. Amazingly quick shot and release. Excellent hands and feet. Confident and consistent shooter.