15 ND Sophomores Primed for A Big AAU Season
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Some of these players will kick off the season this weekend. Others will be starting next weekend. It is a fun time of the year for basketball fans and players. If you want to watch or play basketball, there will…
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Continue ReadingSome of these players will kick off the season this weekend. Others will be starting next weekend. It is a fun time of the year for basketball fans and players. If you want to watch or play basketball, there will be tournaments every weekend across the Midwest until the end of the summer.
Alphabetically, here are the players that I think will have an impressive showing in AAU hoops:
Alex Dvorak Alex Dvorak 6'1" | PG Dickinson | 2023 State ND (2023) |6-1 G| ND Attack Green – He is a creator and a facilitator. Alex can create his own shot and he can fill up the stat box. However, he also makes his teammates better and he drops dimes. Alex will open many eyes. He is a dynamic player that will get many looks.
Anthony Doppler Anthony Doppler 6'4" | SG Bismarck Century | 2023 State ND (2023) |6-4 G| ND Phenom – A big, strong, and athletic guard. Anthony can finish above the rim and wham it with authority. He is also an accomplished 3-point shooter with deep range. Look for him to draw a ton of attention from college coaches this AAU season.
Ayden Stainbrook Ayden Stainbrook 6'5" | SF North Border | 2023 State ND (2023) |6-4 F| North Border – A young buck that will slam it in your face. He will also step outside and drill the 3-ball. Ayden has so much potential. He has the basketball IQ that helps him make the correct decision. Ayden is a nice rebounder and he should be a versatile defender.
Bryer Kaczynski Bryer Kaczynski 7'0" | C Wyndmere/Lidgerwood | 2023 State ND (2023) |6-11 F| ND Phenom – College scouts will like him because of his height and long wingspan. He is improving every day; his ceiling is very high. Bryer’s touch around the rim is soft. His footwork and moves on the block are on the rise. The big mans rebounding and rim-protecting are a huge part of his game. Bryer has turned himself into a great finisher.
Carson Yale Carson Yale 6'9" | PF Des Lacs Burlington | 2023 State ND (2023) |6-8 F| ND Phenom – His size and athletic ability make him look like he is ready for college ball already. Carson plays like a “stretch 4”. He can stroke it from the outside and do damage in the paint. Yale’s long arms make him a shot-blocker and a vicious dunker. As a Class B player not as many people have heard of him. After this AAU season, Carson will be a well-known player across the Midwest.
Conner Kraft Conner Kraft 6'5" | PF Shanley | 2023 State ND (2023) |6-6 F| Howard Pulley – He is an intriguing player, to say the least. Conner is strong, long, and explosive. He also knows the game and works hard at his craft. This young man will be coveted by many colleges. Nothing but the sky for this stud,
Darik Dissette Darik Dissette 6'4" | SG Minot | 2023 State #300 Nation ND (2023) |6-3 F| ND Green – He was one of the best players in all of North Dakota during the high school season. Darik’s first step is first-class. I like his lock-down defensive abilities. Overall, Darik is a skilled basketball and he is an exceptional athlete.
Erik Foster Erik Foster 6'5" | PF Rugby | 2023 State ND (2023) |6-5 F| Rugby – A hard worker that has a nose for rebounding. He gets better every day. Erik is a big-time competitor. Foster will play confident, and he will rise to the occasion. He has a smooth 1-dribble pull-up. A player to keep your eyes on.
Houston Davis Houston Davis 6'4" | SF Turtle Mountain | 2023 State ND (2023) |6-3 F| ND Attack Blue – A skilled baller that has a bright future ahead of him. I am impressed with his inside game and the way he moves without the ball. Houston is a smart player that knows hoops. He has a nice shot from 3-point land. I see him as a big-time scoring threat.
Max Froslie Max Froslie 6'8" | PF Fargo Davies | 2023 State ND (2023) |6-6 F| ECI Selects – I like his defensive ability and flexibility. His length allows him to guard BIGS and his athleticism enables him to guard wings. He has a nice-looking shot from outside. Max is a tough player when he is going downhill and slashing. Look for him to be impressive all spring/summer.
Raymond Brown Raymond Brown 5'11" | PG Fargo Davies | 2023 State ND (2023) |5-11 G| ECI Prospects – His motor, energy, and hustle is amazing. Raymond is relentless when it comes to effort. He also has refined ballhandling skills and he sees the floor well. Brown can also knock it down for triples. Raymond is a prospect on the rise.
Ryan Erikson Ryan Erikson 6'10" | C Bismarck Century | 2023 State ND (2023) |6-9 F| ND Phenom – A big, strong physical frontcourt player. Ryan is a tough kid that is always working hard. He is a great rebounder. He shoots the 15-foot jump shot accurately and softly. I like his footwork around the basket. There will be many colleges interested in Erikson.
Will Mayo Will Mayo 6'6" | PF Surrey | 2023 State ND (2023) |6-5 F| ND Attack Green – As a youngster, he averaged a double-double on varsity. Now that he will be surrounded by studs I can not imagine what his game will elevate to. He is flexible when it comes to scoring inside or outside. Will take advantage of mismatches and puts up big numbers.
William Ware William Ware 6'7" | SF Bismarck Century | 2023 State ND (2023) |6-7 F| ND Phenom – A very athletic and long forward. He will be dunking and swatting all over the court this spring/summer. Coaches will be salivating all over him once they watch his game. William will be on everyone’s radar after they get a glimpse of his game and athleticism.
Zach Kraft Zach Kraft 6'2" | PG Grand Forks Red River | 2023 State ND (2023) |5-11 G| ECI Prospects – One of the best guards in the 2023 class. Zach plays free and smoothly. I love his ball skills and his quick feet. Kraft is an electric shooter from beyond the arc. I am impressed with how he keeps defenders off-balance with his changing of speeds. There will be multiple college programs interested in Zach.