18 ND Fantastic Freshmen Primed for A Breakout AAU Season
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Some of these players played this weekend and others will get started soon. This freshmen class is stacked with talent. There will be college coaches and fans lined up to watch these players. Make sure you are one of them!…
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Continue ReadingSome of these players played this weekend and others will get started soon. This freshmen class is stacked with talent. There will be college coaches and fans lined up to watch these players. Make sure you are one of them!
Alphabetically, here are the players that I think will have an impressive showing in AAU hoops:
Bode Hoeg Bode Hoeg 6'2" | PG Fargo North | 2024 ND (2024) |6-0 G| ECI Prospects – A smart guard with good instincts. Bode is a great leader with all the attributes to be a top player. He has excellent ball skills.
Bohden Duffield Bohden Duffield 6'1" | SG Bowman County | 2024 State ND (2024) |5-10 G| ND Attack Green – A player that can do it all. Bohden can slash and attack the hoop. He can also knock down outside jumpers. He is a competitor that always plays hard.
Carson Haerer Carson Haerer 6'0" | PG Bottineau | 2024 State ND (2024) |5-10 G| ND Attack White – A huge threat from the 3-point arc. I really like Carson’s game. He is skilled and crafty. He is very smooth and plays the game the right way. Carson is an intelligent player.
Carter Zeller Carter Zeller 6'6" | PF Fargo North | 2024 State ND (2024) |6-5 G| ECI Prospects – He is the best low post player in North Dakota in 9th grade. Carter is a physical force. He is strong and aggressive. Zeller does not shy away from contact. His post moves are evolving. He is a beast! College coaches are going to be all over him.
Colby Walter Colby Walter 6'3" | SG West Fargo Sheyenne | 2024 ND (2024) |6-3 G| ND Attack Black – A guard that can do it all. He excels at penetrating and getting downhill. Colby is a serious 3-point shooter that can fill it up. He sees the floor well and excels at finding the open man. He is also an aggressive rebounder.
Damon Glasser Damon Glasser 6'4" | SG Dickinson | 2024 State ND (2024) |6-0 G| ND Attack Green – A big-time shooter that can light the nets on fire from downtown. He is a solid defender and a reliable rebounder. Damon is an excellent distributor that makes his teammates better.
Daniel Yorke Daniel Yorke 6'1" | SG Fargo Davies | 2024 State ND (2024) |6-1 G| ECI Prospects – A big-time athlete that can throw it down with ease. He has great hops. Daniel is a physical player. He is electric in transition who is great when playing up-tempo. He is going to blow up on the AAU scene.
Isaiah Schafer Isaiah Schafer 6'1" | CG Bismarck Century | 2024 State ND (2024) |6-1 G| ECI Prospects – A stud who is playing up with the 16U ECI team. He is mature beyond his years. He does not play like a typical freshman. Isaiah directs traffic and runs the show. He is also a marksman from the 3-point arc.
Jace Jochim Jace Jochim 6'2" | SG Linton/HMB | 2024 State ND (2024) |5-11 G| ECI Selects Voltz – One of the best all-around shooters in ND in the freshmen class. He is fresh off a nice weekend in St. Cloud. I expect him to get better every tournament. Be on the lookout for Jochim. He will be cashing in triples the next time you watch him play.
Jacob Brandt Jacob Brandt 6'10" | PF Hillsboro/Central Valley | 2024 State ND (2024) |6-6 F| ECI Prospects – One of the best young athletes in North Dakota. He is great in the paint on both sides of the ball. Jacob has nice moves when he gets the ball with his back to the basket. His shooting range extends out to the 3-point arc. College scouts will be all over him.
Jake Shobe Jake Shobe 6'1" | SG Dickinson Trinity | 2024 State ND (2024) |6-0 G| ND Attack Green – Smooth shooting lefty. He showcased his ability on varsity this year for Dickinson Trinity and in the State Tournament. He is a crafty well-rounded player.
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Jeremiah Sem Jeremiah Sem 6'3" | SG Fargo North | 2024 State #303 Nation ND (2024) |6-1 G| Fargo ECI Prospects – He might be the best player in North Dakota right now, regardless of class. He will be a high D1 level recruit. Jeremiah is a BIG-10 level athlete. He is not just an athlete. Sem has handles, shooting ability, and a ruthless scorer. He has the potential to be a lockdown defender in the future. If you have not watched him play yet, you are missing out!
Luke Martinson Luke Martinson 6'4" | PF Sargent County | 2024 State ND (2024) |6-4 F| ND Attack Black – I like his toughness and tenacity. His motor never stops. Luke embraces contact around the basket. He can hit the mid-range jumper with consistency. Luke can also get to the hole off the bounce.
Peter Havelka Peter Havelka 6'6" | PF Fargo Davies | 2024 State ND (2024) |6-4 F| ECI Selects Hoeg – A flexible forward that can get it done on both ends of the floor. He should be an excellent rebounder. Peter is a quick jumper; this helps him score easy baskets on putbacks. He can stretch the floor with a feathery touch from outside.
Riley Rahr Riley Rahr 6'3" | SG West Fargo Sheyenne | 2024 ND (2024) |6-3 G| ND Attack Black – An adaptable defender that can guard multiple positions. Riley is a big and long guard. He can get hot from 3-point land and put up huge points. Riley also possesses a nice floater.
Turo Moni Turo Moni 6'8" | PF West Fargo Sheyenne | 2024 State ND (2024) |6-4 F| ECI Selects Voltz – A force to be reckoned with. He is very tough to guard when he is on the block. Moni will be a great rebounder. He can also step out and drill the outside shot. Turo has a ton of potential. He will be another player that college coaches will want to see play early and often.
Zach Oehlke Zach Oehlke 6'3" | SG Grand Forks Red River | 2024 ND (2024) |5-10 G| ECI Selects Volts – A nice guard that excels at attacking the baseline off the bounce. Zach is an athletic and skilled wing. He will be a capable defender and a hard worker.
Zach Sykora Zach Sykora 6'2" | SG Valley City | 2024 State ND (2024) |6-1 G| ND Attack Blue – A well-built and strong guard. Zach shoots it effectively and confidently from beyond the 3-point arc. He is good at slashing and finishing at the rim.