2024 Rankings Review: Fantastic Forwards
Big men, come in all shapes and sizes. Their skill sets come in a wide variety and can be vastly different from player to player. There is one thing that we can all agree on, every successful team needs a…
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Continue ReadingBig men, come in all shapes and sizes. Their skill sets come in a wide variety and can be vastly different from player to player. There is one thing that we can all agree on, every successful team needs a big man, forward, post, swingman, 4, 5, or a center.
Alphabetically, below we will look at the Top Forwards in the 2024 Class:
Carter Zeller Carter Zeller 6'6" | PF Fargo North | 2024 State ND |6-5 F| Fargo North/ECI – He had an impressive showing at the MBCA Showcase this weekend in the Cities against elite competition. Zeller has also been tough all spring in AAU ball with ECI. Will average a double-double in EDC, crazy physical, D-stopper, ultimate rebounder, intelligent, soft-touch.
Cole Holzer Cole Holzer 6'7" | PF Central Cass | 2024 State ND |6-5 F| Central Cass/Master Basketball Academy – He has been adding back-to-the-basket moves to his game. Look for him to score on the block next year as well. Seasoned veteran on varsity, smooth lefty stroke, pick-n-pop master, trail-3 sniper, long arms, good feet, quality rebounder, unselfish, “stretch-4”, will be a top forward in Region-1.
Deng Deng Deng Deng 6'5" | SF Four Winds/Minnewaukan | 2024 ND |6-4 F| Four Winds-Minnewaukan – State Tournament experience, high ceiling, scores from in and out, improving defensively, mega-athlete, rim-rocker, highlight waiting to happen, 4 Winds will be one of the best team is ND next year.
Hunter Hoffman Hunter Hoffman 6'4" | PF Center-Stanton | 2024 State ND (2024) |6-4 F| Center-Stanton – He should come into next season as the lead player for the Wildcats. Skilled big-man, screens hard, excels at popping after picking, serious threat from 3-point land, hard worker, improving post moves, will be a tough-forward in Region-5.
Jacob Brandt Jacob Brandt 6'10" | PF Hillsboro/Central Valley | 2024 State ND |6-8 F| Hillsboro-HCV/ECI – He will be the anchor for one of the best squads in Region-2. Scary athleticism, shooting range out to the arc, rim intimidator, double-double player.
Luke Martinson Luke Martinson 6'4" | PF Sargent County | 2024 State ND |6-5 F| Sargent County – Physical in the paint, fearless of other BIGS, diligent on the block, constantly battling for rebounds, solid from the charity stripe, high NRG, slick foot-work, crafty, efficient finisher.
Peter Havelka Peter Havelka 6'6" | PF Fargo Davies | 2024 State ND |6-4 F| Fargo Davies/ECI – Versatile, flexible, and athletic player, can play at and above the rim, disruptor on defense, opportunistic O-rebounder, patient with multiple fakes, can shoot it soft out to 3-point land.
Ross Thompson Ross Thompson 6'4" | SF Nelson County | 2024 State ND |6-2 F| Lakota – Works hard for offensive rebounds, put-back bucket producer, a reliable 15-foot jumper, ability to finish with both hands around the cup. He should have a nice junior season for the Raiders.
Turo Moni Turo Moni 6'8" | PF West Fargo Sheyenne | 2024 State ND |6-4 F| West Fargo Sheyenne/ECI – A very serious jump-shooter out to the arc. On the block, his go-to-move is a tough drop-step. Moni will continue to get taller, stout defender, serious rebounder, only improving from here.
Weston Zacher Weston Zacher 6'8" | PF Grant County/Mott-Regent | 2024 State ND |6-6 F| Grant County – He will be the best player for the Coyotes next year. Weston is skilled, crafty, and powerful. Hard-working, physical presence, will need to shoulder a heavy load of scoring.
Full 2024 Rankings:
https://prephoops.com/dakotas/rankings/north-dakota-rankings/2024-rankings/