A Bit Too Early Class B Power Rankings
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Here is my first sort through of Class B basketball in ND for the 2021-22 season. An initial power ranking entering the year. These will change as we go and progress toward the start of the season. 1. Enderlin Eagles…
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Continue ReadingHere is my first sort through of Class B basketball in ND for the 2021-22 season. An initial power ranking entering the year. These will change as we go and progress toward the start of the season.
1. Enderlin Eagles
2020-2021 Record: 18-4
Key players lost to graduation: NA
Top Players for the upcoming season:
Joe Hurlburt Joe Hurlburt 6'10" | PF Enderlin | 2022 State #147 Nation MN (2022) |6-10 F|
Gus Hurlburt Gus Hurlburt 6'9" | PF Enderlin | 2022 State ND (2022) |6-8 F|
Alijah Dixson Alijah Dixson 5'11" | PG Enderlin | 2022 State ND (2022) |5-11 G|
Carson Bartholomay Carson Bartholomay 6'6" | PF Enderlin | 2023 State ND (2023) |6-6 F|
Trey Wall Trey Wall 5'10" | SG Enderlin | 2023 State ND (2023) |5-10 G|
Caden Amerman Caden Amerman 6'4" | PF Enderlin | 2023 State ND (2023) |6-4 F|
2. Four Winds/Minnewaukan Indians
2020-2021 Record: 24-3 (State Tournament Qualifier & Region-4 Champs)
Key players lost to graduation: Bronson Walter Bronson Walter 6'10" | C Four Winds/Minnewaukan | 2021 State ND , Jaeshaun Shaw Jaeshaun Shaw 5'11" | SG Four Winds | 2021 State ND , Keldon Keja Keldon Keja 5'10" | PG Four Winds/Minnewaukan | 2021 State ND , Caelen Lohnes Caelen Lohnes 6'1" | SF Four Winds/Minnewaukan | 2021 State ND , Jonah Jackson Jonah Jackson 6'1" | SF Four Winds/Minnewaukan | 2021 State ND
Top Players for the upcoming season:
Jayden Yankton Jayden Yankton 6'1" | SG Four Winds/Minnewaukan | 2022 State ND (2022) |6-1 G|
Jacolby Pearson Jacolby Pearson 6'4" | SG Four Winds/Minnewaukan | 2022 State ND (2022) |6-3 G|
Deng Deng Deng Deng 6'5" | SF Four Winds/Minnewaukan | 2024 ND (2024) |6-4 G/F|
Kelson Keja Kelson Keja 5'7" | PG Four Winds/Minnewaukan | 2023 State ND (2023) |5-5 G|
Dalen Leftbear Dalen Leftbear 6'3" | SF FourWinds/Minnewaukan | 2024 State ND (2024) |6-1 G|
Sheldon Jones Sheldon Jones 6'0" | PF Four Winds/Minnewaukan | 2022 State ND (2022) |6-0 G|
Wade Nestell Wade Nestell 6'0" | SG Four Winds/Minnewaukan | 2024 State ND (2024) |5-10 G|
3. Kindred Vikings
2020-2021 Record: 21-4 (State Tournament Champions & Region-1 Champs)
Key players lost to graduation: Gavin Keller Gavin Keller 6'9" | PF Kindred | 2021 State ND , Matthew Pearson, Ethan McKenney, Elijah Heinrich
Top Players for the upcoming season:
Paul Olson Paul Olson 6'3" | SF Kindred | 2022 State ND (2022) (6-4 G|
Max McQuillan Max McQuillan 6'5" | SG Kindred | 2022 State ND (2022) |6-5 G|
Jaiden Peraza Jaiden Peraza 6'5" | SF Kindred | 2022 State ND (2022) |6-4 F|
Brock Woehl Brock Woehl 5'11" | SG Kindred | 2022 State ND (2022) |5-11 G|
Presley Peraza Presley Peraza 6'6" | PF Kindred | 2025 State ND (2025) |6-4 F|
4. Beulah Miners
2020-2021 Record: 19-5
Key players lost to graduation: Dawson Zuroff Dawson Zuroff 6'2" | SG Beulah | 2021 State ND , Nathan Battest Nathan Battest 5'10" | SG Beulah | 2021 State ND , Carson Weigum
Top Players for the upcoming season:
Trey Brandt Trey Brandt 6'1" | PG Beulah | 2022 State ND (2022) |6-0 G|
Trapper Skalsky Trapper Skalsky 6'0" | SG Beulah | 2022 State ND (2022) |6-0 G|
5. North Border Eagles
2020-2021 Record: 17-3
Key players lost to graduation: Jaden Lee Jaden Lee 6'2" | SG North Border | 2021 State ND
Top Players for the upcoming season:
Ayden Stainbrook Ayden Stainbrook 6'5" | SF North Border | 2023 State ND (2023) |6-4 F|
Kyler Moore Kyler Moore 6'1" | SG North Border | 2022 State ND (2022) |6-1 G|
Jaxen Johnson Jaxen Johnson 6'5" | PF North Border | 2022 State ND (2022) |6-5 F|
Logan Peterson Logan Peterson 5'9" | SG North Border | 2022 State ND (2022) |5-9 G|
TJ Cosley TJ Cosley 6'0" | PG North Border | 2023 State ND (2023) |5-11 G|
Grant Cosley Grant Cosley 6'0" | SG North Border | 2025 State ND (2025) |5-8 G|
6. Dunseith Dragons
2020-2021 Record: 17-5
Key players lost to graduation: Caleb Poitra Caleb Poitra 6'1" | SF Dunseith | 2021 State ND , Liam Poitra, Joshua DeCoteau, Julius Grant
Top Players for the upcoming season:
Ethan Morin Ethan Morin 6'2" | SG Dunseith | 2022 State ND (2022) |6-0 G|
Jalen Poitra Jalen Poitra 6'2" | SG Dunseith | 2022 State ND (2022) |6-2 G|
Chad Parisien Jr. (2022) |5-10 G|
7. Shiloh Christian Skyhawks
2020-2021 Record: 15-12 (State Tournament Qualifier & Region-5 Champs)
Key players lost to graduation: Khael DeCoteau, Luke Wanzek Luke Wanzek 6'2" | SG Shiloh Christian | 2021 State ND , Patrick Wrigley
Top Players for the upcoming season:
Carter Englund Carter Englund 6'7" | PF Shiloh Christian | 2022 State ND (2022) |6-6 F|
Jay Wanzek Jay Wanzek 6'7" | PF Shiloh Christian | 2023 State ND (2023) |6-5 F|
Caden Englund Caden Englund 6'2" | CG Shiloh Christian | 2025 State ND (2025) |6-0 G/F|
8. Bishop Ryan Lions
2020-2021 Record: 15-8
Key players lost to graduation: Bryson Elm, Logan Merck, Jaxon Feller, Nicholas Sanders
Top Players for the upcoming season:
Brady Feller Brady Feller 6'2" | SG Bishop Ryan | 2023 State ND (2023) |6-2 G|
Connor Thompson Connor Thompson 6'2" | SG Bishop Ryan | 2023 State ND (2023) |6-2 G/F|
Ramsey Walz Ramsey Walz 6'7" | PF Bishop Ryan | 2025 State #313 Nation ND (2025) |6-3 F|
9. . Hillsboro/Central Valley Burros
2020-2021 Record: 15-7
Key players lost to graduation: Jackson Anderson Jackson Anderson 6'3" | SG Hillsboro/Central Valley | 2021 State ND , Samuel Preston Samuel Preston 6'2" | SF Hillsboro/Central Valley | 2021 State ND
Top Players for the upcoming season:
Gannon Limke Gannon Limke 6'6" | PF Hillsboro/Central Valley | 2022 State ND (2022) |6-6 F|
Parker Gallagher Parker Gallagher 5'10" | SG Hillsboro/Central Valley | 2022 State ND (2022) |5-10 G|
Jacob Brandt Jacob Brandt 6'10" | PF Hillsboro/Central Valley | 2024 State ND (2024) |6-8 F|
10. LaMoure/Litchville-Marion Loboes
2020-2021 Record: 16-8
Key players lost to graduation: NA
Top Players for the upcoming season:
Corban Potts Corban Potts 6'3" | PG LaMoure/Litchville-Marion | 2022 State ND (2022) |6-4 G|
Landon Piehl Landon Piehl 6'1" | SG LaMoure/Litchville-Marion | 2022 State ND (2022) |6-1 G|
Colton Ness Colton Ness 6'2" | SG LaMoure/Litchville-Marion | 2023 State ND (2023) |6-2 G|
Max Musland Max Musland 6'4" | SG LaMoure-Litchville/Marion | 2024 State ND (2024) |6-3 G|
Carter Bowman Carter Bowman 6'1" | SF LaMoure-Litchville/Marion | 2024 ND (2024) |6-2 F|