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In this article, we will be taking a look at players that put their team first. They care about the group as a whole instead of thinking about themselves first. These players want to win and they will do whatever…
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Continue ReadingIn this article, we will be taking a look at players that put their team first. They care about the group as a whole instead of thinking about themselves first. These players want to win and they will do whatever it takes. They are all hard workers that play the game the right way.
Lets us look below to see who made the list..
Alphabetically here are players that put their team first:
6’3 F Aaron Grubb Aaron Grubb 6'3" | PF Mandan | 2022 State ND || Mandan || ND Phenom || 2022
Why? He is a grinder that will outwork others. If you are looking for the ultimate worker, you just found him. He is a solid rebounder that will battle for every ball. On offense, Grubb will take what the defense gives him. Aaron is a double-double guy. He is a menacing defender that will not back down from bigger players.
6’1 G Adam Kallenbach Adam Kallenbach 6'0" | SG Jamestown | 2022 State ND || Jamestown || ND Phenom || 2022
Why? A super coachable player. Adam is a tough on-ball and team defender. He anticipates the eyes and shoulders of offensive players. Adam takes care of the rock and takes charges on defense. He does the little things that make his team better.
5’10 G Britton Cranston Britton Cranston 5'10" | SG Dickinson | 2022 State ND || Dickinson || ND Attack || 2022
A hardworking, energetic, and fierce rebounder for a guard. Crantson is a leader who puts his teammates first. He has skilled handles with good eyes for setting up teammates. Britton is a pesky defender. He can also drill the open triple.
5’11 G Chad Parisien Jr. || Dunseith || 2022
He flies up and down the court with great hustle. Chad is excellent in transition and he likes to play fast with his teammates. Parisien is a great defender who plays determinedly. Chad has superior ball skills. He is also a serious threat from 3-point land with some deep range.
5’10 G Cruz Hernandez Cruz Hernandez 5'11" | SG Hankinson | 2023 State ND || Hankinson || ECI || 2023
Why? He plays fast and hard. This summer Cruz has proved that he is an elite defender. He is tough and he brings the intensity. Cruz has been a valuable asset to ECI this summer on D. Hernandez never gives up, no matter the score. He is a smart and quick kid with polished ball skills.
6’0 G Drew Hofstad Drew Hofstad 6'1" | SG Devils Lake | 2024 ND || Devils Lake || ECI || 2024
A resilient and determined player. Drew’s athletic ability helps him get numerous tips, deflections, and turnovers on defense. He is a quality rebounder for a guard. When attacking the basket Hofstad can finish through contact. An awesome quality of his, is that Drew is the ultimate hype man that always cheers on his teammates from the bench.
6’1 G Karsten Stumo || Moorhead || ECI || 2022
A gritty player that goes hard all the time. Stumo guts it out on defense and he always boxes out. On offense, Karsten moves well without the ball, cuts hard, and crashes the offense boards. He is the ultimate team player. You have to love a player like Stumo.
6’1 G Kyler Moore Kyler Moore 6'1" | SG North Border | 2022 State ND || North Border || ND Attack || 2022
Why? He is a stat stuffer and is near the top of almost every category for the Eagles. Kyler is very unselfish and he loves nothing more than setting up a teammate. He never seems to force anything and he takes what the defense gives him. Moore is a tough defender and he always seems to be diving on the court. He knows how to do the little things that give his team the edge to win.
6’3 F Logan Conklin Logan Conklin 6'5" | SF Minot | 2024 ND || Minot || ECI || 2024
Why? He plays with grit and he never takes plays off. Logan is mentally and physically tough. He is versatile on both offense and defense with the ability to play multiple positions. Conklin is a Swiss-Army knife on offense, he can score in many different ways. His basketball game knows only one gear and it’s grind gear!
6’4 F Luke Loberg Luke Loberg 6'4" | SF Fargo North | 2022 State ND || Fargo North || 2022
Why? He will be the glue that holds the Spartans together this coming season. I like the fact that Luke is not afraid to battle down low against bigger post players. For only 6’4 he is a tough rim protector. Loberg will be a double-double guy this year. Luke can hit the triple and score in many ways inside the arc. He D’s up, takes charges, and dives for loose balls.
5’8 G Tate Mart || LaMoure/Litchville-Marion || 2023
Why? He does the little things that make the Loboe’s better. Tate does what it takes on and off the court to win. He works extremely hard on speed and strength to become a better athlete.
5’11 Ty Hughes || Des Lacs Burlington || 2024
Why? He is not afraid to mix it up inside with posts. Ty makes the extra pass and sees the floor well. Hughes finishes around the rim well. Lastly, he is not afraid to get dirty on the floor and he takes many charges.