Dynamic Duos in the WDA

<p>Earlier today we looked at Dynamic Duos from the EDC. In this article, we will head West and look at the WDA. </p> <h2><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>DYNAMIC DUOS</strong></span></h2> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Bismarck Century</strong></span></p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/03/doppler-crop-1178x774-1614785364-crop-527x346-1614785383-crop-417x274-1614785409.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1143355" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/03/doppler-crop-1178x774-1614785364-crop-527x346-1614785383-crop-417x274-1614785409-300x197.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /></a><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1282853" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/08/ryanericksonn-crop-2716x1783-1631654588-300x197.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1048689" first="Anthony" last="Doppler"] (2023) |6-4 SG| [player_tooltip player_id="1050245" first="Ryan" last="Erikson"] (2023) |6-8 PF|</strong></p> <p>Century should be the #1 ranked team in Class-A to start the season. The Patriots will be led by the duo of Doppler and Erickson. They are both big for their positions and they are both ultra-skilled. Doppler is a big-time 3-point shooter. He is also a guy that can score around the basket when the opportunity presents itself. Erikson mainly does his work in the paint, but he does have a soft touch from 15-feet. Century is loaded so it will be tough to double either of these guys. They should see single coverage all season long, and they should produce all year. Anthony and Ryan are both D-1 caliber type players. Can they live up to the hype?</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Bismarck Legacy</strong></span></p> <p><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1283100" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/07/kellog-crop-1125x739-1631679830-300x197.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1283101" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/06/albers-crop-1125x739-1631679888-300x197.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1050251" first="Jaxon" last="Kellogg"] (2023) |6-3 G| [player_tooltip player_id="1046353" first="Zander" last="Albers"] (2022) |6-5 F|</strong></p> <p>The Sabers might have the most athletic duo on this list. Jaxon and Zander are strong, fast, and bouncy. They will make many highlight-reel-type plays this winter. Kellog will be one of the best "newcomers" in the WDA. Jaxon proved that he can compete against top competition this summer in AAU ball. Albers can throw down dunks that few can, so keep your eyes on him. These two might also be the best rebounding duo on the list. The Sabers will be a bit underrated going into the season. However, it will not take long for everyone to see that Legacy had the potential to be a contender in the WDA.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Bismarck St. Mary’s</strong></span></p> <p><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1283094" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/07/NateF-crop-1125x739-1631679180-300x197.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1046367" first="Nate" last="Fedorchak"] (2022) |6-1 G| [player_tooltip player_id="1135509" first="Garrett" last="Bader"] (2022) |6-1 G|</strong></p> <p>St. Mary’s will be loaded and ready to make a serious run for a WDA title. They bring back loads of talent and skill. Fedorchak and Bader make up a dangerous 3-point shooting duo. They can light the nets on fire from downtown! Nate and Garrett are both pure shooters that can hit triples early and often. They are both fun to watch in transition and they are really tough when the tempo picks up. Look for the Saints to be a top team in the WDA. </p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Dickinson</strong></span></p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/10/35AlexDvorak.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1077279" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/10/35AlexDvorak-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /></a><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/08/brittonC-crop-1125x739-1628963555.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1264944" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/08/brittonC-crop-1125x739-1628963555-300x197.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /></a></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1050249" first="Alex" last="Dvorak"] (2023) |6-0 PG| [player_tooltip player_id="1133066" first="Britton" last="Cranston"] (2022) |5-8 G|</strong></p> <p>These two will make up one of the more solid backcourts in the WDA. They are both great shooters with excellent handles. Dickinson will need this pair to shoot consistently well all season long. Dvorak can put up points in a hurry. He dropped big numbers all last season and he did the same thing in AAU ball. Cranston is one of the best perimeter defenders in the WDA. I would not be surprised if Britton is the top rebounding guard in the state. When you add together Dvorak’s high scoring and Cranston’s top-D, rebounding, and grit you will have a scary team. Look for Dickinson to be an underrated dark-horse out West. </p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Minot</strong></span></p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/10/13DarikDissette.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1077260" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/10/13DarikDissette-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /></a><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/02/Ewentz-1-crop-1516x996-1614278787.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1139061" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/02/Ewentz-1-crop-1516x996-1614278787-300x197.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /></a></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1050246" first="Darik" last="Dissette"] (2023) |6-4 G/F| [player_tooltip player_id="1111173" first="Eric" last="Wentz"] (2022) |6-3 G| </strong></p> <p>These two Magicians return after a State Tournament Runner-up finish. They know what it takes to play in high-pressure situations. Darik and Eric both had excellent summers in AAU ball. They are 2 of the best offensive cutters in ND. Dissette and Wentz are both tough defenders as well. There is no doubt that these two will be the one-two-punch for Minot. The question is, will their punch be good enough to compete with the top teams in the West?</p>