Class of 2023 ND Rankings: BEST BIGS
Basketball in 2021 is dominated by guards in most places. However, in North Dakota, we have many talented big men that can control the game. That is especially evident when you look at the 2023 class. This class is very…
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Continue ReadingBasketball in 2021 is dominated by guards in most places. However, in North Dakota, we have many talented big men that can control the game. That is especially evident when you look at the 2023 class. This class is very deep with athletic and skilled BIGS. Let us take a closer look at the top frontcourt players in the junior class from North Dakota.
BEST BIGS
Conner Kraft Conner Kraft 6'5" | PF Shanley | 2023 State ND |6-7 PF| Shanley/Howard Pulley
- High D1 level recruit
- Had a phenomenal offseason
- Future All-State Player
Ryan Erikson Ryan Erikson 6'10" | C Bismarck Century | 2023 State ND |6-9 C| Bismarck Century/ND Phenom
- Best BIG in the West
- Gifted passer
- Premier footwork and craftiness
Carson Yale Carson Yale 6'9" | PF Des Lacs Burlington | 2023 State ND |6-8 F| Dec Lacs Burlington/ND Phenom
- Potential through the roof
- Athletic, moves amazingly well laterally
- Stretch-4 intriguing college prospect
William Ware William Ware 6'7" | SF Bismarck Century | 2023 State ND |6-7 F| Bismarck Century/ND PHenom
- Elite and versatile defender
- Long and athletic
- Huge upside
Max Froslie Max Froslie 6'8" | PF Fargo Davies | 2023 State ND |6-7 F| Fargo Davies/ECI
- Smooth & efficient 3-point shooter
- Quick feet and fast
- Difficult matchup for opposing BIGS
Ethan Manock Ethan Manock 6'4" | PF Wahpeton | 2023 State ND |6-5 PF| Wahpeton
- Powerful dunker
- Top-notch rebounder
- Will be a double-double machine in the EDC
Bryer Kaczynski Bryer Kaczynski 7'0" | C Wyndmere/Lidgerwood | 2023 State ND |6-10 C| Wyndmere/Lidgerwood
- Rim protector & alters many shots
- Improving everyday
- Boards up with the best of them
Carson Bartholomay Carson Bartholomay 6'6" | PF Enderlin | 2023 State ND |6-6 SF| Enderlin
- Mismatch headache
- Superb shooting form
- A very versatile defender
Will Mayo Will Mayo 6'6" | PF Surrey | 2023 State ND |6-6 PF| Surrey/ND Attack
- Strong & tough low post player
- Physical player on both ends of the floor
- Expect a double-double every game this winter
Houston Davis Houston Davis 6'4" | SF Turtle Mountain | 2023 State ND |6-4 SF| Turtle Mountain/ND Attack
- Crafty, cunning, and skilled
- Scores from the block & beyond the arc
- All-WDA type talent
Jay Wanzek Jay Wanzek 6'7" | PF Shiloh Christian | 2023 State ND |6-5 PF| Shiloh Christian/ECI
- Rim and lane protector
- Strong & physical
- Rebounder & soft touch shooter
Karter Menz Karter Menz 6'5" | C West Fargo Sheyenne | 2023 ND |6-5 C| West Fargo Sheyenne
- 3 & D potential
- Super active on the glass
- Primed for a big junior season
Logan Arason Logan Arason 6'4" | PF Grand Forks Red River | 2023 State ND |6-5 PF| Grand Forks Red River/ECI
- As physical as they come
- Can hit it from outside or produce inside
- Strong & imposing, ready for a State Tournament appearance
Erik Foster Erik Foster 6'5" | PF Rugby | 2023 State ND |6-5 F| Rugby/ND Attack
- Always improving his offensive game
- Excellent rebounder
- Future All-Region 6 Player
Full 2023 Rankings List
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