Rankings Review ND 2024: Starting 5
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I am going to play the hypothetical card on this one. If you could pick a starting 5 out of the 2024 prospects, who would you take? I am going to list my starting 5 and make comments on them.…
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Continue ReadingI am going to play the hypothetical card on this one. If you could pick a starting 5 out of the 2024 prospects, who would you take? I am going to list my starting 5 and make comments on them. Below that, I will list the 2nd and 3rd starting 5. It is preseason, it’s time to let the imagination run wild…
STARTING FIVE
#1 Isaiah Schafer Isaiah Schafer 6'1" | CG Bismarck Century | 2024 State ND |6-1 G| Bismarck Century/ECI
He made this list because he has all the skills, tools, and IQ to run the 1. Schafer can handle the rock and distribute the ball to teammates. Isaiah can also stretch the defense with deep three-pointers, penetrate gaps for pull-up jumpers, and finish in a variety of ways at the rim. While all this is going on Schafer can also direct traffic and manage the tempo. He is also a sneaky and clever defender. It is easy to see why Schafer is the ideal PG for this cast of All-Stars.
#2 Jeremiah Sem Jeremiah Sem 6'3" | SG Fargo North | 2024 State #303 Nation ND |6-3 G| Fargo North/ECI
He made the starting 5 because he is a freak athlete. Sem is also an artist on the court that can hit 3’s, score from midrange or make a finesse move around the basket. Jeremiah can also hammer down alley-oops or flush it with two hands and everything else in-between. Nobody in North Dakota can completely take over a game like Jeremiah. He can also force TO’s on defense and snag boards. Sem can do it all.
#3 Ryan Larson Ryan Larson 6'3" | SG Jamestown | 2024 State ND |6-3 G/F| Jamestown/Pentagon Schoolers
He made the starting 5 because of his athleticism, flexibility, determination, and high-motor. Ryan always seems to be dunking on somebody with either slashing to the rim or an o-board put-back slam. Larson can keep the defense honest by knocking down triples and attacking downhill. On defense, Ryan can handle smaller quicker guards or body up with bigger forwards. Aggressive and impressive athlete is an easy way to sum up Larson’s game.
#4 Deng Deng Deng Deng 6'5" | SF Four Winds/Minnewaukan | 2024 ND |6-4 F| Fours Winds-Minnewaukan
He made the starting 5 because of his combination of size, length, power, athleticism, skill, and versatility. On offense, Deng can score on the block, finish above the rim, slash, and hit outside jumpers. Few players his size can run and jump like Deng. He also shares the ball well. Deng’s length allows him to take away passing lanes and board up. Deng is a walking mismatch on the offensive end for this elite team.
#5 Carter Zeller Carter Zeller 6'6" | PF Fargo North | 2024 State ND |6-5 F| Fargo North/ECI
He made the starting 5 because he is the most physical player in this class. Zeller is a brawny beast and an enforcer in the lane. He would provide scoring in the paint and from the FT-line because his patience and fakes result in many AND 1’s. Zeller has also improved his outside shooting, so he could spread the floor and open up the lane for his teammates to slash. Carter’s physical rebounding is another big reason why he is in the “starting 5”.
2nd FIVE
#1 Mike Siffoi Mike Siffoi 5'8" | PG Horace | 2024 State ND |5-8 G| Horace/Rise Up
#2 Race Wilson Race Wilson 5'11" | SG West Fargo Sheyenne | 2024 ND |5-11 G| West Fargo Sheyenne
#3 Dalton Lamp Dalton Lamp 6'1" | SG Jamestown | 2024 State ND |6-0 G| Jamestown/ECI
#4 Cole Holzer Cole Holzer 6'7" | PF Central Cass | 2024 State ND |6-5 F| Central Cass/Master Basketball Academy
#5 Jacob Brandt Jacob Brandt 6'10" | PF Hillsboro/Central Valley | 2024 State ND |6-8 F| Hillsboro/Central Valley
3rd FIVE
#1 Bode Hoeg Bode Hoeg 6'2" | PG Fargo North | 2024 ND |6-0 G| Fargo North/ECI
#2 Kaden Christmann Kaden Christmann 6'1" | SG Fargo Shanley | 2024 ND |6-0 G| Fargo Shanley/Next Level Basketball Academy
#3 Daniel Yorke Daniel Yorke 6'1" | SG Fargo Davies | 2024 State ND |6-0 G| Fargo Davies/ECI
#4 Carvin Fish Carvin Fish 6'8" | PF Tiospa Zina | 2024 State SD |6-4 F| Horace/Rise Up
#5 Luke Martinson Luke Martinson 6'4" | PF Sargent County | 2024 State ND |6-4 F| Sargent County/ND Attack