19 Best Forwards
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Continue ReadingIt is still early in the season but with the holiday break, it is the perfect time to analyze what has been going on. In this article, we want to focus on the top forwards. We are only looking at the forwards that I have watched this season and who stood out.
Best Forwards
Adam Jenkins Adam Jenkins 6'9" | C Moorhead | 2023 State MN (2023) |6-8 PF| Moorhead
- A special athlete and powerful dunker
- Excellent shot blocker and rebounder
- 16 points, one 3-pointer, 5-5 FT’s in the game I watched vs. West Fargo
Brady Norenberg Brady Norenberg 6'9" | C Garrison | 2023 State ND (2023) |6-8 C| Garrison
- A monster of a player, once he gets position, nobody is moving him
- Great at keeping the ball high and using his size to his advantage
- 9 pts, 1-2 ft’s, and multiple O-boards the night I watched
Camden Phipps Camden Phipps 6'6" | PF Harrisburg | 2024 State SD (2024) |6-6 PF| Harrisburg
- A beast around the basket, big and strong
- Shot blocker, rim protector, and alters/challenges everything
- Multiple O-board put-backs when I watched
Carter Zeller Carter Zeller 6'6" | PF Fargo North | 2024 State ND (2024) |6-6 PF| Fargo North
- Very strong, physical, and a full-contact player
- 15 points, 5-6 FT’s the night I watched, he was the best player in the paint
- 16.7 ppg, 8.7 rpg, 72 FG%!
Chace Fornia (2023) |6-6 F| Elk Point-Jefferson
- A lefty with good size, averaging double digits in points and nearly in rebounds
- I liked his physicality and aggressiveness
- He sealed well and he showed a nice finishing touch
Dominic Dosmann Dominic Dosmann 6'8" | PF WF Sheyenne | 2022 State ND (2022) |6-8 PF| West Fargo Sheyenne
- A long rangy forward that is the anchor to the Mustang defense
- Played a pivotal role in the win over Fargo Davies
- 8.8 ppg, 6.2 rpg, 1.6 bpg
Easton Kempf (2023) |6-5 F| Elk Point-Jefferson
- He dropped 22 points the night I watched
- I was impressed with his post moves, footwork, and finishing
- On the brink of averaging a double-double
Evan Fornia Evan Fornia 6'6" | PF Elk Point-Jefferson | 2024 State SD (2024) |6-6 F| Elk Point-Jefferson
- A big-bodied player with nice strength
- He killed it on the O-boards when I watched
- He does most of his damage in the paint and around the hoop
Gage Gasca Gage Gasca 6'7" | C Sioux Falls Washington | 2023 State SD (2023) |6-7 PF| Sioux Falls Washington
- Hustler, grinder, and high NRG player
- Super long arms and moves well
- Was great on O-boards and rim-protecting when I watched
Hayden Ruesink Hayden Ruesink 6'5" | SF Sioux Valley | 2022 State SD |6-5 PF| Sioux Valley
- Super skilled and versatile with great footwork
- A strong and flexible forward with a high hoops IQ
- 23 pts, 2/3 ft’s, one 3-pointer the night I watched
Jacob Vandeweerd Jacob Vandeweerd 6'8" | PF Canton | 2023 State SD (2023) |6-8 C|
- A strong and physical post
- Can step out and hit mid-range jumpers
- Shines in the high low game and he sprints the floor hard
Jaxon Kellogg Jaxon Kellogg 6'3" | PG Bismarck Legacy | 2023 State ND (2023) |G/F| Bismarck Legacy
- He can play outside and in, does most of his damage inside the arc, impressive athlete
- 11 points the night I watched and the best Saber on the court
- 13.3 ppg, 6.7 rpg, 2.3 apg, 2.8 spg
Landen Young Bird (2022) |6-2 F| Parshall
- 19 points when I watched and he got to the line a ton
- Super aggressive and never backs down
- Sweet spin-move and fights for every rebound
Luke Loberg Luke Loberg 6'4" | SF Fargo North | 2022 State ND (2022) |6-3 F| Fargo North
- A flexible player that hits from outside and creates off the bounce
- 10 points, 2 three-pointers when I watched
- 7.5 ppg, 6.5 rpg, 2.5 apg
Matt Anderson Matt Anderson 6'6" | SF Canton | 2024 State SD (2024) |6-4 G/F|
- He is a star athlete and he had an impressive dunk when I watched
- He is an unselfish passer and he was disruptive on defense
- Has the ability to hit jumpers, slash, and post
Michael Nhial Michael Nhial 6'7" | SF West Fargo Sheyenne | 2022 State ND (2022) |6-7 SF| West Fargo Sheyenne
- He has been putting up huge slam dunks every game
- Long, athletic, and super skilled
- 21.4 ppg, 12.6 rpg
Nick Carlson Nick Carlson 6'4" | SF West Fargo | 2022 State ND (2022) |6-4 F| West Fargo
- 10 points the night I watched and he was great on the offensive boards
- Has amazing patience around the basket, uses shot fakes perfectly
- 15.4 ppg, 7 rpg, 2.2 spg
Ryan Erikson Ryan Erikson 6'10" | C Bismarck Century | 2023 State ND (2023) |6-10 C| Bismarck Century
- The best low-post player in the WDA, can also hit 3-pointers
- Had 15 points the night I watched, he demanded a double team and dominated the boards
- 16.7 ppg, 11 rpg, 2.5 apg, 1.3 spg, 1.7 bpg
William Ware William Ware 6'7" | SF Bismarck Century | 2023 State ND (2023) |6-7 F| Bismarck Century
- Super athlete and defensive standout
- 9.7 ppg, 5.3 rpg, 1.7 spg, taken 3 charges
- Hit insane beyond halfcourt buzzer beater for win over Mandan