ND 2023 Rankings: Versatile Players
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The Prospect Rankings for the junior class came out on Monday. In this article we are going to look at players that can play multiple positions on offense, can score in multiple ways, and can matchup up with a variety…
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Continue ReadingThe Prospect Rankings for the junior class came out on Monday. In this article we are going to look at players that can play multiple positions on offense, can score in multiple ways, and can matchup up with a variety of players on defense. Coaches love players with flexibility and versatility. Take a look below to see who made the article.
2023 Versatile Players
Conner Kraft Conner Kraft 6'5" | PF Shanley | 2023 State ND |6-7 PF| Shanley
- Impressive athlete, powerful dunker, improved shooter
- Long and versatile defender, advantageous rebounder
Anthony Doppler Anthony Doppler 6'4" | SG Bismarck Century | 2023 State ND |6-4 SG| Bismarck Century
- Big & strong guard, 3-point shooter, sweet mid-range pull-up, physical finisher
- Can D-up on the perimeter & interior
Darik Dissette Darik Dissette 6'4" | SG Minot | 2023 State #300 Nation ND |6-4 SG| Minot
- One of the best defenders in ND, already a next-level player on D
- Great going down hill with dribble, elite cutter, improved 3-point shooter
Carson Yale Carson Yale 6'9" | PF Des Lacs Burlington | 2023 State ND |6-8 F| Des Lacs Burlington
- Out with an injury, but Yale had a huge spring & summer in AAU
- Moves extremely well, vastly improved defender, versatile scorer
William Ware William Ware 6'7" | SF Bismarck Century | 2023 State ND |6-7 F| Bismarck Century
- Very athletic 2-way player that is just scratching the surface of his potential
- Potentially a lock-down defender from the paint and the wing, also boards up and protects the rim
Raymond Brown Raymond Brown 5'11" | PG Fargo Davies | 2023 State ND |5-11 G| Fargo Davies
- Pesky defender that shines in the press and pressure. Great on-ball defender and anticipates TO’s
- Can hit the 3-ball, slash to the iron, and create for others
Jaxon Kellogg Jaxon Kellogg 6'3" | PG Bismarck Legacy | 2023 State ND |6-3 G| Bismarck Legacy
- He is a strong guard but can play like a forward in the lane
- Opportunistic scorer, super-tough defender, physical all-around player
Houston Davis Houston Davis 6'4" | SF Turtle Mountain | 2023 State ND |6-4 SF| Turtle Mountain
- Impressive stat line earlier this season: 40 pts, 12/18 FG’s, 3/6 3FG’s, 13/13 FT’s, 16 rbs 4 ast
- Damage from all over, high percentage from 3-point, FT’s, averaging nearly double-digits boards and scoring on putbacks
Ayden Stainbrook Ayden Stainbrook 6'5" | SF North Border | 2023 State ND |6-4 SF| North Border
- Double-double machine, shot-blocker & challenger, many deflections, forces TO’s
- Skilled on the block, slasher, 3-point shooter, unselfish
Reis Rowekamp Reis Rowekamp 6'4" | SG Grand Forks Red River | 2023 State ND |6-4 G/F| Grand Forks Red River
- He dropped 36 vs. WF and he crushed it from all 3-levels
- A very good on-ball defender and his strength allows him to get physical
Max Froslie Max Froslie 6'8" | PF Fargo Davies | 2023 State ND |6-7 F| Fargo Davies
- Lanky with long arms and he moves like a guard
- Good handles, soft shot, slasher & shooter, rim protector
Carson Bartholomay Carson Bartholomay 6'6" | PF Enderlin | 2023 State ND |6-6 F| Enderlin
- Length and skill make him a difficult matchup, Carson is shooting it very well from deep
- A very versatile defender, he can guard 2-5 and create turnovers with size and athleticism
Tate Grossman Tate Grossman 6'4" | SG Harvey/Wells County | 2023 State ND |6-3 G| Harvey-Wells County
- 6-2 on the year and he is the leading scorer for the Hornets
- Gifted athlete that can hammer dunks and finish with finesse
Erik Foster Erik Foster 6'5" | PF Rugby | 2023 State ND |6-5 F| Rugby
- Battles in the paint on defense and the boards, athletic and long enough to guard on the wing
- Had a big game the other night with 19 points and 10 rebounds. Erik is a tough matchup
Ian Johnson Ian Johnson 6'5" | SF Minot Ryan | 2023 State ND |6-4 G/F| Bishop Ryan
- He scores on the block, from mid-range, and from beyond the arc. Ian can also get it done on D
- Put up 19 points and 9 rebounds earlier this season, expect big things from him as the season goes on