Battle At The Lakes: Dakotas Player Watchlist
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This epic event will kick off on Friday night and it is going to be three wonderful days of basketball. We will have big-time talent in the gym and I can not wait to check out the games. Are you…
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Continue ReadingThis epic event will kick off on Friday night and it is going to be three wonderful days of basketball. We will have big-time talent in the gym and I can not wait to check out the games. Are you a fan or a coach wondering who you should watch from North Dakota or South Dakota? Look no further. We have put together a quality list of players that you will want to watch hoop this weekend.
3 players from IA & 1 from MN made the list. They play with an outstate team.
Dakotas Player Watchlist
17U
Isaac Bruns Isaac Bruns 6'4" | SG Dakota Valley | 2023 State SD |6’4 SG| Dakota Valley/SD Attack 17U
- Has a D1 offer, looks like a mid-major player, a top shooter in the midwest, hoops savant
Kaden Year Kaden Year 6'2" | SF O'gorman | 2023 State SD |6’6 F| Sioux Falls Jefferson/SD Attack 17U
- His stock continues to rise, plays in & out, shooter & slasher, rim-protector, does the little things
Blake Volmer Blake Volmer 6'0" | CG Winner | 2023 State SD |6-3 G/F| Winner/SD Attack 17U
- Swiss Army Knife type athlete that excels playing 1-4, smart & has a full skill set, having nice spring
Ethan Russell Ethan Russell 6'6" | SF Aberdeen Christian | 2023 State SD |6’6 SF| Aberdeen Christian/SD Attack 17U
- College coaches will loves his length & athleticism, 3 & D, scores going to the rim, big upside
Jake Wallin Jake Wallin 6'7" | PF Spirit Lake | 2023 State IA |6’7 F| South O’Brien (IA)/SD Attack 17U
- Active player that moves very well, gets the job done in & out, double-double guy, physical
Malek Wieker Malek Wieker 6'0" | CG Aberdeen Christian | 2023 State SD |6’1 G| Aberdeen Central/SD Attack 17U
- A lefty sniper with a great pull-up J, knows the game very well, high assist man, great handles
Jackson Edman Jackson Edman 6'7" | SF Pierre | 2023 State SD |6’7 F| Pierre/Sacred Hoops 17U Bertram
- Easy to see he is a college-ready athlete, very effective rim-protector, above the rim finisher
Connor Epp Connor Epp 6'0" | CG Freeman Academy-Marion | 2023 State SD |6’0 G| Freeman Academy-Marion/Sacred Hoops 17U Bertram
- Exciting & playmaking athlete, elusive getting to the rim & efficient finisher, first-class defender
Damon Opdahl Damon Opdahl 6'0" | PG Waubay/Summit | 2023 State SD |6’0 G| Waubay-Summit/Sacred Hoops 17U Branco
- Leader, plays with good speed, gritty & scrappy, tough off the bounce, athletic finisher
Riley Endres Riley Endres 6'1" | SG Ethan | 2023 State SD |6’1 G| Ethan/Sacred Hoops 17U Branco
- Absolute freight train going downhill, can bully through D, athletic bounce, physical & tough defender
Matt Eng Matt Eng 6'0" | PG O’gorman | 2023 State SD |6’2 G| O’Gorman/Pentagon Schoolers 2023 Walker
- Amazing shooting performance 2 weeks ago, plays calm & collected, very skilled, GAMER
Tate VanOtterloo Tate VanOtterloo 6'5" | SF Beresford | 2023 SD |6’4 G/F| Beresford/Pentagon Schoolers 2023 Walker
- Mismatch problem, 3-level scorer, long & bouncy, great in transition, aggressive rebounder
Cole Peterson Cole Peterson 6'2" | PG Sioux Falls Washington | 2023 State SD |6’2 G| Sioux Falls Washington/Pentagon Schoolers 2023 Walker
- Can really get going from 3pt-land, unselfish player with smooth passing skills, gritty worker
AJ Akot AJ Akot 6'4" | SF Sioux Falls Washington | 2023 State SD |6’4 SF| O’Gorman/Pentagon Schoolers 2023 Walker
- Long, athletic, and well put together, versatile on both ends, plays multiple positions, well-rounded
Ayden Klein Ayden Klein 5'11" | SG MOC-Floyd Valley | 2023 State IA |5’10 G| MOC-Floyd (IA)/Pentagon Schoolers 2023 Walker
- Tough customer & very physical G, attacks & finishes through contact, difficult in the passing lanes
Sam Senske |6’5 SF| Hawley (MN)/Next Level Basketball Academy 2023
- Crafty scorer, smooth pull-up game, deep skill set, good eyes, posts & takes advantage of mismatches
Alex Wheelock Alex Wheelock 5'11" | PG Fargo Shanley | 2023 ND |5’9 G| Shanley/Next Level Basketball Academy 2023
- Quick & scrappy guard, shoots the 3pt ball well and he can create for teammates off the bounce
16U
JT Rock JT Rock 7'1" | C Sioux Falls Lincoln | 2024 #37 Nation SD |7’1 C| Sioux Falls Lincoln/SD Attack 16U
- Has many offers from Power 5 schools, will be 1 of the top prospects in attendance this weekend
Porter Ihnen Porter Ihnen 6'5" | CG Lennox | 2024 State #318 Nation SD |6-6 F| Lennox/SD Attack 16U
- Expect him to produce big points this weekend, uber-talented & mismatch problem
Jacoby Mehrman Jacoby Mehrman 6'4" | PG Harrisburg | 2024 State SD |6’4 PG| Harrisburg/SD Attack 16U
- Excited to see him vs. elite talent this weekend, strong & physical guard, talented lefty PG
Jesse VanKalsbeek |6’3 G| MOC-Floyd (IA)/SD Attack 16U
- Long, skilled & athletic wing, polished skills, knockdown 3-shooter, intriguing player
Keyton McGregor Keyton McGregor 6'1" | SG West Fargo | 2024 ND |6’1 G| West Fargo/ND Attack 16U
- Shined last weekend & crushed it on the O-glass, hardworking on-ball D, scores in bunches
Landon Moser Landon Moser 6'1" | PG Northern Cass | 2024 State ND |6’1 G| Northern Cass/ND Attack 16U Black
- Heady & smart player, high hoops IQ, has an all-around offensive game, always Improving
Max Musland Max Musland 6'4" | SG LaMoure-Litchville/Marion | 2024 State ND |6’4 SG| LaMoure-Litchville-Marion/SD Attack 16U Black
- Very long wing, can really shoot from beyond the arc, length gives smaller guards problems
Daniel Yorke Daniel Yorke 6'1" | SG Fargo Davies | 2024 State ND |6’0 G| Fargo Davies/Bears Tail Basketball 2024
- One of the top athletes in this class, bouncy with impressive vertical, playmaker on both ends
Dalton Lamp Dalton Lamp 6'1" | SG Jamestown | 2024 State ND |6’1 G| Jamestown/Bears Tail Basketball 2024
- A nice athlete with a diverse skill set, I like his pull-up game, can also drill the 3, very competitive
Erick Paye Erick Paye 6'5" | PF Grand Forks Central | 2024 ND |6-5 PF| Grand Forks Red River/Bears Tail Basketball 2024
- Big, strong, athletic, already has a college body, explosive to the rim, physical rebounder, exciting player
Lane Tietz Lane Tietz 5'11" | CG Groton | 2024 State SD |6’0 G| Groton/Sacred Hoops 16U Kahler
- Will be one of the top 3-shooters in SD next year, quick & soft release, extended range
Nic Marshall Nic Marshall 6'1" | PG White River | 2024 State SD |6’1 G| White River/Sacred Hoops 16U Kahler
- Has basketball in his blood, mature & skilled player, does it all on the court, supreme jumpshot
Jessen Wiebenga |6’3 F| Tea Area/ Sacred Hoops 16U Willard
- Very talented shooter, one of the best in the Tea program, quality athlete, bright future
Garrett Wiebenga Garrett Wiebenga 6'3" | SF Tea Area | 2024 State SD |6’3 F| Tea Area/Sacred Hoops 16U Willard
- An up-n-coming player for the Titans & a nice athlete, thrives at slashing & getting to the rim
Duwayne Mitchell |5’10 G| Fargo South/Next Level Basketball Academy 2024
- A very quick, speedy, and athletic guard, Mitchell is a fierce competitor on both ends of the floor
15U
Edison Noll Edison Noll 6'0" | CG Sioux Falls Lincoln | 2025 State SD |5’10 G| Sioux Falls Lincoln/SD Attack 15U
- A top perimeter defender, has a very nice skill set, is having a quality spring, scores with J’s & slashing
Boston Katzer Boston Katzer 6'3" | SG Lennox | 2025 State SD |6’2 SF| McCook Central-Montrose/SD Attack 15U
- Very athletic wing, varsity starter this year with impressive 11.9 ppg, 3.2 rpg, gym rat & hard worker
Shawn Hammerbeck Shawn Hammerbeck 6'7" | PF Winner | 2025 State SD |6’6 PF| Winner/SD Attack 15U
- Old-shool post player, can dominate with his back to the basket, strong rebounder, physical finisher
Ben Brooks Ben Brooks 6'9" | SF Madison | 2025 State SD |6’7 PF| Madison/SD Attack 15U
- Long & lanky, he can do it all on the hardwood, can play in & out, special passer for his size, high ceiling
Sullivan Ihry Sullivan Ihry 5'11" | CG West Fargo Sheyenne | 2025 State ND |5’10 G| West Fargo Sheyenne/Inspired Athletics 15U
- A mature leader, has improved his 3pt shooting, slasher & playmaker, great eyes & unselfish player
Bonfas Loria Bonfas Loria 6'5" | SF West Fargo | 2025 State ND |6’4 F| West Fargo/Inspired Athletics 15U
- A special & explosive athlete that can hammer it above the rim, versatile defender, energetic & effort
Isaac Beauchamp |5’9 G| Shanley/Next Level Basketball Academy 2025
- Crafty PG & solid floor general, creates off the dribble for himself & others, very coachable!