SPTS #2: 7 ND Players to Watch in St. Cloud

This weekend, the Sanford Pentagon Tournament Series will be having its second weekend of competition. This time the action is in St. Cloud. Here are seven players to watch from North Dakota.   Darik Dissette Darik Dissette 6'4" | SG Minot | 2023 State ND 6’4’’ ND Phenom 17u Darik is an absolute bucket who can score at all levels. There’s a solid chance that Darik will lead his team in scoring throughout the weekend. Currently, Darik holds two D1 offers from both NDSU and UND.   Jaxon Kellogg Jaxon Kellogg 6'3" | PG Bismarck Legacy | 2023 State ND 6’3’’ ND Phenom 17u Jaxon is on a loaded Phenom team. If you believe that all teams are “as good as their point guard” then this team is in good hands. Expect Jaxon to be in full control this weekend as he controls the point guard position.   Zach Kraft Zach Kraft 6'2" | PG Grand Forks Red River | 2023 State ND 6’2’’ ECI Prospects 17u Zach is an absolute sniper. In the first round of SPTS, Zach went 9-12 from 3pt range against the Schoolers. Zach is getting better every tournament and has become one of the “go-to” scorers for this ECI team.   Max Froslie Max Froslie 6'8" | PF Fargo Davies | 2023 State ND 6’8’’ ECI Prospects 17u I first watched Max play last year in Sioux Falls. The ECI team started the game with a set for a 3pt shot for their 6’8’’ wing. I immediately thought, “Who’s that?” Max is a true 6’8’’ and can do it all. He’s a true wing, but if smaller defenders guard him he does a great job at using his length in the post.   Alex Dvorak Alex Dvorak 6'1" | PG Dickinson | 2023 State ND 6’0’’ Pentagon Schoolers 17u Vincent I’m not sure there will be anyone in St. Cloud with a quicker first step than Alex. His ability to get by defenders and hit any shot off the dribble makes him a nightmare to defend. Alex is an electric player who is fun to watch.   Ryan Erikson Ryan Erikson 6'10" | C Bismarck Century | 2023 State ND 6’10’’ ND Phenom 17u Every team needs a post presence and Ryan and one of those enforcers for this Phenom team. Ryan does everything you need from a big. He will protect the rim, rebound shots, and even step out to hit jumpers.   Anthony Doppler Anthony Doppler 6'4" | SG Bismarck Century | 2023 State ND 6’4’’ ND Phenom 17u Anthony is one of the many scorers on the loaded Phenom team. From what I’ve seen, if you leave him open from 3pt range, it’s a guaranteed bucket. He’s the knock-down shooter who must always be respected.