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The Dakotas Top 250 is already looking like it’s going to be a big-time event, by looking at the prospects already signed up and committed to the event. Some of the top rated prospects in both North Dakota and South…
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Continue ReadingThe Dakotas Top 250 is already looking like it’s going to be a big-time event, by looking at the prospects already signed up and committed to the event. Some of the top rated prospects in both North Dakota and South Dakota will be showcasing their talents at the event.
#1 rated 2022 prospect in South Dakota and University of Texas commit, Ndjakalenga Mwentanda will highlight the event. She led Sioux Falls Washington to a state championship.
Highly-touted 6’2 2024 point guard Katie Vasecka Katie Vasecka 6'2" | CG Tea Area | 2024 State SD competes for Minnesota Fury and plays her high school ball at Tea Area. She will be one to watch for sure. She’s our #1 rated 2024 prospect in South Dakota and has huge upside.
South Dakota State University commit, Hilary Behrens Hilary Behrens 6'1" | SG Brandon Valley | 2023 State SD will look to continue on her successful run of an offseason. She’s the #1 rated 2023 in South Dakota.
6’0 Alyssa Eckroth Alyssa Eckroth 6'1" | SG Bismarck Legacy | 2023 State ND is a top 2023 in North Dakota that is receiving Division I interest.
Avery Lunde Avery Lunde 5'9" | SG Minot | 2024 State ND of Minot High School is a prospect I’m excited to see against some top competition. She’s an elite scorer and a top 2024 prospect in North Dakota.
Her teammate, 2026 point guard, Maggie Fricke Maggie Fricke 5'8" | PG Minot | 2026 State ND , will be a young up-and-coming prospect to watch, with starting varsity minutes already for Minot.
Fargo Davies’ young talent is well represented with Karley Franks Karley Franks 5'8" | SG Fargo Davies | 2024 State ND , Ashton Safranski Ashton Safranski 5'7" | PG Fargo Davies | 2024 State ND , and Ashley Wacha Ashley Wacha 5'10" | CG Fargo Davies | 2023 State ND all registered.
Defending Class A state champion, Madelyn Bragg Madelyn Bragg 6'3" | C Aberdeen Roncalli | 2022 State SD of Aberdeen Roncalli has grown to 6’3 and will be competing against some size at the event.
West Fargo is bringing the heat with Miriley Simon Miriley Simon 6'1" | C West Fargo | 2023 State ND , Chloe Pfau Chloe Pfau 5'11" | SG West Fargo | 2023 State ND , Brylie Peterson Brylie Peterson 5'6" | PG West Fargo | 2024 State ND , and Taylor Van Winkle Taylor Van Winkle 5'11" | SG West Fargo | 2023 State ND participating.
The Miller sisters, Hanna and Mallory, are both long and tall with Hanna as a 6’1 guard and Mallory a 6’4 center. They both play for Aberdeen Christian in the Winter.
Size is well represented with 6’5 center, Ainsley Shelsta Ainsley Shelsta 6'5" | C Brookings | 2022 State SD of Brookings and SD Network registered.
Shalayne Nagel Shalayne Nagel 5'11" | SF Wagner | 2023 State SD of Wagner and SD Attack is a long 5’11 and one of my favorite prospects to watch in the event. Look for her to perform well.
Athletic 2023 Alexus Motley Alexus Motley 5'7" | CG Sioux Falls Washington | 2023 State SD dominated the event last year and will be returning.
2025 Keelie Sunde Keelie Sunde 5'8" | PG Horace | 2025 State ND of Horace High School in North Dakota is a major prospect to watch and to get to know better.
Cierra Watkins Cierra Watkins 5'6" | PG Sioux Falls Jefferson | 2023 State SD of new high school Sioux Falls Jefferson will look to build onto things heading into the upcoming high school season.
Brooklyn Harpe Brooklyn Harpe 6'0" | CG Sioux Falls Washington | 2023 State SD is a top 2023 prospect in South Dakota. She had a breakout summer.
Kaela Martinez Kaela Martinez 5'7" | CG Sioux Fall Roosevelt | 2022 State SD will look to show off her skills with the ball and three-point ability.