North Dakota 2023 – Elite 8
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First, just a little update on my end. I will now be back covering strictly the Dakotas site, rather than contributing to the Nebraska site as well. I covered there while there was a need, but now I’m back fully…
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Continue ReadingFirst, just a little update on my end. I will now be back covering strictly the Dakotas site, rather than contributing to the Nebraska site as well. I covered there while there was a need, but now I’m back fully in the Dakotas.
So, I couldn’t help myself but to start with the North Dakota 2023 class. This is truly an elite class with top-end talent and great depth. Let’s examine the Elite 8 of this class. Let the fun begin.
Logan Nissley Logan Nissley 6'0" | CG Bismarck Century | 2023 State ND – 6’0 G 2023 – Bismarck Century – Bismarck is currently on a 35 game winning streak and Logan has a lot to do with that. She’s a high-level recruit that is challenging Ndjakalenga of Sioux Falls, South Dakota for best prospect of the two states. She’s averaging 21.1 ppg. and is ridiculously efficient at a 58.7fg%. She’s the best pure shooter in the Dakotas, and shoots the three at 45.2%.
Walker Demers Walker Demers 6'3" | C Grafton | 2023 ND – 6’3 C 2023 – Grafton – University of South Dakota – Walker is committed D1 and off to South Dakota. She has a rare combination of size and athleticism. Overall, a very fast player, with size, and with a high motor – to put it simply.
Bergan Kinnebrew Bergan Kinnebrew 5'11" | CG Bismarck Century | 2023 State ND – 5’11 CG 2023 – Bismarck Century – Bergan has been highly consistent scoring the ball, averaging 17.5 ppg. and is nearly impossible to contain off the dribble with her ability to keep a great handle on the ball and counter.
Miriley Simon Miriley Simon 6'1" | C West Fargo | 2023 State ND – 6’1 C 2023 – West Fargo – Miriley has been a stud prospect since her 9th grade year and is becoming more dominant every year. She’s off to NDSU for a reason. Scoring 21.0 per, and hauls down 12.6 rebounds per. That’s dominant in the EDC.
Chloe Pfau Chloe Pfau 5'11" | SG West Fargo | 2023 State ND – 5’11 G 2033 – West Fargo – I haven’t seen a bunch of West Fargo this year since I have seen so much in the past, but Chloe is averaging 20.0 ppg. and her highest scoring game is 25. Is that consistent? The answer is yes. And she produces at a high-level mark in all stat categories.
Peyton Neumiller Peyton Neumiller 5'10" | SG Bismarck High | 2023 State ND – 5’9 G 2023 – Bismarck High – Just like our very own Richard Koontz mentioned in a post, she’s one of the top scorers in the WDA at 15.0 per game. A very creative scorer at all three levels, especially when she gets in the lane. She’s able to contort herself and make off-balance buckets.
Maya Metcalf Maya Metcalf 6'2" | PF West Fargo Sheyenne | 2023 State ND – 6’2 C 2023 – West Fargo Sheyenne – Maya is now listed at 6’2, and she looks every bit of it. Seems to have gotten taller and stronger overall. Averaging 16.1 ppg. and 7.6rpg. and shot the three very well early in the game last night, hitting 3 in a row.
Alyssa Eckroth Alyssa Eckroth 6'1" | SG Bismarck Legacy | 2023 State ND – 6’0 G/F 2023 – Bismarck Legacy – Alyssa is a long guard/wing with great size. She has an offer from University of Mary and has received D1 attention. She’s aggressive off the dribble and scores 13.9 per game.