North Dakota Class B Region 1 Prospects: Central Cass
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PGH Dakotas will be previewing prospects for every region in North Dakota class B and both the Class A EDC and WDA. We will start with Region 1 and Central Cass, with all its talent, deserved a post for themselves.…
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Continue ReadingPGH Dakotas will be previewing prospects for every region in North Dakota class B and both the Class A EDC and WDA. We will start with Region 1 and Central Cass, with all its talent, deserved a post for themselves. PGH will be further evaluating notable prospects from the other teams in Region 1 as well, in an upcoming post. Central Cass has a very deep roster with a bunch of talent that pitches in all stat categories. They don’t possess a ton of height, but they are all very solid and contribute. Deconte Smith Deconte Smith 5'8" | SG Central Cass | 2023 State ND is the leading scorer from the past season at only 10 points/game, so that shows the kind of depth and contribution Central Cass has all around. Central Cass has many prospects and athletes to get excited about, and let’s get to know their games and play style.
Kailee McKinnon Kailee McKinnon 5'8" | SG Central Cass | 2022 State ND — (5’8/SG/2022) — Central Cass — 9ppg. — 40 steals — 40 assists — Kailey is a true playmaker and the leader for Central Cass. She makes plays on the defensive end as well as the offensive end. A good athlete and great mover on the court. Can take a rebound coast-to-coast at good speed and fluidity. Kailey is a stud in the transition game. Great at pushing the ball up court by dribble to create scoring opportunities. She is tough to contain when she goes off the dribble. Is a very active defender, flying all around the court. Overall, a really solid prospect that is polished already with only room for improvement.
Jaylin Cotton Jaylin Cotton 5'11" | PF Central Cass | 2022 State ND — (5’11/C/2022) — Central Cass — 7 ppg. — 3.1 rpg. — 20 steals — 11 blocks — 11 threes — Jaylin is a prospect that needs attention. A skilled, post-type prospect. She attacks the boards and has a Kevin Love-type ability to throw 3/4 court passes on a dime to her teammates on the move. A solid overall prospect with decent size that can stretch the floor with her shooting ability. A defensive presence inside that can be a shot-blocker as well. She will also get up and play tight D extending to the three-point line. An exceptional post defender that understands timing and angles in the post. Jaylin is a college prospect without a doubt.
Klaire Cotton Klaire Cotton 5'10" | SF Central Cass | 2023 State ND — (5’8/SG-SF/2023) — Central Cass — 4.7 ppg. — 2.4 rpg. 23 steals — 25 assists — 12 threes — Klaire is not special in any one area but finds a way to be a key contributor for Central Cass. She can hit an open three and is very accurate from the mid-range area. She’s not a player you can leave open. Will run in transition and finish off of the ball for a bucket.
Deconte Smith Deconte Smith 5'8" | SG Central Cass | 2023 State ND — (5’8/SG-SF/2023) — Central Cass — 10ppg. — 6.5rpg. — 45 steals — 50 assists — The most talented prospect for Central Cass, Decontee can make any type of play on the court. A Top-notch athlete with great playing strength — plays tough and mean. Hard-nosed defender with elite lateral movement — sits in a great defensive stance. Has surprising handles to go with her elite athleticism. Not a point guard, but can push the ball up very quickly and make a move to the hoop. Has great vertical ability too. An underrated prospect that has a ton of upside and potential going forward.
Morgan Lee Morgan Lee 5'8" | SG Central Cass | 2022 State ND — (5’8/SG-SF/2022) — Central Cass — 6.6 ppg. — 3.9 rpg. — 56 steals — 55 assists — 17 threes — Morgan is a really nice prospect that has decent size and good movement for a guard-type. Can pull-up and shoot off the dribble. Capability to hit the mid-range jumper and has three-point range. More than skilled enough with the ball to create scoring opportunities for herself. She can get the ball in transition and slice to the hoop to finish or create contact for free-throws.
Rylie Holzer Rylie Holzer 5'4" | PG Central Cass | 2022 State ND — (5’5/PG/2022) — Central Cass — 6.5 ppg. — 35 steals — 65 assists — 24 threes — Rylie is an underrated prospect in my eyes. Smart and heady point guard with great ball-handling skills and tempo control — a true point guard. Can push the ball up quickly with the dribble. An accurate passer to shooters. Skilled and will hit the three if given time and space.
Delaney Cotton Delaney Cotton 5'8" | CG Central Cass | 2023 State ND — (5’8/SF/2023) — Central Cass — A solid player that contributes in many ways for Central Cass. A good decision maker with the ball and doesn’t make many mistakes. Runs the floor well and has a great awareness of ball-and-man when back-peddling on defense. An accurate mid-range jump-shot. Look for Delaney to really grow and improve with more playing opportunity.
Victoria Richter Victoria Richter 5'4" | PG Central Cass | 2023 State ND — (5’4/PG-SG/2023) — Central Cass — 4.1 ppg. — 3.6 rpb. — 46 steals — 40 assists — Victoria is a scrappy guard that gets playing time as a young prospect as well. She definitely holds her own, showing intensity on the defensive side of the ball. Exceptional quickness and lateral agility on defense.Tori has great ball-handling ability and speed and quickness with the ball — great suddenness about her. A defender that’s always in a stance to make the next defensive stop/play.