Dakotas Top 250: Preview

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 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 [player_tooltip player_id="218149" first="Katie" last="Vasecka"] 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, [player_tooltip player_id="100467" first="Hilary" last="Behrens"] will look to continue on her successful run of an offseason. She’s the #1 rated 2023 in South Dakota. 6’0 [player_tooltip player_id="213379" first="Alyssa" last="Eckroth"] is a top 2023 in North Dakota that is receiving Division I interest. [player_tooltip player_id="219714" first="Avery" last="Lunde"] 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, [player_tooltip player_id="245114" first="Maggie" last="Fricke"], 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 [player_tooltip player_id="218144" first="Karley" last="Franks"], [player_tooltip player_id="240173" first="Ashton" last="Safranski"], and [player_tooltip player_id="100423" first="Ashley" last="Wacha"] all registered. Defending Class A state champion, [player_tooltip player_id="150853" first="Madelyn" last="Bragg"] 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 [player_tooltip player_id="215744" first="Miriley" last="Simon"], [player_tooltip player_id="211403" first="Chloe" last="Pfau"], [player_tooltip player_id="213399" first="Brylie" last="Peterson"], and [player_tooltip player_id="240176" first="Taylor" last="Van Winkle"] 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, [player_tooltip player_id="14254" first="Ainsley" last="Shelsta"] of Brookings and SD Network registered. [player_tooltip player_id="100471" first="Shalayne" last="Nagel"] 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 [player_tooltip player_id="100475" first="Alexus" last="Motley"] dominated the event last year and will be returning. 2025 [player_tooltip player_id="316049" first="Keelie" last="Sunde"] of Horace High School in North Dakota is a major prospect to watch and to get to know better. [player_tooltip player_id="100470" first="Cierra" last="Watkins"] of new high school Sioux Falls Jefferson will look to build onto things heading into the upcoming high school season. [player_tooltip player_id="100473" first="Brooklyn" last="Harpe"] is a top 2023 prospect in South Dakota. She had a breakout summer. [player_tooltip player_id="99727" first="Kaela" last="Martinez"] will look to show off her skills with the ball and three-point ability.