WDA Prospects Report (Part 1)

<span style="font-size: 18pt;"><strong>Prep Girls Hoops Dakotas WDA MVP</strong></span> [player_tooltip player_id="100419" first="Logan" last="Nissley"] - Bismarck Century has had an undefeated/perfect season and Logan had a lot to do with that. She’s an easy choice for WDA MVP as a major producer in many statistical categories. She led the WDA in scoring during the regular season at 21.6 ppg. and was just chosen as Gatorade Player Of The Year. <span style="font-size: 1rem; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">In this first part of the WDA analysis, we’ll cover Bismarck Century, Bismarck Legacy, Jamestown, and Watford City. </span> <span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>WDA Breakout Prospect </strong></span> [player_tooltip player_id="100420" first="Bergan" last="Kinnebrew"] - Bergan broke-out in a major way this season, scoring nearly 18 ppg. and being an overall playmaker. She is tough to stop when she decides to attack the hoop. She is a crafty and creative scorer when she gets in the paint, and can finish easily with both hands. I wouldn’t be surprised if she poured in 20 points per game next season. Bergan has the looks of a D1 prospect, with only her three-point shooting being a question mark. <strong><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Bismarck Century (22-0)</span></strong> Bismarck Century had a perfect regular season and they look to continue to be unblemished throughout the state tournament. They ride on the leadership and skills of WDA MVP [player_tooltip player_id="100419" first="Logan" last="Nissley"]. [player_tooltip player_id="100420" first="Bergan" last="Kinnebrew"]’s emergence as a scorer and top prospect in the state has been key for them. She put in 17.8 ppg. in the regular season. She was highly efficient, with a 48% field goal percentage. Senior guard [player_tooltip player_id="197745" first="Abby" last="Fletcher"] has finally got her chance to shine, receiving significant playing time, and producing 9.3 ppg. She had a great season shooting the three, making 44 of 117 for 37.6%. 2024 guard [player_tooltip player_id="341476" first="Eden" last="Fridley"] has emerged for Century as a lock-down defender. She will harass the opposing ball-handler up and down the court with her speed and elite fluidity. [player_tooltip player_id="398151" first="Zoie" last="Austin"] is a name that needs to be mentioned. She’s a Freshman guard that gets after it and is athletic. Moves with strength and fluidity and is on the D2/NAIA trajectory. She should make a major step forward for Century next season, given more playing time. She’ll be a breakout candidate. <strong><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Jamestown (13-9) </span></strong> You can’t talk about Jamestown and not mention Senior forward [player_tooltip player_id="238455" first="Anthonett" last="Nabwe"]. She broke out in a big way a couple of seasons ago, as a major athlete, that used her athleticism to make plays all over the court. She plays with strength and aggression, which allowed her to take the WDA rebounding crown again this season with a 12.1 average. She can score too, as one of the top scorers in the WDA at 14.1 ppg. Nabwe is probably the best athlete in the state. A rare combination of power and explosion. [player_tooltip player_id="100461" first="Ella" last="Falk"] had an outstanding and efficient season as a guard with good size, skill, and understanding of the game. She scored 12.7 ppg. and shot the three very well, making 39 on 39.8%. Along with her three-point ability, Ella led the WDA in assists at 5.8 per game. [player_tooltip player_id="100464" first="Katie" last="Falk"] also produced for Jamestown for 12.3 ppg. on a 49.7 fg%. Katie is a gritty guard that plays with strength and pulled down 190 rebounds on the season. [player_tooltip player_id="100459" first="Rylee" last="Joseph"] is a solid and skilled guard for Jamestown that was especially deadly from three, making 43 on 34.7%. <strong><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Bismarck Legacy (12-10) </span></strong> Legacy’s top guard prospect is 6’0 G/Wing, [player_tooltip player_id="213379" first="Alyssa" last="Eckroth"]. She has an offer from University of Mary, because of her skill and length combination. She has prototypical size and build for her position. She’s invested in the game and has potential going into her college playing days. She put in a solid 13.6 ppg. through 22 games and shot the three at a 33.3% clip. 2024 point guard [player_tooltip player_id="218143" first="Mia" last="Berryhill"] went from a small guard to a point guard with adequate size for the next level. She’s now standing at her listed 5’7 mark. She scored 7.0 ppg. and shot a respectable 35.4% from three, on 28 makes. Berryhill is highly skilled with the ball and has a smooth jumper. She’s a left handed prospect. Mia is a breakout candidate for next season, and I wouldn't be surprised if she was in the 10-14ppg. range. 6’3 center 2025 prospect, [player_tooltip player_id="375796" first="Brooklynn" last="Felchle"] is a rising prospect in the WDA. She moves well and possesses very long arms, that she uses to reach up for rebounds. Brooklynn needs to be monitored closely by D1/D2 programs in the region. Her ending spot will depend on how much she develops her playing strength and physicality. <strong><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Watford City (6-18)</span></strong> Watford City had a down season going 6-18 overall. A bright spot for them this season was [player_tooltip player_id="99799" first="Madison" last="Spacher"]. Madison has been a household name in the WDA the past few seasons, but the Valley City State commit really had a breakout season. She averaged 18.0 ppg. through 24 games. [player_tooltip player_id="219713" first="Jessica" last="Mogen"] is next in line at Watford City to be the unquestioned go-to player. She has extensive varsity experience already, but she’ll take on a larger scoring role next season. She scored 13.9 ppg. this season, but that should take a steady bump up next season.