North Dakota Class “B” Watchlist

&nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id="100438" first="Kennedy" last="Harter"] (6’ PF/C 2023)- Kidder County Kennedy is all-around a fun player to watch. She is full of athleticism and plays hard the entire game. She is a good sized 6’ post who moves very fluidly down low, crashes the boards and can pressure the ball just as well as any guard on the team. Offensively she runs the court very well, finishes at the rim and is very accurate with her mid-range shots.  Not to mention she has a beautiful floater she uses very well in the paint.  A very physical player that flat out works hard offensively and defensively and is a big contributor to her team.  I expect her to see some offers coming her way this year, she is loaded with talent, energy and is a natural leader. &nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id="100449" first="Hailey" last="Quam"] (6’ PF 2023)- Shiloh Christian Quam, the Junior from Shiloh Christian was recently named All-State First Team for all the right reasons. She is an athletic 6’ forward who can also play as a guard, and hit deeper shots as well as mid-range shots. She handles the ball really well for her size, and is also very skilled driving to the rim and finishing. One thing that really stood out to me about her is how well she fights to get in front of the defender, and posts up looking for the bucket down low. Look for her to put up some big numbers offensively and defensively this summer and next year for Shiloh Christian. &nbsp; Peyton Gette (5’4 G 2024)- Kindred Gette isn’t the biggest on the court, but she contributes in many ways. The Junior guard from Kindred defensively is a nightmare for teams. She uses her speed and athleticism very well to steal the ball and helps her team by forcing turnovers left and right. She has fast hands, fast feet and uses them both skillfully to knock down the points off turnovers. She sees the court very well, always looking to help her team score, and is an excellent passer.  She will be a key player for Kindred/ND Attack. &nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id="100463" first="Delaney" last="Cotton"]  <span style="font-size: 1rem;">(5’9 SF 2023)- Central Cass</span> [player_tooltip player_id="100457" first="Klaire" last="Cotton"] (5’10 SF 2023)- Central Cass The Cotton girls from Central Cass are a very familiar name in Class B Basketball. They have been to the State Class B tournament a few times over the last couple of years and bring a good amount of experience/skills to the court. Klaire brings a little of everything on the with her, she is a tough defender, fights through screens, hits open shots, and can run the full length of the court in transition all game long.  She sees the court very well, always looking for he open teammate, and has a great basketball IQ.  Next to Klaire is her twin-sister Delaney, who is just as talented. Delaney has an excellent mid-range jumper can knock down quick shots and likes to pull down the ball off the glass looking for second chance points.  Defensively she also uses her good size to get rebounds, slides her feet well, and puts pressure on the offense quite well. Both girls are equally very talented players that have contributed to the success of Central Cass in many ways.  Neither one of them have any specific skill that just stands out, but both have a bag full of talents and know how to use them.  There is no doubt they will be key players for Squirrels next year and see a ton of court time. Did I mention little Sister Avah yet? Keep an eye out for her next year.  I expect to see her getting quite a few minutes as she is a very talented player herself. &nbsp; [player_tooltip player_id="435695" first="Ava" last="Brown"] (5’6 F 202<span style="font-size: 1rem;">5)- Des Lacs Burlington</span> Brown is a hardworking, aggressive guard who leaves it all out on the court every game. She has excellent ball handling abilities, sees the court very well, and is always looking up for an open teammate.  She is a natural at driving the lane, and has a great floater when she does.  One of my favorite things about Ava is she has a beautiful shot, and she will not hesitate to pull the trigger on mid-range jumpers, or even the deep shots from behind the arch.  She is a great team leader, very vocal, works hard and does many things right on the court. I think her Sophomore year will be a breakout year for her, expect to see her name popping up the next few years, she has a ton of upside to her game.