North Dakota 2023’s Rankings Stock-Risers
Walker Demers Walker Demers 6'3" | C Grafton | 2023 ND — Walker is a legitimate prospect that comes in at #2 in the 2023 class. A 6’3 prospect out of Grafton and playing up a couple classes with ND…
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Continue ReadingWalker Demers Walker Demers 6'3" | C Grafton | 2023 ND — Walker is a legitimate prospect that comes in at #2 in the 2023 class. A 6’3 prospect out of Grafton and playing up a couple classes with ND Pro 2021. She has the ability to pin her defender deep down into the paint. Had an effective screen and roll game with ND Pro. Finishes inside well.
Maya Metcalf Maya Metcalf 6'2" | PF West Fargo Sheyenne | 2023 State ND — Maya’s stock rose significantly this summer with ND Storm. She battled inside and excelled against top competition. Has an effective quick turnaround shot in the paint that has no wasted movement. Runs the court well and finishes inside at a high rate. A shot-blocker on the defensive side of the ball. Has good defensive feet and will wall-up without fouling.
Deconte Smith
Deconte
Smith
5'8" | SG
Central Cass | 2023
State
ND
— Decontee makes a huge jump into the top 10. A shut-down defender against even the top competition this summer competing for ND Storm. Against ND Pro 2022 she was making on-ball defensive plays all game. When she comes up with the ball she has the skills dribble up-court quickly and make a play. A lightning quick first-step. Her potential is through the roof.
Hailey Quam
Hailey
Quam
5'11" | SF
Shiloh Christian | 2023
State
ND
— Hailey was a leader and a huge playmaker for ND Storm. She really stood out on the court for her club team. She makes plays on both ends of the court all game long. She was quite impressive versus Missouri River Elite 17U. Fast breaks and scoring the ball being an accurate jump-shooter as well. An impressive all-around game and plays hard to go with it.
Rylen Burgess Rylen Burgess 5'9" | SG Cavalier | 2023 State ND — Handled point guard duties for ND Pro. Shows good burst and quickness with the ball in her hands. Runs an offense moving the ball and putting great zip on her passes.
Peyton Neumiller Peyton Neumiller 5'10" | SG Bismarck High | 2023 State ND — Had valuable experience with ECI. Had some nice plays versus ND Pro 2021. Brought the ball up the court and was versatile offensively. Drove the lane and shot and scored over Mo Hakim. Payton is a prospect that has potential with her athleticism and her offensive play style. Made some defensive plays as well — steals and deflections. Showed great craftiness in the paint and around the rim.
Kennedy Harter Kennedy Harter 6'0" | PF Kidder County | 2023 State ND — A 6’0 post that also had summer experience with ECI. Good size, length, and movement ability — getting up and down the court.
Ashley Wacha Ashley Wacha 5'10" | CG Fargo Davies | 2023 State ND — Sister of top-ranked 2021 prospect Ryleigh Wacha Ryleigh Wacha 5'10" | CG Fargo Davies | 2021 State ND , Ashley is an attacking guard that isn’t afraid to take it at the defense off the dribble and either finish or draw contact. With ND Pro she showed the ability to shoot the three and attack to try and get in the paint. An excellent passer that creates scoring opportunities for teammates.
Arden Faulkner Arden Faulkner 5'10" | SG Fargo North | 2023 State ND — Arden showed aggressiveness by slashing and getting to the hoop with the ball for ND Pro. Seemed like she was on a mission to make plays and take it at the defense. Proved that she can hit threes if you give her some time/space.