Recruiting: Class of 2010 and beyond

[NDSUstudent]

Class of 2010

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Marshall Bjorklund
Arlington(Sibley East), MN 6'8" PF
http://rivalshoops.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=84617&sport=2

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Trayvonn Wright
Waterloo, IA(Waterloo West) 6'7" F
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/recruiting/tracker/player?recruitId=97965&season=2010

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Taylor Baxter
Minonk, Ill(Fieldcrest High School) 6'5 Combo guard
http://insider.espn.go.com/ncb/recruiting/tracker/player?recruitId=111374&action=login&appRedirect=http%3a%2f%2finsider.espn.go.com%2fncb %2frecruiting%2ftracker%2fplayer%3frecruitId%3d111 374

Committed Elsewhere

Jake Kreuser Lafayette
Mendota Heights (MN) Sibley 6'11" C
http://marquette.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=73909&sport=2

Kevin Noreen West Virgina
MN Transitions charter school 6'8" SF
http://rivalshoops.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=82898&sport=2

Chip Rank Northern Iowa
Cedarburg WI, 6'6" PF
http://rivalshoops.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=2&pr_key=84820

Steve Tecker South Dakota
Maple (WI) Northwestern 6'5" SF
http://rivalshoops.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=2&pr_key=96609

Chad Calcaterra Colorado State
Cloquet MN 6'10" 210 C
http://rivalshoops.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=73411&sport=2

Troy Huff North Dakota
Brookfield(WI) 6'2" SG
http://scouthoops.scout.com/a.z?s=75&p=8&c=1&nid=4338187

Josh Gasser Wisconsin
Port Washington WI, 6'4" PG
http://rivalshoops.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=84821&sport=2

Jay Harris Valpo
Aurora, Ill. /Oswego East PG 6'0" 165
http://rivals.yahoo.com/alabama/basketball/recruiting/player-Jay-Harris-102058

Class of 2011

Committed
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Chris Kading
De Pere Wisc., 6'8" F
http://www.wissports.net/sports/hoopsb/teamplayerstats.asp?tid=92&pid=122187

Offered

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Ross Travis
Chaska(MN) 6'7" F
http://wisconsin.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=2&pr_key=99240

Interest
Paul Jesperson
Merrill WI, 6'6" F

Committed Elsewhere
Joe Hanstad Verbal Boise State
Dickinson ND, 6'3" G

[roadwarrior]

I made this new thread the "stuck" thread for recruiting.

[d3boys]

A look into the competition...

Chad Calcaterra(3 star rivals)
Offers from Colorado State, Colorado, Minnesota, UWGB, UNI

D. J. Peterson (3 star scout)
Offers from Baylor, UWGB

Kevin Noreen
Offers from Gonzaga, William and Mary, Northern Illinois, UWGB

Mike Rostampour
Offer from UW-Milwaukee

do we have a chance on any of these kids

[Civil06]

Kevin Noreen will be at Park Christian in Moorhead on March 7.

[Mr. Burgundy]

I went to watch Mike Felt last night. Hello. 32 points, 9 assists and 9 rebounds. Effortless. 6'2 guard. I went expecting a spot up 3 point shooter, and saw the next coming of Mike Nelson. He scores in all different ways. Gets to the line, hangs in the air. He is smooth.

In the game before his, Marshall Bjorkland played. He has an offer from us as well. 6'8 PF who gets every rebound. Man on the court. We need this kid. Very solid shot at him. His sister is or was in the WNBA. Plays mean. Grabs every rebound in his area. The future is bright.

[Mr. Burgundy]

Those two play eachother tonight in the finals of their tourney. Should be interesting to see the stats. Both teams rolled. Felt jumps center and they play basically 5 guards. Bjorkland's team is really talented. I expecte Sibley East to roll, but Felt will score a bunch. I was shocked at how impressive Felt's passes were. He got his team involved and really controlled the tempo.

[BisManBison]

Class of 2011

Recruits
Offered-Joe Hanstad Dickinson ND, Trinity HS, 6'3 G[/QUOTE]


Joe is from Dickinson High, not Dickinson Trinity. I'd be ecstatic if the Bison could get him being from the area originally.

[bisonpride4ever]

I went to watch Mike Felt last night. Hello. 32 points, 9 assists and 9 rebounds. Effortless. 6'2 guard. I went expecting a spot up 3 point shooter, and saw the next coming of Mike Nelson. He scores in all different ways. Gets to the line, hangs in the air. He is smooth.

In the game before his, Marshall Bjorkland played. He has an offer from us as well. 6'8 PF who gets every rebound. Man on the court. We need this kid. Very solid shot at him. His sister is or was in the WNBA. Plays mean. Grabs every rebound in his area. The future is bright.

My brother is the Head Girls Coach for Sibley East who is playing in that same tournament and he said its actually a pretty good possibility Bjorkland could come to NDSU mainly because of the Ag Program at NDSU

[Mr. Burgundy]

Just hope Tubby or Iowa State don't call....and he may very well be wearing the green and gold. I was very impressed with his game. Kid is a beast. Loved the way he was grabbing rebounds with two hands and controlling the ball. Sort of reminded me of how Kevin Love dominated the glass at UCLA last year.

[bisonpride4ever]

My brother just called me and said that Sibley East (Marshal Bjorklund) beat Redwood Valley (Mike Felt) 78-63. To win the Redwood Valley Holiday Tournement. He didn't have stats but he said both Marshall and Felt had a ton of points.

[tony]

In rivals.com, Chip Rank, 6'6 205, from Cedarburg, Wisconsin is listed as having an offer for the 2010 class. According to the article I saw, he is a phenomenal athlete - also a very good QB.

[NDSUstudent]

I added Chip Rank(thanks tony) and Josh Gasser who both are from Wisconsin to the 2007 list of offers. Both sound like they would be good gets, hopefully our Wisconsin connections pay off.

[NDSUstudent]

Josh Gasser article from scout...

Class of 2010 Intro: Josh Gasser

By Nate Latsch
BillikenReport.com
Posted Jan 12, 2009


Port Washington (Wis.) point guard Josh Gasser received his first scholarship offer, from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, during the summer after his freshman year. The high-scoring junior now has several offers and has seen an increase in his recruiting this season.

“It’s picked up a lot lately,” Gasser said Sunday night. “A lot of bigger schools are interested. More Big Ten schools are interested.”
A 6-foot-4, 185-pound junior point guard, Gasser has scholarship offers from a variety of schools: North Dakota State, Wisconsin-Green Bay, Saint Louis, Northern Iowa, Wisconsin-Milwaukee and others.

Gasser is currently in wait-and-see mode with his recruiting as more and more schools show interest.

He has drawn attention recently from schools like Iowa, Northwestern, Iowa State, Indiana and Illinois.

They have been checking out the Port Washington junior and Gasser has been checking them out as well. He will make an unofficial visit to Northwestern this weekend.

“I’m visiting a bunch of those schools or I have visited,” he said.

But no one from that group of schools has extended a scholarship offer at this time.

“I think Northwestern and Iowa could (offer),” Gasser said. “I’m not positive yet. They seem very interested in me, but we’ll see.”

Gasser has plenty of time. He’s off to an impressive start with his high school team and has all summer traveling with the Wisconsin Swing to try to make a favorable impression on those coaches.

The Port Washington Pirates are off to a 5-2 start going into Tuesday’s game against visiting Slinger.

Gasser is averaging 27.3 points per game, has made 63 of 79 free throws (79.7 percent) and has knocked down 12 3-pointers. He opened the season with a 41-point performance, including 18 free throws, against Catholic Memorial.

Gasser averaged 10 points per game as a freshman, which ranked third on the Pirates, and a team-high 21.7 points per game as a sophomore. He made 31 3-pointers as a sophomore and made 84.5 percent of his free throw attempts (137 of 162).

The junior point guard is 82 points away from hitting 1,000 for his career, but when asked to describe his game, Gasser doesn’t point to his scoring ability.

“I don’t see myself as a scorer,” he said. “I think the best thing about me is I pretty much can do a little bit of everything. … I think everything is just solid. It helps me out a lot.”

Gasser sites his toughness and decision-making as two of his best attributes, which go well together with his good size (6-4) to play the point guard position.

But the Port Washington junior is smart enough to know he has to get better to play in college and is working on trying to improve his athleticism. He knows he’ll have to defend smaller and quicker guards in college.

As Gasser works to improve his game in preparation of playing at the next level, he’ll continue on with the recruiting process of having coaches watch and evaluate him and making unofficial visits to schools so he can do his homework on them.

“I’m just going to weigh my options,” Gasser said. “I’d love to play in the Big Ten and stay close to home. That’s a conference that fits my style. If that doesn’t work out, we’ll see what happens.”

[NDSUFREAK]

before we go an recruit any good players for the future, we gotta get the dump of the BSA remodeled and looking somewhat decent...we're not gonna get any players showing them that

[Mr. Burgundy]

The players locker room is nice now....but the BSA is a dump. However, we do draw a large crowd, and it can get loud...but it is a brutal facility. We need the donation to get the dome expanded, coaches offices in the new facility as well as a players room. Huge advantage in recruiting.

[OnTheFifty]

Chad Calcaterra - recently picked up an offer from Auburn.

His list now includes offers from Auburn, Colorado State, Northern Iowa, North Dakota State, Wisconsin-Green Bay, and Minnesota as well as interest from many others.

[ndsubison1]

Joe Hanstad is averaging 21 ppg for Dickinson High and is one of the top scorers in the state and had 32 points in his last game vs. Bismarck. I have some information that he has some offers from other mid-majors and is drawing some interest from some power conference teams.

[semobison]

Watched Mandan, the number 1 ranked team in North Dakota class A beat Dickinson last night. Huge night for two underclassmen! Hanstad had 35 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists while being double teamed much of the game. For Mandan 6'7" junior Brian Kielpinski had 35 points and 14 boards, shooting 17 for 20 from the field. Are we looking at Kielpinski? Great body, huge wingspan, good hands, and a nice touch down low! Its not very often you see two players of this caliber in the same game out here in western North Dakota

[tjbison]

The players locker room is nice now....but the BSA is a dump. However, we do draw a large crowd, and it can get loud...but it is a brutal facility. We need the donation to get the dome expanded, coaches offices in the new facility as well as a players room. Huge advantage in recruiting.

I admit I have never been to any other Facility in The Summit League, how does the BSA compare to them? Is it the worst of all or in the middle?

[roadwarrior]

I admit I have never been to any other Facility in The Summit League, how does the BSA compare to them? Is it the worst of all or in the middle?

So far I have been to IUPUI and WIU. Both are worse than the BSA.

[IzzyFlexion]

I admit I have never been to any other Facility in The Summit League, how does the BSA compare to them? Is it the worst of all or in the middle?

War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, Indiana is huge (13,000) and very "big time" looking. Not quite on the same level as say University of Illinois but pretty close. However, both times I've been there they've curtained off one of the ends because with just around 1,000 - 2,000 people in attendance it can look pretty cavernous in there.

[ndsubison1]

Watched Mandan, the number 1 ranked team in North Dakota class A beat Dickinson last night. Huge night for two underclassmen! Hanstad had 35 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists while being double teamed much of the game. For Mandan 6'7" junior Brian Kielpinski had 35 points and 14 boards, shooting 17 for 20 from the field. Are we looking at Kielpinski? Great body, huge wingspan, good hands, and a nice touch down low! Its not very often you see two players of this caliber in the same game out here in western North Dakota

If Kielpinski can add some mass and get stronger he is a D1 caliber player... IMO he is someone we should at least be looking at...

[Mr. Burgundy]

Yes, Kielpinski is being looked at. Good athlete.

[Hansel]

War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, Indiana is huge (13,000) and very "big time" looking. Not quite on the same level as say University of Illinois but pretty close. However, both times I've been there they've curtained off one of the ends because with just around 1,000 - 2,000 people in attendance it can look pretty cavernous in there.

Oakland, S. Utah, and Oral Roberts' Gyms all looked pretty nice on TV... Frost ain't bad either

[IzzyFlexion]

Oakland, S. Utah, and Oral Roberts' Gyms all looked pretty nice on TV... Frost ain't bad either

I have been to Oakland's.
It is real nice but pretty small. Some sources say 3,000, others say 4,000. Either way, it's a shame such a nice looking venue isn't more "big time".

[pwbnd]

From Oakland's website:

O'Rena Superlatives
Opened: November, 1998
Capacity: 3,000
Largest Crowd: 4,055 vs. Missouri on Nov. 29, 2003
First Game: Nov. 17, 1998 vs. Michigan State

[ndsubison1]

Recruit Joe Hanstad is now leading the state in scoring as a sophomore with 24.7 ppg

http://www2.edutech.nodak.edu/edcbb/Boys/stats.html

[BisManBison]

Recruit Joe Hanstad is now leading the state in scoring as a sophomore with 24.7 ppg

http://www2.edutech.nodak.edu/edcbb/Boys/stats.html

He dropped 34 on Century last night. Dang, I need to check out Dickinson's schedule and try and catch his next game in town.

[devin45k]

So far I have been to IUPUI and WIU. Both are worse than the BSA.

I automatically put UMKC as worse. Cuz people seriously never know where the game is gonna be at. They switch between a couple different places to play at.

Although, I hate to admit it....Frost arena is pretty nice.

[Kermit]

Any chance an admin could split off all of the arena talk into a separate thread? I always get excited when I see new posts in the recruiting thread, and let down when it turns out to be more chatter about gyms. :)

[SDbison]

Any chance an admin could split off all of the arena talk into a separate thread? I always get excited when I see new posts in the recruiting thread, and let down when it turns out to be more chatter about gyms. :)
Asking people to stay on topic at Bisonville? Good luck with that! :D

[roadwarrior]

I think maybe Joe Hanstad was at the IPFW game tonight.

[coldspot]

I think maybe Joe Hanstad was at the IPFW game tonight.

also thought i saw him walk in with his family while i was selling programs.

[ad guy]

Does anyone have any updates on bball recruiting, it's been kind of slow lately. Something about Football has been getting all the attention.

I heard they were looking at a kid out of Willmar, MN. Fillipek (sp?), 6-4? guard.

[lakesbison]

RIDGE from SCIENCE. get him NOW!!

[Mr. Burgundy]

I am all in with Lakes on this one (That is hard to say).....Ridge down at NDSCS is EXACTLY the player that we need. He has a million dollar NBA body.....and the fire we need. If he was hitting his outside shot a bit more, he would have serious offers. He is an undersized big man that would be perfect for us. If he was taller....well, he wouldn't be at NDSCS. SO before you complain that he isn't 6'10, just remember that a player like this has to have a flaw in order to get to Fargo. I think this is a gamble we take. Not very many TALL guys hurt us in the Summit. We need this type of athlete the next couple of years. GET RIDGE!

[Jdubs21]

how big is ridge?

[Mr. Knowitall32]

how big is ridge?
6'5 230ish. I believe this guy could be very similar to OU's Derrick Nelson, but he'll be in a BISON uni:)

[ndsubison1]

I am all in with Lakes on this one (That is hard to say).....Ridge down at NDSCS is EXACTLY the player that we need. He has a million dollar NBA body.....and the fire we need. If he was hitting his outside shot a bit more, he would have serious offers. He is an undersized big man that would be perfect for us. If he was taller....well, he wouldn't be at NDSCS. SO before you complain that he isn't 6'10, just remember that a player like this has to have a flaw in order to get to Fargo. I think this is a gamble we take. Not very many TALL guys hurt us in the Summit. We need this type of athlete the next couple of years. GET RIDGE!

I agree lets get Ridge!!!

[ad guy]

I think it's agreed then. Ridge needs to be a Bison.

[Bison"FANatic"]

So who is going down and making the offer?????:D :D :D ;) ;)

[lakesbison]

Lets Send SLICK and SDBISON.

Slick can use his sweet persuasive skill's and SDBISON can bully him into coming. PERFECT combination!!

[SlickVic]

crew cabbin to whapeton???? getcha popcorn ready...been at 1 game so tough to say but i dont no hes allright...i think irwins teams from the past 6 or so years would mop the floor with this years science squad...wasnt real impressed and im still pretty pissed about the whole irwin thing i mean the man did nothing wrong not to mention the offer of coaching with out pay? to me irwin was ndscs basketball i just loved his teams and his style both on and off the court lol...and ill be interested to see what direction that program all go now without him...shumacher seems pretty slick no nothing about him but from what i seen his style of basketball is straight streeth ball at its finest...

[SDbison]

crew cabbin to whapeton???? getcha popcorn ready...been at 1 game so tough to say but i dont no hes allright...i think irwins teams from the past 6 or so years would mop the floor with this years science squad...wasnt real impressed and im still pretty pissed about the whole irwin thing i mean the man did nothing wrong not to mention the offer of coaching with out pay? to me irwin was ndscs basketball i just loved his teams and his style both on and off the court lol...and ill be interested to see what direction that program all go now without him...shumacher seems pretty slick no nothing about him but from what i seen his style of basketball is straight streeth ball at its finest...
Let's make the trip Slick!

[lakesbison]

Casey's Bar in Breck before game.

Science Game

Oasis after.

Burgandy and I will meet ya there.

[WYOBISONMAN]

Let's make the trip Slick!

That will make it signed, sealed and delivered!!!!:nod:

[ndsubisonx]

Hanstad leading the state in scoring still with 25 per game

[Mr. Burgundy]

I can only speak for myself, but I will not be at a NDSCS basketball game with Lakes in the future.

If you guys end up watching a game, enjoy Ridge. Kid can play...and fits EXACTLY what this team will need next year. SOME FIRE and toughness.

[lakesbison]

burgandy.. stop that!!


FOX TV shows KEMP and WIL RYAN at North/Moorhead game scouting..


WHO THEY WATCHING??!

[NDSUstudent]

Here is a link to a news clip from Kare 11 on NDSU recruit Marshall Bjorklund

http://www.kare11.com/sports/prep/athlete/athlete_article.aspx?storyid=538537&catid=8

[SDbison]

Here is a link to a news clip from Kare 11 on NDSU recruit Marshall Bjorklund

http://www.kare11.com/sports/prep/athlete/athlete_article.aspx?storyid=538537&catid=8

Nice find NDSUstudent. Thanks for sharing the info.

[ndsubison1]

Looks like we have some pretty big competition for Joe Hanstad folks. My sources tell me Gonzaga and Washington St. have offered this kid...

[NDSUstudent]

I just hope we can get a top ND recruit just once, watching these kids leave the state is hard to take.

[BisonAccountant44]

I just hope we can get a top ND recruit just once, watching these kids leave the state is hard to take.

I've said from the beginning of the transition, keeping these types of kids in ND is going to be a key in our mens Bball future. ND may not have a ton of D1 Bball talant throughout the state, but the kids we do produce usually end up being pretty ok. Just in the last 5-10 years who have we had: Kraft, Boshee, Jacobson, and Dufault more recently to name a few, plus I know there are others that I'm not thinking of off the top of my head. Could you imagine the teams we could've assembeled if all of those types of guys stayed home and played their D1 ball at NDSU?

[NDSUFan_Sav]

I've said from the beginning of the transition, keeping these types of kids in ND is going to be a key in our mens Bball future. ND may not have a ton of D1 Bball talant throughout the state, but the kids we do produce usually end up being pretty ok. Just in the last 5-10 years who have we had: Kraft, Boshee, Jacobson, and Dufault more recently to name a few, plus I know there are others that I'm not thinking of off the top of my head. Could you imagine the teams we could've assembeled if all of those types of guys stayed home and played their D1 ball at NDSU?

obv with a boschee or jacobson we would of been an amazing team...boschee is all time 3pt scorer at KU and Jacobson had a good career at Utah....Even if we were DI and eligible for the dance I don't see those 2 staying and going to NDSU when they got scholarships from big schools.

[SirHinn]

burgandy.. stop that!!


FOX TV shows KEMP and WIL RYAN at North/Moorhead game scouting..


WHO THEY WATCHING??!

I'll give you a hint, he's the point guard for the good guys!

[ndsubison1]

I'll give you a hint, he's the point guard for the good guys!

Nik Savageau for North

[coldspot]

Nik Savageau for North

kids a baller but he's like 5'10"

[SirHinn]

kids a baller but he's like 5'10"

Woody's what 5'11, so whats your point?

[coldspot]

Woody's what 5'11, so whats your point?

not every 5'10" guy is going to be the next ben woodside.

[NDSUstudent]

Here is a link to a sports feature on NDSU recruit Joe Hanstad...

http://www.kxmb.com/video.asp?ArticleId=327522&VideoId=25665

[ndsubison1]

Hanstad is a stud... the offers are going to keep coming for this kid...

[SirHinn]

not every 5'10" guy is going to be the next ben woodside.

Not every 6'5 guy is going to be the next Ben Woodside, clearly that wasn't the point though. If you watch the kid play regardless of his height, he's got serious game and he is a definite pure point guard. If he was 5'5, then I could see a reason to be concerned

[bisonpride4ever]

Nice find NDSUstudent. Thanks for sharing the info.

I was just at my brothers this weekend watching his Sibley East girls team play and he told me that Bjorklund has narrowed his choices down to Minnesota, Iowa State, and NDSU

[lakesbison]

marshall, hansted together signing with NDSU would be HISTORIC!!

[Mr. Burgundy]

If the offer comes from either Minnesota or Iowa State, we are in trouble. If not, he will be a Bison. He has told the staff that much. We understand that we will lose battles to those schools. It would be awesome to get those kids, I think our shot with Bjorkland is really good. He is a beast.

[Jdubs21]

anyone know the recruits at the game yesterday...he was sittin right beside me and i overheard someone say he was a recruit...about 6'2" dark hair is about all i got for info

[Mr. Burgundy]

Bisonville regular "Jugular" is at the NDSCS game in Iowa tonight watching Ridge. Sounds like they are getting dominated, but Ridge has a "million dollar body." He said that K-State is there for sure, as well as UMKC, and about 10 other schools. He will update us on how Ridge looked. This was a big game for them.

[jugular]

I just got back from the game and I was pleasantly surprised with Ridge. The guy is a beast but he's more than that. He picked up his 2nd foul with about 8 minutes left in the 1st half, so his coach yanked him and they proceeded to get down about 18 at the half. He dominated at times in the 2nd half and even showed some handles on a phenomenal spin move in the paint. Basically if he wanted a rebound, he got it. He explodes when he's jumping--he just gets to the ball so quick. His defense was lacking, but it almost seemed like his coach told him to do whatever it took not to get any fouls.

Overall, I'd love to land this kid. I don't know that he is going to be the "go to guy" but every team needs a guy like this--a GREAT athlete that is going to do some little things for you. Plus, he'll look good walking off the bus. The guy has basketball skills and would definitely help us next year. Anyone know our chances?

On a side note, I really question the coach from NDSCS. Until the last couple minutes, every time they shot a FT he had all 4 of the other guys go back and get ready for D. Huh? With a guy like Ridge, why wouldn't you try to have him get an offensive rebound? And then at the end when they were shooting FT's, he actually got a couple offensive rebounds. They fought back and only lost by 3 and had a half court shot at the buzzer for the tie.

[Kermit]

jugular, or anyone else: Is NDSU actually recruiting McKeither at this time? I expect he will have plenty of offers, he was a pre-season national JC All-American.

[lakesbison]

ya. Richman has talked with him..his dad is president of NDSCS and at the games.

[ndsubison1]

jugular, or anyone else: Is NDSU actually recruiting McKeither at this time? I expect he will have plenty of offers, he was a pre-season national JC All-American.

yes, NDSU is interested in Mckeither. We have at least been looking at him a bit.

[ndsubison1]

Wow some of the Bunny fans are delusional over at SDSUFans... NorCalJack said Mike Felt choose NDSU over SDSU because he knew he would play right away here... HAHA :rofl:

[NDSUstudent]

Wow some of the Bunny fans are delusional over at SDSUFans... NorCalJack said Mike Felt choose NDSU over SDSU because he knew he would play right away here... HAHA :rofl:

The funny comments are that Felt can't create his own shot. I still don't understand how a gaurd can average 30 points for two straight seasons and not be able to create his own shot.

But this one takes the cake....


A couple of things, first of all what does Tveidt have to do with the 09-10 recruiting class?
Second of all, Chad White is quicker and a better wing that Tveidt will ever be. Watched him play in high school and though he was good, Sam Williard was the bright spot on that team, a solid center that was fundamentally sound.... Letting Tveidt go to NDSU doesn't bother me, the class we recruited that year was better then NDSU's anyway.... Letting Williard get by bothered me a bit more, the early signings of Sargent and Moss was pretty good though, and we had Cordova....
.

A SD high school player that has never played a minute of college basketball and has verballed to SDSU is already better than Tveidt will ever be.

One more post...


NDSU seems to have been scuffling on the recruiting trail of late.....


Our recruits had offers from the Horizon League, CAA, and Big 12 but yet we are scuffling.

[Bryan]

Ran into an NDSU coach and Coach Miles at the Hopkins/Columbia Heights game on Thursday. Miles was looking at Ch junior Jacob Thomas, NDSU at Hopkins pg Marcus Williams

[westnodak93bison]

Hanstad is a stud no doubt. I watched him play at Bismarck about a week or so ago. He is quick, can jump well and has a quick release on his shot, didnt really force any shots and I was impressed with several of his passes. He definitely is not a ball hog. I fear he will get many offers from the big schools before he graduates.

Esley Thorton guarded Hanstad much of the game and I think he had 22pts. I was impressed with Esley's athletisim, dude can get off the floor but he has a slow release on his shot. I must see one of his football games this fall and check out his arm strength.

An interesting player to watch in the next few years is Dexter Werner from Bismarck High. IMHO, he was the 2nd best ball player on the court against Dickinson and he is a Freshman. I think he is 6'4" and have heard his dad is a huge man so there will be growth potential. He was not intimidated at all.

[OnTheFifty]

Little tidbit on Marshall Bjorklund from Sibley East. He really wants to go to the U of M., and they love his relentless effort, but it is doubtful they will offer since he is a little undersized for a power forward in the Big Ten. He is only 6' 6", but is a warrior.

Word is that once Minnesota signs a big or if it becomes apparent that the U won't offer....he will commit to.........................NDSU!

[NDSUstudent]

Little tidbit on Marshall Bjorklund from Sibley East. He really wants to go to the U of M., and they love his relentless effort, but it is doubtful they will offer since he is a little undersized for a power forward in the Big Ten. He is only 6' 6", but is a warrior.

Word is that once Minnesota signs a big or if it becomes apparent that the U won't offer....he will commit to.........................NDSU!

Nice!!! Bjorklund and Aarberg could be quite the combination for the Bison in a few years.

[Mr. Burgundy]

If Tubby or Iowa State do not offer, he will be a Bison.

[Kermit]

Little tidbit on Marshall Bjorklund from Sibley East. He really wants to go to the U of M., and they love his relentless effort, but it is doubtful they will offer since he is a little undersized for a power forward in the Big Ten. He is only 6' 6", but is a warrior.

Word is that once Minnesota signs a big or if it becomes apparent that the U won't offer....he will commit to.........................NDSU!

Another tidbit on Marshall Bjorklund. He has been playing all year with a torn labrum in his left shoulder. It was originally a football injury, was operated on once, but reinjured in AAU ball last summer. There are now rumors that the shoulder is really bothering him, possibly to the extent that he may be unable to play AAU this summer, and he may be headed for more surgery. If he can't play AAU, it probably increases the chances that he will be a Bison, but I hope that he can put this injury behind him.

[Thunder_Struck]

Sounds like Marshall would be a good get for the Bison!

[jugular]

Why would he play AAU ball the summer after his senior year of high school? Or is he only a junior this year? Thanks


Another tidbit on Marshall Bjorklund. He has been playing all year with a torn labrum in his left shoulder. It was originally a football injury, was operated on once, but reinjured in AAU ball last summer. There are now rumors that the shoulder is really bothering him, possibly to the extent that he may be unable to play AAU this summer, and he may be headed for more surgery. If he can't play AAU, it probably increases the chances that he will be a Bison, but I hope that he can put this injury behind him.

[roadwarrior]

He's a junior.

[ndsubison1]

Hanstad had 37 points the other night against the number one team in the state- Mandan.

http://www.thedickinsonpress.com/articles/index.cfm?id=20587&section=sports

[tony]

Hanstad had 37 points the other night against the number one team in the state- Mandan.

http://www.thedickinsonpress.com/articles/index.cfm?id=20587&section=sports

Do you think there's any chance that Kielpinksi from Mandan ends up at NDSU?

[Herd]

Hanstad is a great talent. Has he given an tips as to where he will most likely commit, or what schools he is interested in?

[Mr. Burgundy]

I like how the staff is sitting on a scholarship right now....this run is only going to help publicity. This could be fun.

[SDbison]

I like how the staff is sitting on a scholarship right now....this run is only going to help publicity. This could be fun.
Burgundy, any idea how a NCAA tournament appearance, let alone a win or two there could impact recruiting? Possible examples of who might look at NDSU over another bigger conference team?

[NDSUFan_Sav]

I've heard if we make the NCAA Tourney slick will choose NDSU over the intramural team....he wants to just chill at the 3pt line and throw up some 3s prob not much defense, overall he would like to just play offense.

He would?

[Kermit]

I like how the staff is sitting on a scholarship right now....this run is only going to help publicity. This could be fun.

I wouldn't mind seeing the last scholarship used on a juco, for a couple of reasons. I think it would be great to add a player who can step in right away, ideally a guy with some real athletic presence. The other reason I think a juco would be nice, is it would help even out the classes. As it stands, next year the Bison will have 4 seniors, but only 2 juniors (Tveidt and Coleman) and 1 sophomore (Carlson). If this doesn't change we are looking at a couple of years in the near future where recruiting could be hampered a bit by a lack of available scholarships.

Of course, it's not that easy because everybody wants an athletic juco who can help right away, and many juco players have other issues which may make them less than an ideal fit for a program like NDSU.

[tjbison]

I wouldn't mind seeing the last scholarship used on a juco, for a couple of reasons. I think it would be great to add a player who can step in right away, ideally a guy with some real athletic presence. The other reason I think a juco would be nice, is it would help even out the classes. As it stands, next year the Bison will have 4 seniors, but only 2 juniors (Tveidt and Coleman) and 1 sophomore (Carlson). If this doesn't change we are looking at a couple of years in the near future where recruiting could be hampered a bit by a lack of available scholarships.

Of course, it's not that easy because everybody wants an athletic juco who can help right away, and many juco players have other issues which may make them less than an ideal fit for a program like NDSU.


I hope it gets used on someone down low who can rebound consistantly and be a physical inside game!

[ILBISON]

I pray and I pray. That this extraschollly gets in the hands of marcus williams at hopkins highschool!

[Kermit]

I pray and I pray. That this extraschollly gets in the hands of marcus williams at hopkins highschool!

That would be interesting--a potential recruiting battle between Bison basketball and Bison football. NDSU offered Willlams for football, and as of signing day, I'm pretty sure they remained interested. He is a very talented DB/WR. He didn't sign with anyone for football--possibly because he prefers basketball. He is the only starter on his HS BB team that doesn't yet have a D-I scholarship. The other 4 are going to Minnesota, Notre Dame, Arizona State, and Santa Clara!

On a side note, the Star Tribune has a couple of stories (with video) today on the controversial Hopkins basketball program:

http://www.startribune.com/sports/preps/40578472.html?elr=KArksi8cyaiUo8cyaiUiD3aPc:_Yyc:a ULPQL7PQLanchO7DiUr

http://www.startribune.com/sports/preps/40579392.html?elr=KArksi8cyaiUeyD8_o8cyaiUiacyKUUr

[Kermit]

More on Marcus Williams..I wonder if Saul is hesitant because the Bison will already have two new point guards next year (Drew Lundberg and Nate Zastrow)? Despite that, (all of this is based on what I've read, not personal viewing) Williams could add something different because he is touted as a superb athlete. Lundberg is supposed to have excellent basketball skills and he is a good athlete (leading receiver on his HS football team), but probably not in Williams' class as a pure athlete. If there is a knock on Zastrow, it is that while he is a great shooter with great basketball savvy, he is only an average athlete.

[ILBISON]

Marcus Williams is a sick athlete would look superb in green and gold! I was reading that the tubby has a kid coming in to play basketball and football. Maybe we could offer the same to this kid?

[tcbison]

Little tidbit on Marshall Bjorklund from Sibley East. He really wants to go to the U of M., and they love his relentless effort, but it is doubtful they will offer since he is a little undersized for a power forward in the Big Ten. He is only 6' 6", but is a warrior.

Word is that once Minnesota signs a big or if it becomes apparent that the U won't offer....he will commit to.........................NDSU!

Mike Max said tonight on WCCO that Marshall Bjorklund has offers from North Dakota State, Northern Iowa, and South Dakota State.

[Kermit]

Marcus Williams is a sick athlete would look superb in green and gold! I was reading that the tubby has a kid coming in to play basketball and football. Maybe we could offer the same to this kid?

GopherHole article on Marcus Williams per BisonNeil:
http://www.gopherhole.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=961

Williams has both basketball and football offers from NDSU. He also apparently has a BB offer from UNI, and several other FB offers, but--"Next steps are to keep looking. I’m going to keep looking for a good school, a good opportunity, and where to go to school at. Right now, I need to finish school, and do well."

My interpretation is that he still hopes for a high major basketball offer. For what it's worth, I'm skeptical that an offer from UNI for basketball is still on the table. UNI signed a highly regarded point guard this fall, and they got a commitment from a juco point guard in mid-February. I doubt they'd bring in 3 point guards in one year..

[90 BISON]

Do you think there's any chance that Kielpinksi from Mandan ends up at NDSU?

He is only a sophomore. He will be quite the stud as a Junior and Senior.:nod: :nod: :nod: Anyone know if he is being recruited? It would be really nice to add him in a couple of years.:nod: :nod: :nod:

[ndsubison1]

He is only a sophomore. He will be quite the stud as a Junior and Senior.:nod: :nod: :nod: Anyone know if he is being recruited? It would be really nice to add him in a couple of years.:nod: :nod: :nod:

He is a junior... but I know it's been mentioned before that we're at least looking at him... the kid deserves a solid look from us. If he can get stronger he has the potential to be a Bison

[Mr. Burgundy]

He is being watched.

[Bryan]

Saw Hopkins play on Tue and Marcus said Iowa State and George Mason are two schools that are giving him alot of recent attention for basketball and Colorado State has expressed interest as well. NDSU is still an option but he is going to explore all options.

[ILBISON]

Is he as good as advertised bryan

[Kermit]

New article about Marshall Bjorklund, the 6'7" junior forward from Sibley East, on MinnesotaPreps.com today. Unfortunately, it is behind the subscription wall:
http://minnesotapreps.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=920304

The article is highly complimentary of his play and development, but not a lot of new info. Bjorklund is averaging 20.7 points and 15.7 rebounds with 20 double-doubles in 23 games. A quote from Bjorklund's coach confirms that NDSU, SDSU, and Northern Illinois have offered scholarships. Minnesota has been interested, but not sure where that stands. Other teams are watching.

[Kermit]

From Chris Aarhus' blog:
Joe...Hanstad...wow (http://www.areavoices.com/preps/?blog=44709).


Hanstad has made a quite an impression...I know the SDSU scout was pretty impressed after he watched him go for 38 against top-ranked Mandan at home. He went for 41 against Minot at home with the NDSU scout in attendance.

I'm rooting for Dickinson and Mandan to qualify for the State A so we can have a first-hand look at Hanstad and Kielpinski in the dome. Based on rumors though, Hanstad is probably a real long shot for the Bison.

[Kermit]

Yesterday, MinnesotaPreps.com published a list of the Top 40 Uncommitted Seniors in Minnesota (http://minnesotapreps.rivals.com/showmsg.asp?fid=1438&tid=125580220&mid=125580220&SID=921&Style=2).

Marcus Williams, the Hopkins PG who has an offer from NDSU, is at #3.
Nate Wolters, PG from St. Cloud Tech, is at #1.
Ty Storrusten of Pelican Rapids is #8.

Wolters situation is pretty interesting. He is a big (6'3") lead guard who is an excellent ball handler and scorer. The Bison had some interest earlier, but I think they decided to go with Mike Felt, instead. That decision may have been based in part on how their individual skills will fit into the team. Felt is recognized as a great shooter who may be able to play a role similar to Mike Nelson in the future. Wolters is not the same kind of pure shooter. Nonetheless, Wolters has been tremendous, starting last summer in AAU and continuing through the high school season. He has been so productive and clutch, that some observers are pushing him for Mr. Basketball in MN--over phenomenal talents like Royce White and Rodney Williams. Wolters had some lower D-I offers in the fall, including SDSU, but he turned them all down at the time.

Still isn't clear what sport(s) Williams or Storrusten will play in college.

[ad guy]

Wolters situation is pretty interesting. He is a big (6'3") lead guard who is an excellent ball handler and scorer. The Bison had some interest earlier, but I think they decided to go with Mike Felt, instead. That decision may have been based in part on how their individual skills will fit into the team. Felt is recognized as a great shooter who may be able to play a role similar to Mike Nelson in the future. Wolters is not the same kind of pure shooter. Nonetheless, Wolters has been tremendous, starting last summer in AAU and continuing through the high school season. He has been so productive and clutch, that some observers are pushing him for Mr. Basketball in MN--over phenomenal talents like Royce White and Rodney Williams. Wolters had some lower D-I offers in the fall, including SDSU, but he turned them all down at the time.

I saw game film of Tech vs. Fergus and Wolters is a very fine talent. Pretty quick cross over, always goes left. He's a fair shooter, but can really finish at the rim. He has a nose for the ball on defense, he had 5 or so steals by coming off his guy and stripping the ball. He's a good passer, and cool customer on the court. He had 37 points in that game. But I heard there's a good possbility that he is going to play baseball in college.

[BisBison]

From Chris Aarhus' blog:
Joe...Hanstad...wow (http://www.areavoices.com/preps/?blog=44709).



I'm rooting for Dickinson and Mandan to qualify for the State A so we can have a first-hand look at Hanstad and Kielpinski in the dome. Based on rumors though, Hanstad is probably a real long shot for the Bison.

Mandan is in the WDA championship tonight. Kielpinski at 6'7" is a junior and has improved a lot during the course of this year, but I'm afraid his foot speed isn't what is needed at the Summit League level. He doesn't have great hands or much range, but his defense is solid.

[Bryan]

Colorado State is interested in Wolters.

[unbison]

Hey a question.... Are there any kids in the metro(i know it is a stretch to call F-m area) that are projects that might walk on?

[CaBisonFan]

Add two kids from Southern California being looked at:

Dakota Downs....6' 6" and growing. Great athlete and great kid. 3.7 gpa...needs a year of pumping iron. Do a search for his name & Hemet, CA. You'll see pics & stats.

John Balwigaire....6' 2" point guard....has spent one year at a JUCO in Arizona. Check him out on MaxPreps. He'd be a major get. PAC-10 caliber point guard. Needed to get his grades up. Really nice kid. Major floor leader. Ultra-quick.

Both played for West Valley High School in Hemet, CA and won the CIF championship in their division last year. CIF is the Southern California championships. We don't have a state championship. It would be too big. Two other teammates are on their way to San Diego State & Oregon State. And yes...Colorado State is looking at them also.

Realistic? Who knows? But I 'do' know that they're being looked at.

[DORMIE]

Why does it seem that Miles' name comes up on almost every kid we're looking at. Either he's looking at kids for role players or we are raising our bar to the next level. Yes, the Mountain West is above the level on the Summitt.

[CaBisonFan]

Why does it seem that Miles' name comes up on almost every kid we're looking at. Either he's looking at kids for role players or we are raising our bar to the next level. Yes, the Mountain West is above the level on the Summitt.

Because the connections/networks are almost the same. Tim & Craig have a huge network into the Bison recruiting region. And in this situation, both programs know someone that is close to the situation.

And I agree about the power of the two conferences. It's obvious. But NDSU is in a position to notch it up...especially if they make it to the Big Dance.

[HerdBot]

Because the connections/networks are almost the same. Tim & Craig have a huge network into the Bison recruiting region. And in this situation, both programs know someone that is close to the situation.

And I agree about the power of the two conferences. It's obvious. But NDSU is in a position to notch it up...especially if they make it to the Big Dance.

Hopefully it's enough to put them over the top. I know it's usually not this easy to get into the Big Dance but I would think NDSU has a better chance at making the Big Dance than some of the lower to mid Big Ten teams that have to earn an at large bid. Northwestern has never made it.

[OnTheFifty]

Name to keep an eye on:

Alec Brown from Winona

Supposedly NDSU has been checking him out. 6' 11" and could easily get bigger.


http://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=95017&sport=2

[westnodak93bison]

Go watch Joe Hanstad from Dickinson High. I believe he is playing in the class A state in Fargo. Only a sophmore.

[westnodak93bison]

Anyone get a chance to watch the ND boys today in Fargo? Anyone stand out as potential NDSU type talent.

[Kermit]

Anyone get a chance to watch the ND boys today in Fargo? Anyone stand out as potential NDSU type talent.

I didn't get to the tournament today. Sophomore guard Joe Hanstad of Dickinson already has a scholarship offer from NDSU. Dickinson will face Mandan in one semifinal game tomorrow night. Mandan's 6'7" junior, Bryan Kielpinski has received some looks, as has Fargo North's junior point guard, Nick Savageau.

[funteddy]

That Calcaterra Kid would be something we have been missing for a long time. SIZE!!!!!!

[Kermit]

That Calcaterra Kid would be something we have been missing for a long time. SIZE!!!!!!

The Bison are by no means a small team for a mid-major. Unfortunately, there are a couple competitors in the Summit League (Oakland and ORU) who have exceptionally athletic bigs.

Calcaterra had an offer from the Gophers at one time, but it isn't clear how interested Tubby is now. He does have offers from the SEC (Auburn), MWC (Col State), and MVC (Iowa State). He plays against some pretty mediocre competition, and he will play AAU ball this summer for the first time. The AAU circuit will probably determine a lot, but he'll most likely end up at a bigger conference school.

[WildBill]

The Bison are by no means a small team for a mid-major. Unfortunately, there are a couple competitors in the Summit League (Oakland and ORU) who have exceptionally athletic bigs.

Calcaterra had an offer from the Gophers at one time, but it isn't clear how interested Tubby is now. He does have offers from the SEC (Auburn), MWC (Col State), and MVC (Iowa State). He plays against some pretty mediocre competition, and he will play AAU ball this summer for the first time. The AAU circuit will probably determine a lot, but he'll most likely end up at a bigger conference school.


He still holds an offer from the Gophers

[Kermit]

He still holds an offer from the Gophers

You probably know much more than I about Gopher recruiting. There has been stuff on the Gopher boards that cast doubt. For example, this one from the GopherHole on Feb 25 (nice tidbit thrown in for Bison fans on Marshall Bjorklund):



Calcaterra has alot to prove this summer and his "offer" from MN is a little complicated. Let's just say that if Chad walked into Bierman today and wanted to commit, I don't think they would accept it. Chad is still an interesting prospect but hasn't progressed like some had hoped. He needs a big summer and switching to Pulley will be big for him.

Marshall Bjorklund, as has been written many times, is a beast but undersized and will go to NDSU if he doesn't grow 2-3 inches. He wants to be a Gopher but not likely unless he finds that Leuer magic.

[WildBill]

You probably know much more than I about Gopher recruiting. There has been stuff on the Gopher boards that cast doubt. For example, this one from the GopherHole on Feb 25 (nice tidbit thrown in for Bison fans on Marshall Bjorklund):


He is correct. Chad does have a lot to work on this summer. But he does still hold an "offer" of sorts. I think for Marshall to get an offer he has to add a little weight and grow a little taller. Right now,he would be a tweener in the Big ten

[jugular]

Would love to see us recruit this kid from tiny Ewing, NE. He's averaged about 30 ppg as a junior. He's also one of the top WR/TE's in the state as well. He's probably a better prospect in football than basketball but his true love is hoops. 6'4, 215. Tough kid.

http://nebraska.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=91157&sport=1

[jugular]

Damn, I'm watching the Iowa 4A state championship on TV right now. Here's a name: Harrison Barnes from Ames High. He's only a junior but is a top 10 recruit in the nation for next year (all positions). OH MY. Already has offers from Duke, UNC, KU, etc. His dad played at ISU and McDermott's son is the same age and also a pretty good player (averages 14 points off the bench!). There was a little talent in this game...Barnes (obviously), McDermott will garner some small D1 or D2 looks I would guess, a JR OL recruit that has offers from Iowa and Iowa St and a SG that is going to Yale. Then on the other team (Linn Marr) there was a kid that is going to Air Force and a FR PG that is very good.

[unbison]

I am hoping to watch some minnesota state tourney..... well lets change that i wanna see hopkins play!

[Kermit]

Damn, I'm watching the Iowa 4A state championship on TV right now. Here's a name: Harrison Barnes from Ames High. He's only a junior but is a top 10 recruit in the nation for next year (all positions). OH MY. Already has offers from Duke, UNC, KU, etc. His dad played at ISU and McDermott's son is the same age and also a pretty good player (averages 14 points off the bench!). There was a little talent in this game...Barnes (obviously), McDermott will garner some small D1 or D2 looks I would guess, a JR OL recruit that has offers from Iowa and Iowa St and a SG that is going to Yale. Then on the other team (Linn Marr) there was a kid that is going to Air Force and a FR PG that is very good.

Apparently, the McDermott kid holds an offer from UND.
http://www.areavoices.com/waynenelson/?blog=45251

[ndsubison1]

Hanstad had 42 points in the 3rd place game vs. Bismarck

[WildBill]

Name to keep an eye on:

Alec Brown from Winona

Supposedly NDSU has been checking him out. 6' 11" and could easily get bigger.


http://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=95017&sport=2


Good luck. This kids gonna blow up as far as recruiting goes. High majors are starting to show a lot of interest

[OnTheFifty]

Good luck. This kids gonna blow up as far as recruiting goes. High majors are starting to show a lot of interest

I agree....Minnesota will probably take one of the following for their big

Juniors:

6-foot-10 Chad Calcaterra,
7-foot-0 Jake Kreuser
6-foot-11 Alec Brown

That leaves 2 for other D1 programs... Word is Miles has been snooping around Brown's school lately....Wonder if he crossed paths with Saul?

[bisonhusker]

I hope Saul beat Miles in the next recruiting battle. Miles will offer minutes, Saul will offer a "Chance at the Dance."

HA.

[Daniel Damico]

Thanks for this thread. I was wondering about this earlier this season.

Thanks

Daniel

http://doublethepost.wordpress.com

[Greenman]

Well, y'all could set the record for whitest team ever.

[greenwenvy]

Yep, whoever washes our white uniforms does a great job of using just the right amount of bleach.:) Plus theres not much sun in Fargo so it's not like the guys can work on their tan all winter.

[bison_05]

Here is a video of Joe Hanstad thats on youtube. Man it would be nice to have him in a bison uni!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qu7gbGObuLc

[56BISON73]

Well, y'all could set the record for whitest team ever.

Are you really that stupid ? Or are you very young and just ignorant?

[SUBISON247]

Here is a video of Joe Hanstad thats on youtube. Man it would be nice to have him in a bison uni!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qu7gbGObuLc

While watching this video I noticed that he does not finish with his left hand around the basket. If he is going to be big then he needs to learn to use his other hand around the basket. D1 guys are much better shot blockers and will not give you the room to shoot like that.

[bison_05]

While watching this video I noticed that he does not finish with his left hand around the basket. If he is going to be big then he needs to learn to use his other hand around the basket. D1 guys are much better shot blockers and will not give you the room to shoot like that.

you've got to remember the kid is only a sophomore in HIGH SCHOOL! i'm sure there is a lot of areas he wants to work on and by the time he's ready to go to college i'm sure he will be ready to take up the challenge.

[semobison]

I saw Hanstad play a half dozen times this year. He is the best sophmore I have ever seen in North Dakota, and I have been around a while as a player, coach, and fan. Ive seen a lot of players since the late 60s, early 70s. I guess that makes me an old fart. He is already getting looks from some majors!

[SUBISON247]

After watching the game today we NEED a true big man. Aldrich was the difference the whole game.

[ndsubison1]

After watching the game today we NEED a true big man. Aldrich was the difference the whole game.

agreed, if we want to beat and play with these big-time schools on a regular basis or every once in awhile, we need a true big man... our guard play could get it done in a league like the Summit, but when you go up against teams like KU who have an equally or better backcourt with a premier bigman, just good guards arent going to get it done...

[steelbison]

After watching the game today we NEED a true big man. Aldrich was the difference the whole game.



Easier said than done....Quality bigs are the thoughest thing to get. If you are big with any talent the big boys will be making offers...no question. That is why you see very little talent at the Center position in the mid-major teams.

[roadwarrior]

Saul said today on 740 that in the past week some of the recruits he has been after have been calling him rather than the other way around. Obviously this is a good sign!

[lakesbison]

can we restrict calls to 6'10 or taller??

J U C O !!! CMON, FLOWERS wasnt the answer this year.

[Jdubs21]

Saul said today on 740 that in the past week some of the recruits he has been after have been calling him rather than the other way around. Obviously this is a good sign!

just watched halstroms interview with saul and it sounds very promising that were going to get a big commit in the next couple of weeks

[bisonranch]

Any word on ND's Mr. Basketball, Mr. Malzer? I only watched part of a game but hit a lot of shots and was in control of the game.

[ndsubison1]

this is what Saul said in todays article about the last scholly...


Phillips said his one available scholarship could go to a high school recruit, a Division I transfer and a junior college transfer.

“We will take the best available player,” said Phillips, who admits the NCAA tournament appearance will help their chances of landing a transfer. “We are going to get a kid who could make a difference right away.”

http://www.thedickinsonpress.com/articles/index.cfm?id=21488&section=sports

[fargocyclone]

this is what Saul said in todays article about the last scholly...





Phillips said his one available scholarship could go to a high school recruit, a Division I transfer and a junior college transfer.

“We will take the best available player,” said Phillips, who admits the NCAA tournament appearance will help their chances of landing a transfer. “We are going to get a kid who could make a difference right away.”


http://www.thedickinsonpress.com/articles/index.cfm?id=21488&section=sports (http://www.thedickinsonpress.com/articles/index.cfm?id=21488&section=sports)

This would really help!

[Bison bison]

iowa state's eikmeier to transfer

http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_page=1200&u_sid=10595844

[rutlandbison]

iowa state's eikmeier to transfer

http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_page=1200&u_sid=10595844
http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=2&pr_key=54465

[CaBisonFan]

Easier said than done....Quality bigs are the thoughest thing to get. If you are big with any talent the big boys will be making offers...no question. That is why you see very little talent at the Center position in the mid-major teams.

I think that 'tall' is really important...but against a guy like Aldrich, having a wide-body or two just to get in his way would have really helped. Maybe someone that's in the 6' 6" to 6' 8" category with some width and strength. Not arguing. Just a thought as I watched Aldrich have his way inside. He's going to be tough for anyone to shut down. Kansas could surprise people in the rest of the tournament if they continue to shoot well.

[Herd]

Holy cow - give the Wolter kid from St. Cloud Tech a Scholly!!! A 6-5 kids with handles and smoothness like that are rare.

[Herd]

Holy cow - give the Wolter kid from St. Cloud Tech a Scholly!!! A 6-5 kids with handles and smoothness like that are rare.

[coldspot]

ive been talking to my grandpa who lives in st cloud and he says the kid from tech is the real deal. somebody step in saul's sandbagging spot so he can get on the line with this kid.

[chris56317]

Sounds like Wolters is just down to a few NSIC schools.


http://www.sctimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=PluckPersona&U=b437abfc4c294e1eb6a937f1f2a25373&plckPersonaPage=BlogViewPost&plckUserId=b437abfc4c294e1eb6a937f1f2a25373&plckPostId=Blog%3ab437abfc4c294e1eb6a937f1f2a25373 Post%3afd5a99f3-fd98-43d9-8ce3-385c2b15fd5f&plckController=PersonaBlog&plckScript=personaScript&plckElementId=personaDest

[Mr. Burgundy]

Some people questioned Wolters on why he wasn't looking at going Division I, namely to North Dakota State or South Dakota State. He said NDSU waned in their interest as of late and that he received a scholarship from SDSU, but didn't like what he saw on his visit to Brookings. I asked him if he'd walk on anywhere at the D-I level and he said he wouldn't.

____________________________

That was a cut and paste from the last link. Wow, he is going to go to the NSIC over an offer from SDSU because he didn't like what he saw in Brookings. That isn't good.

[Mr. Burgundy]

I spoke to some players and coaches during the flood as they were helping us sandbag, and I asked them about the 3 incoming freshman. Aaberg, Zastrow and Felt.

It sounds like Zastrow will come in and compete for the starting job with Lundberg at the point. Felt will get minutes at the two and it sounds now like they may not be able to redshirt Aaberg as he is playing too well and his length is what they need. He is REALLY good according to a few of the players that have played with him. They said his wingspan and his shot blocking ability is unreal. Also noted that Nagle is a BEAST. HUGE kid. Nobody wanted to guard him in practice as he is a beast and plays very rough. PERFECT. Getting Aaberg and Nagle to the post together possibly next year is great. BOth kids are 6'9 and play very differently, which is a great combo. I am more excited about next year everytime I talk to these guys.

THANKS to the coaches and to the players for all the help they did sandbagging. CBS Sports had a crew with them and interviewed coach Richman, it is supposedly going to air today before the games start.

[sambini]

Thanks Mr. B FOR THE INSIDE SCOOP AS ALWAYS. I HOPE YOU ARE HANGING IN OUT THERE DURING THIS FLOOD+++

[Bryan]

NDSU is in great shape right now to land a quality big man for the class of 2010 as there are 4 legit 6'9-6'11 D1 kids in the Minnesota junior class but right now all are sort of projects or a little raw and thin and schools are waiting to see more from them.

Cloquet's 6'9 Chad Calcaterra has the best offer list although it's not for sure some of his early offers are still on the table. He has potential but schools are waiting for him to take his game to the next level. Switched to Howard Pulley AAU this summer so he will get alot of exposure. NDSU offer.

Some believe, me included, that the best one of the bunch will eventually be Henry Sibley's Jake Krueser. He is a legit 6'11, long, good footwork, nice touch out to 12 feet. UWGB, UNI have offered and NDSU is close. MN watched him closely at tourny and wouldn't be suprised if he ended up there.

New name on the scene is Winona's 6'10 Alec Brown. Had a nice showing in state tourny on Wed. and should see some mid-level offers start to come in. NDSU watched him as did UNI. Will team with Krueser for the new Pump N Run AAU team. NDSU should have a legit shot unless he blows up this summer.

Last would be Ellsworth 6'10 Trever Gruis. Probably not alot of love for Ellsworth after the Cody Schilling episode last year. Gruis plays today in the championship game and is a kid some of the big shcools have looked at but so far no offers. will play with the Dakota Schoolers this summer. NDSU certianly will be in the mix if they choose to recruit him.

I guess you alos could include Henry Sibley's 6'8 Mike Rostempour, who already holds an NDSU offer, although I wouldn't put him in the category of centers like the rest of these guys.

[OnTheFifty]

Tidbit:

Supposedly, Joe Hanstad is on an unofficial visit to the University of Minnesota this afternoon

[Gully]

Tidbit:

Supposedly, Joe Hanstad is on an unofficial visit to the University of Minnesota this afternoon

That's interesting....I wonder who their coach will be by the time he would play there?

[Herd]

Tubby should talk to Brewster. "MN doesn't recruit ND".

[unbison]

Tubby recruits where ever he wants.... If the kid from out west is as good as stated he will not end up at NDSU

[Bryan]

Hanstad and his dad we're in Mpls for there first practice with his new AAU team, Net Gain. After the practice they went to Minnesota for an unofficial visit that was supposed to last 2-3 hours and then they begin 500 mile trip home.

[OnTheFifty]

Some people questioned Wolters on why he wasn't looking at going Division I, namely to North Dakota State or South Dakota State. He said NDSU waned in their interest as of late and that he received a scholarship from SDSU, but didn't like what he saw on his visit to Brookings. I asked him if he'd walk on anywhere at the D-I level and he said he wouldn't.

____________________________

That was a cut and paste from the last link. Wow, he is going to go to the NSIC over an offer from SDSU because he didn't like what he saw in Brookings. That isn't good.

Word is Wolters recently picked up another offer........................Colorado State.

[Herd]

Tubby recruits where ever he wants.... If the kid from out west is as good as stated he will not end up at NDSU

You don't have much of a sence of humor, do you Pal? Just a joke.

That said, even if the kids gets some other offers, NDSU will be in the mix. NDSU's situation is improving by the year, and guys like Dufault and Hanstad in the future would be silly not to consider the bison a descent option.

[EagleBison]

There was a piece on Marshall Bjorklund on Rosen Sports Sunday last night after the Hopkins interview. Haven't found a video yet. Talks about his Dad's battle with Cancer. Also mentioned Marshall is being recruited by NDSU.

[bisonhusker]

Bjorkland is a stud. Wolters was offered by Miles.

[lakesbison]

wolters is seriously thinking of staying home at SCSU which would be retarded.

[steelbison]

[QUOTE=Mr. Burgundy;271236]I spoke to some players and coaches during the flood as they were helping us sandbag, and I asked them about the 3 incoming freshman. Aaberg, Zastrow and Felt.

It sounds like Zastrow will come in and compete for the starting job with Lundberg at the point. Felt will get minutes at the two and it sounds now like they may not be able to redshirt Aaberg as he is playing too well and his length is what they need. He is REALLY good according to a few of the players that have played with him. They said his wingspan and his shot blocking ability is unreal. Also noted that Nagle is a BEAST. HUGE kid. Nobody wanted to guard him in practice as he is a beast and plays very rough. PERFECT. Getting Aaberg and Nagle to the post together possibly next year is great. BOth kids are 6'9 and play very differently, which is a great combo. I am more excited about next year everytime I talk to these guys.

I hope your right...Saul had me believing last summer Carlson and Flowers would be big time contributors...That didn't turn out to well...I think we still need a player that can score in the post..Who that is?? I have no idea..but that is our biggest need.

[Mr. Burgundy]

SteelBison, I agree to a point, but Carlson has a fantastic future. He was behind Tveidt and Winks....umm....well, there weren't alot of minutes to be had. He has a nose for the ball and has played in practice against these guys. Keep in mind, in college hoops, it is rare for freshman to really contribute alot. Most take the track that Tveidt did. He really came on as a sophomore when minutes became available.
I was down on Flowers alot, but he played nicely in the post season, and will be very important next year. I still miss the fire he had against ORU at home early in the year. I think he had 13 and really showed the spark we needed from the post.

[Jdubs21]

I just hope carlson can work on his speed

[tjbison]

http://www.minotdailynews.com/page/content.detail/id/526168.html

I would have to assume he isn't up to snuff for NDSU or UND?????

[steelbison]

http://www.minotdailynews.com/page/content.detail/id/526168.html

I would have to assume he isn't up to snuff for NDSU or UND?????

Not tall enough for a shooting guard and he isn't a point guard.

If he was 6'3 or 6'4 He could play here..but 5'11 shooting guard is impossible at the Div 1 level

He is quite the talent though..I do believe if he played at somewhere like Bismarck High he would have played college ball at a much higher level than Minot State. IMHO

[steelbison]

SteelBison, I agree to a point, but Carlson has a fantastic future. He was behind Tveidt and Winks....umm....well, there weren't alot of minutes to be had. He has a nose for the ball and has played in practice against these guys. Keep in mind, in college hoops, it is rare for freshman to really contribute alot. Most take the track that Tveidt did. He really came on as a sophomore when minutes became available.
I was down on Flowers alot, but he played nicely in the post season, and will be very important next year. I still miss the fire he had against ORU at home early in the year. I think he had 13 and really showed the spark we needed from the post.


I agree Carlson didn't get a lot of minutes..But my concern is he is more of a post up player but too short to be successful at this level..I hope I'm wrong!! Flowers is very raw..needs to refine his post moves..Get better at handling the ball. But the ORU game I thought we had something also..That was by far his highlight of the year....

Next year will be very interesting...We could finish anywhere from 2nd to 7th. There are a lot of variables/questions that need to be answered..

[NDSUstudent]

I think Carlson could be a lot like Winks, just needs to improve that jump shot a bit more and add some more strength.

[OmahaBison]

http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_page=3924&u_sid=10602238

Saul and co. should keep an eye on Kenton. Good size and productive in the Valley, but didn't get a lot of time, as he came off the bench. I am not a huge fan of D-I transfers, but he would have 2 years left after he sits out next year. You can never have enough athletic big men.

[DjKyRo]

Honestly, after losing to KU I was bummed for like a week straight thinking we'd never have another shot like this - the more I read about who's considering hitting up NDSU, the more I call myself a stupid emo for thinking that way. The future is most def bright.

[DjKyRo]

Any word on ND's Mr. Basketball, Mr. Malzer? I only watched part of a game but hit a lot of shots and was in control of the game.

He's headed to Minot.

[Jdubs21]

any new info on potential recruits for our last scholly?

[ndsubison1]

Hanstad draws Minnesota interest...

http://www.scout.com/a.z?s=143&p=2&c=851838&ssf=1&RequestedURL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.scout.com%2fa.z%3fs% 3d143%26p%3d2%26c%3d851838

[OnTheFifty]

Another offer

D.J. Peterson Hopkins 6'4" Point Guard - He could be a top 5 recruit in Minnesota next year.


Offers include Baylor, UWGB, and NDSU. Also, Northern Iowa, St. Mary's. Colorado State and Saint Louis are showing interest.

[Greenie]

Is there anyone signing today????? Today is the first day of the signing period.

[roadwarrior]

Is there anyone signing today????? Today is the first day of the 2009 late signing period.

I'm not counting on anything today. A little birdie told me there is a recruit on campus this weekend. I'm pretty sure Saul wants to make the best choice.

[chris56317]

Here's a little update on Nate Wolters. Here's the linky (http://www.sctimes.com/article/20090416/SPORTS04/104160023)

[Kermit]

Here's a little update on Nate Wolters. Here's the linky (http://www.sctimes.com/article/20090416/SPORTS04/104160023)

I'm glad the Bison are back in on Wolters. The kid had a tremendous senior season. I think he would offer something different than our other backcourt recruits because he is bigger and really knows how to get to the rim. He shows leadership qualities and he has displayed an uncanny ability to make game winning plays in the last minute. I've been high on him for some time, but my confidence in my judgment definitely went up when Miles offered him recently. I really hope that he will be a Bison.

[lakesbison]

So who's the recruit in town tonite??

[unbison]

heard saul is taking slick and PL out on the town tonight....not sure which one has more potential as are big man

[56BISON73]

heard saul is taking slick and PL out on the town tonight....not which one has more potential as are big man

ncaa will frown upon that. No elegibility left:D He will have to settle on the Slickster.
But if hes going to Duanes House of pizza I will let him buy dinner!!!!

[unbison]

hey PL your elgibility records are old and on paper...... the young crowd at the ncaa clearing house wont go through the legwork to look it up

[56BISON73]

hey PL your elgibility records are old and on paper...... the young crowd at the ncaa clearing house wont go through the legwork to look it up

Ok then. But do I have to go to class????:D

[unbison]

you would just have to take a few electives...... maybe bowling..... billiards...... i heard the teach a few at the turf.... darts.... blackjack....pulltabbing 101.... can you handle those

[56BISON73]

you would just have to take a few electives...... maybe bowling..... billiards...... i heard the teach a few at the turf.... darts.... blackjack....pulltabbing 101.... can you handle those

Already took bowling but the rest I could handle as long as they werent all in the same semester:D

[Mr. Burgundy]

Huge hoops recruiting weekend for the Bison. Visiting Wolters today and hosting him this weekend. This would be huge. He was an absolute stud in the MN state tourney....especially against Hopkins. 6'5 guard would be great. It would also put this recruiting class (on paper) as good as any class that we have signed since.....well....

[unbison]

at the time did we think it was all that and a bag of chips.... I only been following for last 3 years.... so I am unsure of what was the initial thought was!!!!

[Jdubs21]

so has anyone heard how the recruiting weekend went?

[Mr. Burgundy]

I guess it went as good as possible and now it is in the kid/families hands to make a decision. This could really finalize a fun class. I would love this kid as he is 6'5. That is a long guard.

[Jdubs21]

yea would make alot of matchup problems for teams...its fun to see a guard that can post up a smaller guard down low or it makes a forward who is usually slower than a guard, gaurd him which makes for easy slashing to the inside

[DjKyRo]

So I'm a complete loser and have no clue where we stand in terms of recruiting in terms of this/next year - anyone care to break it down really quick?

If it's any consolation I am currently playing Baylor in the Final Four on NCAA '09 as NDSU :nod:

[NDSUFan_Sav]

So I'm a complete loser and have no clue where we stand in terms of recruiting in terms of this/next year - anyone care to break it down really quick?

If it's any consolation I am currently playing Baylor in the Final Four on NCAA '09 as NDSU :nod:

2009 Recruits

http://www.bisonville.com/forum/showthread.php?t=14539&highlight=2009+recruiting

2010 and beyond.....refer to the 1st page of this thread

[DjKyRo]

Excellent, thanks!

[NDSUstudent]

Dark Green=Offer
Light Green=Interest

Minnesota Class of 2010 Prospect Rankings(From Rivals)
1. Chad Calcaterra, C, Cloquet
2. Kevin Noreen, SF, Minnesota Transitions
3. Cole Stefan, sg, Minnetonka
4. Jacob Thomas, sg, Columbia Heights
5. Marshall Bjorklund, PF, Sibley East
6. Mike Rostampour, PF, Henry Sibley
7. Jake Kreuser, C, Henry Sibley
8. D.J. Peterson, SG, Hopkins
9. Dyami Starks, SG, Duluth East
10. Taylor Filipek, SF, Willmar
11. Brett Ervin, SF, Eden Prairie
12. Tor Anderson, SG, Minnetonka
13. Jauson Sewer, SG, Richfield
14. Clay Horne, SF, Cretin-Derham Hall
15. Ben Bucholz, PF, Perham
16. Tony Gerdling, PG, Centenntial
17. Jordan Hughes, PG, Mpls. Patrick Henry
18. Leonard Glass, SF, Minnetonka
19. Trevor Gruis, PF, Ellsworth
20. Ryan Duxbury, PF, Stillwater
21. Vinard Birch, PG, Eastview
22. Danny Geiger, SF, New Prague
23. Manani Beavers, SF, Tartan
24. Max Rosenbloom, SF, St. Paul Johnson
25. Jordan Riewer, PG/SG. Staples-Motley

[NDSUFan_Sav]

Dark Green=Offer
Light Green=Interest

Minnesota Class of 2010 Prospect Rankings(From Rivals)
1. Chad Calcaterra, C, Cloquet
2. Kevin Noreen, SF, Minnesota Transitions
3. Cole Stefan, sg, Minnetonka
4. Jacob Thomas, sg, Columbia Heights
5. Marshall Bjorklund, PF, Sibley East
6. Mike Rostampour, PF, Henry Sibley
7. Jake Kreuser, C, Henry Sibley
8. D.J. Peterson, SG, Hopkins
9. Dyami Starks, SG, Duluth East
10. Taylor Filipek, SF, Willmar
11. Brett Ervin, SF, Eden Prairie
12. Tor Anderson, SG, Minnetonka
13. Jauson Sewer, SG, Richfield
14. Clay Horne, SF, Cretin-Derham Hall
15. Ben Bucholz, PF, Perham
16. Tony Gerdling, PG, Centenntial
17. Jordan Hughes, PG, Mpls. Patrick Henry
18. Leonard Glass, SF, Minnetonka
19. Trevor Gruis, PF, Ellsworth
20. Ryan Duxbury, PF, Stillwater
21. Vinard Birch, PG, Eastview
22. Danny Geiger, SF, New Prague
23. Manani Beavers, SF, Tartan
24. Max Rosenbloom, SF, St. Paul Johnson
25. Jordan Riewer, PG/SG. Staples-Motley

Is there any interest or being looked at for the ones that don't have interest or offers???

It would be nice if we could land some a 3 star or so either juco or freshmen.

[Kermit]

Is there any interest or being looked at for the ones that don't have interest or offers???

It would be nice if we could land some a 3 star or so either juco or freshmen.

I believe that the Bison have some interest in Kreuser. Apparently, Dave Richman ran into Tim Miles while watching Kreuser and Rostampour work out recently. The Bison have also been watching Vinard Birch, but I have no idea how interested they are or are not.

[Kermit]

Huge hoops recruiting weekend for the Bison. Visiting Wolters today and hosting him this weekend. This would be huge. He was an absolute stud in the MN state tourney....especially against Hopkins. 6'5 guard would be great. It would also put this recruiting class (on paper) as good as any class that we have signed since.....well....

Yup, I'm anxiously awaiting word on Wolters' decision. Here are a couple of tidbits I turned up on this kid while hoping he isn't this year's Austin Dufault..

All-Star game: Wolters shows that he belongs (http://www.sctimes.com/article/20090404/SPORTS03/104040002/1002/SPORTS)


Nate Wolters led all scorers with 23 points, was second in rebounds with six and had three assists and two steals with no turnovers.

For St. Cloud Tech fans, that's basically what Wolters does every game.

But Friday night, the Tigers' senior guard did it in an all-star game featuring the state's top 40 senior boys basketball players.

"He's just a great player," said Maple River's Tim Anderson, who coached Wolters and the Blue All-Stars at Halenbeck Hall. "He's just fundamentally sound.

"And he does so many things you just don't coach. He's flashy without trying to be flashy. He's a great passer, but he can score any time he wants to. And, as we found out yesterday in practice, he's a great defender."

Report on AAU game from last May (http://tchoops.blogspot.com/2008/05/sabes-invitational-friday-action.html)


Game 1 of the night was the MN Comets Elite vs Dakota Schoolers. Out of the gate, Nate Wolters (St. Cloud Tech) vs Mike Felt (Redwood Valley)...

Final Score 78-73 MN Comets win in 2 OT. Nate Wolters with 30 pts for the winners and was a force on the defensive end vs Mike Felt.

[Jdubs21]

anyone know if we are going to have more visits from kids to fill our last scholly?

[Mr. Burgundy]

waiting on Wolters....If that doesn't go well, there will be more visits.

[Mr. Burgundy]

Well, lets bring on the next kid, as Wolters isn't coming to NDSU. I just heard. WOW. I am not so shocked that he isn't coming to NDSU, I sort of thought that would be 50/50 with CSU, but he has named his final 3. Augie, SDSU, and CSU. I thought SDSU was out last week, but I guess not. He is a good player. Sounds like he wasn't thrilled about being a part of a recruiting class that already had 2 guards. Not positive, but it does sound like we will bring in some other talents.

[NDSUstudent]

It would be nice to add a JUCO guard or power forward that can score. That said I thought Wolters would have been a nice addition.

[JacksFan06]

Kind of surprised SDSU is still in the running just because we recruited him hard last fall and he decided not to sign and we got the impression that he didn't see SDSU as a good fit. Maybe he changed his mind because we recently got a pretty good recruit out of Iowa for 2010 and we're really starting to bring in good talent with 3 solid 09 recruits.
I still have a feeling he'll end up going to Augustana, which would be weird that SDSU and NDSU both lost recruiting battles to Augie for Cody Schilling and Nate Wolters.

[Kermit]

I still have a feeling he'll end up going to Augustana, which would be weird that SDSU and NDSU both lost recruiting battles to Augie for Cody Schilling and Nate Wolters.

Well, Augustana is a decent school and it does have a really nice practice facility. Beyond that, why a basketball player with Wolters' ability would pick Augie over CSU, SDSU, and NDSU is beyond me. :confused:

[Blue]

I thought SDSU was out last week, but I guess not.
Nagy made a last ditch effort and a trip to St. Cloud last Friday after the Jacks got a verbal from Marcus Heemstra of Rock Valley Iowa.

[ndsubison1]

i agree with student, an athletic juco power forward who can contribute is ideal...

P.S. After a day off, my protest is now over...

[roper1313]

Nagy made a last ditch effort and a trip to St. Cloud last Friday after the Jacks got a verbal from Marcus Heemstra of Rock Valley Iowa.

Wow my wife's home town is producing D1 talent!

[Kermit]

Well, lets bring on the next kid, as Wolters isn't coming to NDSU. I just heard. WOW. I am not so shocked that he isn't coming to NDSU, I sort of thought that would be 50/50 with CSU, but he has named his final 3. Augie, SDSU, and CSU. I thought SDSU was out last week, but I guess not. He is a good player. Sounds like he wasn't thrilled about being a part of a recruiting class that already had 2 guards. Not positive, but it does sound like we will bring in some other talents.

Here's some followup from the St. Cloud Times (http://www.sctimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2009104230010):


He said going to a D-I school isn’t the deciding factor for him and that’s why Augustana is still a factor.

“It’s a great private school,” Wolters said of Augie. “I feel comfortable with the players and coaches and I think it would be a great fit.”

Cody Schilling Part II? I really wanted to see this kid in a Bison uniform. Onward..

[Kermit]

Per MinnesotaPreps, we can add Steve Tecker (http://rivalshoops.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=2&pr_key=96609), a 6'5" junior forward from Superior, WI to the "interest" list. Tecker already has offers from St. Louis U and Bucknell.

Here's a good article about him (NDSU is not mentioned):
http://www.superiortelegram.com/articles/index.cfm?id=34544&section=sports

[Kemo]

Wow my wife's home town is producing D1 talent!

I'm assuming your wife is from Rock Valley and not St. Cloud, but if I am correct in this assumption then your wife's home town has multiple DI players in the same class. Marcus Heemstra, a 6'9" wing, just verballed to SDSU this week and his teammate Jordan Dykstra, 6'9" PF/C, verballed to Iowa State during his freshman year, which I believe is the earliest high school BB commitment in Iowa history.

I know this might be shocking considering their lack of talent, but Rock Valley won the Iowa State A Boy's Basketball Tournament this year :D

[jjbballfan]

I would like to clarify something on the Cody Schilling ordeal.... the main reason Augie got him because they were the only one offering a full-ride scholarship....

SDSU and NDSU both gave him the you walk on, redshirt, and we might give you a scholarship....

Nate Walters- I really don't know where he wants to go.... his new final 3 is SDSU, CSU and Augie.... now last week it was NDSU, CSU, Augie, St. Cloud St. and 1 other.... 3 weeks before that it was Augie, St. Cloud State and a few other D-II's.... So until he signs on the ................ I'm going to reserve judgement, however from what I am hearing there is a good chance he signs tomorrow wherever, Saturday at the latest.

[JACKGUYII]

I would like to clarify something on the Cody Schilling ordeal.... the main reason Augie got him because they were the only one offering a full-ride scholarship....

SDSU and NDSU both gave him the you walk on, redshirt, and we might give you a scholarship....

Nate Walters- I really don't know where he wants to go.... his new final 3 is SDSU, CSU and Augie.... now last week it was NDSU, CSU, Augie, St. Cloud St. and 1 other.... 3 weeks before that it was Augie, St. Cloud State and a few other D-II's.... So until he signs on the ................ I'm going to reserve judgement, however from what I am hearing there is a good chance he signs tomorrow wherever, Saturday at the latest.

If your going to post about him you might as well spell his name right it's Wolters. In terms of Schilling I think he had the skills to play in the Summit. Main reason he decided on Augie was proximity for his grandfather to watch him play.

[ndsubison1]

anybody have names of the guys were looking at currently for our last scholly?

[Mr. Burgundy]

I am going to agree with someone on the jacks board about Wolters. Kid is a "mid major" type player that until about a month ago was either going to SDSU or D2....and he is acting like he is deciding between Duke, UNC, and Kentucky. He has told the coaches several times that he needs more time. Kid could you drag your feet any longer? Do you want to announce your decision live on ESPN? Halftime of an NBA game? I mean a while back his DAD posted that SDSU was no longer an option, suddenly they are. Nothing against the kid, and he is a great player and a great person from a great family, but seriously. Pull the trigger. NDSU wanted Felt and got Felt. Then backed off. He then exploded at the MN state tourney and we jumped back on.
Make a decision. Your options are all good schools. I am not saying I am glad we didn't get him, not at all, I think he can play...I am just saying that I am PUMPED we have 3 kids coming in that are CRAZY about playing for the Bison. I liked how they pulled the trigger as juniors and didn't make this mess out of a mid major recruiting period. He didn't like the fact that we have 2 incoming freshman at guard and a transfer coming in at PG....depth chart. If he doesn't like a depth chart, he better not go to CSU, as that depth chart is going to get better and better. Good kid, I hope he makes a decision that makes him happy. Don't turn this into anything negative, just my opinion.
I can tell you this, the kids that we have been on the last few weeks are athletes. The coaches were targeting more of a slashing wing type player more than a PG, but Wolters was too good to pass up. They are all over the region looking at some athletes. They sound really good. Wisco, Indiana, Illinois, MN.

[IzzyFlexion]

If your going to post about him you might as well spell his name right it's Wolters. In terms of Schilling I think he had the skills to play in the Summit. Main reason he decided on Augie was proximity for his grandfather to watch him play.

Regarding your critique JACKGUYII, the second word in your post needs to be you're instead of "your".:D

[JacksFan06]

One thing that might be overblown a bit is that he isn't coming to NDSU because of depth with Felt and Zastrow, but SDSU already has 2 good guards in the 09 class as well, 6'5 Brayden Carlson and 6'7 Chad White.

[Jdubs21]

Regarding your critique JACKGUYII, the second word in your post needs to be you're instead of "your".:D

hahahahaha

[Mr. Burgundy]

I really hope he decides to Tuesday, that way he can wait until some of the post NFL draft chat is over....this is huge. People need to know about the kid from St. Cloud that is trying to decide what mid major he is going to play at. Come on. kid is good, but he has been dragging his feet on this decision for TWO YEARS. I could care less about him now that he deleted NDSU, but the coaches are tired of this as well. i sort of hope he picks SDSU so I can post his Dad's post on the SDSU board about how he took them off the board. Now that is good stuff. You have to love young kids and their decision making.

[unbison]

Easy on the kid burgandy.... Big decision for him.... why would you not encourage the kid to weigh all his options... he has the time apparently or they would be pulling the offers.... If I were him I would be glad i had waited otherwise he would not have got an offer from CSU

[North Side]

I know its really a long shot that he would even come to NDSU but Travis Busch is leaving the Gophers. If he was open to coming to NDSU.Would we even want him? I think he would have to sit out of a year because we are D1. It sounds like he just wants to go D2.
Article
http://www.thedailygopher.com/2009/4/9/828322/travis-busch-is-leaving-the-gophers
Bio
http://www.gophersports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=38663&SPID=3302&DB_OEM_ID=8400&ATCLID=652728

[56BISON73]

I know its really a long shot that he would even come to NDSU but Travis Busch is leaving the Gophers. If he was open to coming to NDSU.Would we even want him? I think he would have to sit out of a year because we are D1. It sounds like he just wants to go D2.
Article
http://www.thedailygopher.com/2009/4/9/828322/travis-busch-is-leaving-the-gophers
Bio
http://www.gophersports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=38663&SPID=3302&DB_OEM_ID=8400&ATCLID=652728

Was this kid on scholorship and they took it away from him?

[NDSUstudent]

Was this kid on scholorship and they took it away from him?

Kind of, I believe he graduated and they took it away.

[rutlandbison]

Kind of, I believe he graduated and they took it away.
He actually transferred in from Cal Poly, or somewhere. This will be the second time he's transferring.

[56BISON73]

Kind of, I believe he graduated and they took it away.

Then that makes more sense. Thanks.

[bisonhusker]

Per the SDSU message board, it looks like Wolters will sign with SDSU. Nothing is certain yet as he isn't talking to anyone. He hasn't spoken to Nagy since last Wednesday and won't take any calls from a certain coach in Colorado. Pretty weird. I would say at this point, he has burnt some bridges and has not handled this process very well. I get that it is a big decision, and this has nothing to do with him not being a Bison. I wanted him, but he didn't handle it well with our coaches either. If he is a Jack, it will help them. I am just saying that he isn't the #1 recruit in the nation, and Jay Bilas and Dicky V aren't going to his house this weekend. He told coaches he would decide by last Sunday OR Tuesday (depending on the school) and he still has yet to decide. The patience is running out at the respective schools. His Dad at one point posted on the SDSU board that he would NOT play for Nagy and SDSU. Good get for SDSU...if that is his choice. If I was SDSU, I would be more excited about their other signings as they want it bad. They are local kids with talent. They verballed early, signed on time and weren't in for the drama. I am rooting for them...but not when they play the Bison!

[tjbison]

Per the SDSU message board, it looks like Wolters will sign with SDSU. Nothing is certain yet as he isn't talking to anyone. He hasn't spoken to Nagy since last Wednesday and won't take any calls from a certain coach in Colorado. Pretty weird. I would say at this point, he has burnt some bridges and has not handled this process very well. I get that it is a big decision, and this has nothing to do with him not being a Bison. I wanted him, but he didn't handle it well with our coaches either. If he is a Jack, it will help them. I am just saying that he isn't the #1 recruit in the nation, and Jay Bilas and Dicky V aren't going to his house this weekend. He told coaches he would decide by last Sunday OR Tuesday (depending on the school) and he still has yet to decide. The patience is running out at the respective schools. His Dad at one point posted on the SDSU board that he would NOT play for Nagy and SDSU. Good get for SDSU...if that is his choice. If I was SDSU, I would be more excited about their other signings as they want it bad. They are local kids with talent. They verballed early, signed on time and weren't in for the drama. I am rooting for them...but not when they play the Bison!


He sounds like kind of a hothead if all this is true! but congrats to SDSU and why in the hell would his dad post on the bunny board that his kid would never play for Nagy????? WTF and then he is potentially going there anyways weird

[BisonBlogger]

Just an observational comment, but if a parent is publically verbalizing feelings on this coach or on that school, it sounds like a possible nightmare for the coach that does get him.

As a player directed by his parents in dealing with coaches and the press in the recruiting process should be like playing poker. Don't let people read your hand until you sign the dotted line and then speak highly of all the people involved in the process.

[Kermit]

He sounds like kind of a hothead if all this is true! but congrats to SDSU and why in the hell would his dad post on the bunny board that his kid would never play for Nagy????? WTF and then he is potentially going there anyways weird

Here's the now infamous message from Wolters' dad:
http://sdsufans.com/board/showthread.php?p=92419#post92419


Just a couple of things regarding my son, Nate Wolters.

First, the earlier posting about Nate having narrowed his choices to two colleges was not true.

Also, it is true that Nate will not be going to South Dakota State. Basically, SDSU wanted Nate to sign early, but we had some concerns that could not be addressed until after the basketball season. SDSU was aware of our concerns, but continued to push for Nate to sign early and even sent the National Letter of Intent to him last week. Finally, this past weekend, it became clear that there was no reason to continue the recruiting process with them. As far as we were concerned, it ended Saturday evening with an email to the SDSU coach.

Roger Wolters

My best guess is that one of their concerns was whether Nagy would still be around--pretty legitimate at the time.

That said, I am becoming more embarassed by the day that I was pumping this kid up on this board. I still think he has the talent to be a difference maker on the court, but the way he and his dad have handled the recruitment process has been painful to observe.

[Kemo]

That said, I am becoming more embarassed by the day that I was pumping this kid up on this board. I still think he has the talent to be a difference maker on the court, but the way he and his dad have handled the recruitment process has been painful to observe.
In all fairness, Wolters has given us something to talk about in the off season, so that's got to be worth something. :hungry:

[BlueBisonRock]

Here's the now infamous message from Wolters' dad:
http://sdsufans.com/board/showthread.php?p=92419#post92419



My best guess is that one of their concerns was whether Nagy would still be around--pretty legitimate at the time.

That said, I am becoming more embarassed by the day that I was pumping this kid up on this board. I still think he has the talent to be a difference maker on the court, but the way he and his dad have handled the recruitment process has been painful to observe.

In all fairness to the kid, it is possible that 'Dad' is at the root of the problem.

[56BISON73]

In all fairness to the kid, it is possible that 'Dad' is at the root of the problem.

Thats my bet.

[IzzyFlexion]

In all fairness to the kid, it is possible that 'Dad' is at the root of the problem.

Good call.

[Tatanka]

In all fairness to the kid, it is possible that 'Dad' is at the root of the problem.

This^^^^^^

[DjKyRo]

That said, I am becoming more embarassed by the day that I was pumping this kid up on this board.

Kermit bro, there's no shame in talking up a possible future Bison.

[Kermit]

Wolters will be a Jack I posted in Conference News. We really need a commitment from Marshall Bjorklund. The possibility of Bjorklund and Aaberg together makes me salivate.

NDSU's D-I "partnership" with SDSU has become a big, big rivalry for me. There is no team that I want to beat more.

[SamsRams]

Wolters will be a Jack I posted in Conference News. We really need a commitment from Marshall Bjorklund. The possibility of Bjorklund and Aaberg together makes me salivate.

NDSU's D-I "partnership" with SDSU has become a big, big rivalry for me. There is no team that I want to beat more.


IMO NDSU did beat that Jacks if Wolters plays for them. Save the scholly for someone who wants to win and be a Bison!!

[DjKyRo]

NDSU's D-I "partnership" with SDSU has become a big, big rivalry for me. There is no team that I want to beat more.

A victory over, say, UNC wouldn't be too bad. :D

[Mr. Burgundy]

SDSU beat us on that kid. I don't say that much. They are our rival, and this just adds to it. I hope he makes better decisions on the court. I also hope he makes his own decisions and keeps his Dad off the message boards. I am not sure I can handle reading stuff from his Dad about how he would never go to SDSU (and then sign there) and stuff from Kai's mom. WOW.

Congrats Jacks

[Yellow]

In all fairness to the kid, it is possible that 'Dad' is at the root of the problem.

Is it possible that his "Dad" is a fake just to get people riled up? Just like the Threet topic over in football?

[Kermit]

Is it possible that his "Dad" is a fake just to get people riled up? Just like the Threet topic over in football?


Nate's dad might be..well, a lot of things, but I'm almost positive that the post was legit. "Threet" on the other hand.. ;)

[*Bisonrube]

The Saul P terrible recruiting continues....more (or less) to come. SORRY

[Mr. Burgundy]

The Saul P terrible recruiting continues....more (or less) to come. SORRY

Bro...be patient. You have no idea how this went down. I personally think this is a blessing. They went after Nate because he played so well in the MN state tourney. Prior to that, they wanted a wing. They are back on that plan now. They have had two kids in, and will have a FREAK in this weekend. I am not even going to say where he is from, but he is a 6'7 wing with length.

I personally feel that IF we fill this spot with a kid of this ability (Yes, he has and has had other D1 offers), and Marshall Bjorkland, we will be JUST fine. Again, we signed two guards, that both played point in high school, and have a transfer in Drew Lundberg who was playing for Northern Iowa as a true freshman.....the backcourt is in great shape. We need an athletic wing and a banger more than anything right now. If Marshall does become a Bison, you guys will be very happy with recruiting. I guess you just have to trust me on that one. Enjoy the day. After how Nate went about this process, I am ok with how it turned out. Holding a press conference....sweet. Even Nagy was frustrated with how it was going.

[DjKyRo]

The Saul P terrible recruiting continues....more (or less) to come. SORRY

"Terrible recruiting?" Given that this will be the first year he's been at the head of the recruiting effort, I wouldn't say that landing a dude like Aaberg plus two guards like Felt and Zastrow is a bad accomplishment at all. We need a powerful inside game and Aaberg goes a long way to help us with that. It's no Fab Four, but then a class like that comes around once a decade (if that).

Who the hell rags on Saul, anyway? Far as I can tell, being the first coach to lead any NDSU hoops team to the Field of 64 is a pretty big undertaking.

[*Bisonrube]

"Terrible recruiting?" Given that this will be the first year he's been at the head of the recruiting effort, I wouldn't say that landing a dude like Aaberg plus two guards like Felt and Zastrow is a bad accomplishment at all. We need a powerful inside game and Aaberg goes a long way to help us with that. It's no Fab Four, but then a class like that comes around once a decade (if that).

Who the hell rags on Saul, anyway? Far as I can tell, being the first coach to lead any NDSU hoops team to the Field of 64 is a pretty big undertaking.

This is his first year recruiting? Who recruited that great Juco talent on our team now?

I rag on Saul. Thank Tim Miles. Saul was just along for the ride.