Recruiting: Class of 2015 and Beyond

[NDSUstudent]

Class of 2015

Verbal
http://www.ny2lasports.com/ImageFilesPlayerProfiles/MalikClements.jpg
Malik Clements (http://bisonation.info/pg-malik-clements-madison-wi-2015-verbal/)
Madison(West)/Pearl River CC(JUCO), WI 6'3 SG
Video Highlights: 1 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVaRNcK6jsA), 2 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-4FodvdiCY), 3 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8eShE0J7De0), 4 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyEQzjxHHww), 5 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0-PfU3Iy2M), 6 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-bQ-T7Ii2U)

http://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/thejournal-news.net/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/d/24/d24ab0be-a287-11e3-98c2-0019bb2963f4/5313fd7665d94.preview-300.jpg
Dylan Miller (http://www.verbalcommits.com/players/dylan-miller)
Hillsboro, IL 6'9 PF/C
Video Highlights: 1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rt_QIWROOJk#t=73)
https://twitter.com/Illinois_Irish/status/488514563650756609

http://wac.450f.edgecastcdn.net/80450F/espn991.com/files/2014/03/Sioux-Falls-Washington-Warriors-vs-Rapid-City-Stevens-Raiders-2014-South-Dakota-Class-AA-Tournament-third-place-e1395576796701.jpg
Deng Geu (http://www.verbalcommits.com/players/deng-geu)
Sioux Falls(Washington), SD 6'9 PF
Video Highlights: 1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8YlCp4NYKs)
https://twitter.com/RyanJamesMN/status/483716417372430336

http://i.ytimg.com/vi/hp9KpN66nfE/hqdefault.jpg
Khy Kabellis (http://www.verbalcommits.com/players/khy-kabellis)
Escondido, CA 6'3 PG
Video Highlights: 1 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyy6bYVC5t8), 2 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hp9KpN66nfE), 3 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ph95_4_9Bls), 4

Interest

Nick Noskowiak (http://rivals.yahoo.com/rutgers/basketball/recruiting/player-Nick-Noskowiak-134567)
Sun Prairie, Wisconsin 6'1 PG

Kyle McKinley (http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/recruiting/player-Kyle-McKinley-151406)
Stillwater, MN 6'10 C

Carter Asche (http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/recruiting/player-Carter-Asche-151403)
Clara City(Maccray), MN 6'8 F

John Joyce (http://www.highschoolcube.com/students/john-joyce-1)
Chicago(Taft), IL 6'5 G/F
http://neilski.typepad.com/wwwlanetechfancom_blog/2013/02/joyce-picks-up-first-offer.html

Joey Witthus (http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/recruiting/player-Joey-Witthus-160867)
Chanhassen, MN 6'5 F

Sean Burns (http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1189501/sean-burns)
Plymouth(Robbinsdale Armstrong), MN 6'6 F
https://twitter.com/RyanJamesMN/status/462247738713710592

Ethan Steinbronn (http://www.verbalcommits.com/players/ethan-steinbronn)
Maynard(West Central, IA 6'10 PF Upper Iowa

Sid Tomes (http://www.ny2lasports.com/player_details.aspx?playerid=4441)
Woodbury(Eastridge), MN 6'3 G
https://twitter.com/RyanJamesMN/status/4799760760309022724

John Warren (https://rivals.yahoo.com/basketballrecruiting/basketball/recruiting/player-John-Warren-166118)
Minneapolis(Hopkinds), MN 6'4 SF

Class of 2016

Verbal

http://cdn4.sportngin.com/attachments/photo/4809/3106/coatta_seth_minnetonka_2_medium.jpg
Seth Coatta (http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/recruiting/player-Seth-Coatta-167817)
Minnetonka, MN 6'3 G
Video Highlights: 1 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zP2RbOnT34)

http://worldonline.media.clients.ellingtoncms.com/img/photos/2014/03/08/lhs_bkb_oe_007_t460.jpg?926875e5be5f93a8dc1e86b8d9 49ee54b77d1e0d
Cameron Hunter (http://247sports.com/Player/Cameron-Hunter-72014)
Olathe(East), KS 6'2 G

Offer

http://extras.mnginteractive.com/live/media/site36/2014/0104/20140104_021209_IMG_7072.jpg
Ladarius Thomas (http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/recruiting/player-Ladarius-Thomas-146389)
Aurora(Central), CO 6'1 G

http://www.spokesman-recorder.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/prepjohnson.jpg
Tyler Johnson (http://verbalcommits.com/players/tyler-johnson-mn)
Minneapolis(North), MN 5'11 PG
Video Highlights: 1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGFlmHOu--8)

http://cdn3.sportngin.com/attachments/photo/4400/2601/ows_142240168358294_medium.jpg
Steffon Mitchell (http://sports.yahoo.com/usf/basketball/recruiting/player-Steffon-Mitchell-166495)
Shakopee, MN 6'6 SF
Video Highlights: 1 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sey8B-REhJc), 2 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vq_Pog7NiBE)

https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/555583265398992896/2ogL80ej.jpeg
Triston Simpson (http://sports.yahoo.com/bwi/basketball/recruiting/player-Triston-Simpson-155741)
Lincoln(North Star), NE 6'1 PG
hudl highlights (http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2262803/triston-simpson)
https://twitter.com/NebraskaHSHoops/status/590602990698045441

Interest

Landon Kirkwood (https://twitter.com/RyanJamesMN/status/581497359089070080)
Brooklyn Center, MN 6'5 G

Michael Hurt (http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/recruiting/player-Michael-Hurt-160864)
Rochester(John Marshall), MN 6'7 F Verbal U of MN

Amar Mille (http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/recruiting/player-Amar-Miller-159817)r
Minnetonka, MN 5'9 G
https://twitter.com/RyanJamesMN/status/478689295037767681

Xavier Kelly (http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/recruiting/player-Xavier-Kelly-166860)
Wichita(Wichita East), KS 6'5 F Verbal K-State

Tyler Peterson (http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/recruiting/player-Tyler-Peterson-167814)
Circle Pines(Centennial), MN 6'4 G

Cameron Kirksey (http://247sports.com/Player/Cameron-Kirksey-37010)
Saint Paul(Apple Valley), MN 6'4 SF

Andy Kerkman (http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/recruiting/player-Andy-Kerkman-149867)
Clearwater, NE 6'7 F

Braeden Hanson (https://twitter.com/PrepHoopsDakota/status/582546370285850624)
Grand Forks(Red River), MN 6'7 F

Dalante Peyton (http://www.northstarhoopsreport.com/players-2016-dalante-peyton)
St Paul(Academy), MN 6'3 G
https://twitter.com/RyanJamesMN/status/581515487521189888

Cole Dahl (http://www.northstarhoopsreport.com/players-2016-cole-dahl)
Newfolden(Northern Freeze), MN 6'5 F
https://twitter.com/RyanJamesMN/status/581515825531740160

Bodey Behrends (http://www.verbalcommits.com/players/bodey-behrends)
Lakefield(Jackson County Central), MN 6'9 F

Allen Anderson (http://www.maxpreps.com/athlete/allan-anderson/rmLeBGQnEeOzMAAmVebBJg/default.htm)
Osseo, MN 5'11 PG

Class of 2017

Verbal

http://www.thedickinsonpress.com/sites/default/files/styles/16x9_860/public/field/image/0128%20Meidinger.jpg?itok=fv3wx0t1
Jordan Meidinger (http://www.verbalcommits.com/players/jordan-meidinger)
Dickinson, ND 6'11 C

Interest

McKinley Wright (http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/recruiting/player-McKinley-Wright-171444)
Champlin(Champlin Park), MN 6'0 PG

Theo John (http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/recruiting/player-Theo-John-163872)
Champlin(Champlin Park), MN 6'9 PF

Ishmael El-Amin (http://247sports.com/Player/Ishmael-El-Amin-79485)
Minnetonka(Hopkins), MN 6'1 PG
https://twitter.com/RyanJamesMN/status/581498695364939776

McKinely Wright (http://247sports.com/Player/McKinley-Wright-80550)
Champlin, MN 6'0 PG
https://twitter.com/RyanJamesMN/status/581497946035736576

Aanen Moody (https://twitter.com/PrepHoopsDakota/status/582545975211737088)
Dickinson, ND 6'3 G

Wyatt Carr (https://twitter.com/PrepHoopsDakota/status/582545629366259712)
Hazen, ND 6'4 G/F

Nathan Reuvers (http://www.verbalcommits.com/players/nathan-reuvers)
Lakeville(North), MN 6'9 PF

Siman Sem (http://www.verbalcommits.com/players/siman-sem)
Fargo(North), ND 6'2 G

Class of 2018

Interest
De'Sean Eikens (http://www.hudl.com/athlete/5009921/desean-eikens)
Williston, ND 6'5 F

For more info check out Bisonation.info (http://bisonation.info/category/mens-basketball-offers-and-commitments/)

[NDSUstudent]

Class of 2015

Offered But Committed Elsewhere:

Brevin Pritzl (http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/recruiting/player-Brevin-Pritzl-142734) Verbal Wisconsin (http://www.buckys5thquarter.com/2014/5/22/5743700/brevin-pritzl-commits-wisconsin-basketball-recruiting)
De Pere, WI 6'3 SG

Billy Wampler (http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/recruiting/player-Billy-Wampler-160592?colleges=show) Verbal Drake
Eau Claire(Regis), WI 6'5 SF

Alex Illikainen (http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/recruiting/player-Alex-Illikainen-125236;_ylt=Ah4fsUTjwToTG0GpQDqMWwbXO5B4) Verbal Wisconsin
Grand Rapids, MN 6'9 F/C

Donnell Gresham (http://bisonation.info/pg-donnell-gresham-saint-paul-mn-offer-2015/) Verbal Northeastern
St. Paul(Cretin-Derham Hall), MN 6'0 PG

Cody Schwartz (http://247sports.com/Player/Cody-Schwartz-23437) Verbal San Jose State
De Pere(West De Pere), WI 6'8 F

Tyler Hagedorn (http://www.verbalcommits.com/players/tyler-hagedorn) Verbal South Dakota
Norfolk, NE 6'8 PF

Dan Jech (http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/recruiting/player-Dan-Jech-152952) Verbal South Dakota
Rochester(Mayo), MN 6'8 PF

JT Gibson (http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/recruiting/player-J.T.-Gibson-141399) Verbal Omaha
Brooklyn Park(Champlin Park), MN 6'2 G

Harrison Niego (http://www.verbalcommits.com/players/harrison-niego) Indiana Walk-On
Lyons Township, IL 6'2 PG

Jeremy Johnson (http://www.ny2lasports.com/player_details.aspx?playerid=6525) Verbal UW-Milwaukee
Brooklyn Park(Champlin Park), MN 6'4 SG

[NDSUstudent]

Alright time for a new thread! Made a few changes to the format, just click on the player name for more info and the number for video highlights.

[bruinbison]

Alex Illikainen transfer to Brewster Academy (NH)...........

(No, nothing to do with Tim Brewster :) )

http://www.startribune.com/sports/gophers/263574791.html#DmjPaXlxkVoekw6O.97



As of last month, schools that have offered him a scholarship include Minnesota, California, Creighton, Indiana, Iowa State, Nebraska, Oregon and Providence.

[Bison"FANatic"]

That kid sure looks smooth and uses his body very well to create space for a high schooler. I hope Miles lands him.

[bruinbison]

Recruiting getting really crowded on Billy Wampler - 6' 6" 190 lbs SF - Eau Claire Regis (Wisc)
He is up to 13 offers, including Creighton, Green Bay, Oakland, SDSU, Kent State and Richmond.
Someone on Gopherhole thinks he is visiting Minnesota this week (didn't see a link).

http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/recruiting/player-Billy-Wampler-160592

[BisonJD]

Per twitter...Jech is visiting University of Sioux Falls and University of South Dakota this week.

[BisonJD]

Surveying the SD landscape, this is my South Dakota wish list for NDSU 2015 recruits:

Deng Geu (Sioux Falls Washington): 6'7" Forward. Super-athletic and bouncy. Kind of raw and needs to put on some weight, but definitely D1 talent. (Think Trayvonn).

Addison Park (Sioux Falls Lincoln): 6'7' Forward. More polished than Deng, big body and skilled. Game similar to Bjorkland (just not the size).

Nate Brown Bull (Little Wound): 7'1" Center. Plays in Class A on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. Total Wild Card. Raw (like doesn't have a post move). Needs to add weight, but he's athletic and runs the court well. With coaching...he could be a real gem.

[El_Chapo]

Nate Brown Bull. El chapo is ALL IN on him

[westnodak93bison]

Nate Brown Bull. El chapo is ALL IN on him
Can he handle the change in culture? Does he play with a chip on his shoulder? He lives in a bad place and if he is sincere about getting out then good for him.

[El_Chapo]

Slick and I have a call into standingrockbison & coach archambault

Our native american study courses at NDSU is a great segway to thier culture and we definitely respect Native Americans

[CAS4127]

Slick and I have a call into standingrockbison & coach archambault

Our native american study courses at NDSU is a great segway to thier culture and we definitely respect Native Americans

Appears you took too many Native American classes and not enough (any?!?!) English classes . . .

Segue : an uninterrupted transition from one piece of music or film scene to another.

Segway:


http://www.discovermymobility.com/store/scooters/greetransporter/security-seg/security_seg-246x2501.jpg
And the scary (and sad) thing is that contacting directly potential recuits is not beyond you.

[NDSUstudent]

Surveying the SD landscape, this is my South Dakota wish list for NDSU 2015 recruits:

Deng Geu (Sioux Falls Washington): 6'7" Forward. Super-athletic and bouncy. Kind of raw and needs to put on some weight, but definitely D1 talent. (Think Trayvonn).

Addison Park (Sioux Falls Lincoln): 6'7' Forward. More polished than Deng, big body and skilled. Game similar to Bjorkland (just not the size).

Nate Brown Bull (Little Wound): 7'1" Center. Plays in Class A on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. Total Wild Card. Raw (like doesn't have a post move). Needs to add weight, but he's athletic and runs the court well. With coaching...he could be a real gem.

NDSU has offered Deng Geu per Ryan James (https://twitter.com/RyanJamesMN/status/483716417372430336)

[El_Chapo]

Brown bull soon.

[southcliffbison]

Slick and I have a call into standingrockbison & coach archambault

Our native american study courses at NDSU is a great segway to thier culture and we definitely respect Native Americans

am petu waste' , hokshila !! A little west river Lakota for ya. In case you're wondering what that means...... "have a good day, little boy ! Spent 14 years teaching on the Standing Rock rez....... picked up some of the lingo...... even had a student whose first name was Hokshila, and he was 6' 5" .

[El_Chapo]

Ihanktonwana , Yanktonai, Hunkpatina.

Ok back to Recruiting 2015 would love this 7 foot star!

[BisonJD]

NDSU has offered Deng Geu per Ryan James (https://twitter.com/RyanJamesMN/status/483716417372430336)

Nebraska, Creighton, and Minnesota are kind of on the periphery here...hope we get him!

[Bison"FANatic"]

NDSU has offered Deng Geu per Ryan James (https://twitter.com/RyanJamesMN/status/483716417372430336)

Let the Sioux Falls Washington "connection"/pipeline for athletes continue.

[NDSUstudent]

Let the Sioux Falls Washington "connection"/pipeline for athletes continue.

From what I gather he also spent some time at Fargo South, so there is a bit of a local connection as well.

[bruinbison]

Marshawn Wilson - 6' 1" SG - Hill-Murray - 2015 interest

http://www.startribune.com/sports/blogs/266229321.html



Right now, Wilson's only scholarship offers come from Colorado State, Creighton, Northern Iowa, and most recently, La Salle, but a handful of high-major universities, including Minnesota and Michigan State, have stayed in contact.

[El_Chapo]

NDSU should offer wilson

[bruinbison]

Jeff Kolpack@FGOSPORTSWRITER · Jul 9

NDSU is taking a strong interest in Fargo North sophomore Siman Sem, who has been turning heads on the AAU hoops circuit this summer.



http://www.hudl.com/athlete/3602546/highlights

Sem is listed at 6' 2" on the ECI Prospects 15U Team.

http://www.ecibasketball.com/Teams.html

[NDSUstudent]

First page updated to reflect new 2015 offer...Dylan Miller from Hillsboro, Illinois.....

https://twitter.com/Illinois_Irish/status/488514563650756609

[ndsubison1]

We offered 6'8 forward Tyler Hagedorn from Norfolk, NE today. Also has offers from Omaha and Lehigh

[NDSUFan_Sav]

From what I gather he also spent some time at Fargo South, so there is a bit of a local connection as well.


Let the Sioux Falls Washington "connection"/pipeline for athletes continue.




Deng Geu (Sioux Falls Washington): 6'7" Forward. Super-athletic and bouncy. Kind of raw and needs to put on some weight, but definitely D1 talent. (Think Trayvonn).


Deng did attend South, hearing he may transfer to Shanley for his SR year. He wants to play close to home so if he stays there it will be SDSU if he moves to Fargo it will be NDSU. He is a big time rim protector with his swatting abilities. Yes, he is raw but definitely is very athletic. He recently played up here with Shanley and just dominated.

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[NDSUstudent]

Just saw this tweet...


Just got 2 more offers from Cal Poly and North Dakota State!! #feelinggood


https://twitter.com/Iheart_samson55/status/489976730950455296

[bruinbison]

Billy Wampler - 6' 6" - Eau Claire (WI) Regis - (2015 Offer)
Now up to 18 offers, including his first big 5 offer, Auburn of the SEC.
How long before Minnesota or Wisky steps in with an offer?

http://www.gopherhole.com/news_article/show/404307?referrer_id=388419

[ndsubison1]

Billy Wampler - 6' 6" - Eau Claire (WI) Regis - (2015 Offer)
Now up to 18 offers, including his first big 5 offer, Auburn of the SEC.
How long before Minnesota or Wisky steps in with an offer?

http://www.gopherhole.com/news_article/show/404307?referrer_id=388419

likely will happen

[wcb_sas]

Two other names to keep an eye on:

Romeo Bouie, Racine St Catherine, 6'3" guard, plays AAU for WI Bulldogs
Dallas Polk-Hillard, Milwaukee Messmer, 6'5" G/F, plays AAU for Young Legends (grades may be an issue)
James Bateman, Milwaukee Riverside, 6'1" PG
Cody Schwartz, West DePere Wi, 6'8" WF/PF

[HoopsBison]

Per Mark Miller:


Regis and D1 Minnesota wing guard/forward Billy Wampler has given a verbal commitment to play for Drake University.

[ndsubison1]

Per Mark Miller:

interesting that he committed already

[bruinbison]

Carter Asche - 6' 8" - F - Clara City (Maccray) (2015 Interest)
Dan Jech - 6' 8" - PF - Rochester Mayo (2015 Offer)



Ryan James@RyanJamesMN · 16h

Air Force has offered both MACCRAY PF Carter Asche and Breck SG Will Culliton spots on their prep teams.




Ryan James@RyanJamesMN · Aug 9

Big man Dan Jech ( Cyclones/Rochester Mayo) is currently on an unofficial visit to Wisconsin-Green Bay

[SamsRams]

"Air Force has offered both MACCRAY PF Carter Asche and Breck SG Will Culliton spots on their prep teams."

Am I overthinking this or what the hell is Air Force's prep team??

[The Lost Dutchman]

"Air Force has offered both MACCRAY PF Carter Asche and Breck SG Will Culliton spots on their prep teams."

Am I overthinking this or what the hell is Air Force's prep team??

The United States Air Force Academy Preparatory School, better known as the “Prep School,” is designed to academically, physically and militarily prepare qualified young men and women to enter the Academy. If you are not accepted into the Academy, you may receive an appointment to the Prep School. Successful completion of the Prep School improves chances for appointment as an Air Force Academy cadet, but does not guarantee one.

[Hammersmith]

The United States Air Force Academy Preparatory School, better known as the “Prep School,” is designed to academically, physically and militarily prepare qualified young men and women to enter the Academy. If you are not accepted into the Academy, you may receive an appointment to the Prep School. Successful completion of the Prep School improves chances for appointment as an Air Force Academy cadet, but does not guarantee one.

10 month program. The athletic programs play mostly junior colleges and NAIA schools.

https://www.facebook.com/afprepathletics

[Mr. Burgundy]

"Air Force has offered both MACCRAY PF Carter Asche and Breck SG Will Culliton spots on their prep teams."

Am I overthinking this or what the hell is Air Force's prep team??

It's like when super fan terry vandrovec "reports" that sdsu got a FBS transfer from Army. But he was really at their prep school.

[jacks1]

It's like when super fan terry vandrovec "reports" that sdsu got a FBS transfer from Army. But he was really at their prep school.


Your constant jabs at Terry are tired and pathetic...

For the record, here is his report.

http://www.argusleader.com/story/terryvandrovec/2014/07/28/blog-jacks-get-army-transfer/13252037/

Accurate?

[Mr. Burgundy]

.......well actually he was at the prep school. He's a fan not a reporter. He has lakes dream job. All rainbows and butterflies. 2 star kid. If a kid quits he makes sure to let everyone know the poor kid had only one tackle last year..... Like it won't matter he quit. I know all our media very well and tv is a homer. Period. Great man apparently but u couldn't pay him to challenge a thing sdsu has done. He will not ask a tough question. Shit u just signed a kid with a pending domestic abuse case yet are making fun of the big sky team who stole from a frat house. Pick a side. I'm sure u guys love him because he's super fan.

[Mr. Burgundy]

Side note: I like it when a school or team has a homer (Paul allen) but I like it more when someone balances it out. Call it like it is. TV is just too one sided for me. My opinion.

[SamsRams]

Side note: I like it when a school or team has a homer (Paul allen) but I like it more when someone balances it out. Call it like it is. TV is just too one sided for me. My opinion.

Can I be yoir NDSU Paul Allen.

Personally there are enough fargo media members who focus on the negative

[bruinbison]

......Bison.....offer 6' 7" Michael Hurt of Rochester John Marshall - (2016 Interest)



......Bucknell Bison that is



Ryan James‏@RyanJamesMN
Bucknell offered 2016 SF Michael Hurt of Rochester JM/ D1Minnesota

[bruinbison]

Bjorn Broman - 2015 interest - 5' 10" G - Duluth (Lakeview Christian Academy)
commits to Winthrop per Ryan James



Ryan James@RyanJamesMN · Sep 1

After returning from his official visit to Winthrop last night, Lakeview Christian PG Bjorn Broman committed to the school

[NDSUstudent]

Just saw this on twitter(thanks to Bisonation)....


2016 Minnetoka PG Amar Miller & SG Seth Coatta 2017 Champlin Park PG McKinley Wright unofficial visit to NDSU next week & Guests at FB game


The Gameday affect is already at work...

[coloradobison]

North Dakota State will be in Thursday to see Rochester Mayo PF Dan Jech. Dan was on an official visit to South Dakota last weekend.

https://twitter.com/RyanJamesMN/status/509351328640819200

[coloradobison]

Guard JT Gibson (Champlin Park/Net Gain) will have in South Dakota, South Dakota St, North Dakota St, Nebraska-Omaha to see him this week.

https://twitter.com/RyanJamesMN/status/509368883136831488

[bruinbison]

Alex Illikainen - 6' 9" F - Brewster Academy - currently at # 94 on ESPN's 2015 player rankings. Many, many offers.
And speaking of players who have blown up - 6' 7" Michael Hurt of Rochester John Marshall (2016 interest)
is at #60 on those ESPN rankings. Listed as having 6 offers, including Northern Iowa and the Gophers.

[Jay]

@joehoopsreport: Hillsboro big man Dylan Miller, a solid & developing 6-8 senior, has committed to North Dakota State. Good summer w/ Irish on circuit

[1998braves64]

Should edit that to indicate Hillsboro, IL as some may think it is Hillsboro, ND.
Sent from Win8 phone on a bullet train from Hillsboro.

[SamsRams]

@joehoopsreport: Hillsboro big man Dylan Miller, a solid & developing 6-8 senior, has committed to North Dakota State. Good summer w/ Irish on circuit

Poor @Illinois_Irish had the tweet first but used N Dakota St and all those who took the info after used North Dakota State so they get the retweets and reposts.

[CAS4127]

Alex Illikainen - 6' 9" F - Brewster Academy - currently at # 94 on ESPN's 2015 player rankings. Many, many offers.
And speaking of players who have blown up - 6' 7" Michael Hurt of Rochester John Marshall (2016 interest)
is at #60 on those ESPN rankings. Listed as having 6 offers, including Northern Iowa and the Gophers.

Where is Brewster Academy?!
Illikainen has Bison history behind it!


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[bruinbison]

Where is Brewster Academy?!
Illikainen has Bison history behind it!


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It's in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire. Alex Illikainen transferred there for his senior season from Grand Rapids. I assume he went there not for academic help, like some players do, but for the higher level of competition. Refresh my memory on the Bison history of Illikainen, sounds familiar, perhaps a big O-lineman in the day?

http://www.startribune.com/sports/gophers/263574791.html#DmjPaXlxkVoekw6O.97

And if you like teh hockies, check out Alex's sister Molly......
I see their parents' names are Darin and Mary (Darin listed as playing hockey at Duluth) ,
with 2 more sisters - Morgan and Madison

http://www.friars.com/sports/w-hockey/mtt/molly_illikainen_807348.html

[CAS4127]

It's in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire. Alex Illikainen transferred there for his senior season from Grand Rapids. I assume he went there not for academic help, like some players do, but for the higher level of competition. Refresh my memory on the Bison history of Illikainen, sounds familiar, perhaps a big O-lineman in the day?

http://www.startribune.com/sports/gophers/263574791.html#DmjPaXlxkVoekw6O.97

And if you like teh hockies, check out Alex's sister Molly......
I see their parents' names are Darin and Mary (Darin listed as playing hockey at Duluth) ,
with 2 more sisters - Morgan and Madison

http://www.friars.com/sports/w-hockey/mtt/molly_illikainen_807348.html

Yes, big Olineman. Darryl was his first name. He was from the Iron Range as well. He was actually drafted by some NHL team out of high school as a goalie. He was roughly 6'5" and over 300 by the time he graduated. I believe he is HC (football) at Proctor, MN right now.

I was guess it's the same family.

[MrAugustana]

You guys are also listed as one of the top 5 in the Dan Jech sweepstakes. It'll be interesting to see if the signing of this other big man affects that situation one way or the other. Other choices for Jech include USD, Wofford, Lehigh and UW-Green Bay. Wouldn't be shocked if he goes with USD. The competition for big man minutes might not be so fierce down in Vermillion, especially with Craig Smith bringing in (I believe) a handful of 1 and 2-year JUCO kids as a quick patch to get things moving right away.

Sounds like it would be a solid duo down low for NDSU if Jech joined this Dylan Miller kid as a 2015 commit. Either way, I'm glad he doesn't appear to be going the D2 route. It seems Augie might've had too many young bigs to pursue Jech aggressively, and I would've been disappointed to see him wind up at Mankato or Winona for the next four years.

[coloradobison]

North Dakota State, San Jose State and St. Joseph among the leaders for West De Pere's Cody Schwartz. Wash. State also showing interest.

https://twitter.com/WisBBYearbook/status/512242545985085440

I believe this is the right profile... http://www.verbalcommits.com/players/cody-schwartz

[bruinbison]

North Dakota State, San Jose State and St. Joseph among the leaders for West De Pere's Cody Schwartz.
Wash. State also showing interest.




https://twitter.com/WisBBYearbook/status/512242545985085440

I believe this is the right profile... http://www.verbalcommits.com/players/cody-schwartz


This is Brad Ambrosius' high school (football)......basketball's Brett Vandenburgh and Chris Kading are from De Pere HS.

[HoopsBison]

https://twitter.com/WisBBYearbook/status/512242545985085440

I believe this is the right profile... http://www.verbalcommits.com/players/cody-schwartz


This would be a big time get for us, really solid player out of Wisconsin.

Also wouldn't shock me to see Dan Jech verbal to USD soon. Dan is another solid post player who has really done well in AAU.

[bruinbison]

North Dakota State, San Jose State and St. Joseph among the leaders for West De Pere's Cody Schwartz. Wash. State also showing interest.




https://twitter.com/WisBBYearbook/status/512242545985085440

I believe this is the right profile... http://www.verbalcommits.com/players/cody-schwartz

Hope Mark Miller from @@WisBBYearbook is right about Cody Schwartz, here is a link to Schwartz on Rivals page -

http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/recruiting/player-Cody-Schwartz-141687

they are showing offers from Marquette, Creighton, Nebraska, Northern Iowa & others.....:confused:

247 Sports has him with offers from NDSU, Creighton, San Jose St & St Joseph's.

http://247sports.com/Player/Cody-Schwartz-23437

[EndZoneQB]

Offers maybe pulled as other targets were taken? I see he is "cool" on Creighton on 24/7...

[BisonJD]

You guys are also listed as one of the top 5 in the Dan Jech sweepstakes. It'll be interesting to see if the signing of this other big man affects that situation one way or the other. Other choices for Jech include USD, Wofford, Lehigh and UW-Green Bay. Wouldn't be shocked if he goes with USD. The competition for big man minutes might not be so fierce down in Vermillion, especially with Craig Smith bringing in (I believe) a handful of 1 and 2-year JUCO kids as a quick patch to get things moving right away.

Sounds like it would be a solid duo down low for NDSU if Jech joined this Dylan Miller kid as a 2015 commit. Either way, I'm glad he doesn't appear to be going the D2 route. It seems Augie might've had too many young bigs to pursue Jech aggressively, and I would've been disappointed to see him wind up at Mankato or Winona for the next four years.

I saw tweet yesterday that I can't find saying "It wouldn't surprise me to see Jech commit to a "Dakota D-1 school soon." I hope he was on campus for Gameday along with Miller.

[HoopsBison]

I saw tweet yesterday that I can't find saying "It would surprise me to see Jech commit to a "Dakota D-1 school soon." I hope he was on campus for Gameday along with Miller.

He had a visit at USD over the weekend, he is scheduled to visit us on Oct. 11.

[MrAugustana]

I saw tweet yesterday that I can't find saying "It wouldn't surprise me to see Jech commit to a "Dakota D-1 school soon." I hope he was on campus for Gameday along with Miller.

I believe the tweet you're referring to came from Alex Conover of Northstar Hoops: https://twitter.com/NorthstarAlex/status/511011877607194624

[silkamilkamonico]

Craig Smith will do big things at USD and it starts this year with a guy like Jech.

[NDSUstudent]

Added Cody Schwartz....lots of highlight videos also linked. Can find it all on the page 1.

He would be a big time get to say the least.

[NDSUstudent]

Not that he was really a target anymore but Alex Illikainen has verbaled to Wisconsin

[bruinbison]

A two-sport athlete is now showing up on Rivals basketball for NDSU,
Malik Hluchoweckyj is also over on bisonation.info as a football recruit (2015 - interest) listed as a CB.
He is a teammate of football recruit C.J. Johnson, who verbaled to Wyoming

http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/recruiting/recruit-search-results

From summer league action:



Many of the coaches who have contacted Franzese are interested in Malik Hluchoweckyj, a 6-foot point guard from Bellevue West, who scored 13 points in the final. Creighton commit Justin Patton from Omaha North had 11.

The list for Hluchoweckyj includes Southern Illinois, Northern Colorado, Tulsa, North Dakota State,
South Dakota State, UNO and UMKC — and interest is growing.

“He blocked shots, he ran our team, he made open 3s, he found teammates,” Franzese said. “He was fully engaged and showed how good he can be. You could make a strong case he was the best player on the floor.”


http://www.neprepzone.com/sports/t-bird-s-stock-soars-in-summer-tourney-win/article_00dde6a3-17a7-5800-a26a-2c8afc0df069.html?mode=jqm

[coloradobison]

NDSU was in to see 2016 - 6'9" Bodey Behrends of JCC last week at an open gym, SD State has also been at an open gym, Augustana is next

https://twitter.com/RyanJamesMN/status/517787163849535488

[NDSUstudent]

Champlin Park/@NetGainSports senior @Jt_Gibson22 has narrowed his college list to 4: Neb-Omaha, South Dakota, South Dakota State, NDSU.


https://twitter.com/NorthstarAlex/status/518568654381006849

[El_Chapo]

I like jt Gibson alot. Need some mpls kids!!

[HoopsBison]

Cross Gresham off the list...

Per Ryan James on Twitter.


Donnell "Red" Gresham has committed to Northeastern. Gresham is a PG at Cretin-Derham Hall.

[Kujava23]

Cody Schwartz verballed to San Jose State

[Kujava23]

Malik Hluchoweckyj verballed to Bowling Green via VerbalCommits.com

[NDSUstudent]

Mpls North 2016 guard Tyler Johnson and 2017 guard Jack Hutchison of Maple Grove will visit North Dakota State this weekend


https://twitter.com/RyanJamesMN/status/522188392742662145

[Siouxfallsbison]

Deng Geu from SF Washington is in Fargo this weekend for his official visit. Leaning heavy toward NDSU. Let the pipeline flow!

[HoopsBison]

Deng Geu from SF Washington is in Fargo this weekend for his official visit. Leaning heavy toward NDSU. Let the pipeline flow!

Really hoping we get this kid.

[El_Chapo]

Gibson and Geu would be a great 1-2 punch to land.

[NDSUstudent]

Gibson will on his official this weekend. This is obviously a huge recruiting weekend.

Early signing period this year is Nov 12-19 just in case anyone was interested. A month away!

[NDSUstudent]

North Dakota State has offered Mpls North/D1MN guard Tyler Johnson during his visit today. Johnson is a 2016 standout


https://twitter.com/RyanJamesMN/status/523627737290780672

[DIBISON]

Richman and all of the asst. coaches were down on the field today with the basketball recruits and families when the Bison football team came out of the tunnel for the pre-game.

[BisonJD]

Deng is a Bison!

[HoopsBison]

YES! Very happy about this!

[ndsubison1]

Jech committed to USD tonight

[HoopsBison]

Jech committed to USD tonight

Good get for them, the kid is good. Smith doing some good things at USD.

[El_Chapo]

dammit! ,

[DIBISON]

Were the Bison still interested after the Deng Geu signing? We only have 1 scholarship left for 2015.

[El_Chapo]

NDSU could have had twin towers in my opinion, but who knows the truth.

If NDSU can still get JT Gibson im cool with the class.

[HoopsBison]

Some other notes for the first post to be updated on guys we have shown interest in but have committed elsewhere.

Nick Noskowiak - Committed to Marquette

Kyle McKinley- Committed to Albany.

John Joyce- Committed to Triton College

BJORN BROMAN- Committed to Winthrop

[HoopsBison]

Were the Bison still interested after the Deng Geu signing? We only have 1 scholarship left for 2015.

Last scholarship will def be targeting a point guard. JT Gibson is a kid we really want.

[HoopsBison]

Add 2016 SF Cameron Kirksey Apple Valley/D1MN to the list of Interest players for NDSU

Per Ryan James:


2016 SF Cameron Kirksey (Apple Valley/D1MN) will have Cal Poly in to see him Wednesday. NDSU, USD, Creighton have called on Kirksey as well

[NDSUstudent]

Sounds like Craig Smith played a big role in getting Jech to USD. He is becoming a thorn in our side already.

[DIBISON]

Last scholarship will def be targeting a point guard. JT Gibson is a kid we really want.
Makes sense. We already got 6' 9" Dyman Miller who plays the same position as Jech and added 6' 9" Geu yesterday so a guard it shall be.

[El_Chapo]

We all in on Gibson now....c'mon man step right in next year after LA grads

[NDSUFan_Sav]

Deng is gonna be huge, big get. Heard a lot of good things bout him. He tore it up this summer in a few scrimmages against nd high school teams. He was considering transferring to Shanley for his SR year. Dude is a big time shot blocker (granted it was with nd talent)

[NDSUstudent]

Wonder if we have offered that Michigan recruit because JT is going to Omaha....


2015 6'3 G JT Gibson from Champlin Park HS (MN) has verbally committed to University of Nebraska Omaha


https://twitter.com/RyanJamesMN/status/526549938046386178

[The Lost Dutchman]

Edited after not seeing previous post.

[HoopsBison]

Bummer was hoping we would land Gibson.

[El_Chapo]

dammit JT Gibson commits to Omaha. dammit.

they are taking NDSU's twin cities pipeline away

UNO currently has Jake White (Chaska), Mike Rostampour (Sibley), Simon Krych (St Cloud Apollo), Marcus Tyus (Anoka) from MN. JT is next

Tyler Peterson (Centennial guard in 2016 class) has added an offer from North Dakota. Peterson has visits set for NDSU and SDSU soon.


We are gonna need a Guard at some point

[silkamilkamonico]

Uno is cleaning up with some great players in the twin cities. Usd will place a heavy emphasis on it too and smith is going to be a great coach in d1. Hopefully we don't miss a beat with rich man.

[Hambone]

NDSU has offered Harrison Niego, PG out of Illinois.

@Evan_Flood North Dakota State is the latest to offer 2015 point guard Harrison Niego http://bit.ly/1vyGskD (http://t.co/XJlGtUWnRA)@ny2lasports (http://www.bisonville.com/ny2lasports) #NDSU (http://www.bisonville.com/hashtag/NDSU?src=hash)

[NDSUstudent]

NDSU has offered Harrison Niego, PG out of Illinois.

@Evan_Flood North Dakota State is the latest to offer 2015 point guard Harrison Niego http://bit.ly/1vyGskD (http://t.co/XJlGtUWnRA)@ny2lasports (http://www.bisonville.com/ny2lasports) #NDSU (http://www.bisonville.com/hashtag/NDSU?src=hash)

Thanks for the info hambone...

[Bison"FANatic"]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVuG593NTcY

[North Side]

Harrison Niego looks like he is good off the dribble... but not sure how he would be on D looks a little big under sized.

[unbison]

He is listed at 6'2 as a point gaurd.... doesnt seem undersized to this guy

[bisonfan08]

He is listed at 6'2 as a point gaurd.... doesnt seem undersized to this guy

I agree. Appears to have great court vision, looks to pass first, has a quick release and a nice touch on his outside jumper. I like him, I think he fits our system well. Definitely doesn't appear to have the first step of an LA or Woodside have but if he can run the offense efficiently I think we've recently signed some guys that can take it to the rim so not necessarily needed. Also have to remember this kid has some time to develop some speed and size before he even sets foot on the court in a Bison uniform. With Gibson off the table I think he's definitely a guy I'd like to see sign with us.

[bruinbison]

SDSU men's basketball gets a verbal...........oh wait...........



Terry Vandrovec@TerryVandrovec · Nov 3

Des Moines Area CC combo guard Aarias Austin (6-4) said he has given a verbal to @GoJacksMBB for 2015.
8.4 pts, 2.7 reb, 2.5 ast as frosh.

Austin originally is from Gurnee, Ill., a NW Chicago suburb. His prep highlight reel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZdf4aK0H_U …

Terry Vandrovec@TerryVandrovec · Nov 3

Juco combo guard @3_aarias said he also had offers from NDSU, USD, Idaho State and Dunk City. He chose SDSU because of the coaching staff.


And then.........



Terry Vandrovec retweeted

Aarias Austin@3_aarias · 23 hrs23 hours ago

Due to certain circumstances I have decommitted from SDSU wanna thank them for the opportunity

[Mr Meaty]

SO we have verbals from Dylan Miller 6'9" and Deng Geu 6'9" , talk of Eliason red shirting this year. That is a lot of height in the next couple of years. Plus with Wesenberg and Trey Miller at 6'7" each, who know how much more any of these guys grow. Could be a lot of tall guys for NDSU over the next 4 years.

[Mr. Burgundy]

SO we have verbals from Dylan Miller 6'9" and Deng Geu 6'9" , talk of Eliason red shirting this year. That is a lot of height in the next couple of years. Plus with Wesenberg and Trey Miller at 6'7" each, who know how much more any of these guys grow. Could be a lot of tall guys for NDSU over the next 4 years.

Miller and Geu can finalize things next week...cannot happen soon enough. They are very talented, and VERY DIFFERENT. They have bigtime upside, but in totally different ways. Miller is similar to Marshall. Deng wants to redshirt and be the best to ever play. He has high goals. Really cool kid. Homecoming king after only being in that school for a year and a half. He is high major talent. Pretty excited for that ink to dry. Eliason has impressed. He is more than what we had expected. He needs a redshirt year, but that is also to allow his body to continue to develop. he is a young kid. Coaches new they needed size and they addressed the problem. Will be fun to see if they hit on these kids.

[Mr Meaty]

Miller and Geu can finalize things next week...cannot happen soon enough. They are very talented, and VERY DIFFERENT. They have bigtime upside, but in totally different ways. Miller is similar to Marshall. Deng wants to redshirt and be the best to ever play. He has high goals. Really cool kid. Homecoming king after only being in that school for a year and a half. He is high major talent. Pretty excited for that ink to dry. Eliason has impressed. He is more than what we had expected. He needs a redshirt year, but that is also to allow his body to continue to develop. he is a young kid. Coaches new they needed size and they addressed the problem. Will be fun to see if they hit on these kids.

Get Scheels printing the North DUNKota State Basketball t-shirts.

[HoopsBison]

Miller and Geu can finalize things next week...cannot happen soon enough. They are very talented, and VERY DIFFERENT. They have bigtime upside, but in totally different ways. Miller is similar to Marshall. Deng wants to redshirt and be the best to ever play. He has high goals. Really cool kid. Homecoming king after only being in that school for a year and a half. He is high major talent. Pretty excited for that ink to dry. Eliason has impressed. He is more than what we had expected. He needs a redshirt year, but that is also to allow his body to continue to develop. he is a young kid. Coaches new they needed size and they addressed the problem. Will be fun to see if they hit on these kids.

Dont know much of anything on Miller, but if he is anything like Marshall thats great. Marshall was a special player for us, schools at our level don't get that kind of big very often, so thats quite the compliment to Miller. As for Deng I echo your excitement. I haven't been this excited for a recruit in awhile. Bigtime upside from just a terrific kid. Kids with his length and athletcism are so rare in our league. Did I say i was excited about him being a Bison?

[herdmember]

Dumb question, but who all is on scholarship? And follow-up question to that, does NDSU have one open spot remaining for this upcoming year now that Miller and Geu signed?

[NDSUstudent]

Dumb question, but who all is on scholarship? And follow-up question to that, does NDSU have one open spot remaining for this upcoming year now that Miller and Geu signed?

We have 2 spots open right now.

[NDSUstudent]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCMuiYc1PPU&feature=youtu.be&a

[DIBISON]

We have 2 spots open right now.
Yes, the clip on TV tonight reported that we have 2 scholarships left and may still be signing others during this early signing week.

[silkamilkamonico]

Couple of nice looking bigs.

This will set us up nicely in the next couple years. Hopefully sooner or later we can start spreading these scholarships around a little more so were not having these ebb and flows of young teams transitioning to veteran teams back to young teams.

[ZHerd]

Couple of nice looking bigs.

This will set us up nicely in the next couple years. Hopefully sooner or later we can start spreading these scholarships around a little more so were not having these ebb and flows of young teams transitioning to veteran teams back to young teams.

A few months ago getting bigs was a big concern to many of us and, on paper, it looks like they have addressed that issue nicely. I can't wait to see what they do with the last two scholarships

[bisonfan08]

A few months ago getting bigs was a big concern to many of us and, on paper, it looks like they have addressed that issue nicely. I can't wait to see what they do with the last two scholarships

I agree, it's been a huge concern and it will be a bit of an issue this season with us being undersized but with Eliason and Wesenberg this year and these 2 guys coming in next year I think we've set ourselves up really well. With AJ having the redshirt year and only being a Freshman this year and Paul Miller looking like a future superstar the future is very bright for Bison basketball. The first year in the SHAC should be exciting in more ways than one.

[ZHerd]

I agree, it's been a huge concern and it will be a bit of an issue this season with us being undersized but with Eliason and Wesenberg this year and these 2 guys coming in next year I think we've set ourselves up really well. With AJ having the redshirt year and only being a Freshman this year and Paul Miller looking like a future superstar the future is very bright for Bison basketball. The first year in the SHAC should be exciting in more ways than one.

The future looks nice for the green and yellow.

[Kujava23]

The future looks nice for the green and yellow.

Need a stud LEAD GUARD still----be nice to add one in 2015 recruiting class, would see court as a TRUE Freshmen

[ZHerd]

Need a stud LEAD GUARD still----be nice to add one in 2015 recruiting class, would see court as a TRUE Freshmen

2 slots left to get one. The fact we have done well late in other classes is encouraging

[bisonfan08]

Sounded in the video like we are targeting a PG and a SF yet in this class, Richman made it sound like they had some guys in mind but also hinted at maybe hoping to find a gem in the late signing period. I definitely think with roster we have those are the 2 spots we could use an extra guy so I have faith in how this roster is being built.

[El_Chapo]

Peterson the centennial mn guard could be a target

[Kujava23]

Bison do have an offer to PG 6'2 180 Harrison Diego from Lyons Township, IL

can watch some video of him

http://www.verbalcommits.com/players/harrison-niego

[The Lost Dutchman]

Bison do have an offer to PG 6'2 180 Harrison Diego from Lyons Township, IL

can watch some video of him

http://www.verbalcommits.com/players/harrison-niego

Check page 10 and 11 of this thread.

[SamsRams]

Tyler Johnson picked up football offers from Minnesota and Iowa

[Kujava23]

Tyler Johnson picked up football offers from Minnesota and Iowa

Wonder what sport he enjoys playing better?

[HoopsBison]

Wonder what sport he enjoys playing better?

I would be surprised if he doesn't choose football but he has said hes not sure which sport he will play in college.

[The Lost Dutchman]

NDSU recruiting a So Cal point guard, https://twitter.com/GamepointNation/status/539804071629037568. Also video of him, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ph95_4_9Bls

[MinotBison]

NDSU recruiting a So Cal point guard, https://twitter.com/GamepointNation/status/539804071629037568. Also video of him, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ph95_4_9Bls

Why would he not want to go to a school closer to home?

[bisonfan08]

NDSU recruiting a So Cal point guard, https://twitter.com/GamepointNation/status/539804071629037568. Also video of him, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ph95_4_9Bls

Damn this kid has tremendous court vision, he's a creator, always looking to pass first but appears to have the ability to score as well. Only one highlight of him shooting from the outside and it had to circle the rim to fall so might need a little work there but a 6'3" PG who can create, drive and pass is welcome anytime as far as I'm concerned. Based on the video highlights I think I would prefer to get Harrison Diego as he appears to be a more complete player but I'd be pretty happy if we can add either one of these guys to our recruiting class.

[HoopsBison]

NDSU recruiting a So Cal point guard, https://twitter.com/GamepointNation/status/539804071629037568. Also video of him, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ph95_4_9Bls

I thought his name was mentioned previously but guess not. Kind of a kid flying under the radar back home. Has some good length for a true point guard at 6'3. His court vision and handles look very good in the highlight video. He does hold an offer from Army and has visited there. The staff obviously reached out to this kid and having Jayden visit shows they are pretty interested.

[MN_BISON]

If NDSU isn't recruiting Steffon Mitchelle from Shakopee they need to be but I'm guessing he goes higher. He's absolutely schooling Hopkins right now.

[Kujava23]

If NDSU isn't recruiting Steffon Mitchelle from Shakopee they need to be but I'm guessing he goes higher. He's absolutely schooling Hopkins right now.

I looked up Steffon Mitchell from Shakopee 6'5 180 G, has offers from American, Furman, Central Michigan, and South Dakota.

He was averaging 31.5ppg 10.5rgp going into Hopkins game after scoring 43 of teams 69 in previous 3 point win!!!

I AGREE, would look nice in GREEN N GOLD

http://www.verbalcommits.com/players/steffon-mitchell Watch a Video

[MN_BISON]

I looked up Steffon Mitchell from Shakopee 6'5 180 G, has offers from American, Furman, Central Michigan, and South Dakota.

He was averaging 31.5ppg 10.5rgp going into Hopkins game after scoring 43 of teams 69 in previous 3 point win!!!

I AGREE, would look nice in GREEN N GOLD

http://www.verbalcommits.com/players/steffon-mitchell Watch a Video

He grew 2 inches over the summer and is 6'7 now, put up 15 in the first half against Hopkins last night and finished with 20 for the game. Hopkins basically triple teamed him every time he touched the ball in the second half. Lots of coaches at the game last night, someone from Central Michigan, UNI and several others.

[bruinbison]

If NDSU isn't recruiting Steffon Mitchelle from Shakopee they need to be but I'm guessing he goes higher. He's absolutely schooling Hopkins right now.

And now this offer


Ryan James@RyanJamesMN · 4h 4 hours ago

@MitchellSteffon says that South Dakota State offered him after they watched his game last night. He's a 2016 from Shakopee

[Tony Almeida]

So where are we at?

[HoopsBison]

Per Ryan James


North Dakota State Head coach David Richman we will be at Minnetonka tomorrow to see Seth Coatta, a 2016 shooting guard

[HoopsBison]

So where are we at?

2 signed and 2 spots open.

[The Lost Dutchman]

So where are we at?

He'll go much bigger then NDSU or SDSU.

[SamsRams]

2 signed and 2 spots open.

and one scholarship guy going to be a walk on next year so there is two available. interesting stuff

[EndZoneQB]

and one scholarship guy going to be a walk on next year so there is two available. interesting stuff

Losing it? Or what's the story here?

[silkamilkamonico]

Losing it? Or what's the story here?

Yea I would be curious on that as well. Can't be a really bad situation or I can't imagine the player would stick around but who knows.

[SamsRams]

Eliason agreed to be a 4 for 5 guy. So scholarship this year. Walk on next year and scholarship the next 3 years

[The Lost Dutchman]

Eliason agreed to be a 4 for 5 guy. So scholarship this year. Walk on next year and scholarship the next 3 years

I'm guessing that is open to change depending on his development....

[North Side]

I didn't even know you could do this.... 1 year scholarship then 1 year off then 3 years on????

[southcliffbison]

Miller and Geu can finalize things next week...cannot happen soon enough. They are very talented, and VERY DIFFERENT. They have bigtime upside, but in totally different ways. Miller is similar to Marshall. Deng wants to redshirt and be the best to ever play. He has high goals. Really cool kid. Homecoming king after only being in that school for a year and a half. He is high major talent. Pretty excited for that ink to dry. Eliason has impressed. He is more than what we had expected. He needs a redshirt year, but that is also to allow his body to continue to develop. he is a young kid. Coaches new they needed size and they addressed the problem. Will be fun to see if they hit on these kids.

Speaking of Deng Geu (pronounced Goo according to the PA )..... just watched him dominate Roosevelt High School tonight. 19 pts, 12 rebounds, 4 or 5 blocks (lost count) ......take that times 2 the number of shots he altered. Gawd , the kid can jump. RHS players would attempt shots from the top of the key and here would come Deng like Wilt Chamberlain in his prime (yes, I'm that old) rising out of the paint to swat the ball away. Awesome to watch ! The Bison got themselves Trayvon Wright 2.0 in Deng Geu. Washington HS is undefeated so far.

[unbison]

Speaking of Deng Geu (pronounced Goo according to the PA )..... just watched him dominate Roosevelt High School tonight. 19 pts, 12 rebounds, 4 or 5 blocks (lost count) ......take that times 2 the number of shots he altered. Gawd , the kid can jump. RHS players would attempt shots from the top of the key and here would come Deng like Wilt Chamberlain in his prime (yes, I'm that old) rising out of the paint to swat the ball away. Awesome to watch ! The Bison got themselves Trayvon Wright 2.0 in Deng Geu. Washington HS is undefeated so far.
I'm gonna hope for more!

[NDSUstudent]

So I guess we have a new verbal...Malik Clements...A JUCO guard...

https://twitter.com/MalikClements24/status/545347505940987904

http://www.verbalcommits.com/players/malik-clements

[SamsRams]

So I guess we have a new verbal...Malik Clements...A JUCO guard...

https://twitter.com/MalikClements24/status/545347505940987904

http://www.verbalcommits.com/players/malik-clements

This is true, says he had 4 other offers, working to confirm those. Keep an eye on his page. has 4 years to play 3

http://bisonation.info/pg-malik-clements-madison-wi-2015-verbal/

[HoopsBison]

Also not sure if its been mentioned but Khy Kabellis will be taking a official visit to NDSU coming in January.

[DIBISON]

One scholarship left, for a point guard?

[SamsRams]

One scholarship left, for a point guard?

Best guard available. Clements could play either and I expect other signee to be the same unless its a lights out shooter. Just my opinion

[bruinbison]

Ryan James@RyanJamesMN · Dec 16

Diallo Powell (Lake Region State SF) is currently visiting North Dakota State Unofficially


Diallo Powell is listed as a 6' 3" G, from St Paul (Woodbury), by Lake Region State College.
Powell has started all 8 games he has played in (of 16), with an avg of 20 ppg (50%, 21.4 3pg%)
and 5.9 rpg, 2 apg. 1.6 a/to, 2.1 stl/g.

[bisonfan08]

So with the Clements commitment do we have any scholarships left this year or was that the last one? I was under the impression we only had 3.

[Mr. Burgundy]

We have one more. I would say it is safe to say we are going to go with a high school point guard on this one. This class is shaping up nicely. A 2/3 in Clements that will play immediately, a legit center who will play immediately and a freaky wing who wants to and will redshirt. Will be fun to see it all come together! We need depth! haha.

[HoopsBison]

We have one more. I would say it is safe to say we are going to go with a high school point guard on this one. This class is shaping up nicely. A 2/3 in Clements that will play immediately, a legit center who will play immediately and a freaky wing who wants to and will redshirt. Will be fun to see it all come together! We need depth! haha.

I am jacked up for Dylan Miller next year and really pumped up for Deng in a couple years, kid can make an impact on the game in so many areas. Add in a ready guard in Clements is just gravy!

[EndZoneQB]

We have one more. I would say it is safe to say we are going to go with a high school point guard on this one. This class is shaping up nicely. A 2/3 in Clements that will play immediately, a legit center who will play immediately and a freaky wing who wants to and will redshirt. Will be fun to see it all come together! We need depth! haha.

Are you thinking it's going to be Kabellis? He looks like he has great vision and is a facilitator, but he looks slight/slender in the shoulders. Will he be physical enough?

[bisonfan08]

Are you thinking it's going to be Kabellis? He looks like he has great vision and is a facilitator, but he looks slight/slender in the shoulders. Will he be physical enough?

He'd have a redshirt year to give the strength & conditioning coaches some time to build him up so I'm not worried about that. I think out of all the players I've seen so far that we've shown interest in either Kabellis or Harrison Diego would be the guy I'd like to seen in a Bison uniform.

[EndZoneQB]

He'd have a redshirt year to give the strength & conditioning coaches some time to build him up so I'm not worried about that. I think out of all the players I've seen so far that we've shown interest in either Kabellis or Harrison Diego would be the guy I'd like to seen in a Bison uniform.

Yeah, but I'm not taking about skinny, I'm talking about slender/slightness in his shoulders. His lower body looks like it has an ok frame, but his shoulders are pretty narrow.

[HoopsBison]

Just a little update on what Dylan Miller is doing to opponents this season.


Monster night for North Dakota State recruit Dylan Miller of Hillsboro. Big man who played w/ Illinois Irish had 43 pts, 18 reb in 79-76 win.

[bisonfan08]

Just a little update on what Dylan Miller is doing to opponents this season.

It's obvious this is a big man that can score, does he come in and start right away for us next year? I don't see Kading not getting to start as a Senior but he could push Dex back to the 6th man role and the 3 of them could see equal minutes with Eliason seeing a little time here and there as needed due to foul trouble. Dex has been playing very well however so I guess Dylan could just come in as that first big off the bench as well. With Eliason, Miller and Geu all being added to the mix over the next two seasons our weakness this year will be turning into an area of strength and that's exciting stuff!

[BisonJD]

Interesting new site that focuses on basketball talent in SD and ND: Prep Hoops Dakota. They have a story up now about many of the names discussed on this thread, including De'Sean Eikens. The article also states that NDSU got a steal in grabbing Deng. I agree. Good read to get an idea of what kind of talent is in the region.

http://www.prephoopsdakotas.com/news_article/show/460030?referrer_id=1497073

[tolnabison]

Any interest in JUCO gaurd from NDSCS, Johnny Woodard? He's a 6'4" and plays the 2/3 spot. Averaging 22 ppg, can really fill it up. I've heard he's had a lot of D-1 interest.
Also have watched Diallo Powell for LRSC, he very impressive also. He has really improved from his freshman year to sophomore year. Last year averaged around 16, this year he is around 21 before injuring his wrist. He will be back for the second semester.

[El_Chapo]

Johnny Woodard would be a star. For NDSU (richmans dad is president there)

He was 10-15 with 33 points in last game he plays jan 2.

Iowa is talking to him as is Illinois he will go big time

[SamsRams]

Any interest in JUCO gaurd from NDSCS, Johnny Woodard? He's a 6'4" and plays the 2/3 spot. Averaging 22 ppg, can really fill it up. I've heard he's had a lot of D-1 interest.
Also have watched Diallo Powell for LRSC, he very impressive also. He has really improved from his freshman year to sophomore year. Last year averaged around 16, this year he is around 21 before injuring his wrist. He will be back for the second semester.

Hearing Powell is the guy to keep an eye on

[bisonfan08]

Hearing Powell is the guy to keep an eye on

Kind of a nice connection through LRSC, their head coach is a guy I know fairly well in Joe Kittell as I went to college with him here at NDSU and he was part of Miles staff so with touches of Miles system in both places it would likely be smooth transition for him if he'd like to play D1 ball. Personally I'd prefer with one JUCO already signed that we went with a high school prospect but I trust the staff to build this roster.

[Herd12]

Johnny Woodard would be a star. For NDSU (richmans dad is president there)

He was 10-15 with 33 points in last game he plays jan 2.

Iowa is talking to him as is Illinois he will go big time

Holy cow. A JuCo and a Minnesota native? I bet Chapo can hardly contatin himself.

[bruinbison]

Ryan James‏@RyanJamesMN
NDSU, SDSU, and Furman have really picked up interest in Hopkins senior SF John Warren. Appalachian State and Fairfield looking too




Ryan James@RyanJamesMN · 6 hrs6 hours ago

NDSU, SDSU, and Furman have really picked up interest in Hopkins senior SF John Warren. Appalachian State and Fairfield looking too



Ryan James@RyanJamesMN · 6 hrs6 hours ago

North Dakota State head coach David Richman will see 2015 Hopkins SF John Warren and 2016 SG Seth Coatta today amongst others


John Warren is the 6' 4" SF from Hopkins, showing an offer from LIU Brooklyn so far,
along with interest from Northern Iowa, New Hampshire and SDSU, among others.

https://rivals.yahoo.com/basketballrecruiting/basketball/recruiting/player-John-Warren-166118

Seth Coatta is the 2016 6' 3" SG from Minnetonka who has interest from Albany, UN_ and SDSU.

http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/recruiting/player-Seth-Coatta-167817

[El_Chapo]

Holy cow. A JuCo and a Minnesota native? I bet Chapo can hardly contatin himself.

If Dave Richman could call his dad at NDSCS and land Johnny Woodard then they should erect a statue for them outside the SHAC

[natstar1]

Khy Kabellis @k_kabellis
I am very thankful and blessed to announce that I've committed to North Dakota State University #HornsUp #Bison

info on this guy?

[HerdBot]

Khy Kabellis @k_kabellis
I am very thankful and blessed to announce that I've committed to North Dakota State University #HornsUp #Bison

info on this guy?

Point guard out of California.

[HoopsBison]

Glad to hear this, heard this was a good possibility of happening.

Congrats and welcome to NDSU Khy!

[The Lost Dutchman]

Khy Kabellis @k_kabellis
I am very thankful and blessed to announce that I've committed to North Dakota State University #HornsUp #Bison

info on this guy?

Watch his highlight tape, very exciting pass first point guard. Really good get for the bison

[HoopsBison]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ph95_4_9Bls

[unbison]

Waiting for herdbot to poopoo this

[Tatanka]

Waiting for herdbot to poopoo this


Correct bodily function, that's for sure.

[HandoEX]

Kid looks like a potential star. Damn!!!

[natstar1]

http://insider.espn.go.com/college-sports/basketball/recruiting/player/evaluation/_/id/189553/khy-kabellis

http://i.imgur.com/iWcoMli.jpg

[KSBisonFan]

Good get for the Herd. Any insight as to what drew him to NDSU? Not exactly our traditional recruiting area. Sams? Burgundy?

[Herd12]

Reminds me of Kendall Marshall.

[HerdBot]

Waiting for herdbot to poopoo this

Why. I've always said we need to look deeper than ND, MN, and WI for basketball players as its completely different than football. (LA, Braun, KB) Kid looks like a stud if he can add some weight. Looks like a really solid find by Richmond.

[Herd12]

Am I just a little slow or why are we able to sign 4 2015 players to LOI (Khy, Miller, Geu, and Clements) when the team is only losing Lawrence Alexander? Can someone explain the scholarship situation to one of us who is not so bright?

[The Lost Dutchman]

Am I just a little slow or why are we able to sign 4 2015 players to LOI (Khy, Miller, Geu, and Clements) when the team is only losing Lawrence Alexander? Can someone explain the scholarship situation to one of us who is not so bright?

Lost two players to career ending injuries and had an open scholarship.

[Herd12]

Lost two players to career ending injuries and had an open scholarship.

Oh right, Brett VDB but are we still talking about Joel Lindberg's career ending scholarship not being assigned to an athlete yet? Those are the only two I can think of.

[silkamilkamonico]

VDB, Lindberg, and I believe Sams pointed out a while back one of the current freshman is on scholarship this year, walk on next year, and then scholarship the following 4 years or something to that affect.

[Herd12]

VDB, Lindberg, and I believe Sams pointed out a while back one of the current freshman is on scholarship this year, walk on next year, and then scholarship the following 4 years or something to that affect.

yup that would be Eliason. He agreed to a 4 for 5.

[bisonfan08]

By my count we currently have 12 scholarship players, don't we get 15? If so then do we still have one left if Eliason is going to be a walk-on next year? We have 3 open plus LA graduating making 4 and 4 commitments, that means Eliason's scholarship for next year would be open not?

[SamsRams]

NCAA Scholarship maxes are 13
these are the scheduled 13 to be on scholarship next year

Paul Miller
Jake Showalter
Carlin Dupree
A.J. Jacobson
Kory Brown
Trey Miller
Evan Wesenberg
Chris Kading
Dexter Werner
Signed
Deng Guo
Dylan Miller
Verbal
Malik Clements
Khy Kabellis

[bisonfan08]

Ahh got it, yeah I miscounted, I was looking on ESPN and they still had Vandenbergh listed so he was the 12th I counted for this season. So do we only have one scholarship available for 2016 then? We'll only have Brown and Kading graduating and if Eliason is taking one of those spots it only leaves 1 left

[Herd12]

Barring any attrition yes you are correct.

[bruinbison]

Prep Hoops Dakotas‏@PrepHoopsDakota
6-ft-9 center Michael Rogers should be on the prospect list of damn near every college in the five state area around SD.

Prep Hoops Dakotas‏@PrepHoopsDakota
Most colleges are wondering "who does Michael Rogers" play AAU for? He doesn't. So he's likely new to most. The junior should be on your list.

Ryan James‏@RyanJamesMN
Six-ft-9 2016 post Michael Rogers should be on your list. The Warner (SD) center has jumphook and 1 hand dunked his way on to the radar.


Warner, SD, now why does that sound familiar???*






*see, football, gobison.com, bisonation.info etc. Tuszka brothers
Warner SD pop. 457 (2010)

[bruinbison]

Joey Witthus - 6' 5" - 2015 (interest) verbaled to Mankato State



Ryan James@RyanJamesMN · 35 mins35 minutes ago
Chanhassen wing Joey Witthus just announced that he has accepted a scholarship from Minnesota State-Mankato

[bruinbison]

Michael Hurt - 6' 6" 185 lbs - SF - 2016 (interest) - Rochester John Marshall
gave an early verbal to Minnesota.
Other offers include Nebraska, Northwestern & Northern Iowa.

http://www.startribune.com/sports/blogs/288920341.html

http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/recruiting/player-Michael-Hurt-160864

[HoopsBison]

Seeing NDSU name pop up as having some interest in Dakota Bennington of Peoria, ILL. He is a class of 2016 prospect. He is a 6'3 shooting guard.

[unbison]

Looks like baby pitino checking out Woodard down at ndscs
Slick where u at ??

[westnodak93bison]

A friend told me NDSU coaches have interest in some kid from Glendive, MT?

[ndsubison1]

A friend told me NDSU coaches have interest in some kid from Glendive, MT?

Im guessing it is Stefan Stubbs. I believe transferred from Tioga. 6'5 Jr and good athlete.

[balla45]

Im guessing it is Stefan Stubbs. I believe transferred from Tioga. 6'5 Jr and good athlete.


Assuming it would be Jarod Asche. Had 38 points against Dickinson High School this year 6'8" 205 forward/center. Stefan Stubbs reclassified and is now a 2015 graduate.

[bruinbison]

Tyler Johnson - Minneapolis North - 2016 NDSU offer

http://www.gopherhole.com/news_article/show/479342?referrer_id=388419



Tyler Johnson, a 6-foot-2 junior from Minneapolis (MN) North, is one of the state's top two-sport athletes. He recently landed a scholarship offers from Iowa and Minnesota in football and North Dakota State for basketball.

[Jay]

@RyanJamesMN: Steffon Mitchell (@MitchellSteffon) has been offered by North Dakota State. Steffon is a 2016 forward from Shakopee

[ndsubison1]

@RyanJamesMN: Steffon Mitchell (@MitchellSteffon) has been offered by North Dakota State. Steffon is a 2016 forward from Shakopee

6'6 SF

Offers:
SDSU
American
USD
Central Michigan
Furman

[bruinbison]

This season Shakopee is 19-7 overall, 14-4 (2nd) in the South Suburban Conference so far.
Steffon Mitchell (6' 7") is averaging 24.8 ppg, 8.8 rpg, 2.4 apg, 2.3 spg, 52% FG, 17% 3FG, 69% FT

[BisonJD]

De LaSalle's Sacar Anim announced last night on twitter that he'll make his college decision today at 3:30 pm. Here's hoping he chooses Marquette over SDSU and USD.

[NDSUstudent]

First page is updated with Mitchell being added to the 2016 offer list and some 2017 recruits with interest.

[unbison]

First page is updated with Mitchell being added to the 2016 offer list and some 2017 recruits with interest.

I'm guessing he will end up at UNI

[HoopsBison]

De LaSalle's Sacar Anim announced last night on twitter that he'll make his college decision today at 3:30 pm. Here's hoping he chooses Marquette over SDSU and USD.

Sacar did choose Marquette for those wondering.

[unbison]

Better get on junior
http://m.espn.go.com/nba/story?storyId=12381552&src=desktop&rand=ref~%7B%22ref%22%3A%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.forums .gopherhole.com%2Fboards%2Fshowthread.php%3F60533-LeBron-Stop-recruiting-my-10-year-old-son%22%7D&ex_cid=sportscenterTW


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[ndsubison1]

Just wait til hes a sr in HS. Media hype and coverage will explode.

[BisonJD]

Interesting...


@jeffborzello

Iowa transfer Trey Dickerson has heard from Tennessee, Clemson, Washington, St. John's, Montana, NDSU, Houston and Missouri State.

[Kermit]

L
Interesting...


@jeffborzello

Iowa transfer Trey Dickerson has heard from Tennessee, Clemson, Washington, St. John's, Montana, NDSU, Houston and Missouri State.

Dickerson's juco coach at Williston is now on Craig Smith's staff at USD.

[bruinbison]

StarTribune All-Metro Team is out. It includes several players NDSU was (or is) involved with -

JT Gibson - Champlin Park - Metro Player of the year - Omaha commit (NDSU & others offered)



Gibson’s physical skills are more than enough to justify his selection. He’s a terrific slasher who can blow past defenders. He’s a 47-percent shooter from beyond the three-point arc who has an uncanny ability to come up with a clutch basket. He runs the break with precision, passes as well as he shoots (4.5 assists per game) and leads the team in scoring, averaging about 19 points per game.

Champlin Park has plenty of others capable of those types of numbers. All four of the Rebels’ starting guards — seniors Gibson, Marty Hill, Jeremy Johnson and sophomore McKinley Wright (2017 NDSU interest) — would be the linchpin to most high-school offenses. Sophomore forward Theo John (2017 NDSU interest) is a budding talent whose college recruitment is likely to get Tyus Jones-like scrutiny over the next couple of seasons.


http://www.mnbasketballhub.com/news_article/show/488704

Also on the StarTribune All-Metro 1st team:

- Marshawn Wilson - 6' 2" G - Hill-Murray HS - 2015 NDSU interest
offers - Colorado State, Creighton, Illinois State and Northern Iowa

- John Warren - 6' 4" G/F - Hopkins - offer from LIU Brooklyn - 2015 NDSU interest

- Sacar Anin - DeLasalle - Marquette verbal (SDSU, USD, offers among others)

- Steffon Mitchell - 6' 6" F - Shakopee - 2016 NDSU offer -
other offers - SDSU, USD, Furman, Central Michigan and American

Other familiar All-Metro names include 6' 3" Sid Tomes (East Ridge) and 6' 2" Tyler Johnson (2016 Mpls North) on the 3rd team

[bruinbison]

Theo John - 6' 9" 225 lbs - Champlin Park (MN) - (2017 NDSU interest)
Article on him in the StarTribune, could be a prospect who is already blowing up as a Sophomore



Champlin Park's John wows with big wingspan.....

The sophomore forward stands 6-8, not that unusual for an interior player at a big school. What is remarkable is his wingspan. Measured fingertip-to-fingertip with his arms fully extended, John’s wingspan is 7-4. That’s a full 8 inches longer than the average person, whose wingspan and height are roughly the same.

College recruiters certainly have noticed. A combination of graceful agility and athletic force, John is already the subject of a growing recruiting battle. Minnesota and Wisconsin are already in eager pursuit and, according to John, attention from college coaches has increased throughout the season.


http://www.mnbasketballhub.com/news_article/show/489033

[El_Chapo]

@mnbuckets: JT Gibson of Champlin Park is the new MN Mr. Basketball.

This was a big miss by us, really wish we landed him, I wonder why Omaha over NDSU ?


Ps.. Give @mnbuckets some love on twitter, they have been rockin the NDSU GO BISON logo since the summit win, thousands of his kids and coaches saw this logo during Minnesota state hs tourney updates and play by play awesome!!

[bruinbison]

Theo John has now been offered by Minnesota (2017 NDSU interest)



Richard Pitino watched Theo John in the state title game and their latest viewing was enough to earn Theo a scholarship offer.


http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/recruiting/player-Theo-John-163872?colleges=show

[sunnydays]

He should take Minnesota up that offer. How else can he sit home and watch the Bison play Basketball in March!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Strommer10]

Theo John has now been offered by Minnesota (2017 NDSU interest)



http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/recruiting/player-Theo-John-163872?colleges=show

Theo John will start to get quite a few big time offers this summer during the AAU season. Highly doubtful NDSU will have a chance.

On another note from the MN state tournament, I really liked Steffon Mitchell (NDSU 2016 offer) from Shakopee. He was arguably the best player on the court vs Champlin Park in the state semifinals. Champlin had Omaha commit JT Gibson & Theo John.

[MrAugustana]

Deng Geu playing in the SD state championship game right now. Has the first 6 points for the Washington Warriors. Diverse array of baskets, starting with an 18-foot jumper, then a drive across the lane and spin move for a should've-been-and-1 bank shot, then a drive from the top of the key to the basket. Looks like he's going to be a unique (in a good way) player for the Bison in the future. I'd imagine it'll take a year, maybe two, but you'll see flashes as early as his freshman year (or redshirt freshman year) in a Bison uniform, I'm sure.

[Mr. Burgundy]

Deng Geu playing in the SD state championship game right now. Has the first 6 points for the Washington Warriors. Diverse array of baskets, starting with an 18-foot jumper, then a drive across the lane and spin move for a should've-been-and-1 bank shot, then a drive from the top of the key to the basket. Looks like he's going to be a unique (in a good way) player for the Bison in the future. I'd imagine it'll take a year, maybe two, but you'll see flashes as early as his freshman year (or redshirt freshman year) in a Bison uniform, I'm sure.

Our staff is their to support him.

[westnodak93bison]

Our staff is their to support him.

anyone know where to the score or live stats?

[MrAugustana]

anyone know where to the score or live stats?

You can follow Dave on Twitter: twitter.com/nicholson_dave. He crams a lot of details/stats into each tweet.

[bruinbison]

According to Brad Winton of JucoRecruiting.com
Johnny Woodard of North Dakota School of Science verbaled to Tennessee State.

[BisonJD]

Deng Geu playing in the SD state championship game right now. Has the first 6 points for the Washington Warriors. Diverse array of baskets, starting with an 18-foot jumper, then a drive across the lane and spin move for a should've-been-and-1 bank shot, then a drive from the top of the key to the basket. Looks like he's going to be a unique (in a good way) player for the Bison in the future. I'd imagine it'll take a year, maybe two, but you'll see flashes as early as his freshman year (or redshirt freshman year) in a Bison uniform, I'm sure.

SD Gatorade Player of the Year.

[El_Chapo]

According to Brad Winton of JucoRecruiting.com
Johnny Woodard of North Dakota School of Science verbaled to Tennessee State.

WHAT???????????????????????

if NDSU would've offered, we could've gotten him over freakin Tennessee state!! why didn't Richman's old man hook us up with that transfer?? he would've took over for LA next year

[bruinbison]

Article on another Minneapolis North athlete - 6' 6" Jamil Jackson (2016) (13.6 ppg)
(NDSU also shown as offering Minneapolis North PG Tyler Johnson) (2016)



Gopher Hole: I know that it is still early in your recruitment, but what schools are you starting to hear from?

Jamil Jackson: I am starting to hear from the University of North Dakota, Minnesota, South Dakota , NDSU and Drake.


http://www.gopherhole.com/news_article/show/494793?referrer_id=388419

[NDSUstudent]

First page updated, interest in three new MN players(Wright, El Amin and Kirkwood).

[Tony Almeida]

What happened with Houston Lavachek (JUCO - Williston)? Good size 6'9", can shoot from anywhere (I think he played some guard in high school), and a good inside game as well...who wouldn't want a guy with that size that can do it all? Did we run out of schollies or did we decide not to wait around for him?

[SamsRams]

very interesting comment from Jayden on Hallstrom's show. Fast forward to the 33:30 mark and Steve asks about recruiting and he says possibility of bringing in one more kid. We are working through some things right now.

http://podcast.flagfamily.com/?name=2015-03-28_3-28-15_hour_1.mp3

I think we can eliminate any underclassman declaring for the draft which would lead me to believe they want to help a young man transfer out. Sorry if this is unwarranted or uncalled for and feel free to delete this last sentence, but my hunch tells me Showalter to a DIII or JC in Wisconsin.

[tolnabison]

Diallo Powell from Lake Region State is a name to keep an eye on. Been told he's waiting to see if a spot will open up. Has quite a few D-1 offers (UND, Duquesne, U of San Fran).

[bisonfan08]

Well according to this link from the Zak Showalter page http://www.d2messageboard.com/showthread.php?64232-Future-NSIC-Players-(2015-16)/page18 Jake is already confirmed to be leaving. It would make sense as with the depth we have at guard I don't see him getting much playing time and if since he didn't want to redshirt it would seem he had hopes to see minutes right away. If he'd stay I think the best case scenario for him would be if he ended up as a Mike Felt type role player as he can certainly shoot but if playing time is more important then he'll be better off elsewhere. If he is leaving I'm not so sure I buy that we would bring in two JuCo players in the same class, especially with the success we've had signing some guys late and the exposure we just had from being in the tournament could put us in good position to bring in another solid HS player but that remains to be seen I guess.

[Kujava23]

Well according to this link from the Zak Showalter page http://www.d2messageboard.com/showthread.php?64232-Future-NSIC-Players-(2015-16)/page18 Jake is already confirmed to be leaving. It would make sense as with the depth we have at guard I don't see him getting much playing time and if since he didn't want to redshirt it would seem he had hopes to see minutes right away. If he'd stay I think the best case scenario for him would be if he ended up as a Mike Felt type role player as he can certainly shoot but if playing time is more important then he'll be better off elsewhere. If he is leaving I'm not so sure I buy that we would bring in two JuCo players in the same class, especially with the success we've had signing some guys late and the exposure we just had from being in the tournament could put us in good position to bring in another solid HS player but that remains to be seen I guess.

I agree, don't have a knee jerk reaction and think theres a hurry to fill spot by adding a JUCO player who has two years remaining (UNLESS projected STARTER) when can comb through and possibly use NCAA run to add a HS recruit who can build the program with in time.

[Kujava23]

very interesting comment from Jayden on Hallstrom's show. Fast forward to the 33:30 mark and Steve asks about recruiting and he says possibility of bringing in one more kid. We are working through some things right now.

http://podcast.flagfamily.com/?name=2015-03-28_3-28-15_hour_1.mp3

I think we can eliminate any underclassman declaring for the draft which would lead me to believe they want to help a young man transfer out. Sorry if this is unwarranted or uncalled for and feel free to delete this last sentence, but my hunch tells me Showalter to a DIII or JC in Wisconsin.

Surprised Hallstrom didn't do research of Bison Basketball recruits if he was going to ask the question on the air??

[coloradobison]

Surprised Hallstrom didn't do research of Bison Basketball recruits if he was going to ask the question on the air??

no doubt, a quick tri to John's page would give him the info he needed.

[bisonpride4ever]

Surprised Hallstrom didn't do research of Bison Basketball recruits if he was going to ask the question on the air??

He was too busy tweeting about how NDSU needs teh hockies.


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[tolnabison]

I agree, don't have a knee jerk reaction and think theres a hurry to fill spot by adding a JUCO player who has two years remaining (UNLESS projected STARTER) when can comb through and possibly use NCAA run to add a HS recruit who can build the program with in time.

I know it's not the Bison way (in either football or basketball) to rely on JUCOs, but only playing 7 guys hurt us at times this year. I am not saying they should sign a JUCO, but losing LA and playing just Miller last year as a freshman, there is a lot of unproven depth after KB, AJ, and Dupree. I will say the Powell kid from LRSC is for real. My guess they want to redshirt Deng and possibly Kabellis.

[coloradobison]

I know it's not the Bison way (in either football or basketball) to rely on JUCOs, but only playing 7 guys hurt us at times this year. I am not saying they should sign a JUCO, but losing LA and playing just Miller last year as a freshman, there is a lot of unproven depth after KB, AJ, and Dupree. I will say the Powell kid from LRSC is for real. My guess they want to redshirt Deng and possibly Kabellis.

Clements is a JUCO guard who will be here next year. I believe Deng has stated that he wants to redshirt.

[bisonfan08]

I know it's not the Bison way (in either football or basketball) to rely on JUCOs, but only playing 7 guys hurt us at times this year. I am not saying they should sign a JUCO, but losing LA and playing just Miller last year as a freshman, there is a lot of unproven depth after KB, AJ, and Dupree. I will say the Powell kid from LRSC is for real. My guess they want to redshirt Deng and possibly Kabellis.

We already have a JUCO in this class though with Malik Clements coming in. We'll have a nice 4 person rotation with Dupree, KB, Miller and Clements at the 1 & 2 spots so I would prefer to bring in another HS recruit versus another JUCO player we only get a couple years out of. If we could find another solid SG or SF in this class we'd be in real good shape. Of course this is all speculation at this point until we hear something for sure on the Showalter situation.

[fbmind]

We already have a JUCO in this class though with Malik Clements coming in.

Just so everyone is aware and to add context, Clements is not your typical JUCO recruit. He was a freshman this year and is coming in as a true sophomore. Hence he has 4 years to play 3. So in other words, NDSU could redshirt Clements (not saying they have any plans to do this...I have no clue on the matter) next year and he would still have 3 more years to play after that.

[tolnabison]

I know we are bringing in Clements. Doesn't mean we can't bring in another JUCO. I was just passing on information from a very good source that NDSU is interested in Diallo Powell. He has visited campus twice in the past month and wants to be at NDSU. Doesn't mean he will be at NDSU.

Your looking at a guard rotation of: Dupree, Paul Miller, KB, and AJ. We redshirted Trey Miller (who I heard is going to be very good).
Bringing in Kabellis (redshirt candidate) and Clements (4 years to play 3, could redshirt). I wouldn't be shocked if they take a sign another guard whether its a JUCO or high school kid.

[The Lost Dutchman]

Well they have a scholarship available with Showalter gone.

[Bison"FANatic"]

I was just passing on information from a very good source that NDSU is interested in Diallo Powell. He has visited campus twice in the past month and wants to be at NDSU. Doesn't mean he will be at NDSU.


I personally would rather see a freshman brought in if they can find one in the late recruiting time here.

He only shot 26% from 3 last year with close to 100 attempts. OUCH that's a lot of wasted trips down the floor. He did shoot 43% from the floor but this was against the likes of Bottineu, United tribes technical college a couple times, Cankdeska a couple times, Trinity bible college, Presentation, Turtle Mountain.

Unless his D is lock down, I am not real excited even if lock down D not real excited.

[ndsubison1]

I know we are bringing in Clements. Doesn't mean we can't bring in another JUCO. I was just passing on information from a very good source that NDSU is interested in Diallo Powell. He has visited campus twice in the past month and wants to be at NDSU. Doesn't mean he will be at NDSU.

Your looking at a guard rotation of: Dupree, Paul Miller, KB, and AJ. We redshirted Trey Miller (who I heard is going to be very good).
Bringing in Kabellis (redshirt candidate) and Clements (4 years to play 3, could redshirt). I wouldn't be shocked if they take a sign another guard whether its a JUCO or high school kid.

How tall is Powell? I also see he shot 38% from 3, 47% overall and avg close to 6 boards. But was 57% from FT.

[tolnabison]

How tall is Powell? I also see he shot 38% from 3, 47% overall and avg close to 6 boards. But was 57% from FT.

They list him at 6'3". Here is his highlight tape: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/3303229/diallo-powell

I did see him play against McCloud from Bismarck State last year (plays at Illinois State), Woodard from NDSCS (recently verballed to Tennessee St), and Myers from Williston (who has multiple D-1 offers) this year. He held his own against the top D-1 talent at the JUCO level in ND. I think Diallo biggest strength is he is a defender and his athleticism. He is just scratching the surface offensively. He played the 4 and 5 spot in high school. First time playing guard was his freshman year.

Granted, I am not saying at all that he will end up at NDSU. I am just saying that their is mutual interest from both parties. He is from St. Paul originally.

[fbmind]

I personally would rather see a freshman brought in if they can find one in the late recruiting time here.

He only shot 26% from 3 last year with close to 100 attempts. OUCH that's a lot of wasted trips down the floor. He did shoot 43% from the floor but this was against the likes of Bottineu, United tribes technical college a couple times, Cankdeska a couple times, Trinity bible college, Presentation, Turtle Mountain.

Unless his D is lock down, I am not real excited even if lock down D not real excited.

Rather than just looking at stats, take a look at the video below. The first few minutes is against NDSCS and he is being guarded by Johnny Woodard who is a DI commit.

Is his game perfect, probably not. But the kid is a scorer and with the loss of LA, bringing in people who can put the ball in the bucket is not a bad thing.

Also as the video shows, he is a very good athlete who can get up and get to the rim. You heard Coach Richman say it throughout the season...he likes his team to play "downhill" and Powell is definitely someone who can do that.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/3303229/highlights/241862383/v2

[silkamilkamonico]

Does Powell play defense?

ANyone know what kind of player Clements is? Awesome that he will only be a sophmore.

[ndsubison1]

I personally would rather see a freshman brought in if they can find one in the late recruiting time here.

He only shot 26% from 3 last year with close to 100 attempts. OUCH that's a lot of wasted trips down the floor. He did shoot 43% from the floor but this was against the likes of Bottineu, United tribes technical college a couple times, Cankdeska a couple times, Trinity bible college, Presentation, Turtle Mountain.

Unless his D is lock down, I am not real excited even if lock down D not real excited.

Whered you get those stats? I saw different ones.

[tolnabison]

Does Powell play defense?

ANyone know what kind of player Clements is? Awesome that he will only be a sophmore.

Probably Powell's strongest part of his game is defense. Offensive game is still developing with his lack of experience at guard until he reached college.

[Bison"FANatic"]

Whered you get those stats? I saw different ones.

http://stats.njcaa.org/sports/mbkb/2014-15/div1/teams/lakeregionstatecollegend?view=lineup&r=0&pos=st

[bruinbison]

Ryan James had a busy day yesterday on Twitter and @Preps Hoops Dakotas..........

NDSU showing interest in:

6' 7" PF Braeden Hanson - (2016) (Grand Forks Red River)
6' 3" G Aanen Moody - Dickinson - (2017) - Nate (NDSU Football) and Ali's (NDSU Volleyball) brother
6' 4" W Wyatt Carr - Hazen - (2017) (right down the road from Assistant Coach Jayden Olson's hometown of Beulah)
6' 7" PF Graham Hurlburt - Enderlin - (2017)
6' 3" W Siman Sem - Fargo North - (2017)

[RedRiver]

Ryan James had a busy day yesterday on Twitter and @Preps Hoops Dakotas..........

NDSU showing interest in:

6' 7" PF Braeden Hanson - (2016) (Grand Forks Red River)
6' 3" G Aanen Moody - Dickinson - (2017) - Nate (NDSU Football) and Ali's (NDSU Volleyball) brother
6' 4" W Wyatt Carr - Hazen - (2017) (right down the road from Assistant Coach Jayden Olson's hometown of Beulah)
6' 7" PF Graham Hurlburt - Enderlin - (2017)
6' 3" W Siman Sem - Fargo North - (2017)
Glad to see that there is some possible in-state DI talent.

[ndsubison1]

I would also assume Desean Eikens too. He will have bigger schools after him though

[SamsRams]

Leaving scsu. Wants to play DI. Interesting prospect http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9zXGDINREbQ

[ndsubison1]

Leaving scsu. Wants to play DI. Interesting prospect http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9zXGDINREbQ

http://www.sctimes.com/story/sports/2015/04/06/poydras-transferring-scsu-chasing-dream/25388877/

avg 20 ppg this season.