2020 Recruiting Updates

[Herd]

Put your 2020 recruiting Updates here.

[Professor Chaos]

Boden Skunberg (6'4" 180 lb SG out of Jamestown) is a 2020 commit: https://247sports.com/player/boden-skunberg-46059005/


BisonReport does a great job tracking targets and commits here (and you don't need a subscription to hit that page): https://247sports.com/college/north-dakota-state/Season/2020-Basketball/Targets/

[23Bison]

They do have some pretty good write ups and now that we have Bison guys running the show and more staff there will be articles more often.

[blackdiamond2]

Offers:
Dalton Banks PG - 6'1" Eau Claire Point guard. (WI)

Interest:
Jacob Hutson 6'10" Center Edina (MN)
Grant Nelson 6'8" Devils Lake (ND)
Jak Wetzel 6'4" Cedar Rapids (Iowa)

[bruinbison]

Another regional big man with an offer:



Ryan James
@RyanJamesMN
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Northern Iowa offered 2020 6-11 center Jacob Jennissen on his visit today.
@jacob_jennissen
is from Sauk Centre and @mnmatrix2020



And according to James - Jacob Hutson is visiting Southern Illinois

[bruinbison]

Offers:
Dalton Banks PG - 6'1" Eau Claire Point guard. (WI)

Interest:
Jacob Hutson 6'10" Center Edina (MN)
Grant Nelson 6'8" Devils Lake (ND)
Jak Wetzel 6'4" Cedar Rapids (Iowa)

Grant Nelson news:



Ryan James Retweeted

Prep Hoops Dakotas
@PrepHoopsDakota
·
1h
6-8 2020 big Grant Nelson of Devils Lake (ND)/
@ECINATION
was offered by North Dakota State today. Nelson averaged 16.5pt/11.8rb as a junior.

Previously offered by MN State-Moorhead, Minot State, U of Mary & Northern State (when Coach Sather was at NSU).

[RedRiver]

Grant Nelson news:

Ryan James Retweeted

Prep Hoops Dakotas
@PrepHoopsDakota
·
1h
6-8 2020 big Grant Nelson of Devils Lake (ND)/
@ECINATION
was offered by North Dakota State today. Nelson averaged 16.5pt/11.8rb as a junior.

Previously offered by MN State-Moorhead, Minot State, U of Mary & Northern State (when Coach Sather was at NSU).

WDAY TV reported last night that it was UND that offered Grant Nelson of Devils Lake. UND Coach Sather also offered Nelson when he was coach at Northern State. So did NDSU offer Nelson yesterday or was the Prep Hoops tweet incorrect about the NDSU offer?

[Mr. Burgundy]

NDSU offered

[El_Chapo]

Grant Nelson news:

ECINATION
was offered by North Dakota State today. Nelson averaged 16.5pt/11.8rb as a junior.

[RossUglem]

NDSU Hoops Offers Two Big Men (https://247sports.com/college/north-dakota-state/Article/NDSU-Basketball-Head-Coach-David-Richman-Offers-Two-Big-Men-133002434/)

[bruinbison]

NDSU offer:



Mark Miller
@WisBBYearbook
·
2h
2020 PG Dalton Banks (6-2) of Eau Claire North has several mid major offers. After watching him today and seeing his increased strength and how well he runs a team, he appears to be knocking at the door of some high major programs.

[bruinbison]

Offers:
Dalton Banks PG - 6'1" Eau Claire Point guard. (WI)

Interest:
Jacob Hutson 6'10" Center Edina (MN)
Grant Nelson 6'8" Devils Lake (ND)
Jak Wetzel 6'4" Cedar Rapids (Iowa)

Jacob Hutson taking off......
Just offered by Appalachian State, also Illinois State, Southern Illinois, George Washington & Fighting Hawks

[fbmind]

Grant Nelson of Devils Lake offered for real today by UN_.

https://twitter.com/PrepHoopsDakota/status/1144375610464227329

[bruinbison]

Ryan James
@RyanJamesMN
·
3h
6-6 2020 wing Drew Hagen of Moorhead/
@ECINATION
has earned a scholarship offer from Northern State.
@uncledru0
also has offers from Jamestown and Minnesota St Moorhead.


Moorhead Spud Teammate of Bison signee Maleeck Harden-Hayes

[tolnabison]

Grant Nelson, Devils Lake, commits to NDSU. Called Richman tonight to commit. Source: his high school coach.

[NorthernBison]

Grant Nelson, Devils Lake, commits to NDSU. Called Richman tonight to commit. Source: his high school coach.

Also saw his Dad’s post on FB. We were classmates.


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[Professor Chaos]

Nice! Welcome Grant!

So the last 4 Bison MBB (freshman) commits have been from Breckenridge, Moorhead, Jamestown, and Devil's Lake. I like the focus on the local kids. Now comes the hard part in developing them all into good D1 mid-major players.

[El_Chapo]

Nice! Welcome Grant!

So the last 4 Bison MBB (freshman) commits have been from Breckenridge, Moorhead, Jamestown, and Devil's Lake. I like the focus on the local kids. Now comes the hard part in developing them all into good D1 mid-major players.

worrisome... but lets see how this strategy pays off.

[RedRiver]

Nice! Welcome Grant!

So the last 4 Bison MBB (freshman) commits have been from Breckenridge, Moorhead, Jamestown, and Devil's Lake. I like the focus on the local kids. Now comes the hard part in developing them all into good D1 mid-major players.

Ditto. Nothing better than some home grown talent. I'd say we nailed the local recruiting.

[RossUglem]

Our story with Grant: https://247sports.com/college/north-dakota-state/Article/Grant-Nelson-Devils-Lake-Commits-Dave-Richman-NDSU-133503014/

[CalBison97]

Got an alert and article from CBSsports on Grant Nelson:

https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/breaking-grant-nelson-stays-home-to-hoop-for-ndsu/

[Mr Meaty]

This class has been heavy on defense. I am hoping they can get a good running back and/or wide receiver.

Will that help the basketball program out?

[El_Chapo]

walk on? . ..

[Bisman]

Will that help the basketball program out?

Deleted and posted in the 2020 Football Recruiting Thread.

[bisonfan08]

Our story with Grant: https://247sports.com/college/north-dakota-state/Article/Grant-Nelson-Devils-Lake-Commits-Dave-Richman-NDSU-133503014/

Sounds like a Rocky style of play, I can handle that if he continues to develop like Rocky has.

[CalBison97]

Up in ND visiting my family. My nephew plays with Grant Nelson. I watched Grant play 2 summer games today and am super excited for his future. He is extremely long and athletic. A few things that stood out:

He is well conditioned, playing nearly all but a couple of minutes each game (although never appearing fatigued). His ball-handling skills amazed me. Bringing the ball up the court, between the legs, behind the back, quick with shake and bake moves. He can shoot the 3 or drive to the basket and finish strong with several different moves. One play he had a steal at the top of the opposing key and drove it down for a rim-rocking monster jam. He has great hands and is a very solid passer. Strong ball awareness which helps him snag rebound after rebound.

One more year of high school to develop. He has the skills to play any position on the court. His game reminds me of Mike Daum. I believe he can be a true impact player for the Bison and has the potential to be a star. Glad we have him. Great get by Richman!

[southcliffbison]

Up in ND visiting my family. My nephew plays with Grant Nelson. I watched Grant play 2 summer games today and am super excited for his future. He is extremely long and athletic. A few things that stood out:

He is well conditioned, playing nearly all but a couple of minutes each game (although never appearing fatigued). His ball-handling skills amazed me. Bringing the ball up the court, between the legs, behind the back, quick with shake and bake moves. He can shoot the 3 or drive to the basket and finish strong with several different moves. One play he had a steal at the top of the opposing key and drove it down for a rim-rocking monster jam. He has great hands and is a very solid passer. Strong ball awareness which helps him snag rebound after rebound.

One more year of high school to develop. He has the skills to play any position on the court. His game reminds me of Mike Daum. I believe he can be a true impact player for the Bison and has the potential to be a star. Glad we have him. Great get by Richman!

Great post !! So, what you're saying is that Nelson is more that a "meh" type recruit ?

[bruinbison]

Offers:
Dalton Banks PG - 6'1" Eau Claire Point guard. (WI)

Interest:
Jacob Hutson 6'10" Center Edina (MN)
Grant Nelson 6'8" Devils Lake (ND)
Jak Wetzel 6'4" Cedar Rapids (Iowa)

MAC attack - Dalton Banks offer list grows with recent additions
of Ball State and Wright State (former SDSU Coach Nagy).
Also has Southern Illinois, Green Bay, Milwaukee, Montana and South Dakota.

[bisonroom25]

edina big jacob hutson got offered by northern iowa and loyola chicago in the last 24 hours

[El_Chapo]

edina big jacob hutson got offered by northern iowa and loyola chicago in the last 24 hours

dangit! i cant wait for the day where NDSU can pull a big recruit over the midwest D1 teams (outside the summit)

[bruinbison]

MAC attack - Dalton Banks offer list grows with recent additions
of Ball State and Wright State (former SDSU Coach Nagy).
Also has Southern Illinois, Green Bay, Milwaukee, Montana and South Dakota.

Nice to see Dalton Banks’ retweets of Vinnie & Ross!
Would be an amazing get for NDSU, and Richman & Co were in on his recruiting early, but that is an impressive offer list that Banks has so far. Cal Poly has also offered. Banks is now the 3rd ranked prospect (Ryan James & Prep Hoops) in his class in Wisconsin - impressive!
Banks played for a loaded @adidasD1MN team this summer which got mega attention......

https://www.ksby.com/sports/cal-poly-basketball-offers-point-guard-dalton-banks?_amp=true&__twitter_impression=true



In his junior year at Eau Claire North, Banks averaged 23.3 points per game and shot nearly 45% from the floor. He also dished out 7.1 assists, hauled in 7.1 rebounds, and sniffed out 2.6 steals.

Cal Poly is Banks' ninth offer. He said he expects to make his final decision this fall.

[El_Chapo]

PG Eli King offerred by UNI. a 2022 kid from the cities, he got moves like Woodside

[bruinbison]

Mark Miller
@WisBBYearbook
·
8h
2020 PG Dalton Banks (6-2) of Eau Claire North plans to take official visits to Ball State (Sept. 14), Wright State (Sept. 20) and Southern Illinois (Sept. 28). Banks is the No. 2-ranked prospect in Wisconsin's class of 2020 in the WisSports Player Rankings.


Has offers from all 3 schools

[Loud and Proud Bison fan]

Per Izzo Tweet, "Davies senior to be is heading to #NDSU. 6’2 senior to be." Gayson Haman.
His offical tweet... https://twitter.com/GrayHaman03/status/1170868736699621376

He is a post... another comment has him at 6'3

[El_Chapo]

Per Izzo Tweet, "Davies senior to be is heading to #NDSU. 6’2 senior to be." Gayson Haman.
His offical tweet... https://twitter.com/GrayHaman03/status/1170868736699621376

He is a post... another comment has him at 6'3

whoa. beat out mayville & valley city. walk on? I guess I'm fine with that

we just went to big dance, gotta step up recruiting Dave!!

[mtoutfitter]

whoa. beat out mayville & valley city. walk on? I guess I'm fine with that

we just went to big dance, gotta step up recruiting Dave!!

Good Deal!! Everyone was worried that you weren't going to be fine with it....we can all rest easy now!

[RossUglem]

Zastrow spoke to Haman (VIP)
https://247sports.com/college/north-dakota-state/Article/Bison-Basketball-lands-Fargo-Davies-G-Grayson-Haman-Dave-Richman-135415395/

[SlickVic]

https://mobile.twitter.com/NDSCShoops

[El_Chapo]

https://mobile.twitter.com/NDSCShoops

https://mobile.twitter.com/NDSCShoops/status/1168592799069081600 <<<< yup!!

[Kujava23]

https://mobile.twitter.com/NDSCShoops/status/1168592799069081600 <<<< yup!!

DEFINITELY SKILLED---Good spot up shooter, tremendous passer, with some handles---nice to see him finish drives strong too

Why only a BIG SKY OFFER? background on him???

[El_Chapo]

DEFINITELY SKILLED---Good spot up shooter, tremendous passer, with some handles---nice to see him finish drives strong too

Why only a BIG SKY OFFER? background on him???

grades... so let him get his education in order in wahpeton/breckenridge nothing else to do there... except caseys bar/ city brew eh slick?

[El_Chapo]

DID WE EVEN OFFER? seriously? 7 footers 2 hours from campus on I94??

Sauk Centre kid off to Colorado State. Dam that wouldve been a game changer for us.
Sauk Centre/@mnmatrix2020 2020 center Jacob Jennissen has committed to Coach Niko Medved and Colorado State. @jacob_jennissen is a top 300 level prospect nationwide in his class. https://t.co/1FGKI31XnJ

[bisonroom25]

jacob hutson has committed to loyola chicago

https://twitter.com/coreyevans_10/status/1177565089261596672?s=21

[bruinbison]

MAC attack - Dalton Banks offer list grows with recent additions
of Ball State and Wright State (former SDSU Coach Nagy).
Also has Southern Illinois, Green Bay, Milwaukee, Montana and South Dakota.

Southern Illinois gets a commit from Dalton Banks.
Hope the Bison have been working on a backup plan for a PG recruit.

[El_Chapo]

21 D1 kids in twin cities 2020. And we are missing on most argh.

[southcliffbison]

21 D1 kids in twin cities 2020. And we are missing on most argh.

One could assume it takes more than 3 days in March to sway players.

[El_Chapo]

One could assume it takes more than 3 days in March to sway players.

I agree. but we dont even have a "twin cities" AAU connection on staff

[westnodak93bison]

Did our best two teams in history have a starter from the TC?

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[El_Chapo]

Did our best two teams in history have a starter from the TC?

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Maybe we'd be even better? Odell Wilson, Darius Cook are the only 2 from twin cities in awhile...... I'm just saying 21+ D1 players for 2020 class in minnesota

[bruinbison]

Hmmm, coulda sworn Dalton Banks was from Wisconsin - Eau Claire North.

Hmmm, coulda sworn Vinnie Shahid was from Minneapolis (Hopkins HS).

Hmmm, coulda sworn Rocky Kreuser was from White Bear Lake (Totino-Grace HS)

:badpc: :)

2020 is an Amazing year for basketball talent in Minnesota, however

[ndsubison1]

247 predicting Banks to SIU

[bisonroom25]

https://twitter.com/donald_carter25/status/1193613098432782338?s=21

juco guard committed today

[bruinbison]

Signing Day!
Welcome!



NDSU Basketball
@NDSUmbb
·
Boden Skunberg, an all-state guard from undefeated North Dakota state champion Jamestown HS, has signed with the Bison.




NDSU Basketball
@NDSUmbb
·
Grant Nelson, a long, athletic & skilled forward from Devils Lake, has signed with the Bison. He owns school records for blocks in a season and career.

[bruinbison]

One more recruit, am assuming a preferred walk on



NDSU Basketball
@NDSUmbb
·
Grayson Haman, a 6-3 guard from Fargo Davies HS, will join the Bison in 2020, adding toughness and depth to the backcourt.

[JohnnyExtacy]

3 ND players and a juco player? Yeesh

[devin45k]

3 ND players and a juco player? Yeesh

I like getting some local talent but getting all local talent is pretty concerning.

Kind of like when Maren started recruiting all her players from overseas.

[Professor Chaos]

3 ND players and a juco player? Yeesh


I like getting some local talent but getting all local talent is pretty concerning.

Kind of like when Maren started recruiting all her players from overseas.
It's two scholarship players and a walk-on.... hardly an overload on local kids. I'd hold off on judgement for a while. Most people thought Dexter Werner wouldn't amount to much either and I would've loved to have gotten a Dexter Werner in every recruiting class if they could've.

[JohnnyExtacy]

14 players on the roster. 1 is not on scholarship and I don't know who. 4 seniors. I wold assume the JuCo and Skunkberg are coming in on scholarship. Maybe the other scholly is going to the player that is not on scholarship but already on the roster.

[JohnnyExtacy]

It's two scholarship players and a walk-on.... hardly an overload on local kids. I'd hold off on judgement for a while. Most people thought Dexter Werner wouldn't amount to much either and I would've loved to have gotten a Dexter Werner in every recruiting class if they could've.

What's the 4th player coming in as? I would assume 2 walk ons?

[Professor Chaos]

What's the 4th player coming in as? I would assume 2 walk ons?
I was assuming Nelson and Skunberg are both scholarship guys. Maybe not

[JohnnyExtacy]

I was assuming Nelson and Skunberg are both scholarship guys. Maybe not

Maybe 3 schollys then. I can't imagine Carter coming in without a scholarship when he had other offers out of JuCo. Maybe somebody goes off scholly next year for a year.

[Professor Chaos]

Maybe 3 schollys then. I can't imagine Carter coming in without a scholarship when he had other offers out of JuCo. Maybe somebody goes off scholly next year for a year.
There's 4 seniors opening up scholarships next year right? That would mean they'd have scholarships for Carter, Nelson, and Skunberg plus one other. Maybe whoever it is that is off scholarship this year is going on next year or they're holding a scholarship for a late signing period recruit since they'd only be at 14 total next year still with these 4 new guys.

[bisonfan08]

There's 4 seniors opening up scholarships next year right? That would mean they'd have scholarships for Carter, Nelson, and Skunberg plus one other. Maybe whoever it is that is off scholarship this year is going on next year or they're holding a scholarship for a late signing date recruit since they'd only be at 14 total still with these 4 new guys.

Correct, I hadn't heard anything about Haman prior to today so my guess is either he's a walk on or preferred walk on. I'm assuming somebody currently on the roster was a 5 for 4 deal but as much as I've asked around I've never confirmed anything. My assumption is everybody currently on the roster will be on scholarship next year and then Nelson, Skunberg and Carter as well. That would be 13.

[bruinbison]

https://gobison.com/news/2019/11/13/ndsu-mens-basketball-adds-three-north-dakota-preps-junior-college-guard.aspx

Donald Carter III - PG - is the 4th signee today



Carter (Scottsdale Community College) started all 30 games last season as a freshman at Scottsdale CC in Arizona, averaging 13.4 points, 5.6 rebounds and 5.4 assists while shooting 49 percent overall. Originally from Minneapolis, Carter has spent the past six years in the Phoenix area and will come to NDSU with two seasons of eligibility remaining.

"Donald is a tough, physical lead guard that has won everywhere he has been," said Richman. "He's a great young man who truly loves the game and is a great competitor and leader."


Nice to see a PG in the recruiting class. Someone who can create his own shot, create off the dribble, get into the lane was a big need for next season.

[Mr Meaty]

https://gobison.com/news/2019/11/13/ndsu-mens-basketball-adds-three-north-dakota-preps-junior-college-guard.aspx

Donald Carter III - PG - is the 4th signee today



Nice to see a PG in the recruiting class. Someone who can create his own shot, create off the dribble, get into the lane was a big need for next season.

Great addition to Hunter for next season.

[Tony Almeida]

Carter is a 24% 3pt shooter...not the most appealing.

Also did Richman owe someone at Davies a favor? The Haman kid averaged 6 pts last year at Davies in North Dakota. Sure, he's a Walk on, but I'm betting there are kids that averaged at least 10 pts a game from bigger schools and states that would have taken this offer in a heartbeat.

Maybe it's about..."culture".

[westnodak93bison]

It's two scholarship players and a walk-on.... hardly an overload on local kids. I'd hold off on judgement for a while. Most people thought Dexter Werner wouldn't amount to much either and I would've loved to have gotten a Dexter Werner in every recruiting class if they could've.Plus these kids play so much ball like aau etc so they know much more about them than even several years ago

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[El_Chapo]

Jamestown, Devils Lake & Fargo Davies are richmans basketball recruits... seriously?? sigh.

[westnodak93bison]

Jamestown, Devils Lake & Fargo Davies are richmans basketball recruits... seriously?? sigh.Who did we miss on in the Twin Cities?

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[bruinbison]

Who did we miss on in the Twin Cities?

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El_Chapo was told there would be no geography in the test...:)

But the high school PG who got away was Dalton Banks, Eau Claire WI (North) to Southern Illinois

https://siusalukis.com/news/2019/11/13/mens-basketball-banks-butler-sign-with-saluki-basketball.aspx

[westnodak93bison]

El_Chapo was told there would be no geography in the test...:)

But the high school PG who got away was Dalton Banks, Eau Claire WI (North) to Southern Illinois

https://siusalukis.com/news/2019/11/13/mens-basketball-banks-butler-sign-with-saluki-basketball.aspxYeah but he isnt from the twin cities so he cant be that good

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[El_Chapo]

Eau Claire is a twin cities suburb basically. 45 miles
2020 Minnesota had 28 D1 players and NDSU got 0 of them seems absurd

[Herd]

Eau Claire is a twin cities suburb basically. 45 miles
2020 Minnesota had 28 D1 players and NDSU got 0 of them seems absurd

Eau Claire, 90 miles
Menominee, 50 miles

[El_Chapo]

Eau Claire, 90 miles
Menominee, 50 miles

180mph my boi..

[bruinbison]

Grant Nelson article by Greg DeVillers GF Herald

https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/basketball/4837537-Devils-Lakes-Nelson-standing-out-above-the-basketball-crowd



...... The 6-10 senior is the centerpiece of the offense and defense for the Firebirds, who are off to a 3-2 start. Nelson has averages of 28.8 points, 19.6 rebounds and 5 blocks per game this season. That production doesn’t come by just planting himself underneath the basket.
“Grant’s actually not a real good back-to-the-basket player,’’ Devils Lake coach Derek Gathman said. “He’s more of a forward type, attacking the basket off the dribble. We hear all the time: ‘Post him up.’ But that wouldn’t be the best way to use his abilities.’’......

...... Nelson has signed to play basketball at North Dakota State University.

He emerged as an impact player last season. He averaged 16.4 points, 11.8 rebounds and 5.1 rebounds, earning second team all-state honors......

[bisonfan08]

Grant Nelson article by Greg DeVillers GF Herald

https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/basketball/4837537-Devils-Lakes-Nelson-standing-out-above-the-basketball-crowd

Sounds like Rocky Krueser 2.0 except even better off the dribble. I haven't seen him play but from the sounds of the article he could be a really great player in the summmit league

[bisonroom25]

https://www.hawkcentral.com/story/sports/college/iowa/bbmen-recruiting/2018/07/20/iowa-recruiting-defense-grit-chicago-tyler-beard-hawkeyes-point-guard-whitney-young-butler-visit/805002002/

stumbled upon this tidbit,

“Xavier, Illinois, Northwestern, Purdue, St. John's, Georgetown, Southern Illinois, Creighton, Missouri, Florida Atlantic, Northern Illinois, Green Bay and North Dakota State have also gotten eyes on him”

6’2 guard from whitney young in chicago

[bisonroom25]

https://www.hawkcentral.com/story/sports/college/iowa/bbmen-recruiting/2018/07/20/iowa-recruiting-defense-grit-chicago-tyler-beard-hawkeyes-point-guard-whitney-young-butler-visit/805002002/

stumbled upon this tidbit,

“Xavier, Illinois, Northwestern, Purdue, St. John's, Georgetown, Southern Illinois, Creighton, Missouri, Florida Atlantic, Northern Illinois, Green Bay and North Dakota State have also gotten eyes on him”

6’2 guard from whitney young in chicago

disregard, article is from last year. it’s too late to be fact checking i guess

[bri-dog]

disregard, article is from last year. it’s too late to be fact checking i guess

You must be new here. :biggrin:

[KSBisonFan]

Grant Nelson article by Greg DeVillers GF Herald

https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/basketball/4837537-Devils-Lakes-Nelson-standing-out-above-the-basketball-crowd

Do any coaches even try to develop a post game on kids with some size in high school? Seems like if kids aren't developing some post moves early on, it's too late when they get to the college game. Seems everyone is allergic to the paint and the rim, but what do I know.

[El_Chapo]

everyone wants to be Steph Curry, even 6 10 guys. he's changed the game.

[westnodak93bison]

everyone wants to be Steph Curry, even 6 10 guys. he's changed the game.That and few kids are willing to do the dirty work down low.

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[MinotBison]

Watched Skunberg put up 28 pts. for Jamestown in a losing effort to Minot last night.

[KSBisonFan]

Watched Skunberg put up 28 pts. for Jamestown in a losing effort to Minot last night.

And what's your take on him???

[MinotBison]

And what's your take on him???

He's very good. They were down by 22 at one point in the 2nd half and cut it to (I think) six before losing by seven. He played a prominent role in that comeback. He didn't shoot all that well but still wound up with 28. I think they rely on him a bit too much.

[Mr Meaty]

He is a solid player. Can create his own shot with good ball skills. Needs to keep his emotions in check some. Gets frustrated and presses too much then. Just let the game come to you and take it.

[El_Chapo]

Jalen Suggs making decision tomorrow. CAS & squad better not look at his twitter replies. Thousands of BOOSTERS/Tweets begging him..

even this... LOL
https://twitter.com/WorkoutsWithDre/status/1212832910140678147?s=19

CAS get out the Twitter police cap on NDSU royalty

PS. I hear it's down to Gonzaga & Gophers

[BisManBison]

Watched Skunberg hang 35 on Century tonight. First time I've seen him play in person and he was a man amongst boys. Century had no one that belonged on the court with him outside of Cade Feeney. Century had no one else with the athleticism needed to keep up with Skunberg and Feeney was just too short to guard him.

[El_Chapo]

Jalen Suggs making decision tomorrow. CAS & squad better not look at his twitter replies. Thousands of BOOSTERS/Tweets begging him..

even this... LOL
https://twitter.com/WorkoutsWithDre/status/1212832910140678147?s=19

CAS get out the Twitter police cap on NDSU royalty

PS. I hear it's down to Gonzaga & Gophers

Suggs to Gonzaga. but might go pro overseas

[bruinbison]

Mark Miller @WisBBYearbook

NCAA Division I Lipscomb and North Dakota State have recently expressed interest in 2020 G Karter Thomas (6-0) of Oshkosh West.

10:50 AM · Jan 16, 2020·


My North Dakota math tells me there will be 10 returning scholly players next season, plus 3 signed recruits. So unless there is a 5/4 offer here, or with one of the other signees, this may just be due diligence recruiting in case a scholarship unexpectedly becomes available.

Karter Thomas sounds like an under the radar type recruit, coming back from an ACL tear.
Perhaps a PG who could be redshirted? Especially with a JC point guard signed. Plus combo guard Jarius Cook will be back from his redshirt as a sophomore.

[bisonfan08]

My North Dakota math tells me there will be 10 returning scholly players next season, plus 3 signed recruits. So unless there is a 5/4 offer here, or with one of the other signees, this may just be due diligence recruiting in case a scholarship unexpectedly becomes available.

Karter Thomas sounds like an under the radar type recruit, coming back from an ACL tear.
Perhaps a PG who could be redshirted? Especially with a JC point guard signed. Plus combo guard Jarius Cook will be back from his redshirt as a sophomore.

Potentially sign him on a 5 for 4? PG is definitely a position of need going forward so if we can find a good one that slips through the cracks we should make it work.

[westnodak93bison]

Watched Skunberg hang 35 on Century tonight. First time I've seen him play in person and he was a man amongst boys. Century had no one that belonged on the court with him outside of Cade Feeney. Century had no one else with the athleticism needed to keep up with Skunberg and Feeney was just too short to guard him.Watched Jamestown @ Legacy last night. If Jamestown is #1 in the state then it's a down year. Skunberg is a good rebounder and outside shooter. His help defense was non- existent or was coached to not leave his man which I doubt. Decent passer. He did not take the ball to the rim very often. Did not wow with athleticsm imho. I did not see much on court leadership/communication with team mates.

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[bisonroom25]

Potentially sign him on a 5 for 4? PG is definitely a position of need going forward so if we can find a good one that slips through the cracks we should make it work.

i apologize for having to ask this, but can someone explain why it’s called a 5 for 4? of course i understand the gist of it, but i’ve personally never heard of this phrase before. was wondering about backstory of this for a bit now

[El_Chapo]

cuz you redshirt and walk on (pay your own way for 1 year) in HOPES of earning a 4 year scholarship for the next 4 years.

[bisonroom25]

cuz you redshirt and walk on (pay your own way for 1 year) in HOPES of earning a 4 year scholarship for the next 4 years.

thank you. i never knew what the 5 was supposed to mean, but i understood the walk-on aspect of it. xoxo chapo

[El_Chapo]

Per Izzo Tweet, "Davies senior to be is heading to #NDSU. 6’2 senior to be." Gayson Haman.
His offical tweet... https://twitter.com/GrayHaman03/status/1170868736699621376

He is a post... another comment has him at 6'3

Grayson Haman, 6-3 senior guard, aver-ages 12 points, 4.8 rebounds and four assists Walk on though right?

[westnodak93bison]

Grayson Haman, 6-3 senior guard, aver-ages 12 points, 4.8 rebounds and four assists Walk on though right?Has to be cause of ND

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[Herd]

cuz you redshirt and walk on (pay your own way for 1 year) in HOPES of earning a 4 year scholarship for the next 4 years.

That's not my understanding of a true 5 for 4 offer. What Chapo describes is walking on and hoping for the best, for a scholarship down the road . . . something any walk-on would hope for.

A 5 for 4 is a guarantee of a scholarship in years 2-5 after paying your way in year 1. In year 1, nothing was available, so they offer you a 5 for 4, but consider you a scholarship player as soon as something is available in year 2.

And Technically, a 5 for 4 could be a scholarship in year 1 with one other year where you are not on scholarship. . . year 1 scholarship, year 2 no-scholarship (all 13 committed elsewhere that year), year 3 yes, year 4 yes, year 5 yes . . . thus a 5 for 4.

[Hammersmith]

That's not my understanding of a true 5 for 4 offer. What Chapo describes is walking on and hoping for the best, for a scholarship down the road . . . something any walk-on would hope for.

A 5 for 4 is a guarantee of a scholarship in years 2-5 after paying your way in year 1. In year 1, nothing was available, so they offer you a 5 for 4, but consider you a scholarship player as soon as something is available in year 2.

And Technically, a 5 for 4 could be a scholarship in year 1 with one other year where you are not on scholarship. . . year 1 scholarship, year 2 no-scholarship (all 13 committed elsewhere that year), year 3 yes, year 4 yes, year 5 yes . . . thus a 5 for 4.

You are correct, lakes is not.

[ThunderDan]

Grayson Haman, 6-3 senior guard, aver-ages 12 points, 4.8 rebounds and four assists Walk on though right?

Great, just what we need to move this program forward...another guy who should be playing at Concordia or MSUM.

[Mr. Burgundy]

Great, just what we need to move this program forward...another guy who should be playing at Concordia or MSUM.

But if he was a football walk on we all praise the kid for turning down other offers to chase a dream? Real classy post. Great young man that I hope receives support and a great education.

[bruinbison]

Grayson Haman with 17 points, Ty Satter 14, in Davies (22-1)
win Thursday night over Devils Lake.



(Grant) Nelson, a North Dakota State commit, finished with 24 points, 18 rebounds, four steals and four blocked shots.
(for Devils Lake)


https://www.inforum.com/sports/basketball/4984664-Hektner-sinks-8-3-pointers-to-lead-Davies-into-East-Region-boys-title-game

Davies (22-1) is a tall, athletic team (three 6’ 7” + players, at least 2 future college football players). Doesn’t depend on one player for scoring.

[ThunderDan]

But if he was a football walk on we all praise the kid for turning down other offers to chase a dream? Real classy post. Great young man that I hope receives support and a great education.

What other D1 offers did this kid turn down?....

[bruinbison]

Dom Izzo talking this morning of Boden Skunberg not playing today at state due to his previous injury. Would have been a head-to-head against Devils Lake & Grant Nelson

[westnodak93bison]

Dom Izzo talking this morning of Boden Skunberg not playing today at state due to his previous injury. Would have been a head-to-head against Devils Lake & Grant NelsonI spoke to a Jamestown fan/former coach at the WDA last weekend and supposedly Skunberg got a finger hooked in a Jersey during practice and injured a finger/hand. Talk about bad luck.

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[southcliffbison]

I spoke to a Jamestown fan/former coach at the WDA last weekend and supposedly Skunberg got a finger hooked in a Jersey during practice and injured a finger/hand. Talk about bad luck.

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I got injured once like that in high school ...…..I put a finger where I shouldn't have and got hurt......bloody nose.

[Bison Dan]

I got injured once like that in high school ...…..I put a finger where I shouldn't have and got hurt......bloody nose.

Better not run for office.....

[ndsubison1]

DLake vs JTown now on Wday Xtra

[CalBison97]

Let’s go Firebirds! (Nephew plays for them)

[westnodak93bison]

Let’s go Firebirds! (Nephew plays for them)What channel?

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[CalBison97]

What channel?

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It was live-streamed on inforum. Jamestown defeated Devils Lake 71-54.

[JohnnyExtacy]

What other D1 offers did this kid turn down?....

Zero. He didn't have any D1 offers. The kid's a walk-on, like Jared Samuelson was. He probably won't ever play significant minutes. He did receive a scholarship offer from NDSU for Football, which to the football fans must mean he's a real good athlete.

[ndsubison1]

Nelson is a walk-on? Don't think that's accurate. According to the 247 Sports article he was also offered by UND.

https://247sports.com/college/north-dakota-state/Article/Grant-Nelson-Devils-Lake-Commits-Dave-Richman-NDSU-133503014/

[Mr Meaty]

Nelson is a walk-on? Don't think that's accurate. According to the 247 Sports article he was also offered by UND.

https://247sports.com/college/north-dakota-state/Article/Grant-Nelson-Devils-Lake-Commits-Dave-Richman-NDSU-133503014/

I have watched Skunberg play several games. He can create is own shot. Plays good defense and is a tremendous players. Above average baller handles and is really smooth shooting stroke but inside and outside. Only have watched Nelson last night. For a tall guy does handle the ball well. Seems really smooth on his spins around the basket. A shot blocker for sure. Going to have to put on some weight. Excited to have both coming to NDSU.

[runtheoption]

Nelson is a walk-on? Don't think that's accurate. According to the 247 Sports article he was also offered by UND.

https://247sports.com/college/north-dakota-state/Article/Grant-Nelson-Devils-Lake-Commits-Dave-Richman-NDSU-133503014/

I think JohnnyExtacy was referring to Grayson Haman, not Nelson.

[CalBison97]

I have watched Skunberg play several games. He can create is own shot. Plays good defense and is a tremendous players. Above average baller handles and is really smooth shooting stroke but inside and outside. Only have watched Nelson last night. For a tall guy does handle the ball well. Seems really smooth on his spins around the basket. A shot blocker for sure. Going to have to put on some weight. Excited to have both coming to NDSU.

Grant normally shoots the 3 much better than what he showed last night. He is an all-around great player. I am glad he is a Bison.

[Mr Meaty]

Grant normally shoots the 3 much better than what he showed last night. He is an all-around great player. I am glad he is a Bison.

That was a little rough last night. Jamestown played so well and had a good game plan on him. He got his stride in 2nd half but lead was too much. There is plenty of talent with both players to see great things coming at NDSU.

[PhxPhil]

Had some great fun betting on Summit league this year.

How is it looking for next season?

Lot of scorers coming in I hope!

[ndsubison1]

I think JohnnyExtacy was referring to Grayson Haman, not Nelson.

Stop with your facts

[ndsubison1]

Had some great fun betting on Summit league this year.

How is it looking for next season?

Lot of scorers coming in I hope!

SDSU preseason 1. We may be #2. WIU loses Webster. I think some good Seniors gone. Denver was young and has a chance to move up.

[bisonroom25]

*wrong thread, my mistake*

[bruinbison]

J'Vonne Hadley - 6’ 6” 185 - St Paul (Cretin Derham Hall)
Offered by Northeastern.
Other offers include South Dakota, UNC Greensboro.
Is a NDSU interest

[CalBison97]

https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/ndsu-recruit-grant-nelson-named-north-dakotas-mr-basketball/

[bruinbison]

https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/ndsu-recruit-grant-nelson-named-north-dakotas-mr-basketball/

Nice to see, and also to see 247’s NDSU people putting this article on CBS.
Since there was a split decision on big awards, here is
Boden Skunberg’s - Gatorade

https://www.jamestownsun.com/sports/basketball/5020272-Gatorades-choice-Blue-Jays-Skunberg-more-than-a-star-athlete

[bruinbison]

J'Vonne Hadley - 6’ 6” 185 - St Paul (Cretin Derham Hall)
Offered by Northeastern.
Other offers include South Dakota, UNC Greensboro.
Is a NDSU interest

James Madison next to offer

[ndsubison1]

We need a PG for the 2021 class.

[bisonfan08]

SDSU preseason 1. We may be #2. WIU loses Webster. I think some good Seniors gone. Denver was young and has a chance to move up.

SDSU will definitely be 1, they only lose Key and he didn't play half the season anyway. WIU may not win a game in the league next year. USD is losing A LOT so unless they get some transfers or a freshman to carry the load like SDSU did this year they'll have a tough season. Omaha loses Gibson and Robinson but they have some good young pieces to still go along with Pile so I'd have them at number 3 heading into next season. I'd say outside of that top 3 the league is looking a little weak again next year at this point.

[bruinbison]

J'Vonne Hadley - 6’ 6” 185 - St Paul (Cretin Derham Hall)
Offered by Northeastern.
Other offers include South Dakota, UNC Greensboro, James Madison.
Is a NDSU interest

Did commit to Northeastern