Underdogs of 2009-2010

[squatch]

Is there any teams/players that not a lot of people talk about that could surprise some people next year?

[Dr. J]

The team that is going to surprise many is belcourt. Belcourt has some of their key players coming back from injury, so they are going places this year, thats a fact. Although this may seem like a surprise to many, it is not one to me because I am aware of their talent and put my trust in the coaching staff. I had the opportunity to sit down with the belcourt coach and he expressed to me his desire to focuss on their defense and 3 point shooting.

High Hopes for the Rumbling, Tumbling Belcourt Braves!

[Mighty-Mouse]

Is there any teams/players that not a lot of people talk about that could surprise some people next year?

I think any of the teams that went to WDA from last year could be in for the running for state this year. The WDA is gonna be a black and blue division this year. If one night your off your game, someone will have ya for lunch. I truely don't think you can say any one team is an underdog this year from the WDA. Good year for a basketball fan.

This is a good topic. I would like to see others opinions.

[Home Run]

I noticed the heading was for underdogs so I am going to go with Fargo Shanley. I believe they finished last year with a 4 and 7 mark in their last 11 games including a playoff win. Their website didn't show a senior on the team which means valuable experience with physical and mental maturity from an extra year will prove to be invaluable to this team. I don't know if they will necessarily qualify for state, but perhaps they will surprise many throughout next winter's season. I also feel that South has a shot with some returning players to get back on track. Again, these are not my favorites but the underdogs for next season.

[King James]

BHS- Jolliffe, Miller
CHS- Ledger, Melvie
DHS-Moody
JHS-Gange
Mandan-Coyle
Minot-Steinwand
St Marys-Becker
Williston-Eric Johnson

[dillseeds]

The team that is going to surprise many is belcourt. Belcourt has some of their key players coming back from injury, so they are going places this year, thats a fact. Although this may seem like a surprise to many, it is not one to me because I am aware of their talent and put my trust in the coaching staff. I had the opportunity to sit down with the belcourt coach and he expressed to me his desire to focuss on their defense and 3 point shooting.

High Hopes for the Rumbling, Tumbling Belcourt Braves!

No

[Thirty]

I think Marcus Fearing from Williston could surprise some people, he's not really well known yet, he works hard and can score like its nobody's business

[King James]

I forgot to post this after i saw the team camps this summer but Chris Rivinius and Kameron Wingenbach are 2 guys at Century that are flying under the radar. Rivinius is going to be one of the top 5 big men in the wda behind Kielpinski, Werner, and Crosby. He has great hands, he is very long, pretty strong and getting strong, and with the way Century has them working 3 times a week hes going to be good with his back to the basket. Wingenbach seems to be a player to me that will really do well in Matterns system. The way there going to move the ball and create for other players this sets up Wingenbach to be a spot up shooter and a can who can get into that 15 foot range and knock down a jump shot. He is also 6-2 and there isnt many 6'2, 2 guards in the WDA.

[ballernation]

BHS- Jolliffe, Miller
CHS- Ledger, Melvie
DHS-Moody
JHS-Gange
Mandan-Coyle
Minot-Steinwand
St Marys-Becker
Williston-Eric Johnson

uhhhh no.... edit that with fearing and you got a list

[King James]

whats wrong with it

[ballernation]

whats wrong with it

eric johnson

[King James]

i think he may be like a 10 point 6 rebound guy this year. i saw him play jv last year and he had a decent back to the basket game and he can step out and shoot. and williston as you know loves to get the ball into their big men so i just think he has an oppurtunity to be a good player because he is in a system that allows him to be

[ballernation]

i think he may be like a 10 point 6 rebound guy this year. i saw him play jv last year and he had a decent back to the basket game and he can step out and shoot. and williston as you know loves to get the ball into their big men so i just think he has an oppurtunity to be a good player because he is in a system that allows him to be

you say 10 and 6... i say sumthin more like 3 and 5

[King James]

Where else will Williston get their points. Eiken is a guy who will score 15-17 a game and Vinger seems like a 12-13 point a game guy.

[Mighty-Mouse]

Where else will Williston get their points. Eiken is a guy who will score 15-17 a game and Vinger seems like a 12-13 point a game guy.

Got to agree with you KJ,Where else is Williston gonna get their points. I believe teams will be focusing on Eiken and Vinger since both had a good showing at WDA and state this past year that someone will have to step up and help get points.

[Kobe24]

The team that is going to surprise many is belcourt. Belcourt has some of their key players coming back from injury, so they are going places this year, thats a fact. Although this may seem like a surprise to many, it is not one to me because I am aware of their talent and put my trust in the coaching staff. I had the opportunity to sit down with the belcourt coach and he expressed to me his desire to focuss on their defense and 3 point shooting.

High Hopes for the Rumbling, Tumbling Belcourt Braves!

I agree with the doctor. If belcourt does have some players coming back from injury there is no reason why they shouldn't be a team on the rise this year. I for one would like to see the belcourt braves do well this year and be an elite team. I don't see why they couldn't make it past the divisional round atleast. I also have high hopes for the belcourt braves.