UND missed his 6-8 size and scoring ability. You want to give him a chase to play and B.J. Boll was the Pirates' leading rusher and receiver last season. UND adds a Kansas linebacker, two from Wisconsin and one from Iowa. 2022 University of North Dakota - Grand Forks, ND - Member of ND University System. The upside and ability is definitely there. The brilliant South Dakota School of Mines graduate transfer has an extra year to play thanks to COVID eligibility rules. Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources.
Definitely a player to keep an eye on down the road. In order to try to keep up with the dizzying pace of recruiting and offseason storylines, the Herald sat down with UND men's basketball coach Paul Sather. He was recruited during the COVID in-person recruiting shutdown. Omot is a versatile wing that averaged around 23 points and 8.0 rebounds per game this season for a state qualifier at Mankato East and was a nominee for Mr. Basketball in the state.
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Eaglestaff was North Dakota's Mr. Basketball and Omot was Minnesota Class AAA all-state first team. 
All signs say hes coming back strong.. Hes finally getting good sleep and not having shooting pain down his legs. UNDs staff doesnt even know truly what Levias can bring. Hes excited about being here and getting healthy. The sense you get watching some of his highlights is that his game has tons of room to grow. (53), Hy-Vee Tailgate Tips I would anticipate Trent to challenge hard for significant minutes immediately. But a lesser-known injury couldve been a game-changer, too. (21), Midco Sports News
Trent averaged 9.4 points, 8.0 assists and 7.2 rebounds per game at Cochise. 2021-22 Camps and Clinics - University of North Dakota Athletics, Air Race Classic Team | Department of Aviation | University of North, Announcements Archives - Page 12 of 300 - University Letter, Bulletin Board Archives - Page 3 of 134 - University Letter, Collaboration and Advancement in Pharmacy to Improve Population, Drop & Dash Steps | Move-In | Housing | University of North Dakota, Employee Recognition | Wellness Center | University of North Dakota, FIRST LEGO League | University of North Dakota, Matthew Wallace named executive director of North Dakota Museum of, Matthew Wallace named North Dakota Museum of Art executive director - , Men's Basketball vs North Dakota State on 2/26/, Men's Basketball vs Oral Roberts on 1/20/, Men's Basketball vs Oral Roberts on 2/19/, Men's Basketball vs South Dakota on 1/10/, Men's Basketball vs South Dakota on 1/29/, Men's Basketball vs South Dakota State on 1/27/, Men's Basketball vs South Dakota State on 1/31/, Men's Basketball vs Western Illinois on 1/13/, Men's Basketball vs Western Illinois on 2/12/, Men's Hockey vs Colorado College on 2/11/, Men's Hockey vs Colorado College on 2/12/. North Dakota needed to add a point guard to this class and did so with a junior college player that averaged 9.4 PPG, 8.0 APG and 7.2 RPG per game at Cochise College in Arizona. This is an area the Hawks MUST improve as opponents shots 48% from the field against them last season. Summer workouts get rolling into full swing soon with camps running throughout the summer months as well. The Fighting Hawks have eight returners, most of whom played significant minutes and roles throughout last season. He shot high percentages from the floor/free throw line and was named the NJCAA Region I Defensive Player of the Year. He also won a Minnesota state wrestling championship at 220 pounds. Hes really smart and has a tremendous feel, Sather said. He shed nearly 80 pounds from his junior to senior season at Chaska High School and isnt afraid to get physical in the post. How soon can they help? Hong is a 62 point guard that played in the highest division of high school basketball in Illinois. He had a strong finish to his high school career, helping lead his high school program to its first sectional title in 20 years.
He was also selected to the 2021 All-ACCAC First-Team & NJCAA All-Region I First-Team. Mathews averaged 13 minutes per game and 4.2 points. He gets it, but you have to get a healthy body and he didnt get a chance to do that.. In my opinion, his game and body type resembles Tyree Ihenacho. Although this group struggled with consistency on both ends of the floor, there were glimpses of what the Fighting Hawks *could* do. UND fans excited about the potential of 6-9, 230-pound Brian Mathews can use this as hope: He played most of his true freshman season as a 17-year-old. The Fighting Hawks still have a scholarship available for the 2022 class and have at least one offer out to Kansas Mr. Basketball winner Elijah Brooks. When 2021 Summit League Freshman of the Year Tyree Ihenacho left UND to join James Madison, the Fighting Hawks couldnt fill that skill set of a 6-foot-4, 200-pound true point guard. Were really excited about Brian.. Omot and Victor Ndoukou of England. Ndoukou was the Elite Academy Basketball Leagues Most Valuable Player and put up 30 points in the EABL championship. We should get him more full in the summer, but we dont know where hell be coming back at, Sather said. Augustana University He shot 57.3 percent from the field. (37), SD High School Therell be opportunities to come in and have success, so well see.. search.UND.edu. And that average isnt quite fair as the last few games Sueker wasnt himself. UNDs second leading scorer last season Mitchell Sueker only played in 15 games and averaged 9.9 points per game. Here are five big takeaways about next year's Fighting Hawks. Mathews had back surgery after the season after playing with a herniated disc. He was also the conference and region defensive player of the year.
The tough thing is you want to eventually get old but in the same respect, we think young guys can come in and impact things right away. The only early signee for the Hawks had a fantastic senior season for Bismarck High, earning North Dakotas Mr. Basketball Award in March.
Enter Jalun Trent, a 6-4 junior college transfer originally from Baltimore and out of Cochise College. (13), Midco Motorsports (506), Fighting Hawk Men's Basketball Add Length To Roster As Key Development Period Begins, Fighting Hawk Men Add Length Versatility With Off-Season Workouts in Full Swing.
That leg never really got back during the season, so we just made a decision to redshirt. Getting the high school products up to speed. His time on the floor will be determined how quickly he can learn the nuances of defending man-to-man at the collegiate level. 
He also wrote the longest commitment note on his social media I have ever seen, so he must be a detailed individual. We love what Reid did and how he grew, Sather said. Hell be a 20-year-old freshman next year. Hong shows good body control, fundamentals, and toughness in video footage. Thatll take awhile.. Injuries played a role in UNDs struggles last season with Sueker missing half of the season and Mathews and Caleb Nero playing through pain. Daniel Hong Barrington, IL (Preferred Walk-On).
Well find out. Having a healthy Sueker and a healthy Nero back should really help lead this group and develop some chemistry over the summer. Brady Nicholson Chaska, MN (Preferred Walk-On). at 6-8 can play at the two and three and down the road some four, Sather said. Sather likes Eaglestaffs ability to score on multiple levels. Its all how quickly can they figure it out.
Treysen can play point guard in time. (22), Baseball/Softball
Bismarck Highs full-court scheme is built on speeding teams up, ball pressure, double-teams and traps, where Eaglestaff played centerfield on the backend. Ndoukou was named the 2021-22 Elite Academy Basketball League Most Valuable Player and put up 30 points in the EABL Championship game. The search results below are limited to this site. An intriguing prospect that had some significant recruiting interest last spring/summer from the likes of Providence, Boston College, George Washington, Cal Poly, St. Thomas, among others.
Its a big year for him. They can stretch it and finish at the rim and create off the bounce. Whens the light switch come on? The big adjustment for him will be on the defensive end. Brian grew up a little bit. to set cookies, Privacy Information. However, he scored 25 points against Troy, 18 against Montana and 17 against Eastern Washington early in the season. UND will bring in three players of high-school age in Bismarcks Treysen Eaglestaff, Mankatos B.J. Hes a little unorthodox in his movements, but very productive. Treysen and BJ have special abilities you dont see in freshmen. Also, he did that with a bad back for some of the season. (218), The Bison Basketball Show
As with any program in the NCAA these days, theres going to be player movement and attrition. He adds an element of length and athleticism at 68 185 pounds the Hawks haven't had and has a good chance to earn some minutes right away.
Head Coach Paul Sather and his staff spent a majority of the last couple of months recruiting more size, length and athleticism as UND will look to make a jump up on the defensive end. In 2021-22, true freshman point guard Reid Grant played 15 minutes per game and had varying success. Now, hes on the floor and competing again. Miller has covered sports at the Grand Forks Herald since 2004 and was the state sportswriter of the year in 2019. Hes not where he needs to be physically yet..
(43), ND High School The University of North Dakota mens basketball program turned the page quickly after a difficult 2021-22 campaign as the Fighting Hawks dealt with significant injuries to major contributors and worked through the challenges of having an inexperienced roster. The hope is that another summer of development along with some impact newcomers will translate into more victories this coming season. The Fighting Hawks fifth-year senior forward is participating at development camp with the Philadelphia Flyers. We use cookies on this site to enhance your user experience. Youre talking about a true freshman that played through a lot of pain and discomfort and wasnt practicing much, Sather said. How quickly he makes the adjustment from the competition level in England compared to what hell see night in and night out in Division One college basketball will determine his role, but you can never have enough bodies like the one Ndoukou possesses. UND found a mix and heres a look at the some of the new pieces joining the roster this summer.
UND was no exception with some defections including Summit League Freshman of the Year, Paul Bruns, who transferred closer to home at the University of South Dakota. All three join the Hawks with big prep accolades. For the 2022 offseason, that meant the Fighting Hawks were searching for a prospect to be Ihenacho-like offensively but perhaps more importantly someone with the ability to guard multiple positions. Another interesting addition to the roster for 2022 is a 69 240-pound bruiser that has a chance to develop into a very serviceable big man. Hes a longer perimeter defender and fills a need for the Hawks on the roster. They include Forward Mitchell Sueker, Guard Caleb Nero, Guard Matt Norman, Guard Reid Grant, Forward Brian Matthews, Forward Tsotne Tsardtsidze, and Forward Brady Danielson. He went from a guy who would maybe redshirt to playing a lot, but the plan all along was to get a guy with him who had a different skill set, so thats where Trent came in for the upcoming season., 2. By clicking any link on this page you are giving your consent for us You just dont know how quickly guys can make an impact, Sather said. (141), Power Rankings The UND coaching staff went across the pond to locate another big body (68 225) that showed some versatility to go inside/outside playing for the Loughborough Riders and for Charnwood College in England. The winger spent two seasons with the Fighting Hawks. Junior college transfer Ajahni Levias, a 6-6 forward who averaged more than 17 points per game in his one junior college season, redshirted last year due to injury. He has some things he brings to the table, but we have to see him bring them to the table now and get eating, Sather said. (14), Varsity Sports It's a tricky time navigating the transfer portal while also continuing prep recruiting. Crookston's Ethan Boll commits to UND football, UND football pushes 2023 recruiting class to 12 with latest string of commits, Gavin Hain is back on skates after season-ending knee injury, Former UND forward Brendan Budy headed to RPI, Harassment charge dismissed against North Dakota lawyer whose rights were violated, The dam has begun to break: Jan. 6 panel lays out Trumps 187 minutes of inaction, Man dies after being found unresponsive in west-central Minnesota jail cell, North-central Minnesota deputy strikes bicyclist with squad car. I dont know how many freshmen in the league at the five have a lot of success, Sather said.
But in mid-January, Sueker was told he needed ankle surgery.
I feel like we have the versatility part from incoming freshmen with Victor having a big body (6-8). 66 AJahni Levias, a transfer from Central Wyoming College, redshirted due to injury. GRAND FORKS With transfers and incoming high school recruits, the UND men's basketball roster will have a new look in 2022-23. (3), Midco Sports Magazine To search all UND sites, visit Hes also shown a nice touch on his jumper from 15-18 feet as well. Theres a lot hell have to learn, just like any kid coming in as a transfer, but he helps us guard with diversity, UND coach Paul Sather said.