NDSCS ready to make another run
Still, NDSCS does have a handful of players that should move on to the Division One level after this season. Here is a quick rundown:
Abe Kpaka: A 6-foot-3, 190-pound wind, Kpaka averaged nine points and 3.6 boards last season.
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"He knows how to defend and can shoot it," Irwin said. "He is long and athletic and flashes to score it."
Seven-footer Remington Stemler holds down the middle. He averaged just 1.5 points last season, but that number should go way up.
"He is the most improved player I have ever had," Irwin said. "Remington runs the floor really well."
Matt Geisellhart is 6-foot-4 and can play either forward spot. He brings great athleticism to the floor and averaged just under five points per gam.
"He has a 38 inch vertical leap," Irwin stated. "He has increased his athletcism vertically. He brings that football toughness to the court. Matt spent a lot of time in the weight room this summer."
Shooting guard Ryan Rozell is a solid shooter.
"He is a typical two guard, smart, not super athletic," Irwin said. "But he has great range with a quick shot release."
Joseph Dorsett-Jeffreys is a definite player to watch. He came to NDSCS from Barton County at 360 pounds, but has trimmed 60 pounds off that number.
"Joseph gets up every morning now and runs on his own and he has very good skills," Irwin said. "He can knock down that 12-footer and has great hands."
Dorsett-Jeffreys could have three years of eligibility left if he takes care of academic requirements this year.