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The North Dakota Mr. Basketball award is an annual prize given to the best high school boys basketball senior player in the U.S. state of North Dakota. The award has been given out since 1985, with two co-winners, Chris Lamoureux and Juno Pintar, receiving the inaugural honour. Since then, the award has been bestowed upon 26 winners from Class A and 17 winners from Class B. The most recent winner of the North Dakota Mr. Basketball award for 2023 is Darik Dissette of Minot High, who received all 27 first-place votes.
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Who was the 2023 winner?
Darik Dissette from Minot High was the winner of the 2023 North Dakota Mr. Basketball award. He received all 27 first-place votes for the award, which is given to the top senior boys basketball player in North Dakota. Dissette is the first Minot player to win the award since 1999 when Jeff Brandt earned the honor.
The Mr. Basketball award has been given annually since 1985 to the best high school boys basketball senior player in the U.S. state of North Dakota. The award is chosen by the North Dakota Associated Press Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association (NDAPSSA), which uses a 5-3-1 point system to decide the winner. Each NDAPSSA member votes for their top three choices.
Darik Dissette was a forward for Minot and received the award as a senior. He achieved his goal of winning the Mr. Basketball award, which he had always wanted to accomplish. Dissette is now a Bison recruit and was even named Mr. Basketball for the final ride.
The other finalists for the 2023 award included Dickinson guard Alex Dvorak, Powers Lake-Burke Central guard Tyson Enget, Bismarck Century center Ryan Erikson, Grand Forks Red River guard Zachary Kraft, and North Border guard Ayden Stainbrook.
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What is the voting system?
The North Dakota Mr. Basketball award is decided by a voting system where the state's sportscasters and sportswriters vote for the top senior player. The NDAPSSA (North Dakota Associated Press Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association) determines the finalists for the annual award, which is given to the top senior high school boys basketball player in the state.
The voting system for the NDAPSSA Mr. Basketball Award uses a 5-3-1 points system, where each NDAPSSA member votes for their top three choices among the finalists. The winner is determined based on the total points received from the votes.
In 2023, Darik Dissette from Minot High was named the unanimous winner of the North Dakota Mr. Basketball award. Dissette received all 27 first-place votes, making him the first player from Minot to win the award since Jeff Brandt in 1999. Other past winners of the award include Treysen Eaglestaff from Bismarck High in 2022, Jesse White from White Shield in 2021, and Grant Nelson from Devils Lake in 2020.
The NDAPSSA also announces the Mr. Basketball finalists for the award, with five stellar candidates from different classes being selected for the 2021-2022 season. The finalists are chosen based on their athletic achievements and statistics, with the winner being announced at an event or before a specific basketball game.
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Who were the 2024 finalists?
The finalists for the 2024 North Dakota Mr. Basketball Award were:
- Wylee Delorme, a 6'5" guard from Devils Lake. He averaged 17.9 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 2.0 steals, 47.3% FG, 29.7% 3FG, and 68.8% FT during his senior season.
- Deng Deng, the eventual winner, is a 6'4" forward from Four Winds-Minnewauken. He averaged 27.2 points, 8.0 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 3.0 steals, 2.0 blocks, 56% FG, 26% 3FG, and 68% FT.
- Bohden Duffield, a 6' guard from Bowman County. He averaged 22.4 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 3.5 steals, 1 block, 62% FG, 38% 3FG, and 78% FT.
- Dane Hagler, a 6'5" guard from North Star. He averaged 21.0 points, 7.3 rebounds, 6.2 assists, 3.2 steals, 53.3% FG, 63.8% 2FG, 31.7% 3FG, and 69.2% FT.
- James Hamilton, a 6'3" guard/forward from Fargo South. He averaged 24.2 points, 9.2 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.8 steals, 53.3% FG, and 63.8% FT.
- Max Musland, a 6'4" guard from LaMoure-Litchville/Marion. He averaged 25.5 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 2.5 steals, 52.0% eFG, and 73.4% FT. Musland was second in North Dakota in scoring.
- Isiah St. Romain, a 6'3" forward/guard from Williston. He averaged 23.0 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 assists per game.
- Carter Zeller, a 6'5" center from Fargo North. He averaged 20.6 points, 10.7 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 0.7 steals, 0.8 blocks, 67.2% FG, and 62.0% FT.
The Mr. Basketball award is based on senior season performance and is chosen by representatives of the North Dakota Associated Press Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association (NDAPSSA). The winner of the 2024 award, Deng Deng, averaged over 27 points per game and planned to play football at the University of North Dakota.
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Who are the past winners?
The North Dakota Mr. Basketball award is given annually to the top senior high school boys basketball player in the state of North Dakota. The award has been given out since 1985, with winners chosen by the North Dakota Associated Press Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association (NDAPSSA).
- 2024: Wylee Delorme
- 2023: Darik Dissette, Minot High
- 2022: Treysen Eaglestaff, Bismarck High
- 2021: Jesse White, White Shield
- 2020: Grant Nelson, Devils Lake
- 2019: Mason Walters, Jamestown
- 2018: Wyatt Hanson, Stanley
- 2017: Aanen Jacobson, Fargo Shanley
- 2016: Unknown
- 2015: Unknown
- 2014: Unknown
- 2013: Melvin Langstaff, Warwick
- 2012: Phillip Schanilec, Midway-Minto
- 2011: Adam Randall, Kidder County
- 2010: Cameron Malzer, Turtle Lake-Mercer
- 2009: Austin Dufault, Killdeer
- 2008: Brian Qvale, Williston
- 2007: Travis Mertens, Devils Lake
- 2006: James Hennessy, Williston
- 2005: Lucas Moormann, Dickinson
- 2004: Tyler Koenig, Fargo North
- 2003: Tommy Leikas, Fargo North
- 2002: Adam Dobmeier, Fargo South
- 2001: Tyrone Terry, Valley City
- 2000: Jeff Brandt, Minot
- 1999: Jeff Boschee, Valley City
- 1998: Travis Sturdevant, Bismarck Century
- 1997: Kenny Younger, Minot
- 1996: Hunter Berg, Grenora
- 1995: Dustin Undlin, Mohall
- 1994: Randy Torgrimson, West Fargo
- 1993: Mart McDonald, Munich
- 1992: Bart Manson, Minot
- 1991: Rob Stefonowicz, Divide County
- 1990: Chris Gardner, Fargo South (co-winner)
- 1990: Ben Jacobson, Mayville-Portland (co-winner)
- 1989: Scott Guldseth, Edinburg
- 1988: Bryan Flam, Jamestown
- 1987: Todd Olson, Cavalier
- 1986: Chris Lamoureux, Newburg (co-winner)
- 1986: Juno Pintar, Fargo North (co-winner)
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Who are the Class A and B winners?
The North Dakota Mr. Basketball award is given annually to the best high school boys' basketball senior player in the U.S. state of North Dakota. The award has been given out since 1985, with winners chosen by the North Dakota Associated Press Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association (NDAPSSA).
As of 2024, there have been a total of 26 winners from Class A and 17 winners from Class B. Here is a list of the Class A and B winners for the past few years, as well as some earlier winners:
Class A Winners:
- 2023: Darik Dissette, Minot High
- 2022: Treysen Eaglestaff, Bismarck High
- 2021: Jesse White, White Shield
- 2020: Grant Nelson, Devils Lake
- 2019: Mason Walters, Jamestown
- 2018: Wyatt Hanson, Stanley
- 2017: Aanen
- 2012: Melvin Langstaff, Warwick
- 2011: Phillip Schanilec, Midway-Minto
- 2010: Adam Randall, Kidder County
- 2009: Cameron Malzer, Turtle Lake-Mercer
- 2004: Lucas Moormann, Dickinson
Class B Winners:
- 2007: Brian Qvale, Williston
- 2005: James Hennessy, Williston
- 2000: Jeff Brandt, Minot
- 1998: Jeff Boschee, Valley City
- 1997: Travis Sturdevant, Bismarck Century
- 1996: Kenny Younger, Minot
- 1995: Hunter Berg, Grenora
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Frequently asked questions
Darik Dissette from Minot High School won the North Dakota Mr. Basketball award in 2023.
Some previous winners include Treysen Eaglestaff, Jesse White, Grant Nelson, Mason Walters, and Wyatt Hanson.
The North Dakota Mr. Basketball award has been given out annually since 1985.
