GRAND FORKS — An all-state duo at Thompson highlights the Herald's area players to watch in North Dakota girls basketball.

The Tommies, who finished runner-up to Valley City at the 2025 North Dakota Division A state tournament, and Grand Forks Red River, a returning state tournament qualifier at the Division AA level, led the way with two selections on the watch list.

Here are the 10 players to watch:

Tylie Brodina, Devils Lake: The junior was North Dakota Division A all-state second team after averaging 15.4 points and recording 83 steals and 51 3-pointers. She pairs with all-region teammate Presley Brown (10.5 PPG).

Jordyn Carpenter, May-Port-C-G: The 5-foot-8 junior guard averaged 18.0 points and 5.7 rebounds per game last season while collecting 93 steals and hitting 72 3-pointer

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