Bell, 4 Unanimous Selections Highlight AA All-State Basketball Teams

Leelee Bell of Minot named to girls first team along with Donnelly and Passanante

Mar. 27, 2026 at 2:00am

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Leelee Bell of Minot, the girls AA/A all-time leading scorer with 3,159 career points, was one of three unanimous selections to the Class AA All-State basketball team announced by the North Dakota Associated Press Sportscasters & Sportswriters Association. The other unanimous girls selections were Laykn Donnelly of Horace and Fallon Passanante of Davies. On the boys side, Carter Evanson of Horace was the lone unanimous first team pick.

Why it matters

Bell's selection caps off an illustrious high school career that included two state championships and two Gatorade Player of the Year awards. The unanimous selections highlight the top talent in North Dakota high school basketball, with several players earning statewide recognition for their standout seasons.

The details

Bell scored 3,159 points in her five-year varsity career, making her the fourth North Dakota player to surpass 3,000 career points and the third girl to do so. She led Minot to the AA state championship this season. The other unanimous girls selections, Donnelly and Passanante, are standout guards who helped their teams to strong seasons. On the boys side, Evanson of Horace was the lone unanimous first team pick.

  • The Class AA All-State basketball teams were announced on March 26, 2026.

The players

Leelee Bell

A 6'3" senior guard/forward from Minot High School, Bell is the girls AA/A all-time leading scorer with 3,159 career points. She led Minot to two state championships and was named Gatorade Player of the Year twice.

Laykn Donnelly

A 5'6" sophomore guard from Horace High School, Donnelly was a unanimous first team All-State selection.

Fallon Passanante

A 5'9" senior guard from Davies High School, Passanante was a unanimous first team All-State selection.

Carter Evanson

A 6'3" senior guard from Horace High School, Evanson was the lone unanimous first team All-State selection on the boys side.

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The takeaway

The North Dakota high school basketball All-State teams showcase the top talent in the state, with several players earning unanimous first team honors for their standout seasons. Leelee Bell's career accomplishments, including becoming the girls AA/A all-time leading scorer, cement her legacy as one of the best players in North Dakota history.