Wahpeton senior Brayden Steffens (right) cracks a joke with sophomore Jack Gilbertson during Steffens’ signing celebration Tuesday at Wahpeton High. | Photos by Robert Wanek Jr.

Wahpeton all-state guard Brayden Steffens celebrated the next step in his basketball career Tuesday, signing with hometown NJCAA program North Dakota State College of Science.

Steffens alongside parents Nichole and Ryan.

Steffens, who averaged more than 19 points per game while posting efficient splits, is a dynamic guard with a vintage midrange jumper. Wahpeton’s all-time leading scorer is also an athletic finisher around the rim and a pesky presence on the defensive side.

Steffens and Wahpeton head coach Jeff Ralph.

Steffens helped lead the Huskies to consecutive Division “A” State Tournaments, averaging 19.7 points in three appearances this season at the Fargodome. He joins a Wildcat program fresh off a resurgent 26-6 campaign that culminated in a Region XIII runner-up finish.