More Stock Risers: ’26 ND Ranks

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Last week the 2026 ND Prospect Rankings were updated and we did a Stock Rier article. This class is so intriguing, we have to do another Stock Riser piece. These players are all having a quality offseason and they deserve some praise. Keep reading, we have a nice mix of AA, A, and B players. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2077439,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/07/owenscoville.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/07/owenscoville.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2077439" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">See below for player comments on fifteen 2026 ballers from North Dakota.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1439476,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/12/StockRisers2-crop-743x488-1650987210.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/12/StockRisers2-crop-743x488-1650987210.jpg?w=742" alt="" class="wp-image-1439476" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1510889' first='Boston' last='Cranston'] |5'10 PG| Dickinson</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Always working on his craft, becoming a more consistent shooter, dangerous slasher, great vision, heady, improved D</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1338493' first='Aiden' last='Samek'] |5'9 G| West Fargo</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An excellent on-ball defender, improved his shot selection &amp; Assist/TO ratio, becoming a much more complete guard</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1418037' first='Zavion' last='Harildstad'] |6'2 PF| Century</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Super versatile on both ends, effective D on all 5 positions, explosive 1st step, creative off bounce, strong body &amp; finisher</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1541301' first='Amari' last='Taylor'] |6'4 PF| South</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Intriguing &amp; impressive size/build/athleticism/long arms, should keep growing, aggressive rebounder, explosive finisher</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1510912' first='Xander' last='Hanson'] |5'11 G| Century</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1 of the most improved players in this class, great patience, improved offensive actions, a potential lockdown defender</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1541297' first='Kaiden' last='Peterson'] |6'2 G| Horace</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Long guard/wing, good handles, great on O, smooth J-shot, improved D, heats up fast shooting, a microwave on offense </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1798696' first='Brayden' last='Steffens'] |5'10 G| Wahpeton</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Very mobile &amp; skilled, pull-up J is nice/effective, gets to the rim often, timely/smart passer, handles ball pressure with ease </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1541295' first='Haakon' last='Seymour'] |6'1 SF| West Fargo</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the hardest workers on the floor, improved 3-shooting &amp; defense, walking double-double in AAU, an impact player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1541298' first='Jack' last='Wheeldon'] |6'9 PF| Davies</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He is in the oven cooking and getting better every day, great feel for the game, shoots mid-range J well, loads of potential</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1859912' first='Gunner' last='Thielges'] |6'0 G| LaMoure-Litchville/Marion</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Elite ATH, extreme speed/quickness, disruptive on D, great rebounder, an impressive summer, improved his assertiveness </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1415638' first='Owen' last='Scoville'] |5'11 G| West Fargo</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>ATH southpaw, quick 1st step, creative going downhill, strong/athletic finisher, noble effort, tough D, BIG weekend in Chi! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1632630' first='Brody' last='Lillemoen'] |6'5 F| Grafton</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Improving/playing well, productive outside shooter, range goes out to 3, enhanced slashing game, consistent mid-range J</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1632632' first='Artie' last='Carlow'] |5'10 G| Bismarck</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Always adding to his O arsenal, talented scorer, startling handles, improved aggression on O/D, needs to improve strength </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1800672' first='Brayden' last='Delorme'] |5'8 G| Grant Forks Central</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Knows the game well, has all-around sharp skills/instincts, legit potential, intriguing, Knight coaching staff has high hopes</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1510892' first='Brayden' last='Blikre'] |5'11 SF| Minot North</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Amazing summer in AAU, great production in pts &amp; rebs, plays much bigger than his height, penetrator, shooter, handles</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1045853,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/09/Stock-Risers.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/09/Stock-Risers.jpg?w=864" alt="" class="wp-image-1045853" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->