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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…
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Continue ReadingLast 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.
See below for player comments on fifteen 2026 ballers from North Dakota.
Boston Cranston Boston Cranston 6'0" | PG Dickinson | 2026 State ND |5’10 PG| Dickinson
Always working on his craft, becoming a more consistent shooter, dangerous slasher, great vision, heady, improved D
Aiden Samek Aiden Samek 5'9" | PG West Fargo | 2026 State ND |5’9 G| West Fargo
An excellent on-ball defender, improved his shot selection & Assist/TO ratio, becoming a much more complete guard
Zavion Harildstad Zavion Harildstad 6'3" | PF Bismarck Century | 2026 State ND |6’2 PF| Century
Super versatile on both ends, effective D on all 5 positions, explosive 1st step, creative off bounce, strong body & finisher
Amari Taylor Amari Taylor 6'5" | SF Fargo South | 2026 State ND |6’4 PF| South
Intriguing & impressive size/build/athleticism/long arms, should keep growing, aggressive rebounder, explosive finisher
Xander Hanson Xander Hanson 5'11" | SG Bismarck Century | 2026 State ND |5’11 G| Century
1 of the most improved players in this class, great patience, improved offensive actions, a potential lockdown defender
Kaiden Peterson Kaiden Peterson 6'3" | SG Horace | 2026 State ND |6’2 G| Horace
Long guard/wing, good handles, great on O, smooth J-shot, improved D, heats up fast shooting, a microwave on offense
Brayden Steffens Brayden Steffens 5'10" | SG Wahpeton | 2026 State ND |5’10 G| Wahpeton
Very mobile & skilled, pull-up J is nice/effective, gets to the rim often, timely/smart passer, handles ball pressure with ease
Haakon Seymour Haakon Seymour 6'1" | SF West Fargo | 2026 State ND |6’1 SF| West Fargo
One of the hardest workers on the floor, improved 3-shooting & defense, walking double-double in AAU, an impact player
Jack Wheeldon Jack Wheeldon 6'9" | PF Fargo Davies | 2026 State ND |6’9 PF| Davies
He is in the oven cooking and getting better every day, great feel for the game, shoots mid-range J well, loads of potential
Gunner Thielges Gunner Thielges 6'1" | CG LaMoure-Litchville/Marion | 2026 State ND |6’0 G| LaMoure-Litchville/Marion
Elite ATH, extreme speed/quickness, disruptive on D, great rebounder, an impressive summer, improved his assertiveness
Owen Scoville Owen Scoville 5'11" | SG West Fargo | 2026 State ND |5’11 G| West Fargo
ATH southpaw, quick 1st step, creative going downhill, strong/athletic finisher, noble effort, tough D, BIG weekend in Chi!
Brody Lillemoen Brody Lillemoen 6'6" | SF Grafton | 2026 State ND |6’5 F| Grafton
Improving/playing well, productive outside shooter, range goes out to 3, enhanced slashing game, consistent mid-range J
Artie Carlow Artie Carlow 6'0" | SG Bismarck | 2026 State ND |5’10 G| Bismarck
Always adding to his O arsenal, talented scorer, startling handles, improved aggression on O/D, needs to improve strength
Brayden Delorme Brayden Delorme 5'11" | SG Grand Forks Central | 2026 State ND |5’8 G| Grant Forks Central
Knows the game well, has all-around sharp skills/instincts, legit potential, intriguing, Knight coaching staff has high hopes
Brayden Blikre Brayden Blikre 5'11" | SF Minot North | 2026 State ND |5’11 SF| Minot North
Amazing summer in AAU, great production in pts & rebs, plays much bigger than his height, penetrator, shooter, handles