More Stock Risers: ’25 ND Ranks

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Early in the week, PHD updated the North Dakota 2025 Rankings. We have done a couple of Stock Riser articles already, but we have more for you!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>See below for comments on 8 junior ballers, these guys have risen up the ranks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2290996,"width":"270px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/06/StockRisers-crop-658x432-1701903874.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/06/StockRisers-crop-658x432-1701903874.jpg?w=657" alt="" class="wp-image-2290996" style="width:270px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1144603' first='Gentry' last='Richter'] |6'5 F| Linton HMB</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>9-0 record &amp; ranked #4 in B, 12.9 ppg, 7.5 rpg, 4.2 apg, playmaker on the O-end, scores from 3levels, finishes w/ either hand, an anchor in the paint on D, Lion O is at its best when Gentry boards/leads the break, a great decision maker</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1477112' first='Isaac' last='Beauchamp'] |6'1 G| Shanley</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Having a nice season, 8.2 ppg, 1.5 rpg, .8 apg, 16 3FGM, 42.1 3FG%, shooting it at an impressive clip from beyond the 3-point arc, he produces in the space-n-shoot game, a fluid &amp; smooth in-rhythm shooter, moves well w/o the ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1892735' first='Jack' last='Retterath'] |5'11 PG| Washburn</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>6-3 record, 8 ppg, 3 rpg, 3 apg, 55% FG, floor general for the Cards, is always tasked with guarding the opposing team's best perimeter defender &amp; is responsible for getting the Cards out in transition, very efficient offensively</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1376827' first='Ross' last='Fischer'] |6'0 G| Bismarck</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>7-5 record, 6.1 ppg, 1.4 rpg, 1.2 apg, Fischer is having a solid showing this season, shooting it well in catch-n-shoot, very strong &amp; creative with the rock, a strong on-ball defender who gives opposing ball handlers problems</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1975439' first='Ali' last='Shahid'] |6'2 G| Fargo South</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>6-4 record, 5.9 ppg, 2.6 rpg, 1.7 apg, 53.2 FG%, 33.3 3FG%, 18 3FGM, a big &amp; athletic lefty wing who does good work off the bounce but will also hit the triple, a strong finisher who can get the bucket from a variety of angles</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1615834' first='Aiden' last='Westgard'] |6'2 G| Shiloh Christian</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He stands out as a perimeter sniper, Westgard is an accurate and consistent three-point shooter, Aiden has good length at 6'2" &amp; a smooth shooting stroke, will also penetrate &amp; make positive things happen when in the paint </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1355223' first='Braden' last='Bailey'] |5'7 G| Westhope-Newburg</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>11-0 undefeated record &amp; ranked #3 in B, a fast &amp; quick guard who plays with high energy, skilled handles &amp; passing, aggressive baller who looks to create, knocks down shots from perimeter, scores at the hoop &amp; pushes the tempo</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1497482' first='Kaden' last='Olson'] |6'3 SF| West Fargo Sheyenne</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A standout multi-sport athlete (football &amp; baseball), having a nice year on the JV team for the Mustangs, good defender on the court, plays physical, has no fear, size &amp; athleticism makes him intriguing, could improve shooting</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1925543,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/04/NE25StockRisers-crop-634x417-1680792871-crop-633x416-1682010479.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/04/NE25StockRisers-crop-634x417-1680792871-crop-633x416-1682010479.jpg?w=633" alt="" class="wp-image-1925543" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->