13 Stock Risers: ND ’27 Ranks Update

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We are talking Stock Risers in this article!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>PHD updated the ND 2027 Prospect Rankings on Monday. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this piece, we are looking at <strong>thirteen ballers</strong> who have risen up the ranks, these guys deserve your attention!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2290996,"width":"285px","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:285px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">North Dakota 2027</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2237726"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"He has really nice length and projects as a 3/4 u0026amp; a quality wing player. Trueblood can score in bunches from the perimeter u0026amp; mid-range. Oakley's shooting range is extended and is also a productive shot blocker with a lot of room to improve his game. His defense and rebounding have improved this season. If his strength improves, Trueblood has a chance to be a special talent!","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["2237725"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"He has a terrific offensive game, patience, and great footwork. Madden excels at keeping defenders off balance. Skunberg is known as a scoring guard who has had a large amount of success at the JV level this season. 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Nett certainly has the talent to become an exceptional player for the Mavs and MLS will be tough for many years to come!","_player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_7_player":["1539676"],"_player_evaluations_7_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_7_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_7_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"Reis has improved his game in every aspect. He has become more aggressive on defense. Walters does good work by getting into passing lines and often times he starts the break going the other way. When attacking off the bounce, Reese can go left and/or right and he regularly gets to the rim. Walters is the most consistent shooter for the Red River C and JV squads. 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He is tough to deal with when he attacks off the dribble. Retterath is putting up solid numbers but he really makes an impact on the defensive end. Ethan can guard any position on the floor, gives maximum effort, and he is a skilled baller for only being in 9th grade. Washburn is looking like they be a scary team come tournament time, if they make a run, Ethan will certainly play a key role in that.","_player_evaluations_10_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_11_player":["2237731"],"_player_evaluations_11_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_11_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_11_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_11_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_11_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_11_evaluation":"He starts on varsity for the Knights. Nolan looks like a strong finisher, is physically mature, and is solid defensively. Nolan is a nice defensive-minded wing. He takes most of the difficult matchups for ORCS. He can score is a variety of ways around the iron and he can hit from mid-range. Look for Nolan to expand his perimeter shooting as he develops as a player.","_player_evaluations_11_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_12_player":["1863055"],"_player_evaluations_12_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_12_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_12_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_12_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_12_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_12_evaluation":"A solid all-around guard with legit potential. Schmidt has good stretch for a freshman. He can get to the cup for good looks while also being a capable three-point threat. Dylan also guards his position well. He has been dominant at the freshman level this winter. 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