’27 ND Ranks: Players I Need To Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This past Monday, PHD updated the North Dakota Prospect Rankings for the 2027 Class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"200"}},"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size" style="font-style:normal;font-weight:200">In this article, we are looking at ballers that I want to see play before the end of the season or right away this spring. I have either watched them once or twice and want to see more, have heard positive reports &amp; I am intrigued, or I have watched them in the past &amp; interested in how they have improved.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">See below, PHD will give you <strong>two reasons</strong> to watch these <strong>11 ballers</strong> and ask <strong>two questions</strong></span>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2247969,"width":"256px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/2027ranks.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/2027ranks.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-2247969" style="width:256px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1484338"],"_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":"u003cspan style=u0022text-decoration: underlineu0022u003eu003cemu003eWHY?u003c/emu003eu003c/spanu003ernrn-PG for the #1 ranked Vikings with a perfect 19-0 recordrnrn-Amazing athlete, dunking in impressive fashion, having a rockstar frosh seasonrnrnu003cspan style=u0022text-decoration: underlineu0022u003eu003cemu003eQUESTIONSu003c/emu003eu003c/spanu003ernrnWill he be All-State as a 9th-grader? He deserves it in my opinion.rnrnHe is already one of the best players in ND, does he have that drive to keep grinding and steadily improve?","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1657448"],"_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":"u003cspan style=u0022text-decoration: underlineu0022u003eu003cemu003eWHY?u003c/emu003eu003c/spanu003ernrn-Averaging 6.6 ppg, 4.8 rpg, 1.5 apg, 40.2 FG%. I watched him live last weekend and he certainly belongs on the varsity court. Gibby is a sensational athleternrn-It sounds like he is playing AAU with D1 Minnesota, so we will likely not see him much during the AAU season. Hopefully we can catch Kinnebrew and the Patriots a handful of times in the playoffsrnrnu003cspan style=u0022text-decoration: underlineu0022u003eu003cemu003eQUESTIONSu003c/emu003eu003c/spanu003ernrnWill he be a 2/3 next year or more of a 3/4? With Gibby's athleticism, he can play multiple positions. When you have a kid this talented, you just need to have him on the floor.rnrnHe is shooting 32% from 3 with 16 made triples. Will his outside shot continue to improve?","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1657449"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"u003cspan style=u0022text-decoration: underlineu0022u003eu003cemu003eWHY?u003c/emu003eu003c/spanu003ernrn-Incredible frosh season, 7 ppg, 4 rpg, 3 apg, 2 spg, impressive 1.7 assist to TO ratio, those numbers do not show his impact on the game properlyrnrn-Creates u0026amp; sees the floor at a different level than most, elite rebounder for his age, defends any position, the game moves SLOW for him, picks up O u0026amp; D concepts quickly, seems to be on the floor when the game is on the linernrnu003cspan style=u0022text-decoration: underlineu0022u003eu003cemu003eQUESTIONSu003c/emu003eu003c/spanu003ernrnWill he get the Demons to State and standout on the big stage?rnrnIs he a future PG or more of a 2/3 u0026amp; will his outside shot keep upgrading?","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["1651914"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"u003cspan style=u0022text-decoration: underlineu0022u003eu003cemu003eWHY?u003c/emu003eu003c/spanu003ernrn-Playing mainly JV this season, getting spot varsity minutes, is learning to play more physicallyrnrn-Solid scoring option from all levels, good length, finishes well around the cuprnrnu003cspan style=u0022text-decoration: underlineu0022u003eu003cemu003eQUESTIONSu003c/emu003eu003c/spanu003ernrnIs he done growing, can he score from the block, and how is his foot speed on D?rnrnWill he make the jump this offseason and be ready to be an impact varsity guy as a soph?","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["1651919"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"u003cspan style=u0022text-decoration: underlineu0022u003eu003cemu003eWHY?u003c/emu003eu003c/spanu003ernrn-I have seen him a few times this winter and I have been impressed with his passing, even though I think of him more as a 3-point sniperrnrn-He has to be one of the top shooters in the '27 Class, I am excited to see what he does this spring/summer with AAU and what role he playsrnrnu003cspan style=u0022text-decoration: underlineu0022u003eu003cemu003eQUESTIONSu003c/emu003eu003c/spanu003ernrnIs he strictly a PG, is he effective as a 2 or 3 as well?rnrnWill he add on weight and muscle in the offseason?","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_5_player":["2132837"],"_player_evaluations_5_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_5_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_5_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"u003cspan style=u0022text-decoration: underlineu0022u003eu003cemu003eWHY?u003c/emu003eu003c/spanu003ernrn-He impressed me this fall at the Expo in Sioux Falls, he certainly is a talented shooter with a good feel for the gamernrn-He is coming to the PH Spring Exposure Session on March 30th in April, I am excited to see Jordan shoot the lights outrnrnu003cspan style=u0022text-decoration: underlineu0022u003eu003cemu003eQUESTIONSu003c/emu003eu003c/spanu003ernrnI know he is major threat from deep, can he slash and score at the rim as well?rnrnHow is his defense? If he wants to play for Winczewski, he will have to get it done on that end.","_player_evaluations_5_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_6_player":["1651920"],"_player_evaluations_6_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_6_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_6_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"u003cspan style=u0022text-decoration: underlineu0022u003eu003cemu003eWHY?u003c/emu003eu003c/spanu003ernrn-I saw him a couple times this past summer u0026amp; this winter, I am impressed with his unselfishness, cutting, movement w/o the ball, craftiness in the paint, outside shooting, he can impact the game without a ton of shots, reminds me of an efficient playerrnrn-He earned a varsity jersey, the Horace coaches must be impressed. I am interested to see what he does in AAU ball this springrnrnu003cspan style=u0022text-decoration: underlineu0022u003eu003cemu003eQUESTIONSu003c/emu003eu003c/spanu003ernrnBig O looks like he could grow a few more inches, will he lengthen out this offseason?rnrnWith the game on the line, does he take the shot or defer to someone else?","_player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_7_player":["1547230"],"_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":"u003cspan style=u0022text-decoration: underlineu0022u003eu003cemu003eWHY?u003c/emu003eu003c/spanu003ernrn-Has started about half the games for the 14-5 Jaguars, has made 45 triples this year! 2nd most on the teamrnrn-Impressed me this past summer and fall with his shooting, a skilled offensive playerrnrnu003cspan style=u0022text-decoration: underlineu0022u003eu003cemu003eQUESTIONSu003c/emu003eu003c/spanu003ernrnWith Moser graduating, will Hudson play PG next year or more on the wing?rnrnWill he improve his strength u0026amp; physicality this offseason?rnrnu0026nbsp;","_player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_8_player":["2237726"],"_player_evaluations_8_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_8_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_8_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_8_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_8_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_8_evaluation":"u003cspan style=u0022text-decoration: underlineu0022u003eu003cemu003eWHY?u003c/emu003eu003c/spanu003ernrn-He has impressive length, is a talented scorer, and Trueblood can put up points from every levelrnrn-Oakley is signed up for the Prep Hoops Spring Exposure Session in Fargo this March, I am excited to see him play livernrnu003cspan style=u0022text-decoration: underlineu0022u003eu003cemu003eQUESTIONSu003c/emu003eu003c/spanu003ernrn-What kind of mobility u0026amp; agility does he have compared to others his age?rnrn-Is he one of of the top shooters in this Class? We will find out this spring!","_player_evaluations_8_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_9_player":["2132776"],"_player_evaluations_9_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_9_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_9_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_9_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_9_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_9_evaluation":"u003cspan style=u0022text-decoration: underlineu0022u003eu003cemu003eWHY?u003c/emu003eu003c/spanu003ernrn-Starting for the Bison, have a standout season u0026amp; averaging 12.2 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 2.2 apg, and 1.6 spgrnrn-I have seen him a couple of times this season u0026amp; I like his confidence for a 9th grader. He is strong with the ball and can score from every level. I am interested to see how he and Hazen will do in the playoffsrnrnu003cspan style=u0022text-decoration: underlineu0022u003eu003cemu003eQUESTIONSu003c/emu003eu003c/spanu003ernrnCan Batke u0026amp; [player_tooltip player_id='1139583' first='Tyson' last='Wick'] go on a run in the playoffs?rnrnWill he grow a few more inches u0026amp; can he defend opposing top guards in crunch time when it really matters?","_player_evaluations_9_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_10_player":["2237729"],"_player_evaluations_10_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_10_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_10_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_10_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_10_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_10_evaluation":"u003cspan style=u0022text-decoration: underlineu0022u003eu003cemu003eWHY?u003c/emu003eu003c/spanu003ernrn-The 7th man for the 15-4 Blue Jays. His defense is improved but he is playing behind [player_tooltip player_id='1355919' first='Bennett' last='Larson'] u0026amp; Tristen Barstadrnrn-His shooting range is much improved, Ben is shooting it well from 3-point land u0026amp; in the paint. Scores 25+ ppg in 3 quarters of JV and 5-6 ppg in varsity with limited looks. Hynek is becoming an efficient scorerrnrnu003cspan style=u0022text-decoration: underlineu0022u003eu003cemu003eQUESTIONSu003c/emu003eu003c/spanu003ernrnHe is already a BIG kid, will he keep growing?rnrnHow are his ball skills, can he handle it on the perimeter u0026amp; in the open court?","_player_evaluations_10_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":11,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65d2d0035ce7c"} /--> <!-- wp:image {"id":1606306,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/09/NorthDakota.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/09/NorthDakota.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-1606306" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->