Stock Risers: ND ’24 Ranks
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The North Dakota 2024 Rankings update came out on Monday morning. Tonight, we are talking Stock Risers! A “Stock Riser” typically refers to a situation where the value/ranking of a player increases significantly over a short period, causing a player’s…
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Continue ReadingThe North Dakota 2024 Rankings update came out on Monday morning. Tonight, we are talking Stock Risers!
A “Stock Riser” typically refers to a situation where the value/ranking of a player increases significantly over a short period, causing a player’s ranking to rise. It is a term often used in financial markets to describe stocks that experience substantial gains. In this case, we are talking about basketball players! The increase in stock is due to various factors such as exceptional play, an impressive post-season run, increased production, positive reports from scouts/coaches, and an optimistic future.
See below for info on 11 players who moved up the Ranks…
-15-7 record, lost in Regionals
-20.4 ppg, 5 rpg, 3.3 apg, 1.6 spg, 41 FG%, 76 FT%
-Nobody works harder than Landon, gym rat who really improved his gave in the past year, real-deal sharpshooter
-Efficient with the ball this season, deadly from long range with a quick release, also tough/disruptive on defense
Highlights
-19-4 record, won State Qualifier/Challenge Game, State Tourney this week
-21.9 ppg, 8.1 rpg, 3.0 apg, 2.8 spg
-Always gets the opposing teams top D & he still produces, scores the rock from all 3 levels & he does it efficiently
-Very good on D, defends on the wing & in the post, has a sweet lefty shooting stroke, has an impressive finishing package
-20-7 record, State Champion
-5.2 ppg, 3 rpg, .9 apg, 31 3FG%,
-You can’t teach his size! Moni is a monster & is full of intrigue
-Turo can stroke the 3-ball & spread the floor, he has also improved his inside game immensely in the past year
Highlights
-12-11 record
-13.1 ppg, 6 rpg,1.8 apg, 42.4 FG%, 30 3FG%
-Impressive length, size, positionless-type of player, a multitalented scorer, productive rebounder
-Did good work slashing & finishing at the rim, shot it well from deep, unselfish teammate, stingy on D
-7-16 record, lost in Regionals
-16.7 ppg, 5.2 rpg, 3.3 apg, 38 FG%
-Had some monster scoring games this season, puts up points in a hurry
-Great shot creator, impressive handles, sweet pull-up, extended shooting range
-7-16 record, lost in Regionals
-12.8 ppg, 5.6 rpg, 2.3 apg, 48.6 FG%
-He makes splashy plays with his powerful dunks & finishes
-Has good ball skills & versatility on offense, impressive strength
-22-4 record, won State Qualifier/Challenge Game, State Tourney this week
-17.5 ppg, 7.9 rpg, 52% FG, 68% FT
-Strong forward with a good feel around the basket, impressive baby hook and finishing ability
-Hits the perimeter shot & makes plays going downhill, a matchup problem with his size/strength/skill, tough D
-18-4 record, lost in Regionals
-23.4 ppg, 12.2 rpg, 4.1 apg, 3 spg, 2.8 bpg, 56.8 2FG%, 41.1 3FG%
-He should easily make the All-State Team as I am fairly certain that Kai has the best stat line in all of Class B
-You name it & Kai does it on the basketball court, the consummate player who stuffs the stat sheet & makes others better
-14-8 record, lost in Regionals
-19.5 ppg, 5.5 rpg, 3 apg, 3 spg
-A talented southpaw who makes the game looks easy, one of the best cutters in the high school game right now
-Excellent pull-up game, creative/versatile finisher, tough on both ends, great teammate, play-it-to-the bone competitor
Highlights
-13-12 record, lost in Regionals
-15.2 ppg, 8.9 rpg, 2.0 apg, 1.6 spg, 1.0 bpg
-High IQ player, explosive & bouncy dunker, scored 41 points in a single game, plays w/ passion & drive
-Does much more than score, handled the rock cleanly & created for others, hyper-athletic, soft shooting touch
Highlights
-19-6 record, Region Champion, State Tourney this week
-18.1 ppg, 6.7 rpg, 2.1 apg
-A phenomenal leader on & off the court, physical & aggressive, versatile on both ends, winner
-Tireless worker who will do anything to help the team, handles & shoots it but also bangs inside