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Top Stock Risers: ND ’25 Ranks

Top Stock Risers: ND ’25 Ranks
Michael Herrick
Michael Herrick March 26, 2024 @ 08:37 PM
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Payton Schell
Payton Schell 6'4" | SG | 2025
ND
Kyler Droog
Kyler Droog 6'7" | PF | 2025
ND
Joel Nelson
Joel Nelson 6'6" | SF | 2025
ND
Thomas Newman
Thomas Newman 6'4" | SF | 2025
ND
Cameron Klefstad
Cameron Klefstad 6'5" | PF | 2025
ND
Little Hail Perkins
Little Hail Perkins 6'4" | SF | 2025
ND
Caden Englund
Caden Englund 6'2" | CG | 2025
ND
Grayson Schaeffer
Grayson Schaeffer 6'6" | SF | 2025
ND
Noah Meissner
Noah Meissner 6'1" | CG | 2025
ND
Karter Peterson
Karter Peterson 6'6" | PF | 2025
ND
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On Monday, PHD updated the 2025 North Dakota Prospect Rankings. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tonight, we look at 10 Top Stock Risers from the recent update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size">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! 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On Monday, PHD updated the 2025 North Dakota Prospect Rankings.

Tonight, we look at 10 Top Stock Risers from the recent update.

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 records, stats, and player info...

North Dakota
Football
Karter Peterson

Karter Peterson

ND
PF
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS PF
CLASS 2025
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Karter Peterson

Twitter
State: North Dakota
School: Thompson

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-13-12 record, lost in State Qualifier game -13.4 ppg, 6.3 rpg, 1.5 apg, 1.2 spg, 55 FG% -Athleticism &amp; bounciness upgraded in past year, improved J-shooter, a strong finisher, put up 31 points in State Qualifier

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Grayson Schaeffer

Grayson Schaeffer

ND
SF
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS SF
CLASS 2025
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Grayson Schaeffer

Twitter
State: North Dakota
School: Minot

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-24-3 record, 4th Place at State -8.1 ppg, 7.8 rpg, 3.3 apg, 1.3 spg, 44.1 FG%, 30.6 3FG% -1 of the most improved 25&#8217;s in ND, more confident scoring/shooting this season, increased physicality, big sr. yr coming

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Kyler Droog

Kyler Droog

ND
PF
HEIGHT 6'7"
POS PF
CLASS 2025
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Kyler Droog

State: North Dakota
School: Grafton
Club: Red River Valley Elites

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22-5 record, 3rd Place at State -Averaged a Double-Double -Really impressed w/ his passing &amp; court vision, selfless player, vacuum rebounder, high-points ball, efficient around hoop

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Caden Englund

Caden Englund

ND
CG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS CG
CLASS 2025
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Caden Englund

Twitter
State: North Dakota
School: Shiloh Christian

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-19-8 record, State Qualifier -13 ppg, 6 apg, 6 rpg, 50 FG%, 44 3FG%, 71 FT% -Tough &amp; physical downhill creator &amp; a strong finisher, ultra-competitive, 2way player, has a vacation home at the FT-line

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Thomas Newman

Thomas Newman

ND
SF
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SF
CLASS 2025
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Thomas Newman

State: North Dakota
School: Jamestown

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-7-16 record -17.4 ppg, 4.8 rpg, 2.3 apg, 1.6 spg, 57.6 FG% -Gets to basket well for a player his size, crafty, high-level scorer at AA level, crazy-high % inside arc, improved rebounder

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Joel Nelson

Joel Nelson

ND
SF
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS SF
CLASS 2025
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Joel Nelson

State: North Dakota
School: Devils Lake

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-25-2 record, State Champion -9.6 ppg, 6.2 rpg, 2.3 apg, 1.1 spg, 61 FG%, 49 3FG% -He keeps upgrading his game, plenty of room to improve, ATHLETIC lefty, versatile O/D, dynamic finisher, 3level scorer

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Cameron Klefstad

Cameron Klefstad

ND
PF
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS PF
CLASS 2025
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Cameron Klefstad

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State: North Dakota
School: Grand Forks Red River
Club: ECI

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-5-17 record -14.4 ppg, 6.2 rpg, 3 apg, 1.4 spg, 50.6 FG%, 30.6 3FG% -Improved a ton in last year, long, good basket-D, moves feet well to D-up G&#8217;s &amp; F&#8217;s, consistent shooter, effective 1st step &nbsp;

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Noah Meissner

Noah Meissner

HEIGHT 6'1"
POS CG
CLASS 2025
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Noah Meissner

Instagram
State: North Dakota
School: Jamestown

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-7-16 record -14 ppg. 3.3 rpg, 1.5 apg, 40.7 FG%, 34.7 3FG% -Handles the rock extremely well, no problem breaking down the D, accurate jump shooter, mobile, impressive pull-up J

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Payton Schell

Payton Schell

ND #9
SG #3
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SG
CLASS 2025
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Top Stock Risers: ND ’25 Ranks
-24-3 record, 4th Place at State-13.3 ppg, 4.8 rpg, 1.9 apg, .5 spg, 61.9 FG%, 40.5 3FG%, 53...
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Payton Schell

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State: North Dakota
School: Minot
Club: ECI

-24-3 record, 4th Place at State

-13.3 ppg, 4.8 rpg, 1.9 apg, .5 spg, 61.9 FG%, 40.5 3FG%, 53 3FGM

-1 of the top breakout players in AA, long wingspan, high% shooter, spaces floor, reacts to D, soft shot with extended range

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Little Hail Perkins

Little Hail Perkins

ND
SF
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SF
CLASS 2025
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Little Hail Perkins

State: North Dakota
School: Garrison
Club: Akichita

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-19-7 record, District Champion -19.4 ppg, 7 rpg, 2 apg, 2.6 spg, 46 FG%, 53.7 eFG% -Gym rat, tough, crafty. very skilled, 3level scorer, will only get better, good feet, smooth shooting stroke, difficult matchup

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