Additional Stock Risers: ND ’26 Ranks

<!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"200"}},"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size" style="font-style:normal;font-weight:200">A week ago, PHD updated the 2026 ND Rankings. Today, we are checking out players who moved up the ranks!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"11px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:11px">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.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">We are looking at <strong>TWELVE 2026 NoDak Stock Risers</strong> in this piece</span>!<a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/04/NE25StockRisers-crop-634x417-1680792871-crop-633x416-1682010479-crop-633x415-1706712378.jpg"></a><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/02/StockRisers-2026.jpg"></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2338520,"width":"315px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/02/StockRisers-2026.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/02/StockRisers-2026.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-2338520" style="width:315px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2211284' first='Jordyn' last='Bittner'] |6'0 G| Lisbon</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Had some splashy games on varsity for Broncos, very nice athlete, can also shoot it from 3, fast/quick, Bittner &amp; Cordero make a scary combo</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2055924' first='Miken' last='Mattson'] |6'0 G| Valley City</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stellar JV season, highly productive for Hi-Liners, upgraded his athleticism, &amp; is now dunking, fluid shooter from 3, performs well in transition </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1800672' first='Brayden' last='Delorme'] |5'11 G| Grand Forks Central</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Knights coaching staff likes his potential &amp; upside, skilled with the rock, major shooting threat from deep, he can put up points in a hurry</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2329512' first='Ryan' last='Pelletier'] |6'5 F| Cavalier</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Game-changing length &amp; size, had breakout season, very good on the O-glass, efficient player, seals &amp; hold his position, makes plays in &amp; out</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1746021' first='Aiden' last='Hanson'] |6'2 G| Central McLean</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Propelled the Cougars to the Regional Tournament, versatile scoring weapon, a serious stat-stuffer who will also D-up, a good decision maker</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2309400' first='Jaran' last='Reinhardt'] |6'2 G| Hazen</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nice size/length for 2026 SG, shoots it well from deep, has a soft &amp; high-arcing shot, stands out w/ his athleticism/mobility, exciting potential</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2245286' first='Karson' last='Gruba'] |6'0 G| Enderlin</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Took next step to becoming complete player, best part of game is athleticism &amp; D, upgraded his finishing &amp; indy moves, a consistent shooter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1632637' first='Te'Darrion' last='Slack'] |6'1 G| Bismarck</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Demon coaching slaff is very excited about this baller, extra-bouncy/explosive, recently saw a wild video of him between-the-legs-dunking</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1632649' first='Hayden' last='Seay'] |5'9 G| Minot Ryan</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>24-5 &amp; 4th place at State, held up on D, impressive reading PNR situations, makes the right play/moves the ball, quality complimentary baller</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1632742' first='Easton' last='Simon'] |6'0 G| NRS</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hard worker/hustler/high NRG, leader/playmaker for Rockets, 1 game away from State this year, excellent at drawing contact/getting to FT-line </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1632700' first='Ezra' last='Robinson'] |5'9 G| Midway/Minto</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Impressive offensive baller, his motor never slows, smart player &amp; a hustler, tough kid &amp; a skilled offensive threat, pesky on D &amp; creative on O</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2335324' first='Matthew' last='Dosch'] |6'2 F| Grand Forks Red River</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Produces pts w/ either hand around hoop, made strides all season, solid athleticism, makes plays off bounce, good rebounder, nice pull-up J</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2413916,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/06/StockRisers-crop-658x432-1713235665.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/06/StockRisers-crop-658x432-1713235665.jpg?w=657" alt="" class="wp-image-2413916" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->