Additional Stock Risers: ND ’26 Ranks
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A week ago, PHD updated the 2026 ND Rankings. Today, we are checking out players who moved up the ranks! A “Stock Riser” typically refers to a situation where the value/ranking of a player increases significantly over a short period,…
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Continue ReadingA week ago, PHD updated the 2026 ND Rankings. Today, we are checking out players who moved up the ranks!
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.
Jordyn Bittner Jordyn Bittner 6'0" | SG Lisbon | 2026 State ND |6’0 G| Lisbon
Had some splashy games on varsity for Broncos, very nice athlete, can also shoot it from 3, fast/quick, Bittner & Cordero make a scary combo
Miken Mattson Miken Mattson 6'0" | SG Valley City | 2026 State ND |6’0 G| Valley City
Stellar JV season, highly productive for Hi-Liners, upgraded his athleticism, & is now dunking, fluid shooter from 3, performs well in transition
Brayden Delorme Brayden Delorme 5'11" | SG Grand Forks Central | 2026 State ND |5’11 G| Grand Forks Central
The Knights coaching staff likes his potential & upside, skilled with the rock, major shooting threat from deep, he can put up points in a hurry
Ryan Pelletier Ryan Pelletier 6'5" | PF Cavalier | 2026 State ND |6’5 F| Cavalier
Game-changing length & size, had breakout season, very good on the O-glass, efficient player, seals & hold his position, makes plays in & out
Aiden Hanson Aiden Hanson 6'2" | SG Central McLean | 2026 State ND |6’2 G| Central McLean
Propelled the Cougars to the Regional Tournament, versatile scoring weapon, a serious stat-stuffer who will also D-up, a good decision maker
Jaran Reinhardt Jaran Reinhardt 6'2" | SG Hazen | 2026 State ND |6’2 G| Hazen
Nice size/length for 2026 SG, shoots it well from deep, has a soft & high-arcing shot, stands out w/ his athleticism/mobility, exciting potential
Karson Gruba Karson Gruba 6'0" | CG Enderlin | 2026 State ND |6’0 G| Enderlin
Took next step to becoming complete player, best part of game is athleticism & D, upgraded his finishing & indy moves, a consistent shooter
Te’Darrion Slack Te’Darrion Slack 6'1" | SG Bismarck | 2026 State ND |6’1 G| Bismarck
The Demon coaching slaff is very excited about this baller, extra-bouncy/explosive, recently saw a wild video of him between-the-legs-dunking
Hayden Seay Hayden Seay 5'9" | PG Bishop Ryan | 2026 State ND |5’9 G| Minot Ryan
24-5 & 4th place at State, held up on D, impressive reading PNR situations, makes the right play/moves the ball, quality complimentary baller
Easton Simon Easton Simon 6'0" | PG New Rockford | 2026 State ND |6’0 G| NRS
Hard worker/hustler/high NRG, leader/playmaker for Rockets, 1 game away from State this year, excellent at drawing contact/getting to FT-line
Ezra Robinson Ezra Robinson 5'9" | PG Midway/Minto | 2026 State ND |5’9 G| Midway/Minto
Impressive offensive baller, his motor never slows, smart player & a hustler, tough kid & a skilled offensive threat, pesky on D & creative on O
Matthew Dosch Matthew Dosch 6'2" | SF Grand Forks Red River | 2026 State ND |6’2 F| Grand Forks Red River
Produces pts w/ either hand around hoop, made strides all season, solid athleticism, makes plays off bounce, good rebounder, nice pull-up J