ND ’26 Ranks: Stock Risers
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On Monday, 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…
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Continue ReadingOn Monday, 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.
Brooklan Bruce Brooklan Bruce 5'10" | CG Grand Forks Central | 2026 State ND |5’10 G| Grand Forks Central
Always been intrigued w/ his skill/offensive ability, performs well in transition, has a sweet pull-up game, creates his own looks & shots for others
Jack Dieterle Jack Dieterle 6'7" | C Valley City | 2026 State ND |6’7 C| Valley City
Impressed me when I watched live this high school season, protects rim, strong interior finisher, certainly has a ton of potential w/ his size/length
Amari Taylor Amari Taylor 6'5" | SF Fargo South | 2026 State ND |6’5 F| Fargo South
Impressive length/game-changing athleticism, exciting potential, could be dude on the boards & a best on D, above-the-rim-finisher w/ bounce
Hunter Hagler Hunter Hagler 6'3" | SF North Star | 2026 State ND |6’3 G/F| North Star
Banged up early in the year & progressively improved his performance, 26 wins & 2nd Place at State, versatile on both ends, athletic, unselfish
Jack Wheeldon Jack Wheeldon 6'9" | PF Fargo Davies | 2026 State ND |6’9 C| Fargo Davies
Eagles staff is excited about BIG Jack, shown good feet around basket/the lane, post moves continue to improve, high upside as paint protector
Jaxon Reese Jaxon Reese 6'5" | PF Killdeer | 2026 State ND |6’5 PF| Killdeer
Won 17 games/made the State Tournament, looked tough down the stretch, intriguing size/length, noteworthy athleticism, jumps & dunks well
Makiya Berryhill Makiya Berryhill 6'0" | SG Bismarck Legacy | 2026 State ND |6’0 G| Bismarck Legacy
Added inches & improved his athleticism, noticeably quicker & now dunks instead of finishing w/ layups, potential breakout baller this offseason
Jackson Barth Jackson Barth 6'4" | SF Bismarck St. Mary's | 2026 State ND |6’4 F| Bismarck St. Mary’s
Physical & tough, does the little things to help the team, does not shy away from contact, good feet around hoop, plays w/ aggression, STRONG
Hunter Tolstad Hunter Tolstad 6'2" | PF Westhope-Newburg | 2026 State ND |6’2 PF| Westhope-Newburg
State B Champions, won 26 games, does dirty work around the basket, works hard on the glass/defense, physical & aggressive all over the floor
Cameron Cordero Cameron Cordero 5'8" | CG Lisbon | 2026 State ND |5’8 G| Lisbon
Averaged in high teens for points this season, quick & relentless, shooter who can fill-it-up from 3, fearless attacker, a true 3-level scorer, hustler