16 More ND Stock Risers: ’26 Ranks Update

<!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"200"}},"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size" style="font-style:normal;font-weight:200">Who moved up the Ranks in the recent ND 2026 Prospect Rankings Update?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Take a look below for 16 More Stock Risers from thet '26 ND update!</span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prephoops.com/dakotas/rankings/north-dakota-rankings/2026-rankings/">Click Here</a> to see the full 2026 ND Rankings.</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! 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:image {"id":2338520,"width":"435px","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:435px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2335334' first='Chase' last='Haffely'] |6'0 G| HCV </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Looks to have a bright future for the Burros, showed potential on varsity this past season, never backs down, plays hard &amp; D's up, a solid shooter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1798697' first='Austin' last='Ohleen'] |6'2 F| Horace</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Strong lefty who had a quality JV season, he can score in the paint as well as stretch the defense, Austin will compete for varsity mins next winter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1632692' first='Elijah' last='Robinson'] |5'9 G| MM</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Smart &amp; skilled, he makes timely plays, looked good this school season, can put up points &amp; create for others, versatile &amp; productive ball player </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1951559' first='Noah' last='Hippen'] |6'3 F| Thompson</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Grown &amp; developed in the past 12 months, has impressive length, moves well, nice potential on D &amp; the glass, a serious varsity player next year</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1951560' first='Christopher' last='Kambal'] |6'3 F| Fargo South</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Has impressive length and he shines as a terrific defensive player, runs the floor well &amp; WHAMS, had strong season of C/JV, legit Bruin to watch</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1845252' first='Gunnar' last='Jost'] |5'10 G| Minot North</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He can change the game from beyond the arc, nice perimeter player, has improved on the defensive end, excited to see him play later this spring</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1541564' first='Noah' last='Meidinger'] |6'0 F| Oak Grove</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Worked his way through Grover program &amp; got his feet wet on varsity, proved that he is an important player for the future, tenacious on defense</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2270646' first='Easton' last='Benz'] |6'3 G| NRS</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Impressive athlete, to say the least, All-State in fball, will not find a kid that works harder, competes at a high level, tough defense on/off the ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1894932' first='Jonte' last='Delorme'] |5'10 G| FWM</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Skilled southpaw, has potential as playmaker, battled injuries this year but future is bright, legit threat from 3pt land &amp; the 4Winds staff is excited</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1632693' first='Andrew' last='Lawerence'] |6'0 G| Fargo Davies</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Grown into bigger/stronger guard who now has versatility on defense, a knockdown shooter from outside, he can also score buckets at the cup</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1632702' first='Thomas' last='Lawerence'] |5'10 G| Fargo Davies</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This Eagle has quick-twitch &amp; special athleticism, difficult to contain him off the bounce, great handles, solid on-ball D, shoots it at a high level</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2105705' first='Gradin' last='Thorlakson'] |6'0 G| Jamestown</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> Shooter who people need to know, Gradin had a quality school season &amp; big things area head, Thorlakson is an exciting player for the Blue Jays</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1798698' first='Landon' last='Ralph'] |6'2 F| Wahpeton</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Plays fearless, quick to step up for the open shot, improved overall game, turned into real threat from 3-land, ready to take next step on varsity</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1541299' first='Chase' last='Speelmon'] |6'0 G| West Fargo Sheyenne</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Known as a coachable/intelligent G/wing who moves the rock, hits open shots on the regular, Chase is constantly in the correct spot on defense </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2134116' first='Wyatt' last='Zimmy'] |6'4 F| West Fargo Sheyenne</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Impacts games on the defensive end because of his length, Zimmy has improved as a rebounder, can also get out on the wing &amp; guard in space</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1951582' first='Nunpa' last='Kirkie'] |5'11 G| Bismarck Century</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A strong finisher who plays bigger than his listed height, gets it done on both ends of the floor, no problem scoring in traffic, scores from 3levels</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1606306,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/09/NorthDakota.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/09/NorthDakota.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-1606306" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->