SD ’26 Ranks: 8 More Stock Risers
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Last week, Prep Hoops Dakotas (PHD) updated the 2026 SD Prospect Rankings. Today, we look at EIGHT players who improved their stock. A “Stock Riser” typically refers to a situation where the value/ranking of a player increases significantly over a short…
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Continue ReadingLast week, Prep Hoops Dakotas (PHD) updated the 2026 SD Prospect Rankings. Today, we look at EIGHT players who improved their stock.
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 player comments, we have a quality mix of B, A, and AA ballers.
Jerek Dufner Jerek Dufner 6'1" | CG Sturgis Brown | 2026 State SD |6’2 G| Sturgis
A glue guy this HS season, has had nice start to his club season, a fluid & accurate jump shooter from mid & 3point, high-motor, a plus defender
Jangjuol Chuol Jangjuol Chuol 6'2" | SF Sioux Falls Washington | 2026 State SD |6’2 SF| Sioux Falls Washington
A grinder & hard worker, gives full effort anytime that he is on the hardwood, solid role player, has exciting potential on the glass & on defense
Zane Messick Zane Messick 5'10" | CG Hill City | 2026 State SD |5’10 G| Hill City
Smart, high hoops IQ, moves well, has bball in his blood, shoots it well from deep, extended range, slashes/creates for others, solid combo-guard
Isaiah Brewer Isaiah Brewer 5'11" | PG Douglas | 2026 State SD |5’11 G| Douglas
Floor general & leader for Pats, started as the PG, a skilled southpaw, breaks the D down off the bounce, skilled at finding shooters, crafty scorer
Lincoln LeBrun Lincoln LeBrun 5'10" | CG Dell Rapids St. Mary | 2026 State SD |5’10 G| Dell Rapids St. Mary
Played in 21 varsity games, will have a much larger role next season, has promising future, smart combo-guard, hard worker, plays his heart out
Troy Jenson Troy Jenson 5'10" | CG Deuel | 2026 State SD |5’10 G| Deuel
7.32 ppg 3.2 rpg 2.4 apg 1.5 spg, proved himself as a 3level scorer, sees the floor well & sets up others, legit threat from 3point land, good feel
Ashton Paulsen Ashton Paulsen 6'0" | PG Rapid City Stevens | 2026 State SD |6’0 G| Rapid City Stevens
A nice athlete, PG with good strength, has upside on defense, knows the game well, quick & fast, has potential to be a talented offensive baller
Braydyn Morrison Braydyn Morrison 6'0" | SG Viborg-Hurley | 2026 State SD |6’0 G| Viborg-Hurley
Valuable role-ruy for the Cougars who won 19 games & went to State B, smooth player who stretches the floor, talented from beyond 3point arc