’26 ND Ranks: Combo Platter

<!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"20px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:20px">In this piece, we are looking at <strong>Stock Risers</strong> and <strong>New Additions</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"14px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:14px">PHD updated the ND Prospect Rankings this past Wednesday, to see the full rankings, <a href="https://prephoops.com/dakotas/rankings/north-dakota-rankings/2026-rankings/">CLICK HERE</a>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We have 12 ballers included in this article, 10 players who boosted their stock &amp; 2 new names in the ranks. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2048084,"width":"316px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/D3C6AA8C-F81E-437F-85B5-9CEA1BA9D642.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/D3C6AA8C-F81E-437F-85B5-9CEA1BA9D642.jpeg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-2048084" style="width:316px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Stock Risers</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2255562' first='Drew' last='Nitschke'] |6'3 SF| Edgeley-Kulm-Montpelier</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Drew has played well this spring with [program_tooltip program_id='2075723' first='ND' last='Attack'], young Nitschke is a talented shooter, is highly productive on the boards, has formidable skills &amp; PHD expects his game to keep evolving, Rebels will be tough once again &amp; Nitschke will be one of their top performers this coming season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1632692' first='Elijah' last='Robinson'] |5'9 G| Midway/Minto</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Robinson is a smart player, coaches kid &amp; has basketball in his veins, creator on offense w/ an accurate shot, good vision, talented passer, sharp-skilled ball player, boards well for his size, 3level scorer PHD believes that Robinson &amp; the Mustangs will be a top 10 team this coming year</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>What Chase lacks in athleticism he makes up for with his high hoops IQ, he knows the game well &amp; makes smart plays, Speelmon is a good outside shooter but more importantly finds the open teammate., PHD could see Speelmon competing for a starting spot this year for the Stangs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1668750' first='Jack' last='Samuelson'] |6'4 F| Valley City</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Samuelson had a very productive JV campaign with the Hi-Liners this past season, he is showing a lot of promise with his basketball development, Jack is a large and strong multi-sport athlete, this big baller is also a hard worker, his best basketball is certainly in front of him</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1947035' first='McGill' last='Dugbeh'] |5'9 G| West Fargo Sheyenne</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>“Mike” is a high-level ball pressure guard who makes up for his lack of size with superb quickness, Dugbeh has an effective spin-move that is faster than a Texas Tornado! His perimeter shooting has improved, Mike has the potential to be a 2way player for the Mustangs in the future </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1632695' first='Melvin' last='Sampson'] |6'0 G| Fargo Davies</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sampson has made great strides under Davies tutelage, has learned to play more under control, work off ball, create positive plays &amp; his decision making has improved, he is a gym rat who is always working on his game, the future looks bright for this young Eagle, good things are coming</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2134116' first='Wyatt' last='Zimny'] |6'6 PF| West Fargo Sheyenne</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Zimny has a rare combination of incredible length and lateral quickness that allows him to be a menace defensively, he does good work blocking/changing/altering shots, is productive on the glass, has upside potential as he continues to get stronger &amp; develop his overall game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1798699' first='Jett' last='Collins'] |6'0 G| Horace</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Collins was the starting shortstop on the Hawks State qualifying baseball team this spring, Jett is a multi-sport athlete who brings effort to the basketball court along with streaky shooting the can change the game quickly, he can stroke the 3-ball &amp; fill-it-up in a hurry if he gets loose</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1798698' first='Landon' last='Ralph'] |6'2 SF| Wahpeton</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another coaches kid with a good head on his shoulders, saw some solid varsity mins this past year, extended 3pt shooting range, expecting his game to upgrade this summer, Ralph will get plenty of burn this winter for the Huskies &amp; opposing teams will not want to leave him open from 3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1511062' first='Rocklin' last='Beaudrie'] |5'10 G| Westhope/Newburg</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Plays the game hard and the right way, Rocklin is a spark on defense &amp; has looked tough this spring, Beaudrie stands out with his frustrating &amp; persistent on-ball pressure, it is tough to get comfortable if Rocklin is matched up on you, also a great teammate who is always talking his game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">New Additions</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2447449' first='Luke' last='Hanson'] |6'9 C| Fargo Davies</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>You can't teach size and oh boy does Hanson have size!! BIG Luke is finally healthy and running with [program_tooltip program_id='2135832' first='Next' last='Level Basketball Academy'] this summer, his size/length make Hanson an intriguing paint defender, shot-changer, rebounder, and interior scorer, Luke remains a project worth watching!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2429817' first='Josia' last='Janquinet'] |6'3 SF| Minot North</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Janquinet received a good amount of burn for North Minot JV last winter &amp; will likely be in the mix for a starting spot on the upstart Sentinals varsity this year, Josiah is a versatile two-way player w/ good size and quality athleticism, will be fun to see how Minot North &amp; Josia compete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1739883,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/01/PH-RankingsUpdate.webp"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/01/PH-RankingsUpdate.webp?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-1739883" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->