ND ’25 Ranks: Additional Stock Risers

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Prep Hoops Dakotas recently updated the 2025 North Dakota Prospect Rankings. In this article, we are looking at more players who rose up the ranks in the latest update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"10px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:10px">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:paragraph --> <p><strong>See below for comments on 14 ballers from the 2025 Class in ND.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2338520,"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/2/2024/02/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:316px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2312607' first='Bradon' last='Wallace'] |6'3 G| Wilton-Wing</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-All-District last year, impressive stats w/ 18.5 PPG, 3.7 RPG, 2 APG, 1.3 SPG, 59 2FG%, 44 3FG%</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Does not settle fo J's, slashes both L &amp; R, killer middy J, tight handles, runs floor well, lethal from 3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1165097' first='Ben' last='Gudajtes'] |6'1 G| Midway-Minton</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-All-District baller last season, lefty who can really shoot the rock, plays w/ heart/NRG/pride</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-The Mustangs could be a scary team this winter &amp; Gudajtes should put up quality stats</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2373444' first='Drew' last='Odenbach'] |6'6 PF| Thompson</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Difference-maker on the inside, enforcer/rim-protector, hits the boards, strong finisher</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-The Tommies will have plenty of size &amp; athleticism, Odenbach will be a vital role player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2129360' first='Gilman' last='Sheldon'] |6'3 SF| Bismarck Century </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-One of my favorite players from the summer, always played well when I watched, GAMER</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Does it all on the floor, 3-level scorer, tougher than nails, boards hard, legit on defense, full effort</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2053544' first='Colton' last='Feller'] |5'10 G| Des Lacs-Burlington</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-This spring/summer in club basketball, Feller proved that he can score the rock &amp; stroke it from deep</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Does not lack confidence, never backs down, always attacking/looking to make something happen</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2248504' first='Jace' last='Weekley'] |6'5 PF| Our Redeemer's</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-A southpaw who can score the rock inside &amp; out, good with the spin/fakes, versatile O-threat </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Helped the Knights get to State last season and will have a very good chance to do it again this year</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1894947' first='Ron' last='McKay'] |6'4 SF| Four Winds-Minnewaukan</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Expect him to be a playmaker, might not put up a ton of pts but will do the little things</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Improved in the offseason, active &amp; high-yielding rebounder, leader, expect a very good season </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2426247' first='Paxton' last='Neppl'] |6'3 SF| Benson County</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-A talented shooter who can fill it up, effective/productive rebounder, hustler who dives on the floor</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Does the small stuff on the court, gives great effort, knows the game well, big senior season coming</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1725175' first='Brayan' last='Karlgaard'] |6'3 SF| LLM</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Expect an increased role this season with Musland graduating, good length, solid D, leader</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Is known as a shooter &amp; I have seen it first-hand, Brayan spreads the floor &amp; cashes from 3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1967169' first='Ryker' last='Bergee'] |6'8 PF| West Fargo</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Can board up, blocks/alter shots, finish w/ either hand around the hoop &amp; space the floor for 3's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I don't know what his role will be with the Packers but he has potential with his length/size</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1625025' first='Brayden' last='Heinle'] |6'3 G| Bismarck Century</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Had a nice club hoops season, impressed with his shooting, proficient shooter from beyond the arc</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He lets it fly with confidence &amp; accuracy, choice making &amp; shot selection improved this offseason</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1267784' first='Jayger' last='Meschke'] |5'10 G| Bismarck</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Mature leader, will be a reliable role-player, can shoot it, crafty, pesky &amp; annoying defender</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Positive teammate, plays fearless, hard worker, has a passion for the game, shot it well this summer </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2276348' first='Blake' last='Larson'] |6'5 PF| Hettinger-Scranton</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-All-District player last season, resilient/persistent/tough on both sides of the ball, finishes well w/ both hands</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Protects paint/rim, scores/finishes w/ power but also has nice feet/moves, score the rock from multiple levels</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2364345' first='Teddy' last='Kirschemann'] |6'7 C| New England</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-You will not find many players with his size in Class B, Kirschemann has imposing size</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-An All-District player last season, 16.2 ppg &amp; 8 RPG, reliable from the FT-line, tough on O-glass</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2290996,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/06/StockRisers-crop-658x432-1701903874.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/06/StockRisers-crop-658x432-1701903874.jpg?w=657" alt="" class="wp-image-2290996" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->