12 New Names: ND ’26 Ranks

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">This past Monday, PHD updated the ND 2026 Prospect Rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tonight, we look at <span style="text-decoration: underline">12 players</span> who were recently added to the Ranks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2350947,"width":"267px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/12/New-Names-crop-847x556-1708021463.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/12/New-Names-crop-847x556-1708021463.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-2350947" style="width:267px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2628210' first='Braxton' last='Hokuna'] |5'10 G| Ellendale</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Quick &amp; active player on both ends, a hustler &amp; a scrappy player, hoops with high energy, a primary ballhandler for the Cards, expect continuous improvement this season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2634212' first='Chase' last='Kling'] |5'10 G| Killdeer</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Kling is a reserve "glue guy" for the 4-1 &amp; #4 ranked Cowboys, he is a firecracker on the court &amp; a hardworking baller, does good work on defense &amp; can also handle the ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2633352' first='Damen' last='Bowling'] |6'0 G| Divide County</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He does the little things on the hardwood, picks off passes &amp; creates turnovers, he can also knockdown the 3-point shot consistently, Bowling also rebounds well for his size</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2635189' first='Daniel' last='Arreola'] |5'8 G| Watford City</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looks to be a hustler and a Wolf who plays hard when he is in the game, applies frustrating ball pressure, role/glue guy with heart, makes a difference on the defensive end</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2608335' first='Derek' last='Heinert'] |6'2 SF| Nedrose</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Rebounds well, has a sharp bball IQ, Derek can score the rock in a variety of ways, looks to be a good helpside defender who will come over &amp; block shots/protect the hoop</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2617666' first='Jordan' last='Daychild'] |5'11 G| Dickinson</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Important role player for the 4-0 Midgets, 10 ppg, 2 rpg, .8 apg, 6 3FGM, 42.9 3FG%, shooting it well from the 3pt arc, DHS will need him to keep that up as WDA play starts</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2627884' first='Kaeden' last='Kjonaas'] |5'10 G/F| Grand Forks Central</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-3.3 ppg, 3.3 rpg, .5 apg, 40 3FG%, Kjonaas hit 3 triples in a single game earlier this season, so we know he can shoot the rock, Kaeden is 1 of the hardest workers on the team</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2608334' first='Kaleb' last='Eggen'] |5'10 G| Nedrose</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Eggen is opportunistic on D which leads to TO's for the Cards, lets it fly from 3-point land with a soft shooters touch, nobody will outwork this kid, hustler &amp; good teammate</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2633381' first='Porter' last='Soiseth'] |5'10 G| Alexander</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-A creator &amp; facilitator, Soiseth has noteworthy fundamentals &amp; skills, Porter handles &amp; passes it well, should be able to put up points as an opportunistic scorer, solid role guy</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2635178' first='Sears' last='Wiredu'] |5'11 G| Watford City</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive athleticism, looks to be a more-than-capable 3point shooter, good elevation on his shot, fast up the court/scores in transition, lead guard &amp; playmaker for Wolves</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2635169' first='Thaydan' last='Arnold'] |6'3 F| Watford City</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-BIG, strong, powerful &amp; thick interior player, creates space in paint/around the basket, improved as a finisher &amp; is a good rebounder, scores inside but can hit the 15-footer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2630718' first='Tyan' last='Storey'] |5'10 F| Grafton</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Workhorse &amp; blue-collar player for the Spoilers, Storey has improved his game a ton over the past year, strong &amp; versatile, will hit the open shot, should be a solid rebounder</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2048084,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><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" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->