’26 Ranks Update: New Additions

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>PHD recently updated the <span style="text-decoration: underline">2026 North Dakota Prospect Rankings</span>. <a href="https://prephoops.com/dakotas/rankings/north-dakota-rankings/2026-rankings/">CLICK HERE</a> to see the full Ranks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"100"}},"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size" style="font-style:normal;font-weight:100">This article looks at new names/additions to the Rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">See below for info &amp; comments on <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">10 ballers</span></strong> from the junior class in ND.<a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/04/NE25NewAdditions-crop-721x474-1656513443.jpg"></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2623389,"width":"221px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/prep-hoops-new-additions-3.webp"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/prep-hoops-new-additions-3.webp?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-2623389" style="width:221px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2338864' first='Bridger' last='Rittenbach'] |5'11 PG| Central McLean</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Fluid &amp; spot-on in the catch-n-shoot game from 3, frugal w/ the rock against pressure/press, skilled &amp; smart, creates well for others, first-class shooter who will put up big #'s</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2635941' first='Colt' last='Ambo'] |6'3 SG| Beach</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Lanky wing, long wingspan, crack shot from the 3 w/ extended range, free-flowing shot, Ambo can also put it on the floor &amp; score at the basket, a bullseye Buccaneer shooter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2673258' first='Colton' last='Grove'] |6'2 PF| Ray</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-A beast on the boards/glass, runs the floor well but his biggest asset to the Rays is his rebounding, does not score a ton of pts but doesn't need to because of his teammates</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2674884' first='Cooper' last='Kittleson'] |6'3 G| Velva</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Watched him play earlier this week, easy to see that Cooper is a hustler/high NRG player, key role player for #8 ranked Aggies, active on D, scores via slash, can also shoot it</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2690712' first='Gunnar' last='Illg'] |6'1 SF| Hankinson</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Important role player for undefeated &amp; #5 ranked Pirates, had a marvelous off-season &amp; it is showing, a southpaw with nice mobility, hustler/plays hard, can stroke the 3ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2636435' first='Jordan' last='Jung'] |6'0 G| New England</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Will make you pay 3pts at a time if u give him space, in-rhythm shooter, excels at creating TO's w/ ball pressure &amp; quick reactions to pick off passes, pushes tempo/plays fast</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2700956' first='Landen' last='Solberg'] |6'1 SG| Bottineau</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Watched him last week &amp; Solberg stuck out as a smooth shooter from the perimeter, hits shots off the catch &amp; bounce, makes positive plays in transition, good passer as well</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2675574' first='Levi' last='Keeney'] |5'10 SG| Linton-HMB </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I have heard reports that Levi is the Lions best 3pt shooter, I have looked at his film &amp; he looks to have a sweet stroke, hits from deep, Keeney is a nice compliment to Richter </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2689810' first='Maddox' last='Chrest'] |6'4 PF| Kenmare-Bowbells</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good-sized interior baller who can space it and drill the open shot, strong/tough/gritty/physical, he will crash the glass &amp; clash for boards, go-getter &amp; dedicated worker</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2684887' first='Solomon' last='Harris'] |6'2 SF| Williston</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-8 ppg, 2.5 rpg, 1 apg, 1.5 spg, 44.4 FG%, highly impressive athlete, moves extremely well, fast/speedy/quick, disruptive in zone D, Harris has shown some flashy dribble moves</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 -->