ND ’25 Ranks: New Names

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>PHD updated the 2025 North Dakota Prospect Rankings. <a href="https://prephoops.com/dakotas/rankings/north-dakota-rankings/2025-rankings/">CLICK HERE</a> for the full rankings. </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">In this article, we are looking 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 16 ballers from the senior class in ND. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1497667,"width":"279px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/04/NE25NewAdditions-crop-721x474-1656513443.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/04/NE25NewAdditions-crop-721x474-1656513443.jpg?w=720" alt="" class="wp-image-1497667" style="width:279px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2608322' first='Brayden' last='Francis'] |6'2 G| South Prairie-Max</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Intense player, works his tail off, experienced &amp; physical, does good work around the hoop, shoots it well from 15'/mid-range, moves well w/o the ball, a formidable defender</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2632652' first='Brayden' last='Heigh'] |5'10 G| Nedrose</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He can get loose &amp; score double digits on any given night, extended shooting range, a bit of a microwave, improved athleticism/mobility, key piece of the puzzle for Nedrose</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2680985' first='Dayton' last='Hawkins'] |5'8 G| Westhope-Newburg</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hawkins helped the Sioux win a State B Championship last season, he shot a scalding hot 37 3FG%, spaces/spreads the floor as a serious shooting threat, also a quick athlete </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2684888' first='Easton' last='Bergrud'] |6'6 PF| Bismarck Legacy</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Multi-sport athlete, starting QB on the gridiron for Sabers, in hoops he moves well, has great length, uses his athleticism on defense, nice glue guy who does the little things</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2608323' first='Hayden' last='Bohl'] |5'10 G| South Prairie-Max</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Even-keeled player, works hard &amp; gives great effort, does not shy away from contact, quick &amp; fast on the hardwood, makes positive plays in transition, key player for Royals</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2639494' first='Jack' last='Hammond'] |5'11 G| Dickinson</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Role &amp; complimentary player for the undefeated Midgets, does the little things and plays the game hard, Hammond is a strong player for his size, will hit the open jump shot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2608329' first='Kaedin' last='Bader'] |6'5 SF| Nedrose</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-High percentage shooter, expect him to avg double figures this season, mobile athlete with length, finishes well around the basket, Cardinals have high expectations for Bader</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2694129' first='Hunter' last='Dunn'] |5'10 G| Wyndmere/Lidgerwood</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-An All-State football player this fall, scored 20 on Friday night in the season opener, impressed with his fearlessness, physicality, and aggressiveness, strong finisher at the rack</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong> [player_tooltip player_id='2613827' first='Lelend' last='Villars'] |5'9 G| Dickinson</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looked good at PH Expo this fall &amp; played well vs. South on opening weekend, scrappy &amp; pesky on defense, shoots it well from 3-point land, opportunistic offensive player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2694130' first='Matthew' last='Bladow'] |5'11 G| Hankinson </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-An important/significant shooter for the #5 ranked Pirates, he will keep the defense honest, has potential to be a zone-buster, and will help spread the floor for Earl &amp; Jean</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2636210' first='Noah' last='Njos'] |5'10 G| Bowman County</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Potential for a breakout senior season, impressive athleticism, unselfish team player, facilitator &amp; creator who sets up other Bulldogs for good looks, can also score the rock</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2689798' first='Peyton' last='Helwig'] |6'3 PF| Kenmare-Bowbells</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Should be the top rebounder for the Honkers, athletic/strong/physical, he is an important role player, Helwig will also help protect the rim for Coach Keysor's flock of Honkers</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2635940' first='Shawn' last='Murphy'] |6'5 C| Beach</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Long &amp; lanky body inside/around the paint, contests &amp; alters, improved rebounding in the off-season, produces well around the cup, can also hit jumpers outside of the paint</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2421956' first='Tayden' last='Azure'] |6'5 G/F| Dunseith</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Shot creator, productive on the Oglass, good w/ 2nd chance pts, scores after contact, nice pull-up game, fluid shooter from 3, crafty, matchup problem w/ skill/size/shooting</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2689795' first='TJ' last='Lucy'] |6'3 G/SF| Kenmare-Bowbells</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Intriguing length on the wing, can make some plays on the block but is a better outside shooter, effective in/out on both O &amp; D, hits shots from every level, likely avg 10+ppg</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2684239' first='Yusuf' last='Aly Ahmed'] |6'3 SF| Fargo South</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Lanky player w/ flexibility &amp; versatility, can guard multiple positions, I like his effort/energy, solid role player for the Bruins, he does not force shots, produces pts inside arc</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1936950,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/11/PH-NewAdditions-crop-822x540-1682534994.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/11/PH-NewAdditions-crop-822x540-1682534994.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-1936950" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->