’27 Ranks Update: New Additions

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>PHD recently updated the&nbsp;2027 North Dakota Prospect Rankings. <a href="https://prephoops.com/dakotas/rankings/north-dakota-rankings/2027-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 2027 Rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">See below for info &amp; comments on&nbsp;<strong>12 ballers</strong>&nbsp;from the junior class in ND.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2623389,"width":"219px","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:219px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2633384' first='Collin' last='Spell'] |5'8 G| Alexander</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He is a difference-maker on the defensive end of the floor for the Comets, plays his heart out, frustrating on D with his ball pressure, Spell is not afraid to do the dirty work</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2697096' first='Jonny' last='Mears'] (2027) |5'8 G| North Prairie</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Starting PG/primary ball-handler, not the biggest but never backs down, you will not find a tougher player, quality speed/quickness/mobility, potential to put up nice points </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2694569' first='Emmerson' last='Simnioniw'] (2027)|6'0 G| Dickinson Trinity</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I like his game as a 3level scorer, this Titan can hit the 3ball, slash for points, hit mid-range Js, good skills, plays hard, shares the ball, works on both ends, hustles for rebounds</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2708488' first='Ethan' last='Urlacher'] |5'10 G| Bismarck Legacy</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Appears to be a quick &amp; fleet-footed athlete, creates space with his 1st step, legit shooter from beyond the arc, nice-looking pull-up jump shot, disruptive on D, creates TO's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2689812' first='Jacob' last='Zorn'] (2027) |6'3 F| Kenmare-Bowbells</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Moves well on the court, smooth athlete with impressive length, sharp instincts on defense which leads to TO's, he can hit the 15-foot shot, does damage in the heart of the D</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2707750' first='Jullian' last='Gant'] |6'3 G/F| Alexander</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Long &amp; athletic guard/wing, his game was upgraded in a big way over the off-season, improved rebounding &amp; shooting, smart player, potential to be a quality Class B player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2635446' first='Kyle' last='Best'] (2027) |6'0 G/F| Watford City</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-This kid is a smart player &amp; he hoops w/ a high IQ, no one will ever question his work ethic, Kyle is the best teammate you could ask for, he also has a nice-looking jump shot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2694566' first='Landon' last='Knote'] (2027) |6'1 G| Dickinson Trinity</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-An equal-opportunity scorer who takes what the D gives him &amp; puts up points in a variety of ways, fundamental player who runs the floor w/ great effort &amp; works hard on D</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2672466' first='Mason' last='Warcken'] |6'0 SF| LaMoure-Litchville/Marion</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Took Loboes to the State Championship of 9-Man football, winner/gamer/playmaker, 9.3 ppg, 50 3FG%, 75 eFG%, versatile on O, playing time will go up as he improves on D</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2672464' first='Preston' last='Arndt'] |6'0 F| LaMoure-Litchville/Marion</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He defends with physicality and gets after the boards, has had some big buckets this year while only playing 13 mpg, good finisher around the hoop, has athletic bloodlines</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2707920' first='Tiernan' last='Fleck'] |6'3 F| Flasher</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Slim &amp; lanky, long arms, I like how he reacts &amp; elevates for rebounds, effective on the O-glass, looks to have some nice moves on the block, good feet &amp; soft scoring touch</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2633396' first='Weston' last='Peterson'] |5'10 G| Divide County</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-A capable shooter from 3-point land, impressive quickness, creates TO's &amp; steals with hard work &amp; grabs the occasional O-board with extra hustle, his game keeps improving</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2247969,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/2027ranks.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/2027ranks.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-2247969" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/04/NE25NewAdditions-crop-721x474-1656513443.jpg"></a><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/prep-hoops-new-additions-3.webp"></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->