10 Additional Stock Risers: ND ’27

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size">On Tuesday, PHD updated the ND 2027 Prospect Rankings. The high school season is in the past and club hoops is rolling along. But we are here to talk about ballers who moved up the ranks!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">This is our last article that looks at 2027 Stock Risers. Take a look below for 10 players who boosted their stock. We have a nice mix of B, A, and AA ball players.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2837963,"width":"289px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/06/StockRisers-crop-658x432-1744480765.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/06/StockRisers-crop-658x432-1744480765.jpg?w=657" alt="" class="wp-image-2837963" style="width:289px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2237846' first='Baron' last='Burns'] |5'9 G| Larimore</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Named to the All-District 4 Team, no stranger to scoring in double digits, all-around ball player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Gets it done on the defensive end, finishes well around the hoop, makes smart choices, floor general</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2237851' first='Kael' last='Nix'] |6'5 G| Williston Trinity</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Selected to the All-District 5 Team, you have to love his length on the wing, matchup problem</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Talented shooter from beyond the arc, can shoot over smaller defenders, will also score around the hoop</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2237845' first='Westin' last='Enger'] |5'9 G| Hatton-Northwood</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-All-District 4 Player, I have had multiple coaches rave to me about his skill level &amp; basketball IQ</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Plays fast, quick &amp; energetic, a pest on D, sees the floor well &amp; sets up others, sweet floater game </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2271350' first='Landen' last='Felix'] |6'4 F| White Shield</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-All-District 8, great length, turning into a very nice player, fantastic in the playoffs, tough around the hoop</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Creative slasher who will get points &amp; drops dimes, productive rebounder &amp; shot-blocker, capable from 3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2132772' first='Austin' last='Kanenwisher'] |6'3 G/F| Stanley</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive athleticism, very good on the defensive end, his 3-point shooting &amp; slashing are improving </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Expect him to step into a playmaking &amp; scoring role next season, Austin is a player to keep tabs on</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2237766' first='Jayden' last='Jochim'] |5'10 G| Linton-HMB</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Lefty shooter, likes the three-point shot &amp; he can fill-it-up, smart &amp; natural athlete, solid on defense </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Played 2/3 quarters of JV &amp; got his feet wet on varsity, consistent shooter, he &amp; Bosh will be tough next year</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2237797' first='Garret' last='Willits'] |6'4 C| North Border</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Helped get Eagles to State, interior post, raw but a hard worker, defender, and rebounder</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Scores best for 4' &amp; in but can hit the elbow J &amp; occassional 3, expecting upgrades this offseason</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2237847' first='Anthony' last='Touche'] |5'11 G| Warwick</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-CG who averaged around 17 ppg, gamer &amp; clutch performer, excellent in uptempo situations </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Opportunistic, pesky &amp; problematic on D, forces TO's, tough on-ball D, high NRG, great attitude</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2237816' first='Max' last='Zenker'] |' G| West Fargo Sheyenne</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Got some run on varsity, upside on the defensive end, improved shooting throughout the year</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Uses quickness to blow-by D, makes plays by setting up teammates, frontrunner for Stangs starting PG</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2114971' first='Trace' last='Mattson'] |' G| Horace</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Top shooter on the Hawks "C Team", when his feet are set, Trace is a knockdown shooter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Played some JV this past season, will need to improve strength &amp; physicality going forward</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1439476,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/12/StockRisers2-crop-743x488-1650987210.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/12/StockRisers2-crop-743x488-1650987210.jpg?w=742" alt="" class="wp-image-1439476" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Prep Hoops</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->