Stock Risers: ND ’26 Ranks

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On Monday, Prep Hoops Dakotas updated the ND 2026 Prospect Rankings. Today, we look at Stock Risers!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><a href="https://prephoops.com/dakotas/rankings/north-dakota-rankings/2026-rankings/">CLICK HERE</a> to see the full 2026 Rankings.</span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"1000"}}} --> <p style="font-style:normal;font-weight:1000"><strong>See below for comments on 15 ballers who rose up the ranks.</strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/04/NE25StockRisers-crop-634x417-1680792871-crop-633x416-1682010479-crop-633x415-1706712378.jpg"></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2338520,"width":"317px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/02/StockRisers-2026.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/02/StockRisers-2026.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-2338520" style="width:317px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1338493' first='Aiden' last='Samek'] |5'9 G| West Fargo</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>EDC Tourney Champs, 4th at State, stirred the drink for Packers, game-changing 3-point shooter w/ deep range, great at drawing fouls, stifling on-ball D, 14.2 ppg, 2.5 rpg, 2.6 apg, 60, made 3's, 41 3FG%</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1531066' first='Cameron' last='Wolf'] |6'4 SF| Dickinson</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Important player for Midgets, made State Tournament, 10.1 ppg, 6.9 rpg, 2.3 pg, 42.3 FG%, 26 triples, natural feel for the game, high IQ, versatile on O&amp;D, tough matchup, 1 of the top rim-protectors in WDA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1632626' first='Mason' last='Palmer'] |6'1 G| Devils Lake</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Key player for the Firebirds who took 2nd at State, All-Region 2 baller, 2nd Team, All-State, named to All-Tournament Team at State, confident player, legit 3shooter, high-quality handles, creative w/ the rock</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1510914' first='Camden' last='Kraemer'] |6'0 G| Bismarck Century</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the studs for the Patriots who won the State Championship, All-WDA player, 11.8 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 1.6 apg, 45.8 FG%, 59 made triples at 39 3FG%, interested to see how he looks with SSA Black in SD </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1632632' first='Artie' last='Carlow'] |6'1 G| Bismarck</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pivotal performer for the Demons who took 2nd at State, 9.6 ppg, 3.6 rpg, 1.4 apg, 45 FG%, 46 made triples at 40 3FG%, a maestro with the basketball, uber-skilled, smooth shooter, playmaking slasher </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1541297' first='Kaiden' last='Peterson'] |6'3 G| Horace</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Missed games with an injury but came back shooting the rock smoking hot, 7.9 ppg, 2.1 rpg, .6 apg, 61 FG%, 32 triples at 55 3FG%, three-point shooting specialist, a rockstar in the catch-n-shoot game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1632682' first='Makiya' last='Berryhill'] |6'1 G| Bismarck Legacy</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Put up solid numbers this season w/ 10.4 ppg, 2.6 rpg, 1.5 apg, 46.9 FG%, 30 made triples (39 3FG%), clean/fluid shooter, nice feel for the game, underrated as an athlete, puts up pts in a variety of ways</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1418033' first='Grant' last='Bieber'] |6'2 G| Bismarck</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Role player for Demons who finished 5th at State, 7.6 ppg, 2.3 rpg, .8 apg, 40 FG%, 37 3FG% w/ 40 3s made, high-end motor, SNIPER, improved at attacking the rack, excellent D, super coachable, gym rat</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1798696' first='Brayden' last='Steffens'] |6'1 G| Wahpeton</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>15 ppg, 4 rpg, 2 apg, led Huskies to State Tournament, consistent, sweet middy jump shot, above average athlete, skilled w/ the rock, smart player, effective defender, should have been named All-State</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1746021' first='Aiden' last='Hanson']| 6'4 G| Central McLean</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>All-District &amp; All-Region, averaged around 22 ppg, 8.1 rpg, 5.1 apg, 60.2 FG%, 40.6 3FG%, ran the show, amazing reactions, wise decision-maker, do-it-all baller, phenomenal leader, went over 1K points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1632620' first='Hunter' last='Hagler'] |6'3 SF| North Star</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>All-Region &amp; All-District, 16.5 ppg, 11 rpg, 4.3 apg, 44.4 FG%, recorded 13 Double-Doubles, bloodthirsty rebounder, elite lockdown &amp; versatile defender, unselfish to a fault on O, improved his ball skills</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1800672' first='Brayden' last='Delorme'] |5'11 G| Grand Forks Central</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Breakout season for the Knights, named to the All-EDC Team, lights out shooter, 16.8 ppg, 3 rpg, 2.1 apg, 42.5 FG%, 80 made 3's, 38 3FG%, three-point assassin, smart/clever about movement w/o ball, pure stroke</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2055924' first='Miken' last='Mattson'] |6'1 G| Valley City</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Breakout year w/ nice numbers, named to the Class A All-Region 1 Team, quick trigger w/ deep range, 15.6 ppg, 4.6 rpg, 3.5 apg, 47 2FG%, 43 3FG%, 57 made 3's, plays well in uptempo, creative finisher </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1541298' first='Jack' last='Wheeldon'] |6'9 C| Fargo Davies</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Massive length, long left-hander, protects rim &amp; paint, blocks/alters/changes shots, impressive footwork, intriguing w/ his size, hooping w/ a talented SSA squad, excited to see what he can do in AAU</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1717045' first='Hunter' last='Tolstad'] |6'3 PF| Westhope-Newburg</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sioux finished 2nd at State, All-District &amp; All-Tourney Team at State, stout defender, exceptional rebounder, clear decision-maker, double-double machine, strong, 22 pts, 22 rebs, 3 charges in State Semi's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2772234,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/01/PH-RankingsUpdate-crop-823x540-1739310237.webp"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/01/PH-RankingsUpdate-crop-823x540-1739310237.webp?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-2772234" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->