’26 Ranks: 12 New Names

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Dakotas (PHD) updated the 2026 North Dakota Prospect Rankings earlier this week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size">In this piece, PHD looks at New Names in the Rankings. Two of these players have been in the ranks in the past, came out, and are now back in.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>See below for player comments...</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"100"}}} --> <p style="font-style:normal;font-weight:100"><span style="text-decoration: underline">Best of luck to everyone this summer &amp; off-season</span>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2877660,"width":"352px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/06/newnames.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/06/newnames.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-2877660" style="width:352px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2816325' first='Colby' last='Maus'] |6'0 G| Lisbon</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In-rhythm shooter, had games this winter w/ multiple made 3s, slim build but he can stroke the triple, good job of stepping into shot, easy release</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2863212' first='Daemien' last='Braun'] |5'10 G| Glenburn</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Upgraded his shooting this season &amp; turned into a scoring threat, important Panther next ball season, will be looked at as a legit scoring option</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2846658' first='Dion' last='Jackson'] |5'10 G| Four Winds-Minnewaukan</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hoops with high effort &amp; plays very hard, Dion is a major shooting threat from beyond the 3-point arc, he will have an expanded role next year</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2846659' first='Frankie' last='Belille'] |6'4 C| Four Winds-Minnewaukan</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A nice-sized player, physical/strong/tough, works hard at his game, competitive BIG, he will be an important role player for the Indians next season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2861449' first='Gage' last='Hofmann'] |6'5 F| MPB</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Helped Thunder exceed expectations &amp; make a serious playoff push, hard worker, above-the-rim-finisher, physical inside, expecting a nice sr. year</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2866617' first='Grady' last='Barclay'] |5'9 G| BCN</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Came off bench this year, provided scoring &amp; energy, not afraid to take &amp; hit shots when the Bison need it, BCN should be legit this next season </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2865846' first='Luke' last='Shirek'] |6'2 SF| PRFL</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Helped the Aggies get to District Ship &amp; Regional Tourney, 8.0 ppg &amp; 5.3 rpg, big post season w/ some Double-Doubles, opportunistic ball player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2844947' first='Mason' last='Kraft'] |6'2 SF| Velva</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Above average shooter &amp; athlete, rises to the occasion, often defends top player from opposing team, important forward for Aggies next season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2844942' first='Reese' last='Steffen'] |6'1 G/SF| Velva</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He is a dawg on defense, runs &amp; moves laterally well, nice length, aggressive athelte, fierce competitor, Aggies are expecting big things next winter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2828718' first='Sage' last='Hanson'] |6'9 F| TGU</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Back in ND after spending half the year in Utah, recently picked up offer from UND, great length, dunker &amp; shot blocker, back at TGU for sr. year, </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2525695' first='Trey' last='Larimer'] |6'4 F| Killdeer</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hardworking interior Cowboy, 2way player, defends well, can also put up points, got feet wet this year &amp; ready to be an impact player next winter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2134116' first='Wyatt' last='Zimny'] |6'6 F| West Fargo Sheyenne</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Intriguing player w/ his length, running with BTG for club basketball, hits the 3, drills middys &amp; scores in the paint, good work on O-glass this spring</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2877660,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/06/newnames.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/06/newnames.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-2877660" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->