’26 Top Stock Risers

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">On Tuesday, Prep Hoops Dakotas (PHD) updated the ND 2026 Prospect Rankings. These ballers just finished up their junior year and they will be seniors in the fall. This summer will be huge for the development and upgrading of their game. PHD is excited how this summers hoops plays out.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">We are talking Stock Risers in this article!</span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size">To see the full ND 2026 Rankings, <a href="https://prephoops.com/dakotas/rankings/north-dakota-rankings/2026-rankings/">CLICK HERE</a>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2876954,"width":"361px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/06/image_acda80.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/06/image_acda80.png" alt="" class="wp-image-2876954" style="width:361px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1798694"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6841a2b6995dd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Running the PG for WCU, shooting the lights out &amp; putting up big numbers</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Beautiful pull-up jump shot from deep &amp; middy, has range that never ends</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Quick, great ball skills &amp; footwork, coachable, competitor, creates for others </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1632632"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6841a2b699638"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-He played great this spring, Carlow is making noise and coming on strong</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-College coaches are taking notice, arguably the best player on SSA Black</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great shot creator, skilled &amp; crafty, keeps improving, gamer, has a great feel</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1746021"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6841a2b699682"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Phenomenal HS season, showed that he can do it all &amp; stuff the stat sheet</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Much better athlete than I realized, State Champion High Jumper this spring</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive length &amp; feel for the game, makes everyone better, smart &amp; skilled</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1327795"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6841a2b6996c7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Pfau has to be one of/if not the best, on-ball defender in this class, dawg</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Noteworthy lateral quickness, fast up the court, unselfish passer, sets up others</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressed me this spring w/ his 3pt shooting &amp; playmaking ability in the playoffs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1510914"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6841a2b69970a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Hot hand shooting the ball at an incredibly high clip, also defending very well</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Plays the game the right way, hoops w/ max effort, pesky &amp; reliable defender</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has opened some eyes this spring, best ball is ahead of him, bright future</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1541297"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6841a2b69974d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Really improved on defensive side of the ball, developing into all-around player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sniper, but much more than that now, dribbles w/ purpose &amp; finds teammates</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice length w/ a flawless stroke, great at spacing &amp; spotting up, deep range</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1327800"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6841a2b69978f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Excellent spring w/ SSA White, highly productive &amp; arguably team's best player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has strength, quickness, balance, speed, aggressiveness, boards on both ends</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tremendous D w/ constant pressure, lefty, smart, leader, makes teammates better</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1418033"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6841a2b6997d1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Fills it up from beyond 3-arc, deep range shooter, fluid in catch-n-shoot game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sweet follow-through w/ good feet &amp; balance, confident, a creative slasher</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He can take over a game with his shooting, plays hard, high effort &amp; energy</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1798696"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6841a2b699813"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Helped get the Huskies to State, marvelous middy game, improved 3-shooter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Lock-down defender, hard-nosed, will sacrifice his body for a stop, 2-way player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He will be one of the elite guards in Class A hoops next year, big things coming</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1534507"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6841a2b699855"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-This Bruin is a strong, tough, athletic, and a well-put-together ball player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Playing well this spring in club bball, shooting it hot &amp; scoring off the bounce</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Mikey hits from deep but will also slash for profit, serious potential on defense</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1541561"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6841a2b699898"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-He has intriguing length/size, impressive wingspan, and even better footwork</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Defends all 5 positions well, capable of doing everything on the defensive end</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Stretches D w/ outside L-shot, great footwork allows slashing &amp; finishing at rim</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1332141"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6841a2b6998da"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Great decision-maker as a PG, keeps the team together &amp; the ball moving</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Handles the rock well, talented passer/creator, reliable, you can count on Cam</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Shooting a nice % from 3pt land this spring, solid on D, keeps man in front</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2877011,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/06/ranksUPDATE.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/06/ranksUPDATE.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-2877011" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->