Top Stock Risers: 2028 Ranks Update

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">On Monday, Prep Hoops Dakotas (PHD) updated the ND 2028 Prospect Rankings. These ballers recently finished their freshman year and will be sophs in the fall. It seems like these guys were just middle schoolers! This summer will be huge for the development and upgrading of their game. PHD is excited to see how the summer basketball plays out.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prephoops.com/dakotas/rankings/north-dakota-rankings/2028-rankings/">Click Here to see the full ND 2028 Rankings.</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>See below for comments on 11 of the Top Stock Risers from the 2028 Class...</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2883334,"width":"375px","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_e773f4.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/06/image_e773f4.png" alt="" class="wp-image-2883334" style="width:375px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2375504"],"_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-68518db218334"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Unselfish and gritty ball player, scrappy defender, makes timely plays</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Does a bit of everything, opportunistic, excellent rebounder for his size</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has looked good on the PH Circuit with Bears Tail, winning a ton of games</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2409449"],"_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-68518db2183fb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Has exceeded my expectations this spring on the Prep Hoops Circuit</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Improved athleticism, assuming he will start for the Indians next season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive skills/footwork/feel, score from 3 levels, I like his jump shot </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2276696"],"_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-68518db21846b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Becoming more confident in himself, gets downhill in a hurry &amp; finishes </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great rebounder for his size, will be a major player for the Jags next season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Very good shooter, I have seen him light it up from 3pt land on the PH Circuit</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2417302"],"_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-68518db2184d3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Great varsity experience as a '28, playing very well in club ball with SSA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Talented PG, quality ball skills &amp; passing, knockdown shooter with range</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Gritty, gets after the boards, hustles for loose balls, big soph season coming</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2412094"],"_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-68518db21853e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Three-point shooting is his calling card but his all-around game has improved</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Keep growing, has turned into a long guard, I like his game &amp; potential</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Handles it well, smart player, has a knack for getting to his spots for shots</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2414460"],"_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-68518db2185cd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Having an awesome off-season, his confidence is absolutely upgraded</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Playing well on both ends of the floor, crafty feet moves well w/o the ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Capable from 3, I was impressed with his play last month at a PH Circuit event</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2376315"],"_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-68518db218635"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Nice size, left-hander, BIG, strong, physical, creates &amp; eats up space</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Passes well for a low-post baller, sees the floor well</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Productive rebounder, will be interesting to see if he gets any taller</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2411482"],"_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-68518db21869a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice length, he has a lot to work with, upside as a rebounder &amp; paint protector</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Runs the floor well, productive in transition/fast breaks, a versatile defender</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-He will be in the mix to get varsity burn this coming season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2411492"],"_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-68518db218723"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Son of legendary Coach Winczewski, been around ball his entire life, high IQ</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-High effort &amp; energy player, gives it all on both ends, can also drain the triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-He will be in the mix to get varsity burn this coming season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2573789"],"_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-68518db21878c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-I imagine the offensive reigns will be handed to him next season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has a tight handle, shakes &amp; breaks the D, sweet pull-up game w/ range</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Quick trigger, bucket getter/shot creator, expecting a breakout season in 25-26</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2840028"],"_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-68518db218816"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Playmaker on the offensive end, attacks well off the bounce, creates &amp; finishes</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-He is a special athlete, expecting him to be an impact player this winter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Have heard nothing but positive reports on Johnson from spring ball w/ SSA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2880829,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/2028-Rankings-Update-crop-802x527-1749691049.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/2028-Rankings-Update-crop-802x527-1749691049.png?w=801" alt="" class="wp-image-2880829" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->