15 More Stock Risers: ND ’27 Ranks

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The latest update to the North Dakota 2027 Prospect Rankings is live—and there's been plenty of movement. After a jam-packed spring and summer filled with team camps, open gyms, and club tournaments, players across the state have had every opportunity to elevate their game and prove they belong among the best in their class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Dakotas (PHD) has been keeping a close eye, watching talent grow, compete, and make statements. Some players made major jumps in skill, confidence, and production, while others are just beginning to show their long-term potential. Whether it was a breakout performance at a team camp or consistent play on the club circuit, these hoopers made noise—and climbed the ladder because of it.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"100"}},"fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size" style="font-style:normal;font-weight:100"><span style="text-decoration: underline">Today, we're zeroing in on a group that earned their rise. These 15 players boosted their stock in a big way and took full advantage of their opportunities</span>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2928443,"width":"238px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/08/image_af0665.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/08/image_af0665.png" alt="" class="wp-image-2928443" style="width:238px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2347911' first='Bryce' last='Miller'] |6'4 SF| HCV</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Had a quality club season, high motor baller, strong &amp; physical, boards hard, finishes well, improved as a slasher, unselfish passer, TOUGH defender, a jack-of-all-trades</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2237767' first='Colby' last='Thielges'] |6'0 G| LLM</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I really like him as a 3-point shooter, velvety shooting touch, runs the show for the Loboes at PG, competitor/winner, smart w/ a high hoops IQ, stud multi-sport athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2254493' first='Grady' last='Larson'] |5'11 G| Kidder County</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Great off-season, added muscle &amp; grew, improved leadership &amp; court sense, will stuff the stat sheet this winter, capable of putting up 30 in any game, makes other better</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2694566' first='Landon' last='Knote'] |6'1 G| Dickinson Trinity</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He can catch-n-shoot with the best of them in Class A, soft touch shooter, spaces the floor, makes positive plays in transition, All-Region last season (expect the same this year)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2625159' first='Emerson' last='Simnioniw'] |6'0 G/SF| Dickinson Trinity</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Continued to improve this off-season, becoming an even better 3pt shooter, doing a better job of attacking the basket, All-Region last season (expect the same this year)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2821916' first='Chasin' last='Harrison'] |6'2 G/SF| Standing Rock</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-All-Region in Class A as a soph, marksman w/ rare ability to fire w/ minimal room, pairing above-average athleticism w/ a fluid, balanced stroke &amp; his range feels limitless</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2811823' first='Elias' last='Smith'] |6'1 G| New Salem-Almont</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Breakout season last year, lets see if he can build off that make even more noise, can do a bit of everything on the court, lanky, looks like he will keep growing, talented from 3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1539677' first='CJ' last='(Cayden) Smith'] |5'10 G| West Fargo Sheyenne</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dangerous weapon from 3, high-percentage marksman with deep range &amp; creativity to get his shot off, quick, crafty &amp; confident, no problem lighting it up from long distance.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2118617' first='Matt' last='Kragness'] |6'0 SF| Fargo North</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Made a major jump this summer, stepping into leadership role, heartbeat of team, vocal, gritty, eager to take on the toughest defensive assignments, offensive game is also upgraded</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2834271' first='Treasure' last='Toja'] |6'7 C| Fargo Davies</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has added inches, great length, has exciting potential as a rim protector, lanky defender &amp; rebounder, plus wingspan, developing offensively, runs the floor well, legit upside</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>-Has nice size/length/skill, versatile 3-level scorer who can slash, hit from deep &amp; create for others, soft shooting touch, smooth release, creative finisher, protects the rim</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2277851' first='Hayden' last='Enger'] |6'4 G/F| Lisbon</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Noteworthy length, knocked down 3s w/ confidence this spring/summer, poised for an expanded role w/ Broncs next season, dedicated worker, skills are becoming sharper</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2237846' first='Baron' last='Burns'] |5'9 G| Larimore</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Double-digit scorer (12.4 ppg) last season, expect that production to go up, impacts game on both ends, tough &amp; smart, improved perimeter shooter, stat-stuffer, good eyes</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2237798' first='Taylen' last='Mehring'] |6'4 G/F| Carrington</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Quality length, proven perimeter weapon, deadly from 3 &amp; the catch-n-shoot game, disrupts passing lanes, forces TO's, sees the floor &amp; dishes assists, exciting potential</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2237808' first='Daniel' last='Wentz'] |6'3 F| Mandan</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Rebounds hard &amp; gets after boards, can score from inside &amp; out, defends multiple positions, flexible &amp; versatile player, let's see if he can carve out a role on varsity this winter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2882820,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/06/2027-Rankings-Update.webp"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/06/2027-Rankings-Update.webp?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-2882820" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->