Combo-Platter: 2026 Ranks

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Throughout the week, PHD has looked at Stock Risers from the latest 2026 ND Prospect Rankings update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this piece, PHD has a combo-platter, we are looking at&nbsp;<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">5 New Additions</span></strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">7 Stock Risers</span>!</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"100"}}} --> <p style="font-style:normal;font-weight:100">To see the full rankings, <a href="https://prephoops.com/dakotas/rankings/north-dakota-rankings/2026-rankings/">CLICK HERE</a>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2877011,"width":"366px","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/ranksUPDATE.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/06/ranksUPDATE.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-2877011" style="width:366px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"25px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:25px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">New Additions</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2916229' first='Garnett' last='Anderson'] |6'3 F| Wahpeton</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He &amp; his fellow Huskies worked hard in the weight room this off-season, Anderson also spent a lot of time getting up shots on The Gun, his perimeter shooting is upgraded</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2881594' first='Gus' last='Engelhard'] |5'10 G| ORCS</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Energetic role player, SPARKPLUG, shoots the three-ball very well, frustrates ball-handlers with his full-court pressure defense, a pest, hard worker, two-way dawg</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2889788' first='Rich' last='Cavanaugh'] |6'1 SF| Four Winds/Minnewaukan</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-His game really improved throughout last season, improved his skillset, he will be one of the top guys this year for 4Winds, had a very good summer, brings a ton of NRG</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2889824' first='Tannon' last='Johnson'] |6'1 F| Kindred</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tough &amp; physical role player for the Vikes, Tannon will do the little things &amp; bring muscle to the paint, I believe he took a year off from bball but he will be back this winter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2887405' first='Thomas' last='Allmaras'] |5'11 G| New Rockford-Sheyenne</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Came off the bench last season for successful Rockets, I suspect he will start this season &amp; be a solid glue guy, should be a nice complementary player to Simon &amp; Benz</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"25px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:25px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Stock Risers</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1632700' first='Ezra' last='Robinson'] |5'11 G| Midway-Minto</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-A timely &amp; skilled playmaker, brings the juice, cerebral lead guard, smooth, successful junior season, was solid in club ball, Ezra &amp; Eli are ready to make a State Tourney run</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2335324' first='Matthew' last='Dosch'] |6'3 F| Grand Forks Red River</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Undersized as a low post but gets after the boards, plays strong basketball, no stranger to making effort plays, he scores around the rack but can drill the occasional 3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1798695' first='Eli' last='Eaglestaff'] |6'7 F| Mandan</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive length, can also cash in triples, with Eli's height &amp; shooting ability, there has to be some colleges interested, soft-touch release, will he have a breakout season?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2740480' first='Jack' last='Passa'] |6'0 G| Minot Ryan</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Everyone I talk to brags up Passa &amp; admire his game, smart team player, sharp reactions, quality athleticism, scores from every level, Jack should have a breakout season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1632692' first='Elijah' last='Robinson'] |6'0 G| Midway-Minto</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Had a successful junior season and was solid in club ball, Eli &amp; Ezra are ready to make a State Tourney run, skilled &amp; smart player, good feel for the game, clever on defense</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2728541' first='William' last='Bergquist'] |6'5 C| Wilton-Wing</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Game-changing length for Class B, he can throw down impressive dunks, Miners lost some solid players, William will need to take the next step and be the man this winter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1632697' first='Payten' last='Lindbo'] |6'0 SG| ORCS</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-A certified bucket from 3point long-range, Payten is a dangerous threat &amp; a high percentage lefty shooter from three, needs to be accounted for every trip down the floor</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1126976,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/02/NorthDakota.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/02/NorthDakota.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-1126976" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->