Last But Not Least: 2028 Rankings Risers

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">PHD has 9 more Stock Risers to check out!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Last week, Prep Hoops Dakotas updated the North Dakota 2028 Prospect Rankings. We have looked at New Names and 40+ Stock Risers, PHD is not done yet!</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">See below for comments on 9 ballers who have risen up the ranks...</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2950570,"width":"341px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/08/RankingsRisers_167f5e.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/08/RankingsRisers_167f5e.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-2950570" style="width:341px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2573786' first='James' last='Chaffee'] |5'10 G| Oak Grove</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great summer of hoops, bball junkie, loves being in the gym, good leader for his age</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-More of a true PG &amp; does good work running it, talented shooter, knockdown when open</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2839997' first='Rhonin' last='Bjorem'] |6'0 SF| Fargo South</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive multiple times on the Prep Hoops Circuit, named as a top performer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Strong &amp; tough, passes the eye test on the court, should be a depth guy on varsity</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2573818' first='Logan' last='Petrick'] |6'1 G| Horace</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-A nice-sized wing, has some position versatility, improved as a rebounder </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hoops under control, has a nice-looking jump shot, facilitates &amp; sets up others</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2253958' first='Drew' last='Hofmann'] |6'1 G| MPB</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Smooth with the rock in his hands, alters shots with his length, works his tail off</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has a great mid-range game with his jumper &amp; seeing the floor as a passer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2405099' first='Jake' last='Altringer'] |6'0 G| ORCS</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice athlete, good to very good shooter, and a great defender for his age</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Played varsity early last season but was injured, breakout year is coming</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2839998' first='Blaise' last='Cotton'] |6'2 SF| Central Cass</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Watched him live in the spring &amp; was impressed, disrupts on defense, hustles &amp; plays hard</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Makes nice plays cutting &amp; finishing, physical player, versatile on D, strong, nice athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2386769' first='Jayden' last='Marshall'] |6'0 SF| ORCS</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good varsity mins last year, even started a game for the talented Knights, major role this year</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great summer, notable athlete, excellent finisher, quick 1st step, talented passer, tough D</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2421427' first='James' last='Henderson'] |6'0 G| Oak Grove</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Did some nice things with NLBA when I was watching, I like his size &amp; slashing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Plays well in transition, capable from three-point, creator who will set up others</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2689838' first='Connor' last='Mitchell'] |5'7 G| Langdon</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Offensive weapon to watch, legitimate threat from beyond the three-point arc</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Disrupts on defense, good feel for the game, nice handles &amp; skill, accurate shooter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2881492,"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-620x407-1749842495.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/2028-Rankings-Update-crop-620x407-1749842495.png?w=619" alt="" class="wp-image-2881492" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->