2029 ND Ranks: 1-10 Prospect Breakdown

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">The wait is finally over—<strong>Prep Hoops Dakotas 2029 Prospect Rankings</strong> are here! This class has been <strong>highly anticipated</strong> and is loaded with <strong>intrigue, upside, and talent</strong> from across North Dakota. For this debut edition, PHD has ranked the <strong>Top 50 freshmen prospects</strong> while also highlighting additional names on the <strong>Watch List</strong>—players to keep an eye on as they continue to develop.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px">In this article, we're spotlighting the <strong>Top 10 players in the Class of 2029</strong>, each bringing their own mix of skill, potential, and excitement to the floor. The <strong>future of North Dakota hoops is shining bright</strong>, and these names will be ones to follow closely in the years ahead.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stay tuned—our <strong>next article</strong> will feature a breakdown of <strong>prospects ranked #11–#20</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"10px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:10px"><a href="https://prephoops.com/dakotas/rankings/north-dakota-rankings/2029-rankings/">CLICK HERE</a> to see the full 2029 Rankings....</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2965400,"width":"339px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/09/image_50acbf.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/09/image_50acbf.png" alt="" class="wp-image-2965400" style="width:339px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2442325"],"_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-68c8b00491cda"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Makes the game look easy, gamer, does it all, complete stat stuffer, relentless</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Winner &amp; competitor, freak athlete, could legitimately be All-State as a frosh</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2400639"],"_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-68c8b00491d8e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Not your typical BIG, handles it &amp; has legit perimeter moves, nice feet, high IQ</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Game-changer on D w/ rim &amp; paint protection, can board up &amp; lead the break</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2489407"],"_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-68c8b00491e21"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Elite skills, scary shooting &amp; scoring, will not be surprised if he gets varsity burn</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Remind me of a young Easy$ on defense, awesome anticipation for steals/TO's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2631384"],"_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-68c8b00491ead"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Hustle Never Slumps! Does not care if he shoots 1 time or 20 times, selfless</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-GREAT rebounder, efficient finisher, Double-Double machine, improved 15' J</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2884050"],"_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-68c8b00491f39"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Big/strong lead G, plays under control w/ his eyes up, finishes through contact</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-creative slasher, refined skills, passes eye test, impressive at PH Frosh Showcase</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2417323"],"_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-68c8b00491fc5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Deep shooting range, hoops fearlessly, energetic athlete, exceptional finisher</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Three-level scoring threat, dynamic baller, outstanding at PH Frosh Showcase</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2840998"],"_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-68c8b00492049"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Notable length &amp; size, quality athlete, shoots well, exciting future at Sheyenne</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Improved paint production, becoming a legitimate three-level threat &amp; scorer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2636429"],"_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-68c8b004920ce"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-New to the Jays, was a stud at Tioga last year, in-for-face-defender, serious athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Killer floater game, shooting range goes 25', lights out from charity stripe (+90%)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2417948"],"_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-68c8b0049215a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Electric lefty scorer, puts up points in a hurry, ball skills are special/advanced</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has a load of playmaking ability, will he be on the White Shield roster this winter?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2858384"],"_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-68c8b004921f9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Noteworthy size &amp; athleticism, solid improvement in past year, bona fide scorer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Productive rebounder on both ends of the floor, very nice club season w/ SSA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->