15 More Stock Risers: ND ’26 Ranks

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The latest update to the North Dakota 2026 Prospect Rankings is live. <a href="https://prephoops.com/dakotas/rankings/north-dakota-rankings/2026-rankings/">Click Here</a> to see the full Rankings. PHD published multiple Stock Riser article and a New Name Piece. In this one, we have 15 more ballers who moved up the Ranks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2877809,"width":"395px","height":"auto","aspectRatio":"1.6019237075090174","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/StockRisers-2026.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/06/StockRisers-2026.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-2877809" style="aspect-ratio:1.6019237075090174;width:395px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2338864' first='Bridger' last='Rittenbach'] |6'1 G| Central McLean</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looking good for the #1 ranked Cougars, a dead-eye shooter from beyond the arc, values the rock &amp; takes care of it, knockdown from the FT-line</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2436103' first='Yeseff' last='Aikens'] |6'2 G| Fargo South</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-A nice surprise for the Bruins this year, 12.1 ppg, 3.1 rpg, 2.4 apg, 42.9 FG%, 41.2 3FG%, added inches in past year, playing w/ confidence, athletic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2806703' first='Jalon' last='Chapman'] |5'11 G| Trenton</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Opportunistic/creative, boards very well for sub 6', fast/productive in transition, puts up heavy points, lethal from 3, his jumper is sweet as molasses</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2775176' first='Grady' last='Crawford'] |6'2 G| Garrison</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-19.7 ppg, 6.5 rpg, 3 apg, 4 spg, excels at getting to the rack, covers ground w/ a long stride, great at jumping passing lanes, brings NRG every night</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2436108' first='Yohance' last='Aikens'] |6'2 G| Fargo South</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Solid start to senior season w/o much varsity experience, 6.7 ppg, 4.9 rpg, 2.1 apg, 32.8 FG%, nice size/length/athleticism for lead guard, boards well</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2700956' first='Landen' last='Solberg'] |6'3 G/SF| Bottineau</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-All-around player, good hands, serviceable shooter from 3, tough to match up with because of his length &amp; versatility, talented multi-sport athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2816790' first='Wesley' last='Davis'] |6'2 SF| Turtle Mountain</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice length, hard to guard when he steps out &amp; cashes triples, easy &amp; free-flowing stroke, extended 3pt range, opportunistic for transition scores</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1531969' first='Shawn' last='Kotrba'] |6'1 PF| Shanley</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The "Muscle Man" has been a pleasant surprise, 10.9 ppg, 5 rpg, 1.4 apg, averages 2 triples per game, immovable object, not afraid to take big shots</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2335325' first='Owen' last='Gilbert'] |6'4 SF| Lisbon</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Not easy to match-up with w/ his length &amp; inside-out scoring, he can bang the triple but also score it at the hoop with good feet &amp; a soft touch</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2713094' first='Alexander' last='Dufner'] |6'5 PF| HCV</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tough &amp; physical, you don't want to mess around with Dufner in the paint, aggressive to the rock, tough on the glass, Scores around the basket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2254500' first='Bryce' last='Larson'] |6'3 SF| Kidder County</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-9 ppg 8 rpg, will avg Dub-Dub soon, extra-tough defender, Wolves are much improved, Larson brothers are big reason for it, hard-working athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2270646' first='Easton' last='Benz'] |6'3 G| New Rockford-Sheyenne</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-11.5 ppg, 5.5 rpg, 4.5 apg, defends top opposing player no matter position, lockdown D, winner, does whatever it takes, much more aggressive on O</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2804054' first='Jake' last='Solseng'] |6'0 G| Park River/Fordville-Lankin</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Skilled handles, streaky shooter to start year but that will heat up, runs the O, handles pressure, excellent rebounder for 6', quick &amp; talented passer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1669596' first='Madden' last='Parisien'] |5'10 G| St. John</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Scores it from all levels, legit from three, very nice follow-through on his J, sneaky &amp; crafty, noteworthy handles, greenlight shooter, quick trigger</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2102598' first='Memphis' last='Walking Elk'] |6'0 G| Parshall</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Multi-level point producer, reads and reacts well to the ball, forces turnovers, takes what the defense gives him &amp; exploits it, </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 -->