2026 Ranks Update

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Dakotas updated the North Dakota 2026 Prospect Rankings on Monday, and with that update came a fresh wave of new names to know. In this piece, PHD shines a light on <span style="text-decoration: underline"><strong>12 players</strong></span>who earned their way into the rankings. These ballers may not sit at the very top of the list, but they have put themselves on the radar and deserve attention for what they are doing on the floor. The group includes players from both Class A and Class B, and as always, we love giving credit and recognition to the small-town hoopers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This update reflects hard work, buy-in to roles, production, and real impact as the season pushes forward. With only one rankings update remaining for the Class of 2026, the window to make a final impression is closing fast. See below for player comments and notes on the newest additions to the rankings, and best of luck to everyone as the season rolls on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3317955,"width":"230px","height":"auto","aspectRatio":"1.5215094339622641","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/12/New-Names-crop-847x556-1708021442-crop-640x421-1767824191.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/12/New-Names-crop-847x556-1708021442-crop-640x421-1767824191.jpg?w=639" alt="" class="wp-image-3317955" style="aspect-ratio:1.5215094339622641;width:230px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2917904' first='Cole' last='Vincent'] |5'7 G| Griggs-Midkota</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Veteran guard, opportunistic on defense, hustles &amp; plays hard, in the right place at the right time, will do anything to help the team, good leader</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3028575' first='Colton' last='Christenson'] |6'4 F| Dickinson Trinity</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Fundamental, tough &amp; disciplined player, works his tail off for the Titans, physical and full-contact player, high effort &amp; intensity, hoops with heart</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2917905' first='Cooper' last='Timm'] |5'11 G| Griggs-Midkota</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-This Titan is effective in the catch and shoot game, puts the time in to get better, an important scorer &amp; shooter for his squad, spaces the floor well</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3041019' first='Daemian' last='Braun'] |5'11 G| Glenburn</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has a high release on his jump shot, soft tough, high arcing, no stranger to cashing multiple 3's per game, sure-handed finisher, the big cat for Panthers</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3040876' first='Ian' last='Slater'] |6'1 G| Trenton</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice length on the wing, knockdown shooter from the perimeter, leader, can also get it done on the defense end, plays well in up-tempo transition </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2978102' first='Isiah' last='Davis'] |5'10 G| St. John</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Can shoot the rock, thicker/stronger guard, can use his muscle to do some things inside the arc, smooth &amp; effortless shot, more than capable from 3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2343944' first='Jaxon' last='Feist'] |5'10 G| Harvey-Wells County</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Lefty, can stroke the 3ball, moves well w/o the ball &amp; lets it fly quickly, hits off shots off the bounce, moves fast on the court, causes problems on D</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2608319' first='Jayden' last='Huesers'] |5'11 G| South Prairie-Max</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Does not shy from contact, physical &amp; tough, has a good head on his shoulders, skilled &amp; fundamental, one of the top defenders for the Royals</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2848487' first='Joe' last='Taylor'] |5'8 G| Thompson</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Undersized, but he can get it done on the defensive side of the ball, an important player for the Tommies who is needed for stops on defense</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3017520' first='Kyler' last='Fisher'] |6'1 G| DLB</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-A serious shooting threat who can fill it up in a hurry, dangerous in the catch &amp; shoot game, has to be one of the top snipers in Class A Region 3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1891617' first='Luke' last='Selzler'] |6'3 PF| Velva</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-BIG/strong lefty, highly impressive athlete at his size, no problem creating space, will be taking his talents to the gridiron at Minot State next fall</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2635174' first='Xavier' last='McGorman'] |6'3 G| Watford City</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He can put up points from every level, quality athleticism/moves well, nice-sized guard w/ length, legit potential on defense, leader for the Wolves</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 -->