2029 Ranks Update

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Class of 2029 continues to gain traction, and Prep Hoops is back to spotlight a new group of freshmen who have played their way into the rankings. These 2029 ballers have been making noise, coming on strong, and earning well-deserved recognition through their recent play and continued growth.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This group represents players whose impact is becoming harder to ignore as the season moves along. Roles are expanding, confidence is building, and the flashes of long-term potential are turning into more production.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stay tuned later this week, as we'll roll out more <strong>Stock Risers</strong> and highlight additional <strong>New Names</strong> to know in the Class of 2029. Below is a closer look at 10 freshmen who have forced the conversation.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3317955,"width":"261px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/12/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="width:261px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3360706' first='Carson' last='Stauffenecker'] |5'10 G| Cavalier</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-New to the Tornadoes via MN, strong/impressive build, quick, great handles, high-end motor, blood thirsty competitor, physical/smart, impact player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3437421' first='Deegan' last='Fix'] |6'2 G| SG/SF| Jamestown</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Long/lanky arms, athletic/mobile, blocks shots &amp; rebounds well, nice middy game, will also drive &amp; post, all-around solid player, legit potential</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2965150' first='Dominic' last='Dukart'] |5'10 G| Killdeer</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Having a great season, plays JV &amp; Varsity, understands the game, difference-maker, keeps improving in all facets of the game, a talented slasher</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3289116' first='Ethan' last='Silva-Maldonado'] |5'7 G| Richardton-Taylor</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Fearless youngster, hoops with energy &amp; heart, does not back down from bigger &amp; older players, does blue-collar work around the paint, tough</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2965503' first='Jayd' last='Larson'] |6'0 G| MPCG</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice length for '29 G, getting varsity burn while gaining valuable experience, sharp skills, strokes the 3, in-rhythm shooter, talented multi-sport athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3441753' first='Kysen' last='Uehran'] |6'2 F| MPB</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Very long/lanky for a 9th grader, he is also strong, expansive wingspan, active rebounder, productive on the O-glass, capable from 3, hard worker</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2824086' first='Levi' last='Wentz'] |5'10 G| Rugby</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Lead guard potential who is playing varsity for the Panthers, creates TO's, scores in transition, sets up others, nice runner/floater, instinctual player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2856724' first='Owen' last='Johnson'] |5'11 SF| Bismarck Century</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Johnson is a standout athlete, productive rebounder, defensive stopper, scores via the slash, good at getting to the basket, an improved shooter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3272339' first='Travis' last='Reed'] |5'10 G| TGU</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Extremely quick/fast, shown flashes of great potential, drives through small gaps, finishes well at rim, creative slasher, aggressive, versatile finisher</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2915946' first='Ty' last='Meyer'] |5'11 SF| Flasher</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I really like the looks of his game, can stroke the 3ball (hits 2.2 per game), 11.8 ppg, 2.8 rpg, 2.8 apg, active/aggressive/confident, starting at PG</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3449468,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/image_99c1d2.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/image_99c1d2.png" alt="" class="wp-image-3449468" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->