More New Names: 2029 Ranks

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Class of 2029 continues to gain momentum, and Prep Hoops Dakotas is back with <strong>More New Names</strong> to know in the freshman rankings. This is another wave of 2029 ballers who have played their way into the conversation through strong performances, steady improvement, and an impact that's becoming harder to ignore.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As the season moves along, roles are expanding, confidence is rising, and flashes of long-term potential are turning into consistent production. These freshmen are coming on strong and earning their spot among the state's emerging talent.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below is a closer look at a handful of frosh ballers who have recently cracked the rankings and deserve the spotlight.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2891119,"width":"420px","height":"auto","aspectRatio":"2.4557108626198083","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/PH-Next-Up-Breaking-Down-the-2029-Rankings-6–10-e1757094171970.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/06/PH-Next-Up-Breaking-Down-the-2029-Rankings-6–10-e1757094171970.png?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2891119" style="aspect-ratio:2.4557108626198083;width:420px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3130281' first='Aiden' last='Ferguson'] |6'2 F| Garrison</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Playing varsity this season, have proven he can change the game, highly impressive athlete, moves extremely well, fearless player, legit potential</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3228971' first='Alex' last='Meidinger'] |6'0 SF| Oak Grove</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Physically STRONG, can jump out of the gym, her dunks easily, tough defender &amp; shot-blocker, slashes w/ size &amp; speed, super serious potential</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3441098' first='Bentley' last='Kannianen'] |6'2 G| Lewis &amp; Clark-Berthold</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Getting great experience on varsity, potential to go off for 20 pts on any given night, long/lanky, good skill, capable shooter, smooth finisher, + wingspan</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Braxton Kaufman |6'0 SF| Bismarck Century</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Uses strength to get to basket, finishes well at the hoop, nice middy game, athleticism/strength allow him to effectively play 1-4, much improved</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2400184' first='Daxton' last='Shearer'] |5'8 G| DLB</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Game continues to grow as the year goes on, playing varsity, talented slasher, cashes open 3's, major potential, going to be a good one for the Lakers</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2919863' first='Josiah' last='Heidt'] |5'11 G| Dickinson</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great frosh season, Mavs have a tough '29 Class &amp; Heidt is one of the best! LEFTY, talented slasher &amp; 3-shooter, quick w/ long frame, forces TO's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3196479' first='Kyson' last='Keja'] |5'5 G| 4WM</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Undersized but tough as nails, pit bull, lead guard &amp; playmaker, talented ball skills, passer &amp; creator, scrappy/pesky D, potential to be PG of the future</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3040870' first='Ronald' last='Anderson'] |6'4 PF| Williston</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Noteworthy length &amp; size, there are not many 9th graders with his height &amp; mobility, serious athlete, physically superior compared to most, upside</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3288104' first='Steyn' last='Du Preez'] |5'9 G| NGS</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Gaining valuable experience on varsity, brings the juice, hoops w/ high NRG, makes hustle plays, aggressive &amp; tough, positive playmaker, leader</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3456663,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/image_1a061d.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/image_1a061d.png" alt="" class="wp-image-3456663" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->