Rankings Risers: ND 2028

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The <strong>North Dakota 2028 Prospect Rankings</strong> have been updated, and there's already been noticeable movement within this young class. As the high school season continues to gain steam, <strong>Prep Hoops Dakotas</strong> has been locked in, evaluating games, gathering feedback, and tracking sophomores who are beginning to elevate their play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Consistent production, physical growth, expanded responsibilities, and confidence have all played a role in this update. Some prospects are starting to separate themselves with tangible impact, while others are flashing new tools and long-term upside as they grow into their games. Development remains the name of the game with this group, and the progress is showing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"14px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:14px"><span style="text-decoration: underline">Below are <strong>12 players</strong> who have boosted their stock, climbed the rankings, and made a strong early statement this season</span>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3428318,"width":"351px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/image_a7d526.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/image_a7d526.png" alt="" class="wp-image-3428318" style="width:351px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2417297' first='Logan' last='Breidenbach'] |6'1 G/SF| West Fargo Sheyenne</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Natural feel for the game, knack for making timely plays, talented in catch&amp;shoot game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Quality positional size for a soph, plays under control, looks to be high IQ baller</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2987717' first='Carter' last='Gronwold'] |5'9 G| Kindred</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Playing well as of late, confidence is improving, his game continues to grow</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He is getting his feet wet on varsity, solid skills, smart player with good feel</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2543460' first='Braxton' last='Deutsch'] |6'1 G| West Fargo Sheyenne</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Bouncy baller, moves well, has gone through a growth spurt, which has helped his confidence </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Quick/twitchy, exciting talent, noteworthy skill set, ball skills are impressive, beats D off bounce</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2573820' first='Jacob' last='Perkerewicz'] |6'1 G/SF| Shanley</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-15.5 ppg, 3.4 rpg, 2.2 apg, 45.3 FG%, hits 1.4 treys a game, multi-sport athlete (stud in football)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Does not play like a soph, strong, guards in &amp; out, improved shooter, needs to be guarded</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2713078' first='Coy' last='Schleppenbach'] |6'4 SF| Killdeer</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Stepped into starting role for 8-4 Cowboys, gaining valuable experience at the varsity level</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Controls the glass, always working on defense, shares the ball, sets up others, tough kid</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2697113' first='Jack' last='Rosinski'] |6'4 G| North Prairie</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Up to 6'4" now, long on the wing, he can stroke the 3-ball, draw a lot of attention from the D</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Can score in the high 20+ &amp; fill it up from 3, makes winning plays, smart player, well-rounded</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2422052' first='Corbin' last='Wolf'] |6'3 G/SF| Dickinson</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Quality size for a 10th grader, capable shooter and that should only improve, versatile</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Understands the game well, looks like a natural playmaker, reminds me of his older brother</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2253958' first='Drew' last='Hofmann'] |6'3 G| MPB</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Long/skilled playmaking guard, defends the opposing teams top player &amp; does it well</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Capable of putting up 20+ points, shooting hot from 3, sharp ball skills, productive in transition</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2573828' first='Justice' last='Lundeen'] |6'3 SF| Bishop Ryan</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has gone on a nice growth spurt, multi-sport athlete, strong player for a soph</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Justice rebounds, defends, screens, and scores in a variety of ways, athletic genes</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2573831' first='Treyton' last='King'] |6'3 SF| Wahpeton</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He is getting better every week/game/practice, effectively attacking the hoop downhill</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Finishing well &amp; drawing fouls, averaging 8 ppg, 5 rpg, 3 apg, and 2 spg on varsity</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2548365' first='Kayson' last='Fender'] |6'4 F| Bismarck</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Fender has plenty of potential &amp; upside, we could see him getting up to 6'7"/6'8"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-BIG, noteworthy size, has shown flashes of rebounding &amp; hard work, good NRG</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2413972' first='Taven' last='Huso'] |5'10 G| Nelson County</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Shifty slasher with shake &amp; multiple moves to beat the defense, creative &amp; versatile finisher</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Legit shooter from beyond the arc, sees the floor, soft-touch passer, makes plays in transition</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2834437,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/04/ranksUPDATE_e5675c.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/04/ranksUPDATE_e5675c.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-2834437" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->