Stock Risers: 2027 Ranks Update

<!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"100","fontSize":"12px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:12px;font-style:normal;font-weight:100">January is flying by! Best of luck to all the players, coaches, and fans for the rest of the month.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">On Monday, Prep Hoops Dakotas (PHD) updated the North Dakota <span style="text-decoration: underline">2027 Prospect Rankings</span>.&nbsp;Today, we look at 12 ballers who moved up the Rankings in the recent update.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"100"}}} --> <p style="font-style:normal;font-weight:100">See below for player comments...<a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/08/image_318f5e.png"></a><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/09/26-Stock-Risers-crop-823x540-1764033896.png"></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2961637,"width":"319px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/09/27-Stock-Risers.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/09/27-Stock-Risers.png?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-2961637" style="width:319px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2711420"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6966d99248796"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-21.5 ppg, 6.4 rpg, 1.5 apg, 41.5 FG%</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Lanky/long &amp; still developing physically, draws the best defender every night</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Amazing footwork like his older brother (Mason Walters), jumps &amp; runs well</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1537903"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6966d99248844"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-9.5 ppg, 2 rpg, 1.5 apg, 40.6 FG%</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Noteworthy length on wing, bouncy &amp; runs well, more athletic than I realized</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Streaky shooter, scores in bunches, hit 5 triples in a single half, must-guard player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1805088"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6966d992488bc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Matured as a player &amp; letting the game come to him, improved decision-maker</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Quality size/length, physically gifted athlete, powerful yet agile, serious upside</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hooping w/ more consistency, southpaw, cleans up the glass, multi-level scorer<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2237808"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6966d99248930"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-13.1 ppg, 3 rpg, 1.6 apg, 48.6 FG%</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive start to the season, high-quality athleticism, active &amp; aggressive</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Mainly scores inside arc but capable from 3, efficient at the rim, explosive</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2052771"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6966d99248a11"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-One of the elite true BIGs in ND, old-school low post, but passes extremely well</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Runs floor well for size, moves feet well on D, great hands &amp; footwork, beast</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He needs more touches, finishes through contact, creates space but also eats it up</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2237764"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6966d99248a91"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-16.4 ppg, 3 rpg, 1.6 apg, 45.7 FG%, 44 made 3's at a crazy 45.8 3FG%</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hard worker, understands his role, shooter who spaces floor, incredibly fast release </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has almost perfected the catch &amp; shoot game, needs little space to get shot off</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*Set North record by making 9 triples in a single game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2052770"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6966d99248afe"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Appears to be a complete ball player, he does it all &amp; makes it look good</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Beau plays bigger than his listed height, natural feel, skilled, serious playmaker</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looking &amp; performing like an All-State player, highly impressive start to season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1894872"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6966d99248b69"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Southpaw winner &amp; catalyst, hot start to the season, making plays when it matters</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Most improved Indian in past year, averaging 11 ppg off the bench this season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Quality moves off the bounce, smooth pull-up game, natural feel, smart reads</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1539673"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6966d99248bd3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-He is shooting the ball extremely well for the Firebirds, hooping w/ confidence</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Knack for getting open &amp; finding openings, deadly in the catch &amp; shoot game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Fluid &amp; accurate stroke, space &amp; moves w/o the rock, he is coming on strong </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2347911"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6966d99248c78"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-I like his game and Miller keeps improving, impressive size and athleticism</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Strong and physical, matchup problem with his build, versatility, and skill level</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Rebounds w/ an aggressive greedy nature, very capable from 3, rock solid on D</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2625159"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6966d99248d1a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-All-around player, tough kid, does the little things but is also skilled &amp; scores</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Two-way Titan who gets it done on both ends, disciplined &amp; fundamental </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Certified three-level scorer, athletic finisher, competitor who leaves it on the court</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1542353"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6966d99248d8b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-8.5 ppg, 2 rpg, 2.4 apg, 41.5 FG%</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Shepherd provides a nice scoring spark off the bench, you have to defend him</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hitting 1.4 treys per game at 33.3%, knockdown shooter w/ a feathery touch</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2882820,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/06/2027-Rankings-Update.webp"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/06/2027-Rankings-Update.webp?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-2882820" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->