Top Stock Risers: ND ’28 Ranks

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The season always seems to move fast, and right now the <strong>Class of 2028</strong> is starting to pick up real momentum. With the latest update to the <strong>North Dakota 2028 Prospect Rankings</strong> now live, it's a great time to zoom in on the sophomores who are beginning to separate themselves. Roles are evolving, confidence is growing, and flashes of long-term potential are becoming more consistent—both on varsity floors and beyond.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In <strong>Top Stock Risers</strong>, <strong>Prep Hoops Dakotas</strong> highlights <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">11 standout sophomores</span> </strong>who have elevated their play and shifted the conversation this season. Whether it's skill development, expanded opportunities, or consistently impacting games in meaningful ways, these players are trending up. The film is getting better, the impact is becoming clearer, and the stock is on the rise. Let's dive in.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3416155,"width":"328px","height":"auto","aspectRatio":"1.6","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_703fa9.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/image_703fa9.png" alt="" class="wp-image-3416155" style="aspect-ratio:1.6;width:328px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2417300"],"_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-696f097af3aab"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-8.4 ppg, 4.7 rpg, .6 apg, 67.9 FG%</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Matchup nightmare with his size &amp; athleticism, long wingspan</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Oozes potential, high ceiling, runs &amp; jumps well, explosive dunker/finisher</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2606561"],"_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-696f097af3b52"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-10.9 ppg, 6.6 rpg, 1.6 apg, 37 FG%</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Blue Jays are struggling to get wins but Van Berkom has shown his potential</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Versatile &amp; skilled, great length, natural feel for the game, three-level scorer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2525625"],"_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-696f097af3bbf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-15.5 ppg, 2.8 rpg, 3.5 apg, 56.1 FG%</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-One of the best at slashing/getting to the rim &amp; finishing at the basket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Mastered the inside-hand extended finish, mobile athlete, scores after contact</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2415382"],"_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-696f097af3c2c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-He went off for 49 points last night vs. Grafton</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Taken on primary ball-handler role, looking very much like a complete player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tough/ultra competitive, scrappy defender, excellent in transition, 3level player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2417308"],"_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-696f097af3c91"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-13.2 ppg, 2.9 rpg, 6.4 apg, 52.7 FG%</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Passes at a high-level, amazing court vision, excellent body control &amp; finishing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Lockdown defender, smart/skilled, long PG, anticipates well, all-around playmaker</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2442680"],"_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-696f097af3cf8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-9.4 ppg, 5.9 rpg, 1.2 apg, 49.3 FG%</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Gifted &amp; advanced athlete with game-changing length, two-way ball player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Unselfish w/ ball, passes out of the paint, coordinated/top-notch body control</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2339217"],"_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-696f097af3d5b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-16.7 ppg, 3 rpg, 2 apg, 1 spg, 41 3FG%</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Shifty &amp; skilled slasher, dynamic playmaker, efficient &amp; creative finisher, hustler</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Big &amp; strong guard for a 10th grader, much better athlete than I realized</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2573801"],"_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-696f097af3dc7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-4.7 ppg, 1.7 rpg, 1 apg, 38.5 FG%</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Confident baller, no trouble getting shot off, smooth pull-up game, moves well</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Exciting upside with his length on the wing, long rang shooter, heats up quickly</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2415387"],"_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-696f097af3e2a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-25.6 ppg, 7.8 rpg, 4.3 apg, 2.9 spg, 58 FG%, 45 3FG%, stat stuffer, tough D</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Smooth stroke, deadly pull-up game, high arcing &amp; soft shot, extended range</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Productive in up-tempo/transition, finishes in traffic w/ both hands, scary O-threat</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2276696"],"_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-696f097af3e92"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Leading scorer for the Jags, 45 FG%, 78 FT%</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Typically defends other team's most physical&nbsp;guy, becoming very well-rounded</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Strong/tough, lights-out shooter, not afraid of contact, productive rebounder</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2411681"],"_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-696f097af3ef5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Does not play like a soph, future Region 1 superstar, bouncy, long arms, great feel</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hates losing, all-level scorer, produces in a variety of ways, has a bright future</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Deflections/tips/steals, gets O-boards &amp; putbacks, dunks 2-handed w/ ease</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2880829,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/2028-Rankings-Update-crop-802x527-1749691049.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/2028-Rankings-Update-crop-802x527-1749691049.png?w=801" alt="" class="wp-image-2880829" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->