Top Stock Risers: ND '29 Ranks

The high school season always seems to fly by, and as the year moves along, the Class of 2029 is beginning to take meaningful steps into the spotlight. This group is made up entirely of freshmen, and while the long-term picture is far from finished, early signs of growth, confidence, and emerging roles are already starting to show. As players continue to develop physically and skill-wise, expect significant movement in the coming years as opportunities expand and games begin to slow down for this class.   In this edition of Top Stock Risers, Prep Hoops Dakotas highlights 10 freshmen who have elevated their play and shifted the conversation this season. Whether it's improved skill development, increased responsibility, or consistently impacting games in meaningful ways, these prospects are trending upward. The film is improving, the confidence is growing, and the foundation for future success is being laid. Let's dive in.   <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/image_56cbcb.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/image_56cbcb.png" alt="" class="wp-image-3445108" style="width:308px;height:auto" /></a></figure>    -Big & strong for only a '29, playing JV & scored his first varsity points recently   -Physical & athletic, amazing feel for the game, basketball IQ is through the roof     -Highly skilled baller, competes like crazy, great motor, plays HARD, bright future   -Finishes well around the rim, adept three-point shooter, has endless energy     -Super solid all-around ball player, he shoots it very well & is a tough defender   -Mobile & athletic, strong, hard-working competitor, knows the game well     -Not the biggest player, but some say he is the top shooter in the 2029 class   -Shooting it hot this season, lightning quick trigger, smart/heady ball player     -Impressed PHD multiple times early in the season, team 1st player, A+ defender   -Always makes correct play, effective in transition, creative/efficient finisher, legit shooter     -Has grown, added inches & muscle, plays the game hard, tough & gritty   -Southpaw/lefty, getting some varsity burn, upside on defense, good instincts     -Rare to see a freshman dominate a game defensively as Jungers does, lockdown D   -Set shooter who will only improve, can get downhill, serious defender at varsity level     -Aggressive, tough, physical, does not shy from contact, grinder, tough inside   -I am told he is the top '29 in the Davies program, will keep growing & adding size     -You have to like his length, will he keep growing? Impressive skills on the wing   -Matchup problem with his shooting & multi-level scoring, confident, moves well     -Up-n-comer in Spartan program, gifted offensive player, go-to-frosh for North   -Learns quickly, shoots it well, good with the ball in his hands, nice all-around athlete    <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><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" /></a></figure>

The high school season always seems to fly by, and as the year moves along, the Class of 2029 is beginning to take meaningful steps into the spotlight. This group is made up entirely of freshmen, and while the long-term picture is far from finished, early signs of growth, confidence, and emerging roles are already starting to show. As players continue to develop physically and skill-wise, expect significant movement in the coming years as opportunities expand and games begin to slow down for this class.