10 Additional Stock Risers: 2026 Ranks

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">The high school season is officially complete, and with it comes the <strong>final rankings update for the North Dakota Class of 2026</strong>. But even with the rankings now locked in, the movement hasn't stopped—there are still plenty of stock risers to talk about.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px">After multiple Stock Riser features already, Prep Hoops Dakotas is back with <strong>10 Additional Stock Risers: '26 Ranks</strong>, highlighting another group of players who have continued to elevate their games. Whether it's late-season production, expanded roles, or noticeable development, these prospects have made their presence felt and boosted their stock in a big way.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Check out the latest notes on the 2026 standouts making noise across the Dakotas</span>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3122924,"width":"364px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/09/26-Stock-Risers-crop-823x540-1764033896.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/09/26-Stock-Risers-crop-823x540-1764033896.png?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-3122924" style="width:364px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2134116' first='Wyatt' last='Zimny'] |6'6 PF| West Fargo Sheyenne</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-5.3 ppg (52 FG%), 3.8 rpg, 0.3 apg, 8 EFFpg, 9 made 3FG (41%), intriguing baller with his height, had some key games for the State Qualifying Mustangs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3454239' first='Solomon' last='Arop'] |6'3 C| Fargo North</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>11.5 ppg, 8.3 rpg, 1.3 apg, 1 spg, 59 FG%, terrific interior defender, undersized but relentless, a top rebounder in the EDC, fundamentally sound, great teammate</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1531969' first='Shawn' last='Kotrba'] |6'1 PF| Shanley</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-10.7 ppg (37 FG%), 5.9 rpg, 2.4 apg, 11 EFFpg, 39 made 3FG (30%), solid production at the AA level, strong/tough/physical, stout, capable from three</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1951556' first='Brody' last='Ceynar'] |6'1 G| Ray</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-12.4 ppg, 4.4 rpg, 3.2 apg, 46.2 FG%, All-District Player, helped JAys take 3rd at State, put up points from every level, fearless finisher &amp; knockdown shooter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2700956' first='Landen' last='Solberg'] |6'3 G/SF| Bottineau</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Rangy athlete, noteworthy length, moves well, good hands, finishes well in transition, scores in a variety of ways, versatile on the defensive end</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2636435' first='Jordan' last='Jung'] |6'2 G| New England</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-18.4 ppg, 5.2 rpg, and 2.2 apg, 42 FG%, 74 FT%, All-Region &amp; All-District, District 7 Senior Athlete of the Year, creative scorer, took over games</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2713094' first='Alexander' last='Dufner'] |6'5 PF| HCV</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Selected to All-Region 2 Team, STRONG, physical/aggressive, stout around basket, blue-collar baller, vacuum rebounder, paint scorer but can also hit 3's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2412437' first='Rider' last='Schmidt'] |6'2 PF| Nelson County</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-All-Tournament Team at State, All-Region &amp; All-District, plays bigger than his listed height, beast on the O-glass, tough inside the arc, physical/scrappy</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2627884' first='Kaeden' last='Kjonaas'] |5'11 G/SF| Grand Forks Central</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-7.3 ppg (34 FG%), 3.4 rpg, 2.0 apg, 8 EFFpg, 40 made 3FG (36%), had a 32 point performance &amp; some big shooting games, undersized, hoops with a big heart</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2724957' first='Maddox' last='Mcllonie'] |6'2 G| Carrington</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Selected as an All-Region 2 baller, Long &amp; lanky, has a +wingspan?, serious threat from beyond the three-point arc, crafty/smart about creating space</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2955952,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/08/2026-Update.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/08/2026-Update.png?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-2955952" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->