12 Additional Stock Risers: 2026 Ranks

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The high school season is complete, and with it comes the <strong>final update for the North Dakota Class of 2026 rankings</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>But even with the rankings now locked in, the movement hasn't stopped. A number of players across the state continue to make noise, building on strong seasons and showing clear development as they head into the next phase of their basketball journeys.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this edition of <strong>12 Additional Stock Risers: 2026 Ranks</strong>, Prep Hoops Dakotas highlights a group of North Dakota seniors who have elevated their games and boosted their stock. Whether it's increased production, expanded roles, or consistent impact, these players have earned their recognition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The film stands out. The performances back it up. And the growth is undeniable.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Let's take a look at the final group of risers from the 2026 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2837963,"width":"292px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/06/StockRisers-crop-658x432-1744480765.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/06/StockRisers-crop-658x432-1744480765.jpg?w=657" alt="" class="wp-image-2837963" style="width:292px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2768416' first='Jager' last='Breding'] |6'2 G| Powers Lake-Burke Central</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Took home All-District 5 honors after a strong senior, was a difficult matchup because of his length, accurate perimeter shooting, and downhill slashing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3183858' first='Tristan' last='Orton'] |6'2 G| Dickinson</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He was a very good role player for the Mavs, helped them to 3rd Place at State Tournament 4.3 ppg (40 FG%), 1.5 rpg, 0.6 apg, 4 EFFpg, 21 made 3FG (33%)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2276344' first='Aidyn' last='Fisher'] |6'3 G| Hettinger/Scranton</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-The smooth shooting Nighthawk was selected as an All-District 7 baller, put up nice numbers at 15.1 ppg &amp; 5.7 rpg, deadeye 3-point sniper w/ nice length</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2844942' first='Reese' last='Steffen'] |6'2 G/F| Velva</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Breakout season, selected to the All-Region 3 Team &amp; All-District 6 Team, outstanding speed &amp; athleticism, a real 2-way player, motor never slows</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1510915' first='Braxten' last='Ruff'] |5'10 G| Bismarck Legacy</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Starter, had a nice senior season for the State qualifying Sabres, 6.3 ppg (43 FG%), 2.3 rpg, 1.8 apg, 7 EFFpg, 30 made 3FG (38%)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2412539' first='Brody' last='Rainsberry'] |5'10 G| Nelson County</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Lead guard who helped the Chargers win 18 games &amp; qualify for the State Tournament, moved the ball &amp; found scorers, mobile multi-sport athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2335335' first='Gavin' last='Oster'] |6'1 G| Thompson</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Moves well, quick, has a quality skill-set, plays the game hard, caught my eye w/ his slashing, he looked like the top Tommie at times this season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3276940' first='Isaac' last='Silvernagel'] |6'3 F| Linton-HMB</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Selected as an All-Region 1 and All-District 2 baller, rangy &amp; tough kid, lets the game come to him but makes plenty of positive plays, noteworthy athleticism </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3183867' first='Teytum' last='Bullinger'] |5'10 G| Dickinson</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He carved out a role for the Mavs, glue guy for a AA squad that took 3rd at State, 2.5 ppg (40 FG%), 2.0 rpg, 1.3 apg, 4 EFFpg, 7 made 3FG (22%)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2297738' first='Levi' last='Swanson'] |6'1 G| Langdon</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Took home All-District 4 honors, Swanson is a serious perimeter shooter, PHD likes the looks of his stroke from 3point land, productive on the O-glass</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2715957' first='Will' last='Olson'] |6'1 SF| Oak Grove</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Had a handful of quality performances for the Grovers, good at drawing fouls and getting to the FT-line, capable 3-shooter with range, soft touch</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1891617' first='Luke' last='Selzler'] |6'3 PF| Velva</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-BIG &amp; strong southpaw, scores inside but can also hit a triple, physical &amp; tough, good feet, impressive athlete for his size/build, future D2 football player</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 -->