2026 Spring Stock Risers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The season may be over, but the movement hasn't slowed down.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As the calendar turns to spring, the Class of 2026 continues to evolve, with a number of players making serious noise over the past season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this edition of <strong>2026 Spring Stock Risers</strong>, <span style="text-decoration: underline">Prep Hoops Dakotas highlights 15 senior standouts</span> who have elevated their games and climbed the rankings. Whether it's improved skill sets, growing confidence, or higher-level production, these players are trending in the right direction as they enter the next phase of their journey.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The film is sharper. The impact is greater. The buzz is building.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Let's take a look at the names you need to know.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3564654,"width":"310px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/05/Spring-Stock-Risers-crop-674x443-1774200615.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/05/Spring-Stock-Risers-crop-674x443-1774200615.png?w=673" alt="" class="wp-image-3564654" style="width:310px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1418034' first='Joey' last='Kraljic'] |6'4 F| Bismarck Century</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-7.0 ppg (49 FG%), 6.3 rpg, 1.8 apg, 11 EFFpg, difference-maker who averaged 7 ppg &amp; was still All-WDA, key ROLE PLAYER for State Champions in AA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1510913' first='Carson' last='Quam'] |6'2 SF| Shiloh Christian</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-16.8 ppg, 6.3 rpg, 1.7 apg, 1.7 spg, 53.1 FG%, 56.3 2FG%, All-Region, All-State Tournament Team, lockdown defender, all-around baller, 2-way stud</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1418031' first='Jack' last='Dieterle'] |6'7 C| Valley City</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-BIG man, there are only so many 6'7" low post players in ND, had the game of his career in Regionals vs. Kindred, poured in 31 points &amp; snagged 13 boards</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1418039' first='Braylon' last='Aldinger'] |6'4 G| Bismarck Century</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-6.6 ppg (43 FG%), 2.4 rpg, 1.7 apg, 8 EFFpg, 37 made 3FG (38%), nice length on the wing, reliable 3-point shooter, role guy for the State Champions</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1632700' first='Ezra' last='Robinson'] |6'1 G| Midway-Minto</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-All-Tourney Team at State, All-Region, All-District, produced solid numbers all season long, skilled &amp; smart, great feeling for the game, natural playmaker</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1632692' first='Elijah' last='Robinson'] |6'1 G| Midway-Minto</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-District 3 Senior Athlete of the Year, All-Region, All-District, he &amp; Ezra were dudes, helped get the Mustangs to State, consistent stat stuffer, game-changer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1632637' first='Te'Darrion' last='Slack'] |6'1 SF| Bismarck</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-6.6 ppg (52 FG%), 3.1 rpg, 0.5 apg, 8 EFFpg, 9 made 3FG (31%), bouncy &amp; electric athlete for the State Runner-Up Champions, high-light reel dunker</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2806703' first='Jalon' last='Chapman'] |5'11 G| Trenton</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-District 5 Senior Athlete of the Year, All-Region &amp; All-District, downhill slasher, good w/ L &amp; R, talented w/ the rock, handles &amp; passes well, legit shooter </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2861449' first='Gage' last='Hofmann'] |6'5 PF| MPB</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-18.8 ppg, 11.2 rpg, 51 FG%, 74 FT%, All-District, All-Region, All-Tourney Team at State, helped lead Thunder to State, beast around the basket, efficient</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1632649' first='Hayden' last='Seay'] |5'10 G| Minot Ryan</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-16 ppg, 4 rpg, 4 apg, All-District, All-Region, PG &amp; lead G for State Qualifying Lions, skilled left-hander, creative off the bounce, sharp vision &amp; passing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1510892' first='Brayden' last='Blikre'] |6'0 SF| Minot North</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-18.9 ppg (36 FG%), 4.8 rpg, 2.2 apg, 10 EFFpg, 67 made 3FG (32%), All-WDA baller, put up legit numbers, quick trigger shooter w/ range, opportunistic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2436103' first='Yeseff' last='Aikens'] |6'2 G| Fargo South</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-12.7 ppg (45 FG%), 4.1 rpg, 3.1 apg, 11 EFFpg, 25 made 3FG (41%), breakout season for the Bruins, nice-sized guard &amp; athletic, creative going to the hoop</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2775176' first='Grady' last='Crawford'] |6'2 G| Garrison</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-20 ppg, 7 rpg, 4.5 apg, 2.5 spg, 52 FG%, All-Region &amp; All-District, outstanding driver/slasher, efficient finisher/scorer, great passer, tough defender</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2329512' first='Ryan' last='Pelletier'] |6'5 PF| Cavalier</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-14.7 ppg, 12.5 rpg, 1.3 apg, 52.3 FG%, All-Region &amp; All-District, did BIG-man things well, efficient in the paint, Double-Double beast, disrupts on defense</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1534507' first='Michael' last='Hamilton'] |6'0 G| Fargo South</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-10.7 ppg (35 FG%), 2.7 rpg, 2.1 apg, 6 EFFpg, 53 made 3FG (36%), shot well this season, had some monster shooting games, talented from the arc, strong athlete</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 -->