New Names: 2027 Ranks Update

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Dakotas released its latest update to the North Dakota 2027 Prospect Rankings this week, featuring a new wave of players making an impact. In this piece, PHD highlights prospects who have forced their way into the conversation with strong play, steady growth, and consistent performances.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These athletes may not be at the very top yet, but they've earned attention with how they've performed this season. Take a look below for player notes and insights on the newest names to know as the season continues.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3574036,"width":"247px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/12/New-Names-crop-847x556-1708021442-crop-640x421-1774754907.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/12/New-Names-crop-847x556-1708021442-crop-640x421-1774754907.jpg?w=639" alt="" class="wp-image-3574036" style="width:247px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3563264' first='Ayms' last='Melin'] |6'4 F| Shiloh Christian</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Noteworthy length, helped the Skyhawks get to the State Tournament, active forward, moves well, high-points rebounds, good hands, efficient finisher</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3485188' first='Eli' last='Gemmill'] |5'9 G| Thompson</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Not the biggest player, but he hoops with heart, sees the floor &amp; finds open teammates w/ accurate passes, works his tail off, scrappy, fearless baller</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3485091' first='Elijah' last='Conrad'] |6'3 F| Thompson</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-A physical, well-built, and strong forward, strikes me as a tough &amp; gritty ball player, a disruptive and solid defender, finishes well around the basket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3559588' first='Jaxon' last='Krier'] |5'11 G| Wyndmere/Lidgerwood</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Took home District 1 honors this season, strong athlete, top-notch defender, gamer who steps up to the occasion, 11 ppg, 4 rpg, 2.1 apg, 3.4 spg, 4.5 dpg</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3555014' first='Mason' last='Pollestad'] |6'4 F| DVE</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-An eye-catching athlete who throws down with authority, SLAMs w/ 1 &amp; 2 hands, bouncy &amp; explosive, mobile &amp; productive rebounder, runs the floor well</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3544208' first='Michael' last='Greff'] |6'2 F| Grant County/Mott-Regent</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Selected to the All-District 7 Team, tough/physical/strong forward, but he can also hit the 3-point shot, multi-level scorer, hits glass hard, 2-way player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3542553' first='Reese' last='Nitschke'] |6'2 G/F| Oakes</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Important role player for the 20 win Tornadoes, lanky with good feet, solid defender, a utility guy who does many things well, versatile, positive playmaker</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3559584' first='Wylie' last='Rydell'] |6'0 G| Tri-State</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Selected as an All-District 1 baller, everyone talks about this kid being a real-deal shooter, talented passer with touch &amp; vision, has a sweet spin-move</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2882820,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/06/2027-Rankings-Update.webp"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/06/2027-Rankings-Update.webp?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-2882820" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->