13 Additional Stock Risers: 2027 Ranks

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The movement doesn't stop. After the latest update to the 2027 ND Prospect Rankings, Prep Hoops Dakotas continues to spotlight more players who are trending in the right direction.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In <em>13 Additional Stock Risers: 2027 Ranks</em>, we take a look at another group of prospects who have made noticeable strides with their play, consistency, and overall impact. These are names that continue to build momentum and force their way into the conversation as the year goes on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2961637,"width":"271px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/09/27-Stock-Risers.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/09/27-Stock-Risers.png?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-2961637" style="width:271px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2237730' first='Aiden' last='Bontjes'] |6'3 G| Wahpeton</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Solid defender, did great work on shooters &amp; kept slashers out of the paint, rebounds well, capable from three &amp; uses the dribble to score in the lane</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2347919' first='Hudson' last='Wolff'] |5'8 G| Wilton-Wing</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Coaches kid, smart/clever/skilled, going to be a major playmaker next season, big-time shooter, knockdown from deep, gym rat, farm-boy tough</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2118617' first='Matt' last='Kragness'] |6'1 SF| Fargo North</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-1 of the hardest working Spartans, great D, guards bigger than his size, quality athlete, improved shooter (high%), selfless, distributor, willing cutter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2237756' first='Pierce' last='Thomsen'] |6'3 F| Oak Grove</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-A noteworthy athlete, his skill-set keeps developing, makes positive plays on both ends of the floor, exciting upside/potential with his length &amp; mobility</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1543338' first='AJ' last='Brackins'] |5'8 G| West Fargo</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Got a good amount of burn down the stretch, will be a lead guard for the Pack next season, firecracker, slasher 3.7 ppg (37 FG%), 1.7 rpg, 1.0 apg, 4 EFFpg</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2237769' first='Brody' last='Berndt'] |6'5 C| Rugby</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Selected as an All-Region 3 Player, BIG fella, impressive size, tough on the block, creates &amp; holds position, efficient around the basket, solid rebounder</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2237766' first='Jayden' last='Jochim'] |5'11 G| Linton-HMB</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Gifted &amp; talented left-handed shooter, smooth stroke/release, improved passer &amp; creator, plays calm/cool/collected, slick handles, sneaky slasher</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2237755' first='Paxton' last='Lyson'] |6'1 G| Dickinson</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-True competitor, does whatever is asked of him to help the team be successful, best attribute is shooting but very capable of slashing, pesky D, boards well</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2398656' first='Kade' last='Mitchell'] |6'4 G| North Star</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-New to Bearcats this season &amp; helped get them to State, long lefty wing, serious shooting threat from arc, crafty around the rim, productive in transition</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3130147' first='AJ' last='Fuller'] |6'7 C| Garrison</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Eye-catching length, height changes the game, blocks shots w/ great timing, if he doesn't block the shot he changes it, came on strong middle to end of year</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2347885' first='Kaleb' last='Benning'] |6'0 F| Wilton-Wing</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Does the little things, great glue-guy, tough as nails, good feel for the game, productive rebounder, aggressive to the rock, strong defender, game-changer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2897488' first='Brady' last='Nelson'] |6'2 PF| Washburn</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-All-District 8 selection, 13 ppg, 6.5 rpg, 2 apg, 1.5 spg, 1.5 bpg, southpaw, tough-guy inside, hoops hard, physical, gets after the boards, plays w/ a good base</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2347918' first='Carter' last='Corneil'] |6'0 G| Belfield</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Selected as an All-District 7 baller, serious athleticism &amp; mobility, legit offensive threat, southpaw shooter, score from in &amp; out, versatile playmaker</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 -->