ND 2029 Rankings Update and Overview

The North Dakota 2029 class continues to take shape, and with that comes our latest Rankings Update and Overview. As players develop, compete, and gain more exposure, this group is starting to separate itself with a mix of emerging talent, skill development, and long-term upside.

Over the past several months, we've had opportunities to evaluate these prospects in multiple settings, study scouting reports, and sift through evals, giving us a clearer picture of where things stand. This update reflects not only current production, but also growth, potential, and overall impact on the game.

Take a look below as we break down the latest movement, highlight key risers, and provide insight into one of North Dakota's up-and-coming classes.

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THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE PROSPECT RANKINGS

How do you guys decide where a player gets ranked? Let me tell you….

North Dakota's Prep Hoops prospect rankings are compiled by our writers with input from high school, AAU, and college coaches who watch a ton of North Dakota basketball. We put a lot of time and energy into it — probably too much! — and we are as diligent as we can possibly be to get it right. We never intentionally set out to bury a kid or leave them off the list. We try not to be biased — other than favoring kids with talent, grit, and a desire to get better. We work hard at being fair. But at the end of the day, not everyone will be happy, and that's OK. Rankings are updated four times a year, October, January, March, and June. Here are some other important things you should know.

– College coaches have a lot of influence. If there is no clear consensus on the top players in each class, we give them the last word.

– AAU matters. In the winter update, we are obviously adding players who are having great high school seasons. This is the primary opportunity for athletes who don't play AAU ball to make their mark. It is a reality, however, that players who do not play AAU are greatly diminishing their opportunity to make the prospect rankings. They are also limiting their opportunities to play college basketball since being seen by 10 coaches is statistically less likely to yield the desired result than being seen by 100.

– Most importantly, this list is about college potential, not current performance. Let me repeat that. THIS LIST IS ABOUT COLLEGE POTENTIAL, NOT CURRENT PERFORMANCE. This is the big one, the factor that causes the most consternation, and the most misunderstanding, especially among keenly interested parents.