ND 2029 Ranks: Players To Watch

The North Dakota 2029 Prospect Rankings were recently updated, and over the past few weeks we've taken a closer look at several Stock Risers and introduced some New Names making noise across the region. Now, we circle back around to highlight another group of Players To Watch within a talented and steadily improving 2029 class.   This article is not meant to be a complete list of the top-ranked players in the state. Instead, we're shining a light on noteworthy ballers, intriguing prospects, and young players whose upside, development, and performances continue to catch our attention. Whether it's skill development, athletic growth, production, toughness, or long-term potential, these are names worth keeping tabs on moving forward.   While they are not featured below, the “Big 3” in the class still deserve recognition as clear headliners in North Dakota's 2029 group — [player_tooltip player_id='2442325' first='Ty' last='Barman'], [player_tooltip player_id='2400639' first='Logan' last='Wavrin'], and [player_tooltip player_id='2489407' first='Cole' last='Martin'] are all high-level young talents with bright futures ahead.   <a href="https://prephoops.com/dakotas/rankings/north-dakota-rankings/2029-rankings/" id="https://prephoops.com/dakotas/rankings/north-dakota-rankings/2029-rankings/">Click Here</a> for the full Rankings list.   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/06/PH-Next-Up-Breaking-Down-the-2029-Rankings-6–10-e1757094171970.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/06/PH-Next-Up-Breaking-Down-the-2029-Rankings-6–10-e1757094171970.png?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2891119" style="aspect-ratio:2.4557108626198083;width:424px;height:auto" /></a></figure>   Players To Watch    Philip has looked tough this spring with [program_tooltip program_id='2075741' first='ND' last='Phenom'] and continues to put together a very impressive club season. The strong, hard-working big man impacts the game in multiple ways and consistently produces with his toughness and motor. Weidner rebounds like a vacuum around the basket and rarely wastes opportunities offensively, finishing at a highly efficient rate whenever he gets touches near the hoop. One of the more encouraging parts of his development has been the strides he's making defensively on the perimeter, showing improved mobility and confidence guarding away from the paint. Philip is also beginning to stretch the floor more consistently with his outside shot, adding another layer to his game. His physicality, effort, and continued development make him a player trending in the right direction.     Gladue is a big guard, especially for a '29 player, and he continues to show promising qualities this spring. One thing that immediately stands out is how well he takes care of the basketball. Nolan plays under control, makes smart decisions, and consistently values possessions. Offensively, he also does a nice job finishing around the rim, showing touch and composure in traffic. His size in the backcourt, steady approach, and ability to protect the ball make him an intriguing young prospect whose game should continue to trend upward with more experience and exposure.     AJ has been an absolute monster this spring, consistently producing at a high level while impacting the game in a variety of ways. He's scoring the ball well, rebounding at a high rate, and bringing a physical, aggressive presence to the hardwood. McDonagh owns the glass with his toughness and relentless motor, but his game goes far beyond rebounding. He's a versatile athlete with natural feel, strong instincts, and the ability to make timely plays in key moments. AJ continues to improve his all-around game, showing more playmaking ability, smarter reads, and a high basketball IQ. His blend of athleticism, strength, skill, and competitiveness makes him one of the more impactful players to watch in this class.     Mack is an intriguing talent who continues to impress with his combination of athleticism, skill, and nonstop energy. He's an adept finisher around the basket who consistently puts pressure on defenses by attacking downhill, drawing fouls, and getting to the charity stripe on a regular basis. Bullinger also brings value as a talented shooter and shot creator, capable of scoring in multiple ways. His impressive length and noteworthy mobility give him upside on both ends of the floor, while his quality ball skills allow him to create opportunities for himself and others. Mack competes with a high-end motor and high-octane energy every time he steps on the court, making him a player who impacts the game well beyond the box score.     Brady is looking very good during the club season and continues to prove why he is one of the more reliable all-around players on the floor. The smooth-shooting Saint brings a strong mix of skill, toughness, and team-first basketball every time he steps on the court. Kerzmann is always willing to make the extra pass, but when defenses leave him space, he is a knockdown three-point shooter capable of changing momentum quickly. He has long been known as a strong perimeter defender, and after adding 10-15 pounds of muscle, Brady is now more than capable of matching up with bigger players as well. He's also leading Bears Tail in rebounding this spring, showing just how much value he brings beyond scoring. His shooting, toughness, and all-around production continue to stand out in club basketball.     Williams is a tough, hard-nosed forward who continues to work hard with SSA this spring. With more physical growth likely still ahead, Williams has the frame and motor of a player who should continue adding strength and presence over the next few years. He works his tail off on both ends of the floor and has been especially effective finishing around the basket while playing with a noticeable physical edge. Aidan rebounds extremely well on both the offensive and defensive glass, consistently creating extra possessions and doing the dirty work for his team. His toughness, effort, and developing inside game make him an up-and-coming forward to keep an eye on for the Eagles.     Jett is a true PG and floor general who does an outstanding job creating and taking care of the ball. He controls the tempo, makes smart decisions, and consistently produces quality opportunities for teammates while still being capable of scoring when needed. Jungers excels at getting paint touches, collapsing defenses, and making winning plays that positively impact everyone around him. His quick feet, toughness, and body control allow him to play with great pace and confidence on both ends of the floor. Defensively, is where Jett truly separates himself. His anticipation instincts are advanced for his age, and he has the ability to pressure opposing guards full court and completely disrupt offensive rhythm. Already proving himself as a difference-maker at the varsity level, Jungers is easily one of the top defenders in the class.     Wells is making some major strides this club season and really started putting things together last weekend in Ohio. His game continues to trend upward as he's playing harder, doing more of the little things, and impacting winning in a variety of ways. Quinn can really shoot the basketball from three-point range at a high clip and has shown the ability to score consistently when given opportunities. What also makes Quinn intriguing is his combination of length and skill set, giving him upside on both ends of the floor. As he continues to develop physically and build confidence, Wells looks like a player whose stock could keep rising moving forward.     Sunde has put together a huge spring and continues to impress with the way he competes and produces for SSA. Despite playing on a smaller team, Sunde is regularly tasked with guarding bigger opponents and consistently embraces that challenge with toughness and effort. Offensively, Tate is one of the best shooters in the class and has the ability to consistently knock down shots from deep, even with defenders closing hard and hands in his face. He spaces the floor, plays with confidence, and continues to show value as a scorer and playmaker. Sunde is a quality player with a bright future ahead as an up-and-coming contributor for the Horace Hawks.     Jamo is the ultimate glue guy and one of the better two-way players in the 2029 class. He's having a very nice spring with Shoot360, impacting games with his toughness, versatility, and nonstop effort on both ends of the floor. Messer is a scrappy, gritty competitor who takes pride in defending and making hustle plays. He's a tireless worker who cuts and slashes well offensively, plays effectively both with and without the ball, and consistently makes winning plays that help his team succeed. With nice size, strength, and exciting upside, Jamo continues to emerge as a very intriguing all-around prospect.     Messmer is an intriguing 6'1” guard with nice length and a confident offensive game. He does a great job getting downhill and attacking the rim, using his size and aggressiveness to create scoring opportunities around the basket. Messmer is also a legit three-point shooter who can stretch the floor and make defenses pay from the perimeter. He plays with noticeable confidence on the offensive end and continues to show upside as a scorer. Defensively, Zy has been focused on improving this club season, and as that side of his game continues to develop, his overall impact and upside will only continue to grow.     Aldinger has been playing well this spring with [program_tooltip program_id='2075741' first='ND' last='Phenom'] and continues to show why he is a player worth tracking in the 2029 class. The left-handed guard brings nice length for his age and has shown a lot of upside with his shooting ability and overall offensive skill set. Kellen is comfortable operating within the offense and does a solid job making positive plays. He's a multi-level scorer who can hurt defenses from the perimeter and off the bounce. Beyond the talent, Kellen also stands out for being coachable, composed, and executing what is asked of him. His combination of size, feel, and scoring upside makes him an intriguing young guard moving forward.    <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/02/NorthDakota.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/02/NorthDakota.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-1126976" /></a></figure>

The North Dakota 2029 Prospect Rankings were recently updated, and over the past few weeks we've taken a closer look at several Stock Risers and introduced some New Names making noise across the region. Now, we circle back around to highlight another group of Players To Watch within a talented and steadily improving 2029 class.