2027 ND Stock Risers: Last But Not Least

<!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"100"}}} --> <p style="font-style:normal;font-weight:100">The North Dakota 2027 rankings cycle has had no shortage of storylines, and we are not ready to close the book just yet. Following the latest update to the Prep Hoops Dakotas 2027 Prospect Rankings, there is still plenty to talk about. Players have continued to make noise throughout the summer, new performances have caught our attention, and the landscape of this class keeps evolving. The 2027 class in North Dakota has proven to be a deep and talented group, and we are not done giving credit where it is due.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We are closing out the stock risers series, and we saved a good group for last. These guys may not be sitting at the top of the rankings just yet, but what they have done to climb the board this spring/summer has been hard to overlook. Through consistent improvement, impactful play, standout moments, and a willingness to put in the work day in and day out, each of these players has made a strong case for their spot on this list. Below you will find notes and comments on the next wave of stock risers who have earned their recognition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2961637,"width":"272px","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:272px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2838603' first='Jase' last='Utley'] |6'1 G| Central McLean</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Key role player for the 28-0 and State Champion Cougars, legitimate 3-point shooter, brings the juice, finishes both L &amp; R, competes hard, scrappy</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1651917' first='Blake' last='Engstrom'] |6'3 SF| Horace</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice length, capable shooter from the arc, also makes plays as a slasher, will have the chance to prove himself as a role guy for the talented Hawks</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2114971' first='Trace' last='Mattson'] |6'1 G| Horace</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another Hawk who can stroke the 3pt shot, opportunistic off bounce &amp; in transition, will he carve out a reserve role &amp; bang home shots this winter?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2237843' first='Wesley' last='Nickelson'] |5'11 G| Velva</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-2-way aggressive ball player, puts pressure on the D as a slasher, lead guard, passes well, hits the 3-ball, will have an increased role this next season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2412425' first='Tatum' last='Poitra'] |5'11 G| Dunseith</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Helped the Dragons get to the long-awaited State Tournament, Dragons will be even better this season, quality court vision, multi-level scorer </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2467378' first='Joe' last='Enno'] |5'10 G| Fargo North</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Enno showcased his athleticism at the State Track &amp; Field meet this spring, should take on a major role in hoops, positive-play slasher, high-end motor</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2347909' first='Mark' last='Wanner'] |6'3 F| Shanley</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Wanner is a hard-working ball player, expect him to start for the "new-look" Deacons, blue-collar, physical,</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2711405' first='Tyson' last='Vanyo'] |6'2 SF| Grand Forks Central</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-EDC starter this past season, expecting Vanyo to have an increased role &amp; to up production this winter, ubiquitous energy, does the little things</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2364309' first='Tayden' last='Longie'] |5'10 G| St. John</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Smooth with the rock, ball skills are quality, sees the floor well, good eyes, makes timely plays, omnipresent energy to the floor, talented shooter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2834437,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/04/ranksUPDATE_e5675c.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/04/ranksUPDATE_e5675c.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-2834437" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->