7 New Names: ND ’28 Ranks

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Dakotas recently dropped an updated look at the North Dakota 2028 Prospect Rankings, and with any update comes new names worth talking about. The incoming junior class has been busy this spring/summer, and a handful of players have done enough to work their way onto the board for the first time and demand some attention.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this edition of New Names: ND '28 Ranks, we are putting the spotlight on the players who are making their debut in the rankings. These are guys who have stepped up their game, put together impressive stretches of play, and made it impossible to keep them off the list any longer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Let's take a look at the new names in the North Dakota 2028 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2877660,"width":"321px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/06/newnames.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/06/newnames.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-2877660" style="width:321px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3662542' first='Mikah' last='LaRocque'] |6'1 G| Dunseith</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-This Dragon is a FIRE shooter, lit it up at the BHS Team Camp &amp; Who's Next Combine</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-1 of the purest strokes I have seen this summer, will fill it up this winter, is equally dangerous in transition</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3596909' first='Jake' last='Miller'] |6'2 F| St. Mary's</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive showing this spring on the Prep Hoops Circuit, a well-built, strong athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Aggressive &amp; strong rebounder, gets second chance points, very good on the backside of the O, tough inside</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2407814' first='Naviah' last='Friday-Johnson'] |6'3 F| Mandan</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another player for Pack who had a quality spring on the PH Circuit, multiple impressive performances </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I like his game around the basket, good feet, crafty scorer/finisher, uses both hands, makes hustle plays &amp; hits 3's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3655957' first='Joseph' last='Spotted-Dog'] |6'1 G/SF| Bismarck Century</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Long/lanky for a 6'1 player, certified threat from 3 with range, opportunistic in transition, boards well</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I think it will be tough to find minutes for the talented Patriots, but Joseph has potential in his game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2400854' first='Colyn' last='Longie'] |5'10 G| St. John</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Had a nice spring with [program_tooltip program_id='2075723' first='ND' last='Attack'] &amp; looked tough on defense, does good work on the ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Noteworthy ball skills, plays with a high hoops IQ, finds the cutters &amp; open man, attacks downhill, fearless finisher</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3606397' first='Virgil' last='Buckta'] |6'2 F| Grand Forks Central</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Caught my eye this spring on the Prep Hoops Circuit, proved to be a legitimate scorer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Knights need scoring &amp; Buckta can do it, also boards up &amp; shares the ball, capable from 3, solid inside finisher</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3676704' first='Crosby' last='Anderson'] |6'2 SF| Wahpeton</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has looked good early in the summer, shot the rock well for the Huskies at the Metro Team Camp</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Expecting him to be a solid role player this winter, will provide a scoring punch &amp; take pressure off Gilbertson</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2880829,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/2028-Rankings-Update-crop-802x527-1749691049.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/2028-Rankings-Update-crop-802x527-1749691049.png?w=801" alt="" class="wp-image-2880829" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->