Top Stock Risers: 2027 Ranks

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Prep Hoops Dakotas updated the 2027 Prospect Rankings on Monday, and with any update comes movement. Some guys held steady, some guys are knocking on the door, and a select few have made a real jump up the board.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"100"}},"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size" style="font-style:normal;font-weight:100">In this article, we are taking a closer look at the players whose stock is trending in the right direction. These are the guys who have put in the work this spring, opened some eyes along the way, and earned their climb up the rankings. Whether it was a strong showing on the club circuit, a noticeable jump in production, or simply taking their game to another level, these risers have given evaluators plenty of reasons to keep tabs on them moving forward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Let's take a look at who is on the rise in the 2027 class.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3672909,"width":"271px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/image_7e8b55.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/image_7e8b55.png" alt="" class="wp-image-3672909" style="width:271px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1651920"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a3228df71dae"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-North Dakota's first 2027 first basketball commit</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Little Larry is long, skilled, versatile, smart, and offers up a ton of upside</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Outstanding spring, multiple splashy games, Terras is an emerging talent</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2116300"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a3228df71e1c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Benefiting from club bball in a huge way, plays within himself, but offers up a ton</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Super coachable, defending well this spring vs. D2 caliber wings, awesome defender</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impacts winning in a multitude of ways, 2-way dawg, he is only getting better</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2237722"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a3228df71e67"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-He was injured for a spell this spring but is back and playing very well</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good feet and feel for the game, low post, but can hit jumpers &amp; sets up others</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has some craftiness around the basket, scrappy, protects the rim &amp; boards up</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1863062"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a3228df71eaa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Turning into a menace on defense, best basketball is certainly ahead of him</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Rebounds extremely well for a guard, has a nose for the ball, natural player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Best part of his game is his IQ, makes winning plays, shoots it at a high clip</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2052771"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a3228df71efa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-BIG man down low who demands attention &amp; creates space, soft touch finisher</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Passes very well for a low post, sees the floor &amp; shares the ball, beast on the boards</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-One of the elite BIG's in the class, I like his upside as his overall game evolves </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1539676"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a3228df71f3c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Strong spring &amp; looked tough, Walters is playing great bball &amp; performing </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great body control going to the rim/basket, consistently hits from 3pt land</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Physical w/ the rock, bangs down low, physical on the block, makes few mistakes</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1542346"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a3228df71f7c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Had a quality spring season, playmaker in transition and as a slasher</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-You never have to question Harildstad's effort or energy, make hustle plays</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He will step into a starting role for the 2-time defending State Champions</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2132774"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a3228df71fbb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Elite high-level shooter, scores the rock at every level, controls the pace</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sees the court well &amp; makes the correct play, improved defensively on-ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Shoots the rock at an elite level, sees the floor well, improved as a defender</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1651919"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a3228df71ffa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-His best basketball is ahead of him, former dead-3 but his game has evolved</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Reliable w/ the rock, gets hot shooting in a hurry, improved decision-maker</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Catch&amp;shoot, catch&amp;slash, catch&amp;pass = effective at all, also boards well for a G</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2347911"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a3228df7205b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Miller is a two-way player who prides himself on defense, great defender</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Bryce is a two-player, will hurt you in many ways, all-around baller w/ size</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He brings versatility to the court, will lock up, but also make others better </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2834271"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a3228df720a3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Toja checks the boxes with his length, athleticism, and potential</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I like how he runs the floor, elevates well, has some nice versatility </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-PHD is expecting him to start four the Eagles and flourish under Manson</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2347908"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a3228df720e2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Obviously, we like his length, Dean is also a quality athlete w/ strength &amp; mobility</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drives &amp; slashes well from the perimeter, causes matchup problems w/ his size</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Finishes strong both L &amp; R, improved shooter &amp; consistency, becoming more physical</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3672910,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/image_800efa.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/image_800efa.png" alt="" class="wp-image-3672910" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->