Top Stock Risers: 2028 ND Ranks

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Dakotas has dropped an updated look at the North Dakota 2028 Prospect Rankings, and with every update comes a new set of storylines. Some players held their ground, others are creeping closer to the top, and a handful have made a jump that is hard to ignore.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this article, we are zeroing in on the players whose stock is heading in the right direction. These are the guys who have put the work in over the spring, turned some heads along the way, and done enough to climb the board. A standout performance at a tournament, a bigger role on their club team, or simply a more polished and confident game has been enough to separate this group from the pack.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here is a look at who is trending up in the North Dakota 2028 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3584890,"width":"280px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/04/28-Stock-Risers.webp"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/04/28-Stock-Risers.webp?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-3584890" style="width:280px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2442680"],"_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-6a3c34f429d96"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-KHB is like Picasso stepping up to a blank canvas, brings size, athleticism, amazing body control, patience, skill, 3-level scoring, and rockstar dunking</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Brings a ton of versatility, would not be surprised if he leads WDA in blocks &amp; boards</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2417300"],"_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-6a3c3b892ba3f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Long, rangy, explosive, aggressive, physical, powerful finisher and dunker, a beast down low, embraces being an interior force, great on the offensive glass</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Everyone loves how he runs the floor &amp; finishes, hoops super hard, great effort</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2606561"],"_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-6a3c3b892bae7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Outstanding wing with length, skill, and deadly shooting, has an excellent middy &amp; 3-point shooting game, uses his shoulder to create separation from the D</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-A complete 3-level scorer, one of the best in his class in the pick-n-roll game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2417308"],"_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-6a3c3b892bb78"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Named All-State and helped the Squirrels finish 2nd at State, intrigued with his length at PG, high-level passing, court vision, and playmaking ability, super creative</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Amazing change of speeds &amp; handles, impressive finisher, middy &amp; floater game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2525625"],"_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-6a3c3b892bc04"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-A southpaw who shot it scalding hot this spring, had many games with multiple triples, smooth shooter with confidence &amp; range, moves &amp; spaces well</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Athletic slasher, awesome inside hand finisher, fast/quick/shifty, timely shooter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2415382"],"_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-6a3c3b892bc8c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Plays tough &amp; scrappy on-ball D, one of the top defenders in the '28 Class, sharp handles, good passer, boards well, does everything well, works hard in weight room</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Best part of his game is his ability to get downhill &amp; finish, improved shooter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2413724"],"_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-6a3c3b892bd61"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Had a very impressive spring ball, scores the rock from every level, top-tier athlete in this region, strong and explosive, extraordinary in up-tempo/transition</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Versatile, tough inside, great slasher, capable shooter, serious upside on defense</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2412050"],"_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-6a3c3b892bdec"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Double-digit scorer last season, he and Booth could both average Double-Doubles next winter, Knudsen hoops w/ never-ending effort, high motor &amp; strength</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Controls paint on both ends, gets a ton of 2nd chance points, blood-thirsty attacker</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2417313"],"_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-6a3c3b892be77"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-1st Team All-State selection, put up gaudy numbers, won 36 games, took 3rd at State, elite passer, high-level skills, smart, leader, gym rat, lives &amp; breathes bball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Best floater/runner game in ND, floor general, great touch-passer, elite 3shooter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2415387"],"_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-6a3c3b892bf00"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-I really like his length/size, matchup problem on the wing, knockdown three-point shooter, extended deep range, lights out in the catch &amp; shoot game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Stuffed the stat sheet this past winter, his game keeps evolving &amp; expanding</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2417302"],"_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-6a3c3b892bf89"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-PHD is intrigued w/ his size and toughness as a lead guard, extremely versatile, does good work in the paint &amp; around the hoop, tough as nails, unselfish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Excellent rebounder, impressive reactions, sees the floor, high percentage shooter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2428677"],"_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-6a3c3b892c098"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Helped lead the Miners to the State Championship! Named to the All-Region 4 Team, easily one of the top three-point snipers in this class, smart/clever, timely</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hands down one of the best players at the BHS Team Camp early this summer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3678853,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/image_118713.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/image_118713.png" alt="" class="wp-image-3678853" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->