’29 ND Ranks: Stock Risers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Freshman year is in the books for the 2029 class, but the grind hasn't let up one bit. The spring club season kept this group busy, and now with summer hoops in full swing, Prep Hoops Dakotas is back with an updated look at the North Dakota 2029 Prospect Rankings. There has been plenty of movement, and the storylines within this class continue to grow.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this edition of <strong><em>'29 ND Ranks: Stock Risers</em></strong>, we are shining the light on the players who have taken their game up a notch. Improved production, greater consistency, and a bigger impact on the floor have all played a role in these prospects earning a higher spot on the board.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Let's dive into the players trending up and making noise in the North Dakota 2029 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3689042,"width":"306px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/07/image_f7d621.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/07/image_f7d621.png" alt="" class="wp-image-3689042" style="width:306px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2907729"],"_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-6a4c8d006717f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Impressed with his length and skill set, sweet floater game, smooth athleticism</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Gets buckets from every level, smooth shooter, slashes &amp; finishes well at the cup</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2443106"],"_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-6a4c8d00671dd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Matchup problem w/ his size &amp; shooting, will put up noteworthy #'s this winter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Fit in at Who's Next Combine with older players because of his length &amp; skill</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2513466"],"_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-6a4c8d0067210"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-A monster of a player and a real matchup nightmare with his strength &amp; power</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-"Baby Zion" is a big left-hander, full-contact finisher and aggressive rebounder</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2856694"],"_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-6a4c8d006723f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Lanky southpaw, versatile playmaker who scores from three levels, mobile</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Handles himself well on the hardwood, executes the offense, creative slasher</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2858491"],"_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-6a4c8d0067270"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Looks to be an improved overall baller, versatile &amp; effective defender, good feel</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Son of a highly respected coach, always around hoops, his game will only get better</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2413186"],"_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-6a4c8d006729d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Talented shooter from the perimeter, always finds the open teammate, smart</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Improved as a slasher &amp; playmaker going downhill, coach's kid who gets the game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3441753"],"_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-6a4c8d00672be"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Big things are coming for Kysen, physical interior baller, tough D in the paint</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Inside presence, posts hard, boards well, long arms, capable set shooter w/consistency </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2965503"],"_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-6a4c8d00672db"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Great shooter, improved willingness to get to the rim, versatile, hurts D from all over</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Handles ball well, upgraded physically &amp; inside scoring, added muscle &amp; toughness </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2839442"],"_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-6a4c8d0067300"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Walker has a bright future with the Panthers, upcoming talent to keep eyes on</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Creates space around the hoop, does good work inside &amp; out, versatile hooper</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3689043,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/07/image_4ccb9a.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/07/image_4ccb9a.png" alt="" class="wp-image-3689043" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->