7 New Names: ND ’29 Ranks

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Dakotas recently dropped an updated look at the North Dakota 2029 Prospect Rankings, and with any update comes new names worth talking about. The incoming sophomore 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 <strong><em>7 New Names: ND '29 Ranks</em></strong>, 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><span style="text-decoration: underline">Let's take a look at the seven new names in the North Dakota 2029 class</span>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2877660,"width":"372px","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:372px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3662505"],"_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-6a49e186d2738"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-I heard he was a shooter and it was on full display in early June at a team camp</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Lethal in the catch &amp; shoot game, smooth &amp; effortless stroke, nice mechanics</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3430187"],"_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-6a49e186d27b4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Plays w/ relentless energy, always gives 100%, strong build, physical &amp; aggressive</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looked tough this spring in club hoops, full-contact baller, athletic, hard-nosed</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3683149"],"_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-6a49e186d280a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Will be a starter this year, floor general, nobody knows the O better than the coach's kid</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Making great strides this offseason, 3-level scoring PG who rebounds very well</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3683154"],"_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-6a49e186d2858"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-His strength &amp; athleticism will give him an advantage over most players in District 5 </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Very strong CG for a '29, will be starting this season, capable scorer &amp; a plus defender</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3599552"],"_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-6a49e186d28a2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Hoops hard on both O &amp; D, quick &amp; athletic ball player, causes problems on D</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Boards well, positive contributor, a scary player when hooping with confidence </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3643671"],"_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-6a49e186d28eb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-A poised lead guard, tough, scrappy, fiery, sharp &amp; intentional decision-maker</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Wreaks havoc on defense, turns defense into O, physical rebounder, playmaker</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3360748"],"_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-6a49e186d2936"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Pure-shooting stroke, hoops at his own pace, shooter &amp; slasher, attacks &amp; finishes</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Scoring PG, lanky &amp; jumps well, gamer, loves the game &amp; is in the gym every day </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2894607,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/01/PH-RankingsUpdate-crop-823x540-1739310237-crop-692x455-1751545240.webp"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/01/PH-RankingsUpdate-crop-823x540-1739310237-crop-692x455-1751545240.webp?w=691" alt="" class="wp-image-2894607" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->