Additional Stock Risers: 2029 ND Ranks

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Dakotas is not finished talking about the <strong>North Dakota 2029 class</strong>. The spring and summer stretch has continued to bring the best out of this group, and yet another wave of prospects has put in the work to earn some added recognition and climb up the board.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this edition of <span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>Additional Stock Risers: 2029 ND Ranks</em></span>, we're back with another group of players who have set themselves apart through their effort, growth on the floor, and the kind of steady play that shows up when the games count. This class continues to prove just how deep it is, and the battle for spots on the board hasn't let up one bit.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size"><strong>Let's get into the next wave of risers in the North Dakota 2029 class.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3690690,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/07/image_4639bd.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/07/image_4639bd.png" alt="" class="wp-image-3690690" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2858854"],"_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-6a4fb24e0f50f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-He will be new at Minot North, best part of his game is ability to score in transition</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Long, plays near the rim &amp; runs floor well, has a will to win, improved low post abilities</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2484209"],"_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-6a4fb24e0f5e2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Left-hander, shoots it very well from beyond the arc, had a solid club season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Improved as a defender, strong for his size &amp; boards well, hard to guard as a lefty</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2965150"],"_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-6a4fb81d0be97"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Come a long way since last year, will take on a major role this winter as a playmaker</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has put in the time, driving &amp; shooting much improved, big growth in confidence</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3552457"],"_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-6a4fb81d0bec7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Excellent perimeter shooter, hoops w/ contagious energy &amp; intensity, tireless worker</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Does many things well, largely because of how hard he plays, smart/heady baller</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2952565"],"_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-6a4fb81d0bee9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Had some nice moments in club ball, upgraded his game, improvement is ongoing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Key strengths are shooting, attacking defenses &amp; orchestrating offensive opportunities</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2952566"],"_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-6a4fb81d0bf09"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Flashed some strong moments during club hoops, taking noticeable steps forward </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Stands out for his shooting ability, knack for attacking D &amp; setting up teammates</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3590679"],"_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-6a4fb81d0bf61"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Has gone on a nice growth spurt, looked good in club ball, improved w/ his off- hand</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hoops with a scorer's mentality, likes any shot &amp; thinks he can drill it, confident</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3590764"],"_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-6a4fb81d0bf7e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Motor/strength are impressive, all hustle all the time, fights for boards &amp; battles inside</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Creates contact &amp; finishes, provides interior toughness, hard slasher, improved shooter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2950570,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/08/RankingsRisers_167f5e.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/08/RankingsRisers_167f5e.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-2950570" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->