ND 2030 Rankings Debut
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The future of North Dakota basketball is already taking shape, and it's time to turn our attention to the Class of 2030! This group of young hoopers is just getting started, but we've already seen some intriguing talent emerge across the state. From players showing off their scoring ability to those making an impact with their athleticism, playmaking, and all-around game, there are several names worth getting familiar with early on.
PHD is excited to unveil our first edition of the North Dakota 2030 Rankings! We've taken a closer look at the prospects who have caught our attention and put together our initial rankings for this young class. As these players continue to develop, gain experience, and compete at a higher level, we expect the rankings to evolve right alongside them.
The journey is just beginning for the Class of 2030, and we're looking forward to following their progress. Let's take a look at the names leading the way in our rankings debut!
In this Ranking debut, we have 30 players. With every update, the rankings will be adjusted and additional players will be added.
Below, we unveil the Top 10 Prospects in the Class of 2030, with a link to the full rankings available further down.
One thing to remember is that these Rankings are updated multiple times throughout the year and are constantly moving/shifting as players improve and grow. Best of luck to all the freshmen this winter in school ball!
Keep your eyes on the site, as the week goes on, we will have info/comments on many of the frosh ballers.
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THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE PROSPECT RANKINGS
How do you guys decide where a player gets ranked? Let me tell you….
North Dakota's Prep Hoops prospect rankings are compiled by our writers with input from high school, AAU, and college coaches who watch a ton of North Dakota basketball. We put a lot of time and energy into it — probably too much! — and we are as diligent as we can possibly be to get it right. We never intentionally set out to bury a kid or leave them off the list. We try not to be biased — other than favoring kids with talent, grit, and a desire to get better. We work hard at being fair. But at the end of the day, not everyone will be happy, and that's OK. Rankings are updated four times a year, October, January, March, and June. Here are some other important things you should know.
– College coaches have a lot of influence. If there is no clear consensus on the top players in each class, we give them the last word.
– AAU matters. In the winter update, we are obviously adding players who are having great high school seasons. This is the primary opportunity for athletes who don't play AAU ball to make their mark. It is a reality, however, that players who do not play AAU are greatly diminishing their opportunity to make the prospect rankings. They are also limiting their opportunities to play college basketball since being seen by 10 coaches is statistically less likely to yield the desired result than being seen by 100.
– Most importantly, this list is about college potential, not current performance. Let me repeat that. THIS LIST IS ABOUT COLLEGE POTENTIAL, NOT CURRENT PERFORMANCE. This is the big one, the factor that causes the most consternation, and the most misunderstanding, especially among keenly interested parents.
