New Additions & Stock Risers: ND ’26 Ranks

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2026 Rankings were updated last week and PHD is back with more information on the incoming sophomore class from North Dakota. We have eighteen ballers to look at and discuss.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>See below for 3 New Additions to the Prospect Rankings and 15 more Stock Risers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1816188,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/12/PH26NMRankings-1-crop-554x364-1677264084.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/12/PH26NMRankings-1-crop-554x364-1677264084.jpg?w=553" alt="" class="wp-image-1816188" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">New Additions</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2055924' first='Miken' last='Mattson'] |6'0 G| Valley City</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He can certainly stroke it from 3, fills it up from deep range, fluid shooting mechanics, confident, catches ready to fire</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2022583' first='Tarek' last='Kinzell'] |5'9 G| MPB</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Not very big, but what Tarek lacks in size he makes up w/ vigor, a lefty creator, hits perimeter J's &amp; scores in transition</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2052763' first='Braysen' last='Sagert'] |5'8 G| Oakes</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nobody questions his effort or NRG, knows the game well, shooting the ball well this summer, innovative 3-level scorer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Stock Risers</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1418034' first='Joey' last='Kraljic'] |6'1 SF| Century</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Looks like a strong/versatile defender, shown excellent court vision &amp; passing, fluid &amp; accurate mid-range jump shooter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1541561' first='Kayson' last='Bernstien'] |6'5 PF| Sheyenne</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Long lefty, improving/still learning the game, BIG Mustang has improved interior scoring, active rebounder on both ends</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1510914' first='Camden' last='Kraemer'] |5'7 G| Century</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A primary ball handler, takes care of &amp; values the rock, involves teammates, makes smart choices/reads, deadly shooter </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1951580' first='Lawrence' last='Marshall'] |6'4 PF| New Town</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Long &amp; athletic, solid all-around game, shown glimpses of greatness, solid post D, active rebounder, runs floor very well</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1327794' first='Aiden' last='Simek'] |5'10 G| West Fargo</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Impressively Skilled baller w/ quick shooting release, improved his spatial awareness and movement away from the ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1332143' first='Gabe' last='Iverson'] |5'8 G| Kindred</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> Smart ball player with serious shooting potential, scores in a variety of ways, room to grow w/ plenty of hoop potential</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1632691' first='Keagan' last='Peterson'] |5'10 G/F| Central Cass</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An Emerging 3-level scorer, improved as perimeter shooter, impressive combo of size &amp; skill, has an upward trajectory </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1632682' first='Makiya' last='Berryhill'] |5'10 G| Legacy</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Has the ability to fill up the stat sheet, tough D on 1's &amp; 2's, strong moves around the hoop, capable shooter, nice skills</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1947035' first='McGill' last='Dugbeh'] |5'9 G| Sheyenne</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Not the biggest but he is extra quick, has no trouble breaking down the D, improved shooter &amp; scorer, frustrating on D </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1632700' first='Ezra' last='Robinson'] |5'6 G| Midway/Minto</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bothersome defender, sees the floor well as a passing/unselfish player, sharp ball skills, smart, knows how to create space</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1951585' first='Blake' last='Roos'] |5'9 G| Davies</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Potential SNIPER with intriguing shooting ability! Undersized Eagle at this point but a quick and bouncy combo-guard</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1545212' first='Jack' last='Julson'] |6'0 G| Legacy</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An athletic wing &amp; playmaker, guards hard, flies down the floor, emerging as a shooter, loads of potential for this Saber</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1798697' first='Austin' last='Ohleen'] |6'0 SF| Horace</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lefty slasher w/ nice-soft touch around rim, has improved his outside shot, first-rate rebounder, developing defender</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1632693' first='Andrew' last='Lawerence'] |5'8 G| Davies</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Athletic backcourt player, strong &amp; skilled handles, plays w/ a low center of gravity, gets downhill on D &amp; makes plays</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1632692' first='Elijah' last='Robinson'] |5'6 G| Midway/Minto</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another smart Robinson! Shooting it hot this summer, bounteous from the 3-point arc, can slash &amp; score at the basket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1606306,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/09/NorthDakota.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/09/NorthDakota.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1606306" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->