Noteworthy Stock Risers: ND ’24 Ranks

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It is hard to believe that the high school basketball season is complete. It seems like practices were just starting and now the State Tourneys are in the book. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This past week, PHD updated the 2024 Prospect Rankings for the last time! Throughout the week we have looked at Stock Risers and New additions. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"200"}},"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size" style="font-style:normal;font-weight:200">Take a look below for information on 17 Stock Risers!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">This is our fourth and final Stock Risers article for the 2024 Class in North Dakota.</span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size">A “Stock Riser” typically refers to a situation where the value/ranking of a player increases significantly over a short period, causing a player's ranking to rise. It is a term often used in financial markets to describe stocks that experience substantial gains. In this case, we are talking about basketball players! The increase in stock is due to various factors such as exceptional play, an impressive post-season run, increased production, positive reports from scouts/coaches, and an optimistic future.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2257977,"width":"340px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/04/NE24StockRisers-1-crop-658x432-1698518761.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/04/NE24StockRisers-1-crop-658x432-1698518761.jpg?w=657" alt="" class="wp-image-2257977" style="width:340px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2104385' first='Justin' last='Zulu'] |5'11 SG| Fargo South</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A super fast athlete but changed the game w/ his outside shooting, 9.4 ppg, 1.6 rpg, 1.5 apg, 38.5 FG%, 37 3FG%, 46 3FGM, a legit 3pt threat</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1481873' first='Juan' last='Villarreal'] |6'0 SG| Grafton</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>22-5 record, crushed in the 3rd place game at State w/: 19 pts, 8 reb, 5 stl, 3 triples, all-around player who hits 3's, scored off the dribble, nice J</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2137637' first='Noah' last='Olson'] |6'2 SG| West Fargo Sheyenne</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>State Champion! Easily 1 of the top defenders in the EDC, changed the game w/ his D, improved shot mechanics, sweet/soft shooting release</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1146175' first='Riley' last='Robinson'] |5'11 G| Midway-Minto</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Incredible #'s: 23.3 ppg, 7.4 rpg, 5.2 apg, 3.1 spg, 52 FG%, 3level scorer, creates for teammates, anticipates on D, quick, great rebounder, leader</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2060101' first='Barry' last='Kpeenu'] |5'10 PG| West Fargo Sheyenne</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>State Champion! Took care of the rock when it mattered, gets downhill in a hurry, used fball skills to attack angles, STRONG, improved shooter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1168165' first='Carson' last='Eggert'] |6'4 PG| Valley City</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Got VC to State, capable shooter from deep, handles &amp; passing are admirable, averaged 13.3 ppg, 6.4 rpg, 3.7 apg, 2.5 spg, a tough matchup</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1168276' first='Landon' last='Olson'] |6'3 PF| HCV</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Impressive how he almost always plays off two feet, a high-level finisher, he welcomes contact &amp; plays through it, strong post fundamentals</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1144978' first='Aidan' last='O'Brien'] |6'2 G| Beulah</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He helped get the Miners to State Tournament, underrated athlete who moves extremely well, playmaker going to the rim, a versatile finisher</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2142302' first='Zeke' last='Barnick'] |6'5 F| EKM</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Key player for the Rebels who went to State B, tough matchup w/ his length &amp; ability to score inside &amp; out, productive on the offensive boards</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2297693' first='Braylon' last='Fisher'] |6'2 SG| DLB</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Got Lakers to State, averaged around 14.5 ppg, 4.5 rpg, 2.5 apg, 2.5 spg, 50 FG%, smooth &amp; skilled athlete, moves extremely well w/o the ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2287567' first='Braden' last='Nelson'] |6'6 PF| Minot</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1 of the best 3point shooters down the stretch for Minot, gave good mins of bench, held his own on D &amp; on the glass, a valuable role player </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1786586' first='Marshall' last='Judisch'] |6'0 G| MPCG</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Consistent shooter who can really fill-it-up from beyond the 3-point arc, nice mechanics with a good-looking shot, smart player w/ a good feel</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1454708' first='Oliver' last='Jensen'] |6'1 SF| Bismarck Century</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A tough role player &amp; glue guy who does the little things for the team, averaged 5.8 ppg 2.6 rpg, 1.7 apg, 41.1 FG%, 32 3FG%, plays with heart </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1184547' first='Jayden' last='King'] |6'4 F| Wahpeton</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Breakout sr season, played his best against top teams, averaged 15 ppg, 8 rpg, 1 apg, 59 FG%, athletic southpaw w/ length, impressive finisher</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1367010' first='Karsen' last='Simon'] |6'5 F| &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='1367009' first='Parker' last='Simon'] |6'4 F| North Border</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Finished the season w/ an impressive 26-2 record, 2nd Place at State, 2way players, physical/strong/tough, cleaned up the glass, versatile on O</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1699139' first='Casyn' last='Syvertsen'] |6'5 PF| Richland</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Had a nice season, put up solid numbers w/ 13.8 ppg, 8.5 rpg, 1.4 apg, 2.5 bpg, versatile on O, scored in/out, good skills, rim &amp; paint protector</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1439476,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/12/StockRisers2-crop-743x488-1650987210.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/12/StockRisers2-crop-743x488-1650987210.jpg?w=742" alt="" class="wp-image-1439476" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Prep Hoops</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->