2028 Ranks: Stock Risers

<!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"200"}},"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size" style="font-style:normal;font-weight:200">PHD updated the ND&nbsp;<strong>2028 Prospect Rankings</strong>&nbsp;on Monday. Today, we are looking at&nbsp;<strong>11 players</strong>&nbsp;who moved up the Ranks. We have ballers from Class AA, A, and B.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2725070,"width":"225px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/image_ddf893.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/image_ddf893.png" alt="" class="wp-image-2725070" style="width:225px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2417302' first='Bricker' last='Johnson'] |6'0 G| MPCG</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Playing varsity for the Patriots, hustler with a well-rounded game, can fill the stat sheet, has a soft &amp; easy shot from behind the 3pt arc, smart/clever player, creates TOs on D</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2442680' first='Keller' last='Hertz Barnett'] |6'6 C| St. Mary's</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-1 of the MOP's in this plass, KHB is getting sub-varsity mins for the Saints, has an intriguing mix of size/strength/skill, scores the rock in &amp; out, runs floor very well for a BIG</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2411492' first='Alex' last='Winczewski'] Minot |5'8 G| Minot</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Winczewski is a coaches kid, so you know he spends a lot of time in the gym, Alex has a high hoops IQ, plays with great effort &amp; he can shoot it, he hoops hard &amp; assertively</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2411482' first='Jack' last='Stevick'] |6'4 PF| Minot</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He has impressive size at 6'4" as just a ninth grader, Stevick is a high-yielding &amp; active rebounder, his scoring &amp; offensive game/play continue to improve, has quality upside</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2412094' first='Kole' last='Buhr'] |5'11 G| Central Cass</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Primarily JV but has played a bit of V, he knocked down a HUGE FT in the Wahp win, trustworthy shooter, invested/unselfish player, bright future for CC as he gets stronger</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2573789' first='Cansas' last='Duffield'] |6'0 G| Bowman County</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Talented offensive player with basketball in his blood, scary point scorer &amp; bucket-getter, Duffield can put up points from every level, he hoops with swagger &amp; confidence </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2417299' first='Scott' last='Schulz'] |5'10 G| Horace</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Currently running the PGt for the C-Team,&nbsp;Scott has terrific handles w/ good shooting range, Scott continues to improve at taking care of the ball &amp; creating shots for others</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2417304' first='Stuart' last='Deutsch'] |5'9 G| Fargo Davies</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Stu is a strongly built lead G, takes care of the ball, has a good outside shooting stroke, handling PG duties for the Eagles C-Team, is also 1 of their better on-ball defenders.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2413967' first='Brody' last='Richter'] |6'0 G| Linton-HMB</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Improving every game/practice, avg around 9 ppg (expect that to go up), talented 3-shooter who hit 6 vs. Oakes, this early varsity experience will be valuable down the road</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2349627' first='Braxton' last='Azure'] |6'2 G| Dunseith</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I like his size as a 6'2 G, getting his feet wet on varsity &amp; averaging around 3 ppg &amp; 5.5 rpg, gaining invaluable experience, works hard, good rebounder, can hit the 3pointer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2417295' first='Zaine' last='Blixt'] |5'11 G/SF| Central Cass</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Plays JV &amp; V, savvy defender, he always knows the time/score, his work ethic is never a question, huge 50/50 ball guy, fearless of physical play, he also handles the ball well</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2413916,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/06/StockRisers-crop-658x432-1713235665.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/06/StockRisers-crop-658x432-1713235665.jpg?w=657" alt="" class="wp-image-2413916" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->