11 Stock Risers: 2028 Ranks

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On Tuesday, Prep Hoops Dakotas updated the ND 2028 Prospect Rankings. Today, we look at&nbsp;<strong>11 Stock Risers!</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prephoops.com/dakotas/rankings/north-dakota-rankings/2028-rankings/">Click here to see the full Ranks.</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"100"}}} --> <p style="font-style:normal;font-weight:100">See below for ballers comments…</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2842304,"width":"437px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/04/image_0d6c43.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/04/image_0d6c43.png" alt="" class="wp-image-2842304" style="width:437px;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>-Selected to the All-District 4 Team, gifted &amp; talented shooter from three-point land, smart &amp; heady player, quick reactions on D create turnovers, always around the ball, hustler/hardworking baller</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2411482' first='Jack' last='Stevick'] |6'5 F| Minot</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-This Magician has noteworthy length/size/range, underrated athlete, cleans the glass on both ends &amp; protects the rim, his strengths are defense &amp; rebounding as his offensive game is developing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2439783' first='Cooper' last='Johnson'] |5'11 SF| Bismarck Legacy</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Scores the rock with a sweet jump shot, solid fundamentals, handles the ball well &amp; has moves to shake the D, creative passer, a standout multi-sport athlete, he is a stud on the baseball diamond</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>-Confident baller &amp; a bucket-getter, puts up points from every level, skilled w/ sharp bball instincts, Duffield played a mixture JV &amp; V this season, ready to be a dude next season, future looks bright</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2376316' first='Jett' last='Heck'] |5'10 G| Bismarck Legacy</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He sticks out with his athleticism, jack-of-all-trades, can do a bit of everything on the hardwood, reacts well to the rock, shares the ball, hoops with intensity &amp; max effort, nice handles, finishes well</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>-A gym rat who is always working on his craft, truly loves the game of basketball, outstanding offensive ball player, impressed with his combination of competitiveness &amp; drive to improve his game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2417295' first='Zaine' last='Blixt'] 5'11 SF| Central Cass</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Smart/physical point guard, got his feet wet on varsity &amp; played well, did a good job of defending opposing teams' top guards, always knows time &amp; score, he is an efficient organizer on the court</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2414142' first='Kieper' last='Krefting'] |5'10 G| Grand Forks Red River</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Never quits moving on O &amp; D, great help defense, picks up fullcourt &amp; frustrates the O, sees floor well, quality mid-range J, scores w/ both hands at hoop, sharp handles, perimeter J is upgrading</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2573805' first='Eli' last='Maack'] |6'1 F| Kindred</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Lefty who the Vikings staff is excited about, excellent shooter, he understands the game really well for a frosh, highly productive rebounder, can also slash for points, will play big minutes next year</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2708519' first='Reid' last='Schneider'] |6'5 C| Glen Ullin-Hebron</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Developed nicely throughout the year, stepped up in big games, caught the ball deep and converted on high percentage shots, moves well in the short corner vs. zone, uses length on D to disrupt</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2415386' first='Jackson' last='Deutsch'] |6'3 SF| Central Cass</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Likely improved the most out of anyone on the CC squad this season, continues to grow &amp; add inches, a long &amp; athletic guard once he fills out his frame, competitive player, scores from all 3 levels</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2721124,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/2028-Rankings-Update.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/2028-Rankings-Update.png?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-2721124" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->