’27 Ranks: New Names

<!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"100"}},"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size" style="font-style:normal;font-weight:100">Prep Hoops Dakotas (PHD) updated the 2027 North Dakota Prospect Rankings earlier this week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"14px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:14px">In this piece, PHD looks at New Names in the Rankings. All players are from Class B, we always love to brag up the small-town ballers!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>See below for player comments…</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"100"}},"fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size" style="font-style:normal;font-weight:100"><span style="text-decoration: underline">Best of luck to everyone this summer &amp; off-season!</span><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/06/newnames.jpg"></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2350947,"width":"227px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/12/New-Names-crop-847x556-1708021463.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/12/New-Names-crop-847x556-1708021463.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-2350947" style="width:227px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">2027</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2846876' first='Andrew' last='Yagow'] |6'3 SF| Sargent County</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Plays in &amp; out effictively, pure shooter, improved physicality, expect him to be the Bulldogs top interior defender next year, has All-District potential</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2865339' first='Bennet' last='Braden'] |6'3 F| Beach</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Will be the primary BIG for Bucs next season, Braden does the little things around the basket, puts himself in good position for rebounds &amp; buckets</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2861451' first='Daryl' last='Olson'] |6'1 F| MPB</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An up-and-comer to keep eyes on for the Thunder, Olson has the potential to be a physical &amp; productive low post player, a strong &amp; tough baller</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2866596' first='James' last='Schwehr'] |6'1 SF| Barnes County North</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mismatch problem, versatile, aggressive inside &amp; skilled on the perimeter, the Bison will be formidable and Schwehr will be an important role player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2838603' first='Jase' last='Utley'] |6'1 G| Central McLean</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Got his feet wet this past year, Cougs are going to be tough &amp; Utley will be a key role player, shoots 3 well &amp; scores inside, talented on the boards</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2865340' first='Lucas' last='Brown'] |6'0 SF| Beach</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He started on varsity this past season &amp; led the Bucs in rebounding, stands out w/ his work on the glass, he is an efficient finisher around the hoop</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2865341' first='Sake' last='Baker'] |6'2 SF| Beach</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Buccaneers most improved player, resilient defender, hard-working and productive rebounder, scores well around the basket, can also it the 3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2846734' first='Tristen' last='Peterson'] |6'3 SF| Sargent County</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Impressive length, +wingspan at 6'5", exceptional on O-glass, improved confidence, tight handles, deep range, D is a strength, All-District potential</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2711560,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/2027-Rankings-Update.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/2027-Rankings-Update.png?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-2711560" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->