Top Stock Risers: 2026 Ranks Update

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>The arrow is pointing up!</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Dakotas (PHD) just dropped the latest update to the North Dakota 2026 Prospect Rankings, and it's clear—some players are trending in a big way. After a busy spring and summer filled with club ball battles, team camps, and high school workouts, a handful of rising seniors made major moves and turned heads across the region.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These are the hoopers whose stock is on the rise—whether it's due to improved skill, expanded roles, physical growth, or standout performances against top competition. Some are building momentum, committing to a college, picking up offers, others are breaking out, and all of them are climbing the rankings for a reason.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>So who's elevating their game and catching attention? Let's dive into the top stock risers in North Dakota's 2026 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2917629,"width":"367px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/image_762ddc.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/image_762ddc.png" alt="" class="wp-image-2917629" style="width:367px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1510914"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-688914edd910b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-His game has come on strong in the past year, committed to Northern State</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Highly productive club season, won a ton of games, proved he is a winner</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive athlete, showed out at Who's Next Combine in June</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Does it all, scores from every level, creates for others, serious potential on D</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1422857"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-688914edd917d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Recently picked up an offer from UMary, should keep receiving interest from others</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tough to handle on the block, has a sweet baby hook</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Wide body, creates space, holds position, and seals well</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Ready for a breakout HS season, expect an All-WDA year and pushing for All-State</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1332142"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-688914edd91cc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Recently picked up an offer from UMary, will not be surprised if he gets another soon</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed some advanced offensive moves this summer, tenacious on the O-glass</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Learning to become a "go-to" baller for Davies</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Reinke, Williams, and Wheeldon will make up the best front court in North Dakota</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1632632"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-688914edd9227"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Named to First Team All-Dakotas for the club season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Proved to be a dynamic scorer and offensive threat with SSA Black</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Super-skilled, accurate shooter, scores in a variety of ways</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Makes an impact w/o scoring because of his defense and passing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1531066"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-688914edd9278"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive in club ball, had monster games, scary when hot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Shoots it well from deep and also protects the rim effectively</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-High value player with paint protection, inside D, rebounding, and a versatile scorer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I like his feel for the game, tough matchup, no problem defending 2-5</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1632627"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-688914edd92d1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Rare athlete that we do not see very often in North Dakota</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Finishes with power at the rim, slams with 1 and 2 hands</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Strong and athletic lefty, talented slasher &amp; finisher</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great 1on1 player, protects the rim, scores around the cup vs. mismatches</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1327795"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-688914edd931d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Played very well in the club season with SSA Black</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Tough defender, moves his feet to cut off slashers</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Hits the triple and slashes to the hoop, productive in transition</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-I like his toughness and athleticism, all-around ball player </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1541297"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-688914edd9382"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Garnering a good amount of interest from colleges</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Serious shooting threat, deadly in the catch &amp; shoot game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Shot always looks the same, smooth release, space well, confident</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Becoming more of an all-around scorer, making plays off the bounce</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1418033"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-688914edd93c5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Showed out with SSA Black, had some splashy offensive games</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-More athletic than I realized, runs and jumps well</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He can really fill it up from beyond the arc, instant offense</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I like his pull-up game, impressive finisher, give Grant space &amp; he will connect</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1327800"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-688914edd9403"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Strong and physical lefty, aggressive to the rim</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Had a quality club season, stood out often, looked good at Who's Next</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Scores inside the arc, likes his spin-move, downhill player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Gives great effort, plays hard, hoops with an edge, competitor </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1418037"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-688914edd9442"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Everyone agrees that Z is a high effort &amp; high NRG player, never have to question his heart</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Resourceful and multifaceted ball player, defends multiple positions</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice athlete, mobile, goes strong to the hoop, strong finisher</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Takes on a variety of roles, Z is a winner, that is for sure</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1541298"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-688914edd9494"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-The most improved Eagle this summer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Long lefty, improved finisher, takes away passing lanes</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Boards up &amp; protects the paint, his game will keep improving</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Jack, Collin, and Colton will make up the best frontcourt in ND, All-EDC potential</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2917641,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/image_dc5fce.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/07/image_dc5fce.png" alt="" class="wp-image-2917641" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->