Top Stock Risers: 2027 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 <strong>North Dakota 2027 Prospect Rankings</strong>, 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 {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"100","fontSize":"14px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:100"><span style="text-decoration: underline">So who's elevating their game and catching attention? Let's dive into the top stock risers in North Dakota's 2027 class</span>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2921236,"width":"435px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/08/image_9891dc.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/08/image_9891dc.png" alt="" class="wp-image-2921236" style="width:435px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2237726"],"_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-6892ddc91861d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Named 1st Team All-Dakotas from the club season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Picked up an offer from Jamestown and garnering interest from others</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Mismatch nightmare w/ long arms, 3 shooting, range, paint scoring, killer fadeaway game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2237722"],"_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-6892ddc91867f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Named 2nd Team All-Dakotas from the club season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Picked up an offer from Jamestown and garnering interest from others</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Proved to be clutch with SSA, great size, tough inside, crafty inside moves, soft scoring touch</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1680906"],"_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-6892ddc9186c8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Named 3rd Team All-Dakotas from the club season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Breakout sophomore season for the Hawks, named to the prestigious All-EDC Team</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Shifty &amp; elusive slasher, dangerous 1st step, great middy game, mobile athlete, playmaker</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1651914"],"_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-6892ddc91870f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-The long &amp; athletic Squirrel looked very good in spring ball w/ Buckets, many splashy games</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Excellent finisher in paint &amp; around contact, dangerous slasher, tough matchup for anybody </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Competitor, protects the rim, rebounds hard, hoops in "attack mode", monster season ahead</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1651920"],"_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-6892ddc918755"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Named to the All-Dakotas Honorable Mention Team for the club season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Had an impressive summer, long &amp; lanky, 6'9" wingspan, versatile on both ends of the floor</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Skilled w/ the rock, unselfish teammate, thrives in multiple roles, shoots it hot &amp; fluid from 3 </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1651918"],"_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-6892ddc91879b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-He will be the top rebounder in the EDC, nose for the ball, beast on the boards</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Very gifted athlete, jumps extremely well, throws down easily, 2handed dunks are impressive</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Capable from the arc, does his best work around the basket, effective screener, great bounce</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2116300"],"_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-6892ddc9187f8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-BIG guy but he can stretch the floor and hit the three-point shot, long arms, protects the cup</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has a chance to start for Century &amp; showcase his ability as a solid role guy for the #1 Pats</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Amhi's length &amp; height make him an intriguing prospect; his best bball days are ahead of him</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2132837"],"_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-6892ddc91883f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-He has grown over the off-season, is up to 6'4", high-effort ball player, competes hard</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Long on the wing, will cause some matchup problems, impacts the game w/ his 3pt shooting</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great basketball bloodlines, he could thrive under coach Brandt, breakout potential</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1863062"],"_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-6892ddc918888"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Named 2nd Team All-Dakotas from the club season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Many impressive scoring games in AAU, shot it well from 3 when I watched multiple times</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Quick/speedy, fleet-footed slasher, excellent in the fast-paced game, confident ball player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1925132"],"_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-6892ddc9188cd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Instant offense when Lorenz steps on the floor, shot it scalding hot in club ball this spring</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-His shooting range never seems to end, smooth stroke, assertive with the ball in his hands</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Continues to improve as a slasher &amp; attacker, has a lethal floater game, scary offensive threat</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1537905"],"_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-6892ddc918911"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-He has the height/length and mobility/athleticism that most in ND do not</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Like most guys in this article, Tommy is a matchup problem, breakout year ahead?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Passes eye test, looked impressive in June, Tommy shoots it well &amp; can score off the bounce</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2237729"],"_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-6892ddc918954"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-D1 fball offers from everywhere including: UT, AZ, MSU, Mizzou, Purdue, IL, ISU, Auburn</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great length, versatility, shot above 40% from beyond the 3pt arc this past season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Three-level scorer, affects the game with his wingspan &amp; mobility, impressive passer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1537901"],"_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-6892ddc918998"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Has multiple D1 football offers, the biggest one coming from the Gophs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Daunting size, strong as an ox, an extraordinary athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-PHD is thinking Kessel will be tough in the EDC &amp; a Double-Double machine</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2132773"],"_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-6892ddc9189dc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Named All-Dakotas 3rd Team for the Club Season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He was in the perfect situation with the Comets &amp; Crew thrived</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Lights out shooter, handles the rock well, improved as a defender</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2921237,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/08/image_f8c81d.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/08/image_f8c81d.png" alt="" class="wp-image-2921237" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->