12 Additional Stock Risers: ’27 Ranks

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The momentum in the <strong>Class of 2027</strong> keeps building. After several Stock Riser features already, Prep Hoops Dakotas is back with <strong>12 Additional Stock Risers: '27 Ranks</strong>, shining a light on another group of prospects who are taking meaningful steps forward. Whether it's increased production, expanded roles, or simply finding new ways to impact winning, these players are trending up and turning heads along the way.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below are notes and insights on the latest <strong>2027 prospects</strong> making noise across the Dakotas.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2860291,"width":"288px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/05/Spring-Stock-Risers-crop-539x354-1746847666.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/05/Spring-Stock-Risers-crop-539x354-1746847666.png?w=538" alt="" class="wp-image-2860291" style="width:288px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2237851' first='Kael' last='Nix'] |6'5 G| Williston Trinity</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Noteworthy length that you rarely see on the wing in Class B, excellent shooter, great from deep, tough in pick-n-pop game, 23 ppg, 8 rpg, 5 apg</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2237845' first='Westin' last='Enger'] |5'11 G| Hatton-Northwood</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Playing well for the Thunder, looking for his shot, scoring the rock &amp; runs the offense, capable of going off for 20+ points, very skilled, improved on D</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2237766' first='Jayden' last='Jochim'] |5'11 G| Linton-HMB</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Southpaw with a sweet stroke, shooting it hot from beyond the arc at 42%, improved all-around player, 9.6 ppg, 4.4 rpg, 4 apg, 2.2 spg, 58 eFG%</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1542351' first='Chase' last='Christensen'] |6'1 G| Richardton-Taylor</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looking good &amp; playing well, very productive &amp; is a GREAT rebounder at 6'1", 14.8 ppg, 10 rpg, 1.6 spg, sharp court sense for the game, does it all</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2810423' first='Garett' last='Bargmann'] |6'1 G/F| South Heart</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Solid production, looks and plays longer than 6'1" listed height, always around the ball, playmaker, well-rounded player, scores from a variety of levels</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2237755' first='Paxton' last='Lyson'] |6'1 G| Dickinson</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-5.3 ppg, 2.3 rpg, 1.6 apg, 47.4 FG%, 1.3 triples per game at an impressive 42.9%, quality ball skills, legit shooter from 3 but can also slash &amp; finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2398656' first='Kade' last='Mitchell'] |6'4 G| North Star</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-New to the Bearcats this season and blending in well, lanky lefty who cashes triples regularly, averaging 13.4 ppg, starting to gel on the defensive end </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2711413' first='Tyler' last='Gronwold'] |6'0 G| Kindred</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Coming on strong for #1 Vikings, playing well as a role player &amp; shooter, his confidence continues to improve, helps stretch the D &amp; space floor w/ 3's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2467378' first='Joe' last='Enno'] |5'10 G| Fargo North</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Top athlete for Spartans, quick 1st step, out w/ injury currently, not afraid to stick his nose in &amp; scrap it up, relentless defender, downhill slasher</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2697096' first='Johnnie' last='Mears'] |5'11 G| North Prairie</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Point guard, creator, finds shooters, quick, scrappy on D, creates turnovers, reacts to the ball in a hurry, pushes tempo, hoops w/ heart &amp; competitiveness</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2492783' first='Dylon' last='Fischer'] |5'8 G| Washburn</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Fantastic from 3 for the Cards, 2nd best shooter on the squad behind [player_tooltip player_id='1632628' first='Parker' last='Jacobson'], dangerous in the catch &amp; shoots game, will only get better</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2846734' first='Tristen' last='Peterson'] |6'4 G| Sargent County</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Playing well, his defense is nasty! Scoring is up, continues to improve, much more confident than in the past, averaging just over 12 ppg, 4.5 rpg &amp; 4 spg</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1126976,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/02/NorthDakota.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/02/NorthDakota.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-1126976" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->