12 More Stock Risers: ND ’27 Ranks

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The stock risers keep coming in the North Dakota 2027 class, and there is no shortage of players making a case for a higher spot on the board. With summer hoops in full swing and the competition ramping up, Prep Hoops Dakotas is back with another look at the prospects who have been trending in the right direction.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this edition of <strong>More Stock Risers: ND '27 Ranks</strong>, we are shining the light on the next group of players who have elevated their game and done enough to earn some recognition. Whether it is improved production, a bigger role on their club team, or simply playing with more confidence and consistency, these guys have made noise and the rankings reflect that.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Let's get into the next wave of players on the rise in the North Dakota 2027 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3675883,"width":"306px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/image_2aeddf.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/image_2aeddf.png" alt="" class="wp-image-3675883" style="width:306px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1537902' first='Trenton' last='Sitzer'] |6'2 G| Midway-Minto</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-All-District player, helped the Mustangs make State, he will be the new alpha for MM &amp; be expected to stuff the stat sheet, lanky &amp; skilled, shooter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3130147' first='AJ' last='Fuller'] |6'7 C| Garrison</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Not many 6'7" players in Class B, should be a top low post this next season, had a solid spring in club ball, does big many things well, legit upside</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2237798' first='Taylen' last='Mehring'] |6'5 G/F| Carrington</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Intriguing length for wing/shooter, knows his role, does not try to do much, but thrives shooting &amp; using his length, also sets up others &amp; shares the ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2237756' first='Pierce' last='Thomsen'] |6'3 F| Oak Grove</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Absolutely an above-average athlete with playmaking length, moves &amp; runs the floor well, potential to be a productive rebounder, versatile defender</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2132772' first='Austin' last='Kanenwisher'] |6'3 G/SF| Stanley</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He has an impressive highlight film from this past season, versatile offensive weapon with dunks, deep 3's, and tough step-backs, killer spin-move</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>-Key player for the Bearcats who made the State B (2-1 record at State), lanky southpaw, smooth shooter, productive in transition, disruptive on D</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2237769' first='Brody' last='Berndt'] |6'5 C| Rugby</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-BIG fella who was named to the All-Region 3 Team, does solid damage on the block &amp; finishes with power/strength, boards on both ends, tough 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>-Talented &amp; skilled lefty who is ready for a breakout year with the Lions, Jochim can stroke it &amp; slash for productive, smooth &amp; fast, also a good passer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2116301' first='Garret' last='Bieber'] |6'3 G| Bismarck</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice-sized guard who will provide some depth to the Demons, solid athlete who works hard, can get hot &amp; bang home 3's, makes plays in transition</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2132775' first='Jevon' last='Johnson'] |6'0 G| Stanley</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Well-put-together lead guard, crafty w/ the ball, clever w/ fakes &amp; footwork, capable shooter w/ a nice pull-up game, lead guard, strong &amp; skilled</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2237815' first='Easton' last='Peltier'] |6'0 G| Turtle Mountain</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Selected as an All-Region 3 baller this season, shifty/skilled slasher, changes speeds &amp; keeps the D off-balance, fearless hooper, create, sees floor well</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1863060' first='Jackson' last='Jordan'] |6'0 G| Bismarck Legacy</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Had a nice spring &amp; looking good early in the summer, has looked with SSA, Jordan can shoot the rock, excited to see his role this coming season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3675997,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/image_811ad1.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/image_811ad1.png" alt="" class="wp-image-3675997" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->