11 Additional Stock Risers: ND ’27 Ranks

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The North Dakota 2027 class keeps delivering, and Prep Hoops Dakotas is not done talking about it. As the summer rolls on and the competition heats up, another group of prospects has done enough to earn recognition and push their way up the board.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this edition of <em>Additional Stock Risers: ND '27 Ranks</em>, we are highlighting the next wave of players who have been making noise, showing potential, and are ready for a big senior season. The rankings reflect that.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Let's get into it.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3677611,"width":"308px","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_ed847a.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/image_ed847a.png" alt="" class="wp-image-3677611" style="width:308px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1863061' first='Aiden' last='Schmidt'] |5'11 G| Bismarck Legacy</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Expecting an upgraded role this winter, I like how he moves and shares the ball, fast, moves well on the hardwood, creates, tough on-ball defense</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2897488' first='Brady' last='Nelson'] |6'2 PF| Washburn</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tough interior lefty, plays more like he is 6'5", has a nose for the ball, aggressive &amp; physical, embraces contact, does the dirty work on the inside</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3272579' first='Lucas' last='Wentz'] |6'1 G/SF| Rugby</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-An All-Region 3 baller in Class A, a noteworthy athlete, battles for boards, plays bigger than his size, scores off of 2-feet in the paint, plays hard</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2237847' first='Anthony' last='Touche'] |6'0 G| Warwick</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has a natural feel for the game, makes positive plays as a scorer and passer, sneaky and opportunistic on defense, had a solid spring with SSA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2237812' first='Brady' last='Hauff'] |6'0 G| Drake-Anamoose</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looks very good on film, definitely passes the eye test, skilled with the rock, has an impressive skill-set, gets buckets from every level, finishes well</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3559584' first='Wylie' last='Rydell'] |6'1 G| Tri-State</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Had a very nice junior season and was named to the All-District Team, effective from the 3-point arc, has a quality middy game, creative finisher</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2237862' first='Aiden' last='Johnson'] |6'3 G| Hatton-Northwood</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-All-District this past season, I like his size, lanky Class B wing, long arms, strokes the 3-ball, good-looking shot, plays past, effective in the transition game </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>-Quick &amp; active lead guard, puts pressure on the defense, very good with the ball in his hands, creative &amp; crafty, sets up others but also scores the rock</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2635183' first='Carter' last='Breitbach'] |5'11 G| Watford City</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-This kid is a real deal shooter w/ deep extended range, Breitbach is deadly in the catch &amp; shoot game, also effective off the bounce, confident stroke</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2616665' first='Beckam' last='Tolman'] |6'2 G/F| Williston</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Expecting him to step into a serious role for the Coyotes this coming season, versatile player on both ends, opportunistic in half-court &amp; transition</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2917907' first='Trace' last='Spickler'] |6'1 G| Griggs-Midkota</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Improved aggressiveness &amp; shot-making, looking good in summer league, taking the next step in decision-making, upgraded explosiveness </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3677612,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/image_f68b2e.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/image_f68b2e.png" alt="" class="wp-image-3677612" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->