ND 2025 Rankings: 12 Stock Risers
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On Wednesday, the updated rankings for the 2025 class from North Dakota were updated. Today we are looking at Stock Risers. Take a look below to see 12 incoming sophs from ND that recently increased their stock. Karson Ouse Karson…
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Continue ReadingOn Wednesday, the updated rankings for the 2025 class from North Dakota were updated. Today we are looking at Stock Risers. Take a look below to see 12 incoming sophs from ND that recently increased their stock.
Karson Ouse Karson Ouse 6'8" | SF Kindred | 2025 State #283 Nation ND |6’6 SF| Kindred Previous Rank #22 New Rank #2
- Height and length like a C, skills like a SG, potential to be an athletic 6’8 SG/SF, ceiling is sky high
- Effortless dunker, high-yielding rebounder, alters a ton of shots, AND1 finisher, versatile scorer
Grayson Schaeffer Grayson Schaeffer 6'5" | SF Minot | 2025 State ND |6’5 F| Minot Previous Rank #48 New Rank #3
- State Champion & winner, people describe him as a “freak athlete”, has favorable size & length
- Skilled & fundamental, meticulous worker, cleans the glass on both ends, dunks with ease & power
Parker Falcon Parker Falcon 6'6" | SG Bismarck Legacy | 2025 State ND |6’5 SG| Bismarck Legacy Previous Rank #32 New Rank #5
- Buttery smooth 6’5″ shooter, mechanics and stroke are pure, makes the game look easy, cool customer
- Deep extended shooting range, can slash & score, moves well w/out the ball, has proper footwork
Bonfas Loria Bonfas Loria 6'5" | SF West Fargo | 2025 State ND |6’5 F| West Fargo Previous Rank #15 New Rank #9
- Stronger & more athletic than I realized, can score from beyond the arc and everywhere inside
- Can dominate on the glass, potential to be a STUD defender, smooth and soft finisher in the paint
Andre’ Austin Andre’ Austin 6'3" | CG Bismarck | 2025 State #388 Nation ND |6’1 G| Bismarck Previous Rank #12 New Rank #10
- This kid is a gym rat that lives on the court! Has been standing out while playing up 2 divisions in AAU
- Creates havoc on defense, excellent elevation, strong & explosive, dangerous slasher & athletic finisher
Karter Peterson Karter Peterson 6'6" | PF Thompson | 2025 State ND |6’6 F| Thompson Previous Rank #16 New Rank #13
- Standout multisport athlete, super mobile for his height & size, unselfish & gifted passer, high ceiling
- I like his feet around the basket, strong BIG, O-board aficionado, shooting form is solid, has all the pieces
Aric Winczewski Aric Winczewski 6'2" | CG Minot | 2025 State ND |6’0 CG| Minot Previous Rank #28 New Rank #14
- Contributor on State Championship team, winner/tough/gritty, playing superbly in AAU hoops w/ ECI
- Top-notch contributor, coach on the floor, so smart! Shoots it from 3 better than I realized, charge taker!
Caden Englund Caden Englund 6'2" | CG Shiloh Christian | 2025 State ND |6’0 PG| Shiloh Christian Previous Rank #23 New Rank #16
- Playing great this spring in AAU & excellent in June w/ HS team, will be a stud guard in Region 5
- Gifted handles & ball skills, shifty slasher, strong/wiry/creative finisher, lively & effective in transition
Xavier Ames Xavier Ames 6'8" | SF Fargo Davies | 2025 State ND |6’6 SF| Fargo Davies Previous Rank #25 New Rank #22
- Intriguing height & length, has little trouble getting his J off, likes to shoot 3’s & hits them consistently
- “Stretch 4”, potential to be a highly productive rebounder, alters/changes shots on D, high ceiling
TJ Brownotter TJ Brownotter 6'0" | SG Mandan | 2025 State ND |5’10 G| Mandan Previous Rank #27 New Rank #24
- Shoots it very well from the perimeter w/ excellent form/mechanics, drills triples in catch-n-shoot
- Creative & quick going downhill, has a smooth pull-up J, overall impressive quickness on both ends
Kaiden Helm Kaiden Helm 6'3" | SG Minot | 2025 State ND |6’2 SG| Minot Previous Rank #55 New Rank #25
- Big guard with impressive strength and skill, physical on the glass, boxes out well, scores from all levels
- I like his versatility, an equal opportunity scorer, all the skills you need from a top player, intriguing talent
Josh Bickett Josh Bickett 6'1" | SG Carrington | 2025 State ND |6’0 SG| Carrington Previous Rank #56 New Rank #47
- A team player & a glue guy, knows the game well & makes smart plays, equipped with all the tools
- Plays unselfish, moves the ball & finds the hot hand, shoots it well from deep, will have big HS season