Winter Rankings Update: 2028 Stock Risers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These girls can flat out hoop. They rose this latest release. <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/dakotas/rankings/north-dakota-rankings/2028-rankings/">FULL 2028 RANKINGS - CLICK ME!</a></em></span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1266592"],"_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-69650353737c9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Verkuehlen has emerged as a starter this season on the Central Cass Squirrels. She is a sharp shooting guard with great speed. Her shooting form is excellent and she does a great job of setting her feet and being shot ready on drive and kicks. She is a good ball-handler and defender. She gets up and pressures opponents and has active hands. I think Jaci is a future All-Region player.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1154050"],"_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-696503537385b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Alex has emerged as an excellent talent alongside sister Averi for the Williston Coyotes. She is currently averaging 17.1 points per game, good for second on her squad. She is very efficient: shooting 48.6% from the field, 31.6% from three, and 80.6% from the free-throw line. She is also leading her team in rebounding, averaging 7.9 rebounds per game. The crafty lefty is another primary threat and makes her team dangerous. Her speed and height make her a good prospect. If Alex continues this plays she should be a lock for the All-WDA team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1050540"],"_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-69650353738b4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Reinke is a supreme athlete and is starting to show glimpses of her potential. She missed the first few games due to an illness and is just getting up to game speed. She glides up and down the floor and is a tremendous defender. She is a solid third scoring option on a really talented Davies team. She is currently averaging 6.8 points per game, 5.6 rebounds, 2 steals, and 1.2 blocks. She is able to do it all. She will be able to show off her scoring ability next season with the departures of [player_tooltip player_id='461314' first='Fallon' last='Passanante'] and [player_tooltip player_id='629942' first='Quinn' last='Skari']. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1004419"],"_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-6965035373908"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Nipstad has been on an absolute heater this season and moves herself up to the number 4 spot in the 2028 rankings. She has been scoring like crazy and recently broke Kindred's single-game scoring record dropping 42 points against Shiloh Christian. She has a great frame for a college guard and I think is easily a Division 2 recruit with potential to go even higher. Her shooting and finishing is elite and she will be strong enough to guard multiple types of players at the college level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1126184"],"_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-696503537395b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Laskowski is one of the top scorers in the state, currently averaging over 27 points per game. She is also averaging 8.9 rebounds, 3.9 steals, and 1.7 blocks per game. She is an excellent prospect and someone I think can potentially play in the NSIC. She is listed as a forward but plays more like a guard in my opinion. She is a 6-footer who can handle the ball, run the floor, rebound, pass in transition, and score with anyone. She is the total package.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1060622"],"_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-69650353739ac"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Claire has been on a tear this year. She has emerged as the clear leader on her young Wahpeton team. She will be an All-Region selection and critical to her team when tournament time comes around. She has shown she can stretch the floor now from deep, recently hitting multiple three-pointers to start the game against Central Cass. Claire is a forward who can truly play inside or out. She has a soft touch around the basket and continues to gain confidence with each game. Look out - she is only a sophomore.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1132755"],"_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-69650353739fd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Watson is a valuable reserve and a future starting guard. She is incredibly reliable on both sides of the court. She plays her role to perfection with a lot of room to grow with continued work in the offseason. I think she has All-WDA potential in the coming years and is someone local colleges should take a look at. She is currently averaging 5.5 points per game, 7.9 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 3.4 steals. She also has 42 deflections on the season, showing her intense defensive ability.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->