ND 2028 Rankings – Stock Risers – Part 1

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We have a new number 1 prospect in North Dakota. Take a look at who else rose in <em>Part 1</em> of the stock risers in the 2028 class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><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":["969855"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6adb9d715fd6f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bugbee has had one of the more impressive recruiting runs of recent memory. Since last season's conclusion she has recieved offers from Eastern Illinois, South Dakota Statue University, University of South Dakota, North Dakota State University, St. Thomas, Creighton, West Florida, Illinois State, UAB, University of New Mexico, University of Massechusetts, Bradley, Cornell, Greenbay, San Jose State University, and Gonzaga. The returning All-State selection from last season is ready to dominate opponents by the basket. She is one of the most physically impressive athletes in the Midwest and can bully anyone and gain position. I am excited to be able to watch Bugbee these next two seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1224882"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6adb9d715fdde"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Claire is a fantastic player for the Blue Jays with a lot of potential as a recruit. She is a sneaky lefty that is really difficult to stop on the left block going to her strong hand. She fights for position and is able to put the ball easily into the basket. She is also able to get the ball on the right block and use a 'double-drop' move to swing back around to the right side for a bucket. Her ability to swing her leg quickly and maintain an advantage is impressive. She is a good defender who anticipates well from the weakside to come over and to block shots as a secondary defender. Last season Claire averaged 5.9 points and 10 rebounds per game.</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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6adb9d715fe2f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gracie is a gritty player who is a defensive specialist. She plays the top of Legacy's zone press and makes things really difficult for opposing players. She moves her feet well and turns opponents over. She had an incredible 114 steals last season, good for 4.2 per game. In addition to all of the steals, Gracie also recorded 134 deflections on the year, just under 5 per game. This showcases how much of a headache she is for opponents. Watson also passes and rebounds well. She has room to work on her shooting percentages which makes her an intriguing prospect. Gracie is a returning All-WDA selection.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1550139"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6adb9d715fe7a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jovi was a reserve on last season's squad and will have a chance to earn a bigger role in 2026-2027.&nbsp; She is probably the best athlete on the Coyotes and one of the better ones in the WDA.&nbsp; She is a little raw with her skills but has tremendous upside due to her athletic ability.&nbsp; She is long, quick, and a good jumper.&nbsp; She plays really hard and isn't afraid to be physical on the court.&nbsp; I am interested to see how Jovi has improved over the summer and what she is going to do this season for a Williston team hungry to get back to the state tournament in 2027.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1253480"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6adb9d715fec6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Paige is a very fundamentally sound player who makes winning plays.&nbsp; She displays patience on the floor and lets the game come to her naturally.&nbsp; She doesn't make many mistakes and is an effective two-way player.&nbsp; Defensively she is very good.&nbsp; She moves her feet and forces turnovers in the full court.&nbsp; When she gets steals she is able to find open girls in transition and pitch the ball ahead to start the break.&nbsp; Offensively she does a good job of finding gaps against zone defenses.&nbsp; She is good out of the high post and can take the middle defender off of the bounce to the basket or find open teammates for shots.&nbsp; She also has a nice floater along the right baseline.</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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6adb9d715ff0d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Reinke finds herself in the top ten in the 2028 class and is gearing up for a breakout season. She shined brightest in the biggest moments last season and earned herself a spot on the All-Tournament team at the 2027 state tournament. She is going to be the primary piece on a young Davies squad with established yearly expectations of postseason play. Sierra is a fantastic athlete who moves like a college guard. She has one offer from the University of Mary and I expect more to follow after a great junior season this year. Last year Sierra averaged 10.6 points and 6.5 rebounds per game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->