Spring Open Period Preview – 2021 Small Forwards
The 17u seniors-to-be. It’s their time, regardless if they can take the court this 17u season or not. College coaches, we ask that you please check their video and get to learn what they players can do. This weekend PHD…
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Continue ReadingThe 17u seniors-to-be. It’s their time, regardless if they can take the court this 17u season or not. College coaches, we ask that you please check their video and get to learn what they players can do.
This weekend PHD will hold our own “South Dakota Open Period” running through games from this past winter looking at some of the best talent in the state. We will get some of their highlights out on social media as well as offering our comments on what we think makes them standout talents.
Today we give you our list of small forwards college coaches should know, in South Dakota’s junior class. Players that would be competing on 17u teams with some of the best teams on several different circuits.
Top Six Prospects
Dillon Gestring of Vermillion (6’4). There are two things that we really like about Dillon. First off, as a shooter he has good size and to add to that he’s quick into his shot catching high and getting to the release, and both of those factors make Dillon a touch player to contest. Also, Dillon is a defensive playmaker that is quick to passing lanes, help spots for blocks and steals. Top 15 level player in his class.
Jackson Hilton of Brandon Valley (6’4). Basketball has become positionless and putting Jackson into a category is as tough as it comes for this open period preview series. Hilton is listed as a forward and has the size of a bigger wing plus he has to be guarded by bigger players. However, Jackson’s agility allows coaches to have him defend ball handlers and pick up full court. Teams need a big wing to guard Jackson but Jackson can defend any of the three backcourt spots.
Landon Leidholt of Warner (6’4). Few players spent their winter keeping their team in games like Landon did. He’s truly a plug in player who handled every responsibility on the floor leading his team to the Sweet 16. One of the best defensive rebounding wings that turned d-boards into a quick transition. Top 30 talent in his class.
Matthew Mors of Yankton (6’7). Mors is of course going to Wisconsin and is of course the top player in his class as well as the state of Wisconsin. That’s nothing new. What we will be interested in seeing in reviewing film and then watching this summer, is where Mors has grown and where he fits nationally.
Tyler Prins of Sioux Falls Christian (6’3). Coming into the weekend we are very excited to see Tyler Prins compete because physically we’ve started to see him do things that few others in the class can. The first step to the goal or his quick reaction into help defense for a block, charge take, or steal rank with the best. Prins has a physical ability to do things that many others in this class don’t have. A third team all league player and a top 25 class in his talent that has a real chance to boost his stock.
Ryan Wojcik of St. Thomas More (6’2). The way Wojcik moves through traffic and completes possessions is different than other players. This is a balanced athlete that takes on contact without much issue. Has a solid skill set to go with his battle to a balanced play completion.
Next Six
Sam Aslesen of Howard (6’5)
Jasper Denison of Lake Preston (6’3).
Kolby Kayser of Mount Vernon/Plankinton (6’3)
Koor Kuol of Sioux Falls Roosevelt (6’3)
Kohl Mesiman of Rapid City Central (6’6)
Derick Siemonsma of Huron (6’3)