A Bit Too Early SD Class AA Power Rankings

This is our first Power Rankings to come out for the 2021-2022 season. It seems like everyone had a busy summer with hoops and now many basketball players are participating in a fall sports. School is well underway and fall sports or rolling along. Before we know it the hoops season will be upon us. Let's take a look at the South Dakota Class AA Power Rankings for the 2021-2022 Season. <h2>1. Sioux Falls Washington</h2> They bring back a handful of important players from last year's team. Washington will be a long and athletic team that can score big points. They have a new head coach, but we are assuming it will be a good transition because of their experienced players. Top Players [player_tooltip player_id="1265960" first="Angok" last="Akot"] (2022) |6-7 F| [player_tooltip player_id="812201" first="Mikele" last="Kambalo"] (2022) |5-8 PG| [player_tooltip player_id="968154" first="Joe" last="Uttecht"] (2022) |6-0 G| [player_tooltip player_id="968171" first="Tommy" last="Peterson"] (2022) |6-3 SG| [player_tooltip player_id="968192" first="Patrick" last="Osborn"] (2022) |6-1 SF| [player_tooltip player_id="968201" first="Jackson" last="Lechtenberg"] (2022) |5-11 G| [player_tooltip player_id="968205" first="Ben" last="Burgers"] (2022) |6-5 PF| [player_tooltip player_id="963745" first="Kael" last="Miedema"] (2023) |6-8 C| [player_tooltip player_id="1227935" first="Gage" last="Gasca"] (2023) |6-7 F| [player_tooltip player_id="1172904" first="Zharic" last="Sheppard"] (2023) |6-6 F| [player_tooltip player_id="1266272" first="Jamin" last="Biteler"] (2024) |5-11 G| <h2>2. Sioux Falls Lincoln</h2> The Patriots will be a very tough team with a ton of size. They will surround their huge frontcourt with skilled guards and serious 3-point shooters. Their depth will be young, but they have large amounts of potential. Top Players [player_tooltip player_id="812198" first="Caleb" last="Hiatt"] (2022) |6-5 F| [player_tooltip player_id="968163" first="Cameron" last="Jackson"] (2022) |6-8 F| [player_tooltip player_id="968175" first="Marcus" last="Koester"] (2022) |6-1 G| [player_tooltip player_id="968180" first="Gage" last="Gohl"] (2022) |5-11 G| [player_tooltip player_id="968208" first="Saif" last="Shah"] (2022) |6-3 SF| [player_tooltip player_id="968195" first="Khalil" last="Cisse"] (2022) |5-11 G| [player_tooltip player_id="968200" first="Kyler" last="Dahl"] (2022) |6-3 G| [player_tooltip player_id="963749" first="Elliot" last="Whitney"] (2023) |5-11 SG| [player_tooltip player_id="1265221" first="JT" last="Rock"] (2024) |7-0 C| [player_tooltip player_id="1266266" first="Isaac" last="Jarovski"] (2024) |6-0 G| [player_tooltip player_id="1270367" first="Niehmyah" last="Tranbrock"] (2024) |6-0 G| <h2>3. Sioux Falls Roosevelt</h2> The reigning State Champions in AA. The Rough Riders had a great summer as well as a team. Roosevelt will be a very athletic and scary team this season. Top Players [player_tooltip player_id="968150" first="Marcus" last="Phillips"] (2022) |6-4 G| [player_tooltip player_id="968168" first="Thoralingo" last="Gilo"] (2022) |6-1 G| [player_tooltip player_id="812190" first="Vance" last="Borchers"] (2022) |6-3 SG| [player_tooltip player_id="968178" first="Gabe" last="Kranzler"] (2022) |5-11 G| [player_tooltip player_id="812210" first="Sam" last="McMillen"] (2022) |6-2 SF| [player_tooltip player_id="968194" first="Tyree" last="Nave"] (2022) |6-1 SF| [player_tooltip player_id="968215" first="Justin" last="Shaw"] (2022) |6-4 F| [player_tooltip player_id="968220" first="Lucas" last="West"] (2022) |6-0 G| [player_tooltip player_id="1266274" first="Jackson" last="Brouwer"] (2024) |6-4 F| <h2>4. O'Gorman </h2> They will be big and strong in the frontcourt. Interior defense and rebounding should an advantage for the Knights. They have multiple young talented players coming up as well. It will be interesting to see how the older and younger players mix together. Top Players [player_tooltip player_id="812187" first="Chad" last="Ambroz"] (2022) |6-5 F| [player_tooltip player_id="812186" first="David" last="Alpers"] (2022) |6-6 F| [player_tooltip player_id="812193" first="John" last="Costello"] (2022) |6-5 F| [player_tooltip player_id="968185" first="Rush" last="Landry"] (2022) |6-5 F| [player_tooltip player_id="968207" first="Manny" last="Struck"] (2022) |6-3 G| [player_tooltip player_id="963746" first="Matt" last="Eng"] (2023) |6-1 G| [player_tooltip player_id="1227965" first="AJ" last="Akot"] (2023) |6-3 G/F| <h2>5. Harrisburg</h2> They have some stellar talent that will be led by a youngster (Mehrman). The Tigers are an intriguing team with loads of talent and many scoring options. The question is, do they have enough size to compete with the big dogs? [player_tooltip player_id="812217" first="Andrew" last="Walter"] (2022) |6-3 G| [player_tooltip player_id="968212" first="Cade" last="Larson"] (2022) |6-2 G| [player_tooltip player_id="968221" first="Gavin" last="Aasheim"] (2022) |6-1 G| [player_tooltip player_id="963803" first="Ethan" last="Determan"] (2023) |6-1 G| [player_tooltip player_id="963767" first="Parker" last="Stansbury"] (2023) |6-4 F| [player_tooltip player_id="963769" first="Aidan" last="Foley"] (2023) |6-3 F| [player_tooltip player_id="1270335" first="Jacoby" last="Mehrman"] (2024) |6-3 G| [player_tooltip player_id="1266265" first="Braeden" last="VanBockern"] (2024) |6-1 SG| [player_tooltip player_id="1270368" first="Jake" last="Wilson"] (2024) |6-2 G| <h2>6. Aberdeen Central</h2> They bring back a tough group of experienced players from last season. The Eagles will be one of the heavy favorites from the ESD. Central has size, shooters, and athletes. Expect them to compete with the best. Top Players [player_tooltip player_id="968156" first="Noah" last="Behrends"] (2022) |6-7 F| [player_tooltip player_id="968162" first="Alec" last="Voegele"] (2022) |6-5 F| [player_tooltip player_id="968187" first="AJ" last="Hase"] (2022) |6-2 G| [player_tooltip player_id="963750" first="Spencer" last="Barr"] (2023) |6-0 G| <h2>7. Sioux Falls Jefferson</h2> Top Players There are many things that are unknown about the new school in Sioux Falls. However, we know that they will have two top guys with Ashley and Year. They will be one of the best dynamic duos in South Dakota. [player_tooltip player_id="963741" first="Taylen" last="Ashley"] (2023) |6-0 PG| [player_tooltip player_id="963748" first="Kaden" last="Year"] (2023) |6-6 F| <h2>8. Mitchell</h2> The name of the game is Hinker when it comes to the Kernels. The #1 Ranked Prospect in the 2022 class will provide a boatload of offense for Mitchel. The Kernels have a new head coach and the transition will be something to keep an eye on. Top Players [player_tooltip player_id="812199" first="Caden" last="Hinker"] (2022) |6-7 F| [player_tooltip player_id="968222" first="Gavyn" last="Degen"] (2022) |5-11 G| [player_tooltip player_id="963755" first="Steele" last="Morgan"] (2023) |6-6 F| [player_tooltip player_id="963805" first="Dylan" last="Soulek"] (2023) |6-1 G| [player_tooltip player_id="963764" first="Charlie" last="McCardle"] (2023) |6-2 F| [player_tooltip player_id="1297809" first="Markus" last="Talley"] (2025) |5-10 G| <h2>9. Pierre</h2> Keinholz will be the main option and top athlete for the Governors. Lincoln played on the SD Attack 17U AAU team and he showed that he can play at a high level. [player_tooltip player_id="1220368" first="Lincoln" last="Keinholz"] (2023) |6-3 G| [player_tooltip player_id="963775" first="Jackson" last="Edman"] (2023) |6-6 F| <h2>10. Brandon Valley</h2> The Lynx have a new head coach as well. Nelson has proved he can get his team to play at a high level. By the end of the year expect Brandon Valley to be a team that nobody wants to play. [player_tooltip player_id="968216" first="Riley" last="Miller"] (2022) |6-0 G| [player_tooltip player_id="1266218" first="Lukas" last="Morgan"] (2024) |6-5 SF|