Lakota Tech Tatanka: Team Preview

<p><strong>Pine Ridge, SD</strong>- Check out the Tatanka from Region 7A. Lakota Tech will have all the pieces to be a serious contender in Region 7A. The Tatanka will have a length, athletes, and shooters. They are going to be a fun team to watch. It will not be long and the games will be starting! </p> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Team Strengths From Coach <em>Casey Means</em></strong></span></h4> <p>"<em>Very Deep, Fast, Gritty, Physical, can play any style (Big, speed, shooters, etc). We have seasoned leaders with a very humble team that wants to get better every second of every day.</em>"</p> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Coach <em>Means</em> on Team Goals</strong></span></h4> <p>Win Lakota Nation Invitational, Win Region, Qualify for SoDak 16, Win every game 1 at a time (Undefeated) Win State.</p> <h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Top Returning Players</strong></span></h3> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1339000" first="Beau" last="Donovan"] (2022) |6-0 G|</strong></p> <p>He is a very mature player that sees the whole floor. Beau is a smart player that stays composed and he never gets rattled. Donovan will get his teammates involved and he will fill up the stat sheet. He will do whatever is needed to help the team. Beau leads by example and he is a smart player on both ends of the court. He will be one of the top players in the State this season. Donovan is closing in on his 1,000 career point. </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1339001" first="Triston" last="Lebeau"] (2022) |6-6 C|</strong></p> <p>He is a monster in the paint with soft hands and a nice touch around the rim. Triston has great footwork, is tough on the glass, and he works hard on defense. Lebeau will be a double-double player on a nightly basis. He should be one of the best BIGs in the State. He is also closing in on his 1,000 career point.</p> <p><strong>Jordan Whirlwindhorse (2023) |6-4 G/F|</strong></p> <p>He is a lights-out shooter that can fill it up in a matter of seconds against anyone in South Dakota. Jordan worked hard this off-season on moving without the ball and attacking the rim. He should be a 3-level scorer this year.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="963816" first="Quincy" last="Means"] (2023) |5-10 PG</strong></p> <p>He is a great athlete that only knows hard work and how to grind. Quincy will be an all-around player with lockdown defense. If he is left open on offense, he will knock down the jumper. Means put in a lot of work this year on finishing around the basket. Quincy is a team-first player that gets the job done on both ends of the court.</p> <p><strong>Jamiah Bianis </strong><strong>(2023) |5-11 G|</strong></p> <p><span style="font-size: 1rem;">He is a lockdown defender. Bianis will physically not back down from anything. He is the type of player that the Tatanka will need to win close games. Jamiah is also a reliable mid-range and very consistent shooter from the 3-point arc. </span></p> <h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Top Incoming Players</strong></span></h3> <p><strong>Marvin Richard lll (2026) |5-11 PG|</strong></p> <p>He is instant offense. Marvin loves the game of hoops and he is a 3-level scorer. He can run the offense, put up points, Marvin plays hard on defense. He is a special player and an even more special kid. For how talented he is, Marvin is very humble. </p> <p><strong>Domonic Ghost Bear (2025) |5-11 G/F|</strong></p> <p>He is a versatile player on both offense and defense. Domonic causes a lot of problems defensively with his pressure and with his rebounding. He is also very good in transition. </p> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Coach <em>Means</em> Team Comments</strong></span></h4> <p>"<em>We are excited to be back competing together as one, as a team. Being away from the game for 2 years and not being in the trenches last year with the boys was tough. It really opened my eyes as a coach and mentor. In addition to the boys, it taught them not to take anything for granted and live for the moment but also seize the moment as well. The competition is not going to be easy, but we’re just happy to be out there giving it our best night in, and night out.</em>"</p> <h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>TATANKA SCHEDULE</strong></span></h3> <p>December 10 @ <strong>Custer</strong></p> <p>December 15 <strong>Lakota Nation Invitational</strong> vs <strong>TBD</strong> @ Rapid City</p> <p>December 16 <strong>Lakota Nation Invitational</strong> vs <strong>Cheyenne-Eagle Butte</strong> @ Rapid City</p> <p>December 17 <strong>Lakota Nation Invitational</strong> vs <strong>TBD</strong> @ Rapid City</p> <p>December 18 <strong>Lakota Nation Invitational</strong> vs <strong>TBD</strong> @ Rapid City</p> <p>January 8 @ <strong>Little Wound</strong></p> <p>January 10 (home) vs <strong>Red Cloud</strong></p> <p>January 14 @ <strong>Cheyenne-Eagle Butte</strong></p> <p>January 15 <strong>Sacred Hoops-Black Hills Classic </strong>vs <strong>TBD </strong>@ Black Hills State</p> <p>January 17 <strong>Lakota Tech Classic </strong>vs <strong>TBD</strong> @ Lakota Tech</p> <p>January 21 (home) vs <strong>Pine Ridge</strong></p> <p>January 28 (home) vs <strong>Hot Springs</strong></p> <p>February 3 @ <strong>Todd County</strong></p> <p>February 4 (home) vs <strong>Hill City</strong></p> <p>February 5 (home) vs <strong>Lower Brule</strong></p> <p>February 15 @ <strong>Crow Creek</strong></p> <p>February 18 (home) vs <strong>Bridge Port (NE)</strong></p> <p>February 22 (home) vs <strong>St. Francis Indian School</strong></p>