SD Class A State Tournament: Players to Watch

By this time next week, we will have three new State Champions in South Dakota. It is hard to believe that the Tournament starts in 3 days. The A State Tournament will be held at the illustrious Summit Arena at The Monument in Rapid City. It is a loaded field once again this year. The teams are great and the individual talent is off the charts. Look below to see the top players to watch at the A Tournament in Rapid City. <a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/03/SD-1.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1399487" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/03/SD-1-300x187.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="187" /></a> CLASS A State Tournament Matchups (12:00) #1 Dakota Valley vs. #8 Sioux Falls Christian (1:45) #4 Flandreau vs. #5 Groton Area (6:00) #2 St. Thomas More vs. #7 Lakota Tech (7:45) #3 Winner vs. #6 Sioux Valley <h3>Class A Players to Watch</h3> [player_tooltip player_id="963742" first="Isaac" last="Bruns"] (2023) |6-4 SG| Dakota Valley <ul> <li>Has an offer and interest from D1 schools, pure scorer</li> <li>A top shooter in the Dakotas, amazing feel for the game, his mid-range game is awe-inspiring</li> </ul> [player_tooltip player_id="963787" first="Randy" last="Rosenquist"] (2023) |6-0 G| Dakota Valley <ul> <li>Great lefty PG, super rebounder for a 6’ PG, great passer, creator, and facilitator</li> <li>Very quick, great in transition, top-notch defender, slasher, innovative finisher </li> </ul> [player_tooltip player_id="1270366" first="Jaxson" last="Wingert"] (2024) |6-6 F| Dakota Valley <ul> <li>One of the top sophomore BIGs in South Dakota</li> <li>Plays like a bull in a china shop, physical finisher, plays hard, can hit outside jumpers, tough matchup</li> </ul> [player_tooltip player_id="1390310" first="Ethan" last="Bruns"] (2023) |6-6 F| Sioux Falls Christian <ul> <li>Long, athletic, versatile scorer, rim protector, and opportunistic rebounder</li> <li>Soft-touch, very effective runner/floater, can finish over defenders</li> </ul> [player_tooltip player_id="812203" first="Nathan" last="Koole"] (2022) |6-9 C| Sioux Falls Christian <ul> <li>His length makes & anticipation make him a top rim/lane protector and rebounder</li> <li>Finishes well around the basket, plays unselfishly, and passes it well</li> </ul> [player_tooltip player_id="968155" first="Brooks" last="Nelson"] (2022) |6-2 F| Sioux Falls Christian <ul> <li>Tough, versatile, athletic, physical</li> <li>Can score at the rim and also drill triples off the dribble and/or catch-n-shoot</li> </ul> [player_tooltip player_id="812213" first="Logan" last="Schipper"] (2022) |6-1 SG| Sioux Falls Christian <ul> <li>A 3-point shooter that could be an X-factor for the Chargers if he gets left alone</li> <li>He has a very quick trigger, has extended shooting range, in-rhythm shooter</li> </ul> [player_tooltip player_id="812206" first="Tash" last="Lunday"] (2022) |6-5 G/F| Flandreau <ul> <li>24.4 ppg, 10.2 rpg, 4.3 apg, 1.6 spg</li> <li>Plays PG but built like a forward, does it all, shoots, creates, rebounds</li> </ul> [player_tooltip player_id="968217" first="Chase" last="LeBrun"] (2022) |6-6 G/F| Flandreau <ul> <li>15.4 ppg, 7 rpg, 1.7 apg, 1.6 bpg</li> <li>Great jump shot, huge 3pt threat, rim protector, stud athlete</li> </ul> [player_tooltip player_id="1270361" first="Lane" last="Tietz"] (2024) |5-10 G| Groton Area <ul> <li>A top 3-point shooter in the State Tournament and very skilled, an impressive PG</li> <li>Super quick, high IQ, knows how to get open, makes game-changing plays</li> </ul> [player_tooltip player_id="1371416" first="Jacob" last="Zak"] (2024) |6-1 G/F| Groton Area <ul> <li>Long and athletic defender, a great compliment to Tietz</li> <li>Tough defender, uses body well on both ends, attacks aggressively, and finishes at the rim</li> </ul> Kaden Kurtz (2022) |5-10 G| Groton Area <ul> <li>A strong player with an all-around game</li> <li>Puts pressure on the D by attacking off the bounce, can drain the kick-out 3-ball</li> </ul> [player_tooltip player_id="963754" first="Caleb" last="Hollenbeck"] (2023) |6-1 G| St. Thomas More <ul> <li>A stud guard & one of the best in SD, very high IQ</li> <li>Great handles, passing, shooting, makes everyone around him better</li> </ul> [player_tooltip player_id="1293137" first="Ethan" last="Burnett"] (2022) |5-11 SG| St. Thomas More <ul> <li>Superb ball skills, great vision & passer, smooth & smart</li> <li>Playmaking guard, lock-up defender, does a nice job of getting others involved</li> </ul> [player_tooltip player_id="1273153" first="Jordan" last="Uhlier"] (2024) |6-5 PF| St. Thomas More <ul> <li>Has all the tools, can do a bit of everything, provides size & athleticism</li> <li>Playing well for the Cavaliers who are ready to make a run at State</li> </ul> [player_tooltip player_id="1384718" first="Marvin" last="Richard III"] (2026) |5-11 G| Lakota Tech <ul> <li>An impressive scorer for his young age, scores at the hoop, mid-range J’s & triples</li> <li>Skilled passer, a thief on defense, and a clutch performer</li> </ul> [player_tooltip player_id="1339001" first="Triston" last="Lebeau"] (2023) |6-6 C| Lakota Tech <ul> <li>Big, strong, wide, great rebounder, and solid rim protector</li> <li>Moves very well for his size, excellent passer, and a creative finisher at the cup</li> </ul> [player_tooltip player_id="963816" first="Quincy" last="Means"] (2022) |5-11 G| Lakota Tech <ul> <li>Big 3-point shooting threat with deep extended range</li> <li>He can also hit shots off the dribble, Means is a tough shot maker and very skilled</li> </ul> [player_tooltip player_id="963820" first="Jordan" last="Whirlwind Horse"] (2023) |6-4 G/F| Lakota Tech <ul> <li>Excellent when playing fast and he can score in a hurry</li> <li>A reliable free-throw shooter and a serious scoring threat from mid-range</li> </ul> [player_tooltip player_id="963824" first="Blake" last="Volmer"] (2023) |6-3 G| Winner <ul> <li>A stat stuffer and a big-time producer in all facets of the game</li> <li>Tough matchup, scores inside on guards and BIGs can’t stay with him</li> </ul> [player_tooltip player_id="1227964" first="Slade" last="Cournoyer"] (2022) |6-1 G| Winner <ul> <li>A Swiss Army knife for the Warriors that will do whatever it takes to help the team</li> <li>Has a balanced game, will make you pay if you overplay, can score, drop dimes, and board up</li> </ul> [player_tooltip player_id="1227967" first="Ethan" last="Bartels"] (2023) |6-3 F| Winner <ul> <li>On offense he hurts teams inside and out, Bartels can be a matchup problem</li> <li>A versatile defender that can defend multiple positions with his length and mobility </li> </ul> [player_tooltip player_id="1263163" first="Shawn" last="Hammerbeck"] (2025) |6-5 PF| Winner <ul> <li>Very hard worker, has nice moves on the block, always seems to be improving, finishes above the rim</li> <li> A true back-to-the-basket-style post that can finish either shoulder, a special athlete </li> </ul> [player_tooltip player_id="963744" first="Oliver" last="Vincent"] (2023) |6-1 G| Sioux Valley <ul> <li>Immensely skilled, can score from anywhere, marvelous shooter off the bounce</li> <li>Creates for others, special passer, clever defender, gamer high IQ</li> </ul> [player_tooltip player_id="812212" first="Hayden" last="Ruesink"] (2022) |6-5 F| Sioux Valley <ul> <li>Big & strong, a three-level scorer, crisp passer, veteran player</li> <li>Can get hot and take over the game, attacks & works well against zone D</li> </ul> [player_tooltip player_id="1266223" first="Alec" last="Squires"] (2024) |6-10 C| Sioux Valley <ul> <li>Tall with long arms, moves very well, turning into a double-double machine</li> <li>Rim protector & shot-blocker, hard-working rebounder, finishes well at the iron</li> </ul>