2023 SD Rankings: 20 Class A Prospects

<p>The South Dakota 2023 updated Prospect Rankings came out last Wednesday and they will be updated again in early fall. Summer hoops are in full swing and it’s time to take a look at some basketball prospects!</p> <p>South Dakota has three classes, AA, A, and B. Today we look at some of the top Class A players from around the state of SD.</p> <p>Dakota Valley won the State Championship last season and they will certainly be the odds-on favorites again in the coming season. Can anyone upset the champs? Will it be any of the guys below or will DV win back-to-back?</p> <h4><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></h4> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Class A Prospects</strong></span></h4> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="963742" first="Isaac" last="Bruns"] |6’5 SG| Dakota Valley</strong></p> <ul> <li>State Champion, All-State, a top shooter in the Midwest, clutch shotmaker, high IQ</li> <li>Has a D1 offer from USD, cold-blooded scorer, mismatch nightmare, Class A POY</li> </ul> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="963744" first="Oliver" last="Vincent"] |6’1 PG| Sioux Valley</strong></p> <ul> <li>1st Team All-State, led Cossacks to 2nd Place finish at State 17.5 ppg, 4 rpg, 6.8 apg, 1.5 spg</li> <li>Shot an insane 42% from 3pt-land, one of the most skilled players in SD, elite passer &amp; gamer</li> </ul> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="963774" first="Reed" last="Rus"] |6’3 SG| Mt. Vernon/Plankinton</strong></p> <ul> <li>A complete DUDE and an all-star athlete, will be able to pick his sport to play in college</li> <li>All-State and highly impressive numbers last season, will be dominant this winter in hoops</li> </ul> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1390310" first="Ethan" last="Bruns"] |6’6 F| Sioux Falls Christian </strong></p> <ul> <li>An All-State player, aided the Chargers in getting to State, clutch player, steps up in big moments</li> <li>Versatile scoring package w/ pull-up/catch-n-shoot J’s, soft floater, O-putbacks, athletic in paint</li> </ul> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="963754" first="Caleb" last="Hollenbeck"] |6’1 G| St. Thomas More</strong></p> <ul> <li>14.7 ppg, 5.3 rpg, helped his team take 3rd at the State Tournament (22-3), high IQ</li> <li>All-State 2nd Team, very good shooter from behind the arc, extra-skilled, coach on the floor</li> </ul> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1204807" first="Aiden" last="Jensen"] |6’8 PF| Madison</strong></p> <ul> <li>He has so much potential with his length and athleticism, a very hard worker, bright future</li> <li>Just picked up an offer from Morningside, expect more, having a very nice spring in AAU</li> </ul> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="963773" first="Brayden" last="Pankonen"] |5’11 G| Dell Rapids</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lightning quick and spark plug, has a sweet pull-up, and is a top triple shooter in SD</li> <li>All-State last year, he never slows down, moves well w/o the ball, quick trigger, sneaky on D</li> </ul> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="963787" first="Randy" last="Rosenquist"] |6’0 PG| Dakota Valley</strong></p> <ul> <li>A winner and leader at everything thing that he does, except him to be back at State again</li> <li>Elite point guard, excellent defender, supreme passer with excellent handles, big gamer</li> </ul> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1265477" first="Tate" last="VanOtterloo"] |6’4 G/F| Beresford</strong></p> <ul> <li>All-Conference &amp; Team MVP w/ 17.5ppg, 4.2rebs, 1.7asts., 1.9stls, .7blks, versatile athlete</li> <li>Can play about any position, impressive dunker, gritty &amp; perseverant, all-around scorer</li> </ul> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1227966" first="Reis" last="Kirschenman"] |6’5 PF| Tea Area</strong></p> <ul> <li>8 ppg, 8.6 rpg, 1 bpg, set a Tea record for rebounds in a game, has been a beast in AAU</li> <li>Will be a walking double-double this HS season, very physical &amp; strong, an absolute BULL</li> </ul> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1227942" first="Jacob" last="Vandeweerd"] |6’8 PF| Canton</strong></p> <ul> <li>Has a nice skillset from the block &amp; elbow, productive O-rebounder &amp; scores on putbacks</li> <li>Big, good sized, defends well, plays very hard, stretches the floor with 3pt shot, protects paint</li> </ul> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="963772" first="Ethan" last="Cheeseman"] |6’4 SF| Hanson</strong></p> <ul> <li>He does a bit of everything for his HS team, dunks, rebounds, hits 3’s, D’s, playmaker</li> <li>Impressive athlete that has shown that he has what it takes to play college ball, intriguing </li> </ul> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="963810" first="Cooper" last="Long"] |6’2 SG| Garretson</strong></p> <ul> <li>He has been very good this spring w/ the Schoolers &amp; a top-scoring threat, very productive</li> <li>Next-level athlete, lethal from 3 &amp; an excellent mid-range game, hardworking wing defender</li> </ul> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1376582" first="Easton" last="Kempf"] |6’5 PF| Elk Point/Jefferson</strong></p> <ul> <li>Big, strong, physical, not afraid of contact, size &amp; muscle helps carve out space around basket</li> <li>Clever with multiple fakes, scores on the block and off the dribble, also has a reliable 15’ J </li> </ul> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1265485" first="Jonah" last="Kocer"] |6’1 PG| Tea Area</strong></p> <ul> <li>Has been great facilitating &amp; dishing assists this spring, great eyes &amp; feel for the game</li> <li>He &amp; Kirschenman play amazing together, will be a scary combo, can make big timely shots</li> </ul> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1227919" first="Brady" last="Jordan"] |6’0 G Clark/Willow Lake</strong></p> <ul> <li>A quick guard &amp; a smart cutter, crafty &amp; creative finisher in the lane, anticipates well on defense</li> <li> Seasoned veteran, knows how to score, high hoops IQ &amp; gym rat, will do whatever it takes to get a W</li> </ul> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="963830" first="Anthony" last="Budmayr"] |6’1 PG| Belle Fourche</strong></p> <ul> <li>He makes everyone around him better, a serious 3-pt shooting threat, masterful ball skills, smart PG</li> <li>12 ppg, 3.3 rpg, 2.8 apg, effective &amp; efficient in transition, nice pull-up, locked &amp; loaded for big sr. season</li> </ul> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1227970" first="Gavin" last="Benck"] |6’2 SF| Deuel</strong></p> <ul> <li>I see him as a double-double player next season, Benck is a tough &amp; physical player that goes hard</li> <li>A versatile scorer with good footwork and a soft shot, scores w/ pull-ups &amp; at the rim from all angles </li> </ul> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="963820" first="Jordan" last="Whirlwind Horse"] |6’4 SF| Lakota Tech</strong></p> <ul> <li>Has State Tournament experience and will have a successful senior season, dangerous scorer</li> <li>Good size &amp; tough matchup with his skill &amp; athleticism, great in up-tempo, plays fast &amp; creative</li> </ul>