23 Class AA Prospects from 2023 SD Rankings

The South Dakota 2023 updated Prospect Rankings came out last Wednesday and they will be updated again in the early fall. Who are some of the top AA prospects from across South Dakota? Look below to check out 23 incoming seniors. <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>Class AA Prospects</h4> [player_tooltip player_id="963751" first="Lincoln" last="Kienholz"] |6’3 PG| Pierre <ul> <li>1st Team All-State, All-Conference ESD, 19.9 ppg, 7.3 rpg, 2.8 apg, 1.7 spg, 46.6 FG%, 27.3 3FG%</li> <li>Freak athlete that has D1 football offers from all over the country, unbelievable dunker & finisher</li> </ul> [player_tooltip player_id="963748" first="Kaden" last="Year"] |6’6 F| Sioux Falls Jefferson <ul> <li>He was outstanding last week, stood out at Concordia Elite Camp, a top Forward at NDSU Team Camp</li> <li>All-State Player, 15.1 ppg, 5.8 rpg, 2.2 apg, 36.7 3FG%, expect those #’s to shoot way up, high ceiling</li> </ul> [player_tooltip player_id="963775" first="Jackson" last="Edman"] |6’7 F| Pierre <ul> <li>Easily a next-level athlete, a horse on the boards and a monster at protecting the rim, super intriguing </li> <li>Plays great in transition, can bang down low & guard on the perimeter, impressive dunker, very strong</li> </ul> [player_tooltip player_id="1295267" first="Gavin" last="Muirhead"] |6’7 PF| O’Gorman <ul> <li>Has been a human highlight reel this spring with alley-oops, slam dunks, and big-time blocked shots!</li> <li>Picked up an offer from Dakota Wesleyan, tough in pick-n-roll, can hit the 3-ball, always improving</li> </ul> [player_tooltip player_id="963746" first="Matt" last="Eng"] |6’2 PG| O’Gorman <ul> <li>All-State Player, has big-game experience (2nd place at State), throws an alluring alley-oop touch pass</li> <li>Has proven to be a top shooter on the Prep Hoops Circuit, will lead an elite OG team, clutch performer</li> </ul> [player_tooltip player_id="963741" first="Taylen" last="Ashley"] |6’0 PG| Sioux Falls Jefferson <ul> <li>2nd Team All-State, 1st Team Metro All-Conference, Won State Championship as sophomore at RHS</li> <li>14 ppg, 4 rpg, 5 apg, .83 spg, 45 FG%, 35.9 3FG%, 73.3 FT%, spectacular athlete, impressive at NDSU </li> </ul> [player_tooltip player_id="963803" first="Ethan" last="Determan"] |6’2 SG| Harrisburg <ul> <li>2nd Team All-State, led team to State Tournament, 1st Team Metro All-Conference, a top shooter in SD</li> <li>20 ppg, 4.14 rpg, 1.57 apg, .75 spg, 53.3 FG%, 43.7 3FG%, 82 FT%, made 73 3’s! Big shot playmaker</li> </ul> [player_tooltip player_id="963750" first="Spencer" last="Barr"] |5’11 CG| Aberdeen Central <ul> <li>HS stats: 15.2 ppg 2 apg 3.3 rpg, 52 FG%, 48 3FG%, tough & gritty, has all the skills, perfect pull-up J</li> <li>AAU stats: 12.7 ppg, 3.8 rpg, 3.6 apg, 2.8 spg, 50.2 FG%, has offers from Jamestown & Morningside</li> </ul> [player_tooltip player_id="963755" first="Steele" last="Morgan"] |6’5 F| Mitchell <ul> <li>Key player in getting Kernels to State, 11.2 ppg, 8 rpg, 1.8 apg, 52.2 FG%, 35.8 3FG%, a rising star</li> <li>Will be a high-level double-double guy next season, an animal this spring, athletic & relentless worker</li> </ul> [player_tooltip player_id="963749" first="Elliot" last="Whitney"] |6’1 PG| Sioux Falls Lincoln <ul> <li>Breakout season, helped get team to State, All-Tournament Team at State, dropped 29 on OG this year</li> <li>11.8 ppg, 3.2 apg, 3.1 rpg, expecting huge July w/ Schoolers, great vision, passing/handles, A-list shooter</li> </ul> [player_tooltip player_id="1390895" first="Mandalla" last="Mohamed"] |6’2 SG| Sioux Falls Washington <ul> <li>A gifted & strong next-level athlete, impressive above-the-rim finisher, 2-way player, Swiss Army Knife</li> <li>Shot high-quality 43.3 3FG%, can put the clamps down on D, booming in transition, very unselfish </li> </ul> [player_tooltip player_id="1390906" first="Zander" last="Benz"] |6’7 PF| O’Gorman <ul> <li>Key member of a lethal OG frontcourt, his length, effort, & hard work will give the opposing team fits</li> <li>Scores inside and from the perimeter, unselfish post passer, good in pick-n-roll on both ends of floor</li> </ul> [player_tooltip player_id="1185523" first="Ethan" last="Koltz"] |6’11 C| Sioux Falls Jefferson <ul> <li>Anchor down low for the talented Cavaliers, a long rim protector, will alter a ton of shots & board up</li> <li>Impressive athlete for his size, serious football recruit, finishes well & shares the ball, high ceiling</li> </ul> [player_tooltip player_id="963791" first="Jake" last="Vliem"] |6’9 PF| Sturgis Brown <ul> <li>He has improved every weekend this spring w/ ECI, hard worker on the court & in the weight room</li> <li>Versatile offensive player that can get it done on the block & outside, expect a breakout sr. year</li> </ul> [player_tooltip player_id="1227965" first="AJ" last="Akot"] |6’4 SF| O’Gorman <ul> <li>Gifted athlete that moves better than most, long & bouncy, been a dog on the O-glass this spring</li> <li>Equal opportunity scorer, shines in transition, selfless passer, can lock up on defense, big year ahead</li> </ul> [player_tooltip player_id="963752" first="Rugby" last="Ryken"] |6’0 PG| Yankton <ul> <li>Helped his team pull the upset & get to State, 11 ppg, 5.4 spg, 5.8 rpg, 2.3 spg, veteran/skilled guard</li> <li>Has a nice jumper with a quick & smooth release, high assist guy that sees floor well, disruptive on D</li> </ul> [player_tooltip player_id="963805" first="Dylan" last="Soulek"] |6’3 SG| Mitchell <ul> <li>Helped the Kernels get to the State Tournament, 11.9 ppg, 3.7 rpg, 3.3 apg, 47.4 FG%, 34.4 3FG%</li> <li>Standout athlete that is very bouncy, uses quick bursts of speed to beat D, can score fast & furious </li> </ul> [player_tooltip player_id="1227935" first="Gage" last="Gasca"] |6’7 C| Sioux Falls Washington <ul> <li>Intriguing BIG with a long wingspan, will roam the lane protecting the rim and grabbing boards</li> <li>Plays very hard, blue-collar worker, can score in a variety of ways around the cup, intriguing forward</li> </ul> [player_tooltip player_id="963743" first="Michael" last="Mors"] |6’5 SF| Yankton <ul> <li>He certainly has the lineage to be a standout basketball player, a lanky player with potential</li> <li>Expect him to take a step up in his sr. season, has a nice-looking jump shot, can score in & out </li> </ul> [player_tooltip player_id="1430664" first="Griffin" last="Wilde"] |6’2 SG| Sioux Falls Jefferson <ul> <li>Helped the Cavs get to State in first season as a varsity squad, 12.6 ppg, 4.5 rpg, 2 apg, 2 spg</li> <li>D1 level athlete, complete STUD football player & recruit, gamechanger on the basketball court</li> </ul> [player_tooltip player_id="1172924" first="Cole" last="Peterson"] |6’2 G| Sioux Falls Washington <ul> <li>Has State Tournament experience, can hit the 3-ball on a regular basis, has looked good this spring</li> <li>Great communicator & leader, team-first player, tough on-ball & works hard on D, crucial shot maker</li> </ul> [player_tooltip player_id="1172904" first="Zharic" last="Sheppard"] |6’5 PF| Sioux Falls Washington <ul> <li>Played a key role in the Warriors run to the illustrious State Tournament, started for half of the season </li> <li>Advantageous length, the lefty can stroke the 3-ball, not afraid to take a charge, versatile on both ends</li> </ul>