23 Class AA Prospects from 2023 SD Rankings
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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…
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SubscribeThe 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.
Class AA Prospects
Lincoln Kienholz
Lincoln
Kienholz
6'3" | PG
Pierre | 2023
State
SD
|6’3 PG| Pierre
- 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%
- Freak athlete that has D1 football offers from all over the country, unbelievable dunker & finisher
Kaden Year
Kaden
Year
6'6" | SF
Sioux Falls Jefferson | 2023
State
SD
|6’6 F| Sioux Falls Jefferson
- He was outstanding last week, stood out at Concordia Elite Camp, a top Forward at NDSU Team Camp
- All-State Player, 15.1 ppg, 5.8 rpg, 2.2 apg, 36.7 3FG%, expect those #’s to shoot way up, high ceiling
Jackson Edman
Jackson
Edman
6'7" | SF
Pierre | 2023
State
SD
|6’7 F| Pierre
- Easily a next-level athlete, a horse on the boards and a monster at protecting the rim, super intriguing
- Plays great in transition, can bang down low & guard on the perimeter, impressive dunker, very strong
Gavin Muirhead
Gavin
Muirhead
6'7" | PF
O'Gorman | 2023
State
SD
|6’7 PF| O’Gorman
- Has been a human highlight reel this spring with alley-oops, slam dunks, and big-time blocked shots!
- Picked up an offer from Dakota Wesleyan, tough in pick-n-roll, can hit the 3-ball, always improving
Matt Eng
Matt
Eng
6'2" | PG
Sioux Falls O'Gorman | 2023
State
SD
|6’2 PG| O’Gorman
- All-State Player, has big-game experience (2nd place at State), throws an alluring alley-oop touch pass
- Has proven to be a top shooter on the Prep Hoops Circuit, will lead an elite OG team, clutch performer
Taylen Ashley
Taylen
Ashley
6'0" | PG
Sioux Falls Jefferson | 2023
State
SD
|6’0 PG| Sioux Falls Jefferson
- 2nd Team All-State, 1st Team Metro All-Conference, Won State Championship as sophomore at RHS
- 14 ppg, 4 rpg, 5 apg, .83 spg, 45 FG%, 35.9 3FG%, 73.3 FT%, spectacular athlete, impressive at NDSU
Ethan Determan
Ethan
Determan
6'3" | SG
Harrisburg | 2023
State
SD
|6’2 SG| Harrisburg
- 2nd Team All-State, led team to State Tournament, 1st Team Metro All-Conference, a top shooter in SD
- 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
Spencer Barr
Spencer
Barr
5'11" | PG
Aberdeen Central | 2023
State
SD
|5’11 CG| Aberdeen Central
- HS stats: 15.2 ppg 2 apg 3.3 rpg, 52 FG%, 48 3FG%, tough & gritty, has all the skills, perfect pull-up J
- AAU stats: 12.7 ppg, 3.8 rpg, 3.6 apg, 2.8 spg, 50.2 FG%, has offers from Jamestown & Morningside
Steele Morgan
Steele
Morgan
6'4" | PF
Mitchell | 2023
State
SD
|6’5 F| Mitchell
- Key player in getting Kernels to State, 11.2 ppg, 8 rpg, 1.8 apg, 52.2 FG%, 35.8 3FG%, a rising star
- Will be a high-level double-double guy next season, an animal this spring, athletic & relentless worker
Elliot Whitney
Elliot
Whitney
6'0" | CG
Sioux Falls Lincoln | 2023
State
SD
|6’1 PG| Sioux Falls Lincoln
- Breakout season, helped get team to State, All-Tournament Team at State, dropped 29 on OG this year
- 11.8 ppg, 3.2 apg, 3.1 rpg, expecting huge July w/ Schoolers, great vision, passing/handles, A-list shooter
Mandalla Mohamed
Mandalla
Mohamed
6'2" | SG
Sioux Falls Washington | 2023
State
SD
|6’2 SG| Sioux Falls Washington
- A gifted & strong next-level athlete, impressive above-the-rim finisher, 2-way player, Swiss Army Knife
- Shot high-quality 43.3 3FG%, can put the clamps down on D, booming in transition, very unselfish
Zander Benz
Zander
Benz
6'7" | PF
O'Gorman | 2023
State
SD
|6’7 PF| O’Gorman
- Key member of a lethal OG frontcourt, his length, effort, & hard work will give the opposing team fits
- Scores inside and from the perimeter, unselfish post passer, good in pick-n-roll on both ends of floor
Ethan Koltz
Ethan
Koltz
6'11" | C
Sioux Falls Jefferson | 2023
State
SD
|6’11 C| Sioux Falls Jefferson
- Anchor down low for the talented Cavaliers, a long rim protector, will alter a ton of shots & board up
- Impressive athlete for his size, serious football recruit, finishes well & shares the ball, high ceiling
Jake Vliem Jake Vliem 6'10" | C Sturgis Brown | 2023 State SD |6’9 PF| Sturgis Brown
- He has improved every weekend this spring w/ ECI, hard worker on the court & in the weight room
- Versatile offensive player that can get it done on the block & outside, expect a breakout sr. year
AJ Akot
AJ
Akot
6'4" | SF
Sioux Falls Washington | 2023
State
SD
|6’4 SF| O’Gorman
- Gifted athlete that moves better than most, long & bouncy, been a dog on the O-glass this spring
- Equal opportunity scorer, shines in transition, selfless passer, can lock up on defense, big year ahead
Rugby Ryken Rugby Ryken 6'0" | PG Yankton | 2023 State SD |6’0 PG| Yankton
- Helped his team pull the upset & get to State, 11 ppg, 5.4 spg, 5.8 rpg, 2.3 spg, veteran/skilled guard
- Has a nice jumper with a quick & smooth release, high assist guy that sees floor well, disruptive on D
Dylan Soulek Dylan Soulek 6'3" | SG Mitchell | 2023 State SD |6’3 SG| Mitchell
- Helped the Kernels get to the State Tournament, 11.9 ppg, 3.7 rpg, 3.3 apg, 47.4 FG%, 34.4 3FG%
- Standout athlete that is very bouncy, uses quick bursts of speed to beat D, can score fast & furious
Gage Gasca
Gage
Gasca
6'7" | C
Sioux Falls Washington | 2023
State
SD
|6’7 C| Sioux Falls Washington
- Intriguing BIG with a long wingspan, will roam the lane protecting the rim and grabbing boards
- Plays very hard, blue-collar worker, can score in a variety of ways around the cup, intriguing forward
Michael Mors
Michael
Mors
6'5" | SF
Yankton | 2023
State
SD
|6’5 SF| Yankton
- He certainly has the lineage to be a standout basketball player, a lanky player with potential
- Expect him to take a step up in his sr. season, has a nice-looking jump shot, can score in & out
Griffin Wilde Griffin Wilde 6'2" | SG Sioux Falls Jefferson | 2023 State SD |6’2 SG| Sioux Falls Jefferson
- Helped the Cavs get to State in first season as a varsity squad, 12.6 ppg, 4.5 rpg, 2 apg, 2 spg
- D1 level athlete, complete STUD football player & recruit, gamechanger on the basketball court
Cole Peterson
Cole
Peterson
6'2" | PG
Sioux Falls Washington | 2023
State
SD
|6’2 G| Sioux Falls Washington
- Has State Tournament experience, can hit the 3-ball on a regular basis, has looked good this spring
- Great communicator & leader, team-first player, tough on-ball & works hard on D, crucial shot maker
Zharic Sheppard
Zharic
Sheppard
6'5" | SF
Sioux Falls Washington | 2023
State
SD
|6’5 PF| Sioux Falls Washington
- Played a key role in the Warriors run to the illustrious State Tournament, started for half of the season
- Advantageous length, the lefty can stroke the 3-ball, not afraid to take a charge, versatile on both ends
