SD 2024 Rankings Review: New Names

<p>The updated 2024 South Dakota Rankings came out this morning. In this article, we are looking at players that have been added to the rankings. Check below for impressive prospects from incoming juniors from SODAK. </p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/04/NE24NewAdditions.jpg"><img class="alignnone wp-image-1433613" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/04/NE24NewAdditions-300x187.jpg" alt="" width="217" height="135" /></a></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1401657" first="Josh" last="Olthoff"] |6’8 C| Brandon Valley</strong></p> <ul> <li>Had a nice sophomore season in AA with 10.3 ppg, 4.7 rpg, 1.3 apg, intriguing size, strength, power</li> <li>Great patience on block w/ multiple fakes &amp; counter moves, smooth Sikma move, finishes w/ both hands </li> </ul> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1415229" first="Tage" last="Ortman"] |6’0 SG| Canistota</strong></p> <ul> <li>Standout speed &amp; athleticism makes him dynamic, is a stingy on-ball defender, gets up &amp; jumps very well</li> <li>Has an effective mid-range jumper, excellent in transition &amp; open court, thrives at attacking close outs </li> </ul> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1421599" first="Jackson" last="Wohlleber"] |5’11 PG| Waubay Summit</strong></p> <ul> <li>Has a good head on his shoulder &amp; high hoops IQ, sees the floor well, a great passer, manages the game</li> <li>Can do everything you ask of him as a PG, helped get his HS team to State, 3-level scorer &amp; facilitator </li> </ul> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1490534" first="Jake" last="Jorenby"] |6’4 SG| Deubrook</strong></p> <ul> <li>A consistent outside shooter &amp; a tough finisher in the lane, excels at creating his own shot for good looks</li> <li>Very good rebounder, good-sized wing player, has the ability to change the game w/ his 3-point shooting</li> </ul> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1421603" first="Quincy" last="Thu"] |6’1 G| Castlewood</strong></p> <ul> <li>Helped his squad get to the State Tournamnet, will have his sights set on another State appearance </li> <li>Very nice athlete that puts the clamps down on D, slashes &amp; scores around the cup, has a bright future</li> </ul> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1489687" first="Zoan" last="Robinson"] |6’1 SG| Vermillion</strong></p> <ul> <li>An up-and-comer to keep your eyes on, an impressive playmaker with excellent athleticism </li> <li>Looks to be a serious defender, has quick feet and is fast up the court, forces TO’s, plenty of potential </li> </ul> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1489781" first="Garrett" last="Merkley"] |6’1 SG| Elk Point-Jefferson</strong></p> <ul> <li>He has been playing very well for the Huskies this summer, a stat stuffer that is on the brink of a big year</li> <li>Nice shooter with a smooth jumper, plays hard on defense, boards up, and shines in the transition game </li> </ul> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1421835" first="Jaxon" last="Wildung"] |6’2 SG| Milbank</strong></p> <ul> <li>Can get hot from behind the arc &amp; put up quick points, nice-looking 3&amp;D player with quality potential </li> <li>Physical player, especially on D, led his team in scoring last season, likely to have a breakout jr year</li> </ul> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1479615" first="Brandon" last="Kjetland"] |6’5 PF| Canistota</strong></p> <ul> <li>He plays like a bull in a China shop! Kjetland is built like a college football player &amp; is super physical</li> <li>Odds are he will out-muscle his matchup, scores on putbacks &amp; dump-downs, horse on the glass</li> </ul> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1415234" first="Jake" last="Kuhl"] |6’10 PF| Irene-Wakonda</strong></p> <ul> <li>You have to love his length, we do not have many 6’10 player in the Dakota’s, intriguing posibilties</li> <li>Stands out as a communicator w/ great NRG, helps protect the lid, is always improving his game</li> </ul> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1411283" first="Thane" last="Beheler"] |6’3 SF| Mobridge-Pollock</strong></p> <ul> <li>Improved a ton in the past year, a great 6th man, is ready to take the next step, excellent decision-maker</li> <li>Averaged 6.2 ppg, 5.1 rpg, and 1 apg this past season, I expect his numbers to jump way up next year</li> </ul> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1491154" first="Nate" last="Tchida"] |5’10 CG| Sisseton</strong></p> <ul> <li>A hound dog on defense that never gives the offense a break, will do whatever his team needs from him </li> <li>Team first player, sacrifices his body, great glue guy, will be ready for a big junior season w/ the Redmen </li> </ul> <p><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></p>