SD 2025 Rankings Update: New Names

<p>The updated 2025 South Dakota Rankings came out Friday morning. In this article, we are looking at the players that have been added to the rankings. Check below for impressive 2025 prospects from SODAK. These prospects have a bright future!</p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/11/New-Additions.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1337372" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/11/New-Additions-300x187.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="187" /></a></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1503883" first="Griffin" last="Goodbary"] |6’5 F| O’Gorman</strong></p> <ul> <li>He is an up-and-coming forward with a very high ceiling, plays tough in the post &amp; the paint</li> <li>Shoots it well from mid-range, ability to stretch the floor &amp; drain three-pointers, difficult matchup</li> </ul> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1503879" first="Layton" last="Smith"] |6’3 G| Lennox</strong></p> <ul> <li>He is a shifty &amp; talented guard on a tough Oriole team, athletic slasher and finisher at the basket</li> <li>Next-level athlete that high-jumped 6’2" at State Track, placed an impressive 2nd Place in Class A</li> </ul> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1421530" first="Layke" last="Wold"] |5’10 G| Chester Area</strong></p> <ul> <li>Has been a stud in AAU ball with Sacred Hoops, pure-scoring machine, lethal from beyond the 3pt arc</li> <li>Stat stuffer that boards/dishes/creates TO’s, has a love for the game, big-time upside, huge year ahead</li> </ul> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1477140" first="John" last="Lent"] |6’3 PF| O’Gorman</strong></p> <ul> <li>Super-physical in all facets of the game, athletic and creative finisher, not afraid of contact when posting</li> <li>Smart &amp; effective cutter, keen anticipation skills, hits the boards hard, plays intense &amp; never slows down</li> </ul> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1503880" first="Carter" last="Hansen"] |6’2 G| Vermillion</strong></p> <ul> <li>Has basketball in his blood, has played well this spring/summer with Arena Basketball Club in AAU</li> <li>Quick player that shoots it with a soft touch, has tight handles &amp; solid overall skills, efficient scorer</li> </ul> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1503881" first="Benson" last="Kieffer"] |5-9 G| Rapid City Christian</strong></p> <ul> <li>A coaches kid with a high hoops IQ, has a passion for the game, always improving, fierce competitor</li> <li>Tough as leather, shoots the cover off the ball, very fast up &amp; down the court, will have a great HS career</li> </ul> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1503882" first="Tommy" last="Hoffman"] |5’9 SG| Sioux Falls Washington</strong></p> <ul> <li>Knockdown shooter, can fill it up, he can change the game from beyond the 3-point arc, intriguing threat</li> <li>When defenders close out too hard he can slash to create, great athlete, he is the QB for his age group</li> </ul> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1421531" first="Hayden" last="Sprik"] |5’10 G| Platte-Geddes</strong></p> <ul> <li>Quick &amp; dynamic PG that can runs the show, he is a really good shooter from 3-point land, scary talent</li> <li>Has a quick first step that beats defenders often, effective floater game, going to be a special player</li> </ul> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1503841" first="Turner" last="Stevenson"] |5’9 G| Hamlin</strong></p> <ul> <li>Will step into a bigger role this year on varisty, playing well w/ Team Warwick, improved a lot lately</li> <li>Lefty, handles it &amp; hits the 3-ball, busting his tail in weight room &amp; on the hardwood, exciting future</li> </ul> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1503843" first="Luke" last="Koepsell"] |6’3 F| Howard</strong></p> <ul> <li>Plays much longer than 6’3", has ton of varsity experience already, effective hook shot, creative scorer </li> <li>Rebounds well, versatile &amp; tough defender, has the potential to be a lockdown defender, great potential</li> </ul> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1414922" first="Evan" last="Stormo"] |6’3 SF| Hamlin</strong></p> <ul> <li>Started varsity, athletic SG/SF, scores from all levels, awesome summer w/ Chargers &amp; Team Warick </li> <li>Excellent 3-shooter, has a sweet mid-range jumper, slashes to rim, great on-ball defender, 2-way player</li> </ul> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1503848" first="Payton" last="Stoel"] |6’3 PF| Brookings</strong></p> <ul> <li>Plenty of potential with his height &amp; athleticism, has a nice touch around the rim, can also hit outside J’s</li> <li>Ceiling is high, expect his shot to continue to develop, will add muscle, going to mature physically</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>